Hey modders newbie here need tips.

[Optimusgrime]

hey everyone,

first time modder here looking to change an existing case i have and change the orientation of the components and need some details explained please.

 

so looking change the position of a psu, what are the main things i need to take into consideration when mounting to the base, do i need to have it raised and what materials should i use for the case's base?.

 

other mod im looking to do to the case is go from a laid down to a vertical mounted motherboard, have any tips for mounting, ie material to use and mounting brackets etc.

 

i know it probably is really basic for alot of people on this forum but im really excited to get started so please go dumb on the explanations. 

Thanks in advance.

[thrasher_565]

2 hours ago, Optimusgrime said:

hey everyone,

first time modder here looking to change an existing case i have and change the orientation of the components and need some details explained please.

 

so looking change the position of a psu, what are the main things i need to take into consideration when mounting to the base, do i need to have it raised and what materials should i use for the case's base?.

 

other mod im looking to do to the case is go from a laid down to a vertical mounted motherboard, have any tips for mounting, ie material to use and mounting brackets etc.

 

i know it probably is really basic for alot of people on this forum but im really excited to get started so please go dumb on the explanations. 

Thanks in advance.

sounds like a big mod for your first mod imo....but w/e. are you looking to modify a case or build a case from scratch?

 

[Optimusgrime]

7 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

sounds like a big mod for your first mod imo....but w/e. are you looking to modify a case or build a case from scratch?

 

i know it sounds it but if im smart about it and plan out alot i think it will work and i currently have a coolermaster elite 130 case to which im going to be gutting out soon to make a start on it.

[W-L]

13 hours ago, Optimusgrime said:

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Depends on your specific change you want to do but in general extruded aluminium channel is a good start for making brackets and if you need mounting plates sheet acrylic works well. 

[thrasher_565]

4 hours ago, Optimusgrime said:

i know it sounds it but if im smart about it and plan out alot i think it will work and i currently have a coolermaster elite 130 case to which im going to be gutting out soon to make a start on it.

i dont see the point but w/e i do crazy stuff to so ill give you that. i guess if the gpu is all ready using a rizer cable then all you need is a mount for the gpu. there a few cheap ones depending on how you want to mount it.

 

as for the mb tray the hard part is making a hole for the io shield. you can mount it on stand offs.

then you need something to fill in your old hols.

 

as for the psu i think it has its own mount i think so just have to cut a new hole and mount that.

 

https://www.mountainmods.com/product_info.php?products_id=754

 

https://www.amazon.ca/watersouprty-Graphics-Vertical-Internal-Accessories/dp/B07YC9B6C4/ref=sr_1_30?keywords=vertical+gpu+mount&qid=1581130580&sr=8-30

 

https://www.amazon.ca/watersouprty-Vertical-Accessory-MasterBox-MasterCase/dp/B07YSGBCNJ/ref=sr_1_56?keywords=vertical+gpu+mount&qid=1581130630&sr=8-56

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Kaislin-Vertical-Graphics-Bracket-Support/dp/B07VPGJ79V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=vertical%2Bgpu%2Bmount&qid=1581130708&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTBRMUdSSzg4MzFTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjMzMDI2M0RJMjkyM0k1VTk3SCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg4MzAzSTE2QUlJVFI1OFpJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-stage-1-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket?variant=31357593387074

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-stage-2-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket?variant=31357715775554

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-small-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket-black-requires-cutting-mounting-hole

[Optimusgrime]

18 hours ago, thrasher_565 said:

i dont see the point but w/e i do crazy stuff to so ill give you that. i guess if the gpu is all ready using a rizer cable then all you need is a mount for the gpu. there a few cheap ones depending on how you want to mount it.

 

as for the mb tray the hard part is making a hole for the io shield. you can mount it on stand offs.

then you need something to fill in your old hols.

 

as for the psu i think it has its own mount i think so just have to cut a new hole and mount that.

 

https://www.mountainmods.com/product_info.php?products_id=754

 

https://www.amazon.ca/watersouprty-Graphics-Vertical-Internal-Accessories/dp/B07YC9B6C4/ref=sr_1_30?keywords=vertical+gpu+mount&qid=1581130580&sr=8-30

 

https://www.amazon.ca/watersouprty-Vertical-Accessory-MasterBox-MasterCase/dp/B07YSGBCNJ/ref=sr_1_56?keywords=vertical+gpu+mount&qid=1581130630&sr=8-56

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Kaislin-Vertical-Graphics-Bracket-Support/dp/B07VPGJ79V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=vertical%2Bgpu%2Bmount&qid=1581130708&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWTBRMUdSSzg4MzFTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjMzMDI2M0RJMjkyM0k1VTk3SCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg4MzAzSTE2QUlJVFI1OFpJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-stage-1-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket?variant=31357593387074

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-stage-2-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket?variant=31357715775554

 

https://www.mnpctech.com/products/mnpctech-small-vertical-video-card-gpu-mounting-bracket-black-requires-cutting-mounting-hole

thankyou for that bud, yeah was going to make runners for the vertically for the mb and as wont need to make a cutout for cpu but totally forgot about the excisting hholes id need to fill so thanks, and il take a look at the links n make a buying list :)

[Mnpctech]

On 2/7/2020 at 8:44 PM, W-L said:

Depends on your specific change you want to do but in general extruded aluminium channel is a good start for making brackets and if you need mounting plates sheet acrylic works well. 

 

Great suggestion W-L.

[Optimusgrime]

On 2/8/2020 at 2:44 AM, W-L said:

Depends on your specific change you want to do but in general extruded aluminium channel is a good start for making brackets and if you need mounting plates sheet acrylic works well. 

i now its a bit late just signed in lol but thankyou, im getting a plexi trial panels cut then go for metal and powdercoat but one step at a time