The state of the case when I got it.
The state of the case when I got it.
The state of the case when I got it.
The case had been painted with the drive retention clips still fitted.
The case had been painted with the drive retention clips still fitted.
The case had been painted with the drive retention clips still fitted.
PCI bracket divider had been torn out, perhaps for external watercooling by the previous owner.
Bad paint runs. Doesn't even look like primer was used. No preparation at all.
Bad paint runs. Doesn't even look like primer was used. No preparation at all.
The factory side panel window was broken and had paint on it. Decided to replace this with a tinted acrylic panel,
Starting to tear down the case.
Starting to tear down the case.
Starting to tear down the case.
Using Fairy Power Spray to soften and scrape off the paint. The factory powder coat was still intact underneath.
Using Fairy Power Spray to soften and scrape off the paint. The factory powder coat was still intact underneath.
Using Fairy Power Spray to soften and scrape off the paint. The factory powder coat was still intact underneath.
Tinted acrylic panel to replace the broken factory one.
Most of the paint removed.
Most of the paint removed.
Some hard to reach areas.
Case panels prepped ready for paint.
Cut some holes in the motherboard tray for improved cable management.
I removed the front mesh for improved airflow. There is already a mesh in the front of the case.
Removed the rear mesh too. This was replaced with a wire fan grill.
Painting begins.
Primer first.
Matte black applied.
Matte black applied.
Ready to cut the new side panel window.
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Integrating the Akasa Fan Control Jr into the front panel
Cutting some metal away to allow clearance for the fan controller.
Cutting some metal away to allow clearance for the fan controller.
Cutting some metal away to allow clearance for the fan controller.
Cutting some metal away to allow clearance for the fan controller.
Fan controller installed.
Removing even more factory fan grille material.
Removing even more factory fan grille material.
Removing even more factory fan grille material.
Corsair AF140 fan installed in the front and top of the case. Rubber U-channel installed to neaten up the edges.
Installing the new side panel window.
Installing the new side panel window.
Installing the new side panel window.
Final product. Two drive bay covers are missing, these were found and installed later. Scythe Himuro Hard Disk coolers allows installation of disks in 5.25" bays, and look awsome.
Final product. Two drive bay covers are missing, these were found and installed later. Scythe Himuro Hard Disk coolers allow sinatallation of disks in 5.25" bays, and look awsome.
Rear view.
Reworked front panel. Momentary anti-vandal white LED power switch, 3-channel fan controller, 2xUSB 2.0, and a key switch (wired in series with the power switch)
Reworked front panel. Momentary anti-vandal white LED power switch, 3-channel fan controller, 2xUSB 2.0, and a key switch (wired in series with the power switch)
Final product.
CM Storm Scout Restomod (Old Build)
This is an old build of mine (around 2013), made up mostly of secondhand/donated parts, around a Cooler Master Storm Scout that had been horribly modified by a previous owner.
I completely stripped down the case to its bare components, stripped all of the nasty paint off, then repainted each panel properly in matte black before reassembly. I also made a few modifications, including tinted side panel window, de-restricted fan holes, reworked front panel including key switch and integrated fan controller, and cable management improvements.
I completely stripped down the case to its bare components, stripped all of the nasty paint off, then repainted each panel properly in matte black before reassembly. I also made a few modifications, including tinted side panel window, de-restricted fan holes, reworked front panel including key switch and integrated fan controller, and cable management improvements.
Color(s): Black
RGB Lighting? No
Theme: Case Mod
Cooling: AIO Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build
Hardware
CPU
$ 41.97
Motherboard
Memory
Storage
PSU
$ 99.99
Case
Case Fan
$ 106.57
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