Micro ATX case painted and modded

This was a Christmas present for my mom. I know it doesn't make much sense to paint the inside of the case if there is no window, but this was my first time painting a case so I wanted to learn.

This build isn't for gaming, just normal web and documents use. Had I more time I probably would have perfected the finish on the outer pieces. The idea behind this build was to make a nice machine in a case as small as possible, and as quiet as possible (120mm fans), and lastly to paint it glossy and sleek.

I used Krylon Glossy Black for plastic pieces, and Duplicolor self-etching primer, Duplicolor enamel flat black and glossy black paints for the metal panels and chassis.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• micro atx
• mini tower
• case painting
• case modding
• tuniq tower
• tower 120
• 120 extreme
• elite 341
• asrock 780g
• eggxpert
• 120mm fan grill

[A2Pinboy]

EXCELLENT WORK! What kind of disc did you use on your Dremel Roto-Tool when you were cutting out holes in the metal chassis? For instance, was it a metal disc? Whatever material that tiny disc is made out of, it sure did an incredible job in cutting out holes in your metal chassis.

[mrjspeed]

@A2Pinboy i used a Dremel 300 and their standard reinforced cutting wheel. Wasn't a metal disc, think of it more like hard tough sand paper.

[LoyiSensei]

hey men nice Mod!! 1 question... how did you get that mirror effect on the pc? it was awesome, i'm looking videos of modding and i want to make that effect. thanks for responding.

[mrjspeed]

@LoyiSensei you basically just spray several coats of your paint, progressively wetsand it in the same direction with 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit sand paper, then buf it like a car. You can watch videos by mnpctech, they are professionals who do it and they made some how-to's.

[AggressiveNapkin16]

you should show how you mounted it like that, im about to get tuniq tower as well and i would like it to flow out the back instead of the top, was it realy hard or no and it seems like that beast would break the mobo haha

[mrjspeed]

@AggressiveNapkin16 wasn't too hard, but you shouldn't have to worry. The latest revision of the Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme has mounting hardware to allow for front-to-back airflow. If I would have waiting a few months before buying the cooler, I wouldn't have had to fab mounting brackets.

[infrinous19]

youre canadian me thinks:)

[stiko1996]

JUST BUY THE FREAKING BLACK COLOUR VERSION xd but nice video though

[derfman24]

@308beatZ Has more pci slots.

[brandonsexywhitaker]

@A2Pinboy Abrasion [spelling?] blade is what you need. 

[308beatZ]

whats a atx case if this is micro?

[zerger91]

... damm that cooler is a monster can som1 tell me the model?

[dolgran79]

That is fantastic mate! I can't wait to see your next project. All the best!

[Bigpotatos]

thats great man :) love the huge heatsink for just a regular use pc haha

[DaLiIOne]

Thats a huge ass heat sink....

nice job on the case, I'd totally buy it :P

[epicmatrix101]

thats a gaming heatsink, no a bomb.. serisoly... its HUGE