Jolly's CM-690 Case - Acentos de Cobre

Another Case Mod by Jolly-Swagman


Well its been 3 years now since I got this CM-890 Case, and with its current hardware configuration has served me well,
But alas its time to move Forward and Update both the Case and some of the Hardware,

Current Rig Specs

Mobo = GA-P35-DS3L
CPU = Q6600 GO @ 3.2GHZ
GPU = EVGA GTX-295
RAM DDR2 = 4 Gig XMS2 6400 4-4-4-12
Optical = Liteon DVD-RW Lightscribe
Multi CardReader
HDD,s + 2 x 250GB Sata + 320GB sata


The Plan

First I will be transferring all the current hardware to Jolly's Tech bench 2010 so all can be still used as functioning PC, while work is being done to CM-690




Then the CM-690 will get a new lease of life Transformation, to include New Paint Work,
Both inside and out, Modded for better Cable management see below in current state.






The Inside will be Modded for better Cable management adding /enlarging Mobo Tray cable slots for rear cable entry, and the the inside will get re-painted in Matt Back with Satin Clear coat for protection, after of course the prep work and re-undercoating,

The main panel frames Outside Case, still not sure whether staying with the Black or maybe the Gun Metal like I did on the P4 Case Makeover (Undecided make even be different Colour all together ?)


The Hardware Change list

Motherboard = Gigabyte X48T-DQ6
CPU = E8500 EO 3.16GHZ
DDR3 Ram = ??????? (still need to get)
CPU HSF = Scythe Ninja

will also be still using current
GPU = EVGA GTX-295
DVD-RW Drive = Liteon Lightscribe
3.5 Multi CardReader


Scythe Ninja HSF



Gigabyte X48T-DQ6 Mobo




This will Start within the next week or so and will need to get the DDR3 Ram before Hardware goes into Revamped CM-690 Case!



So Stay Tuned will be some exciting work Updates to come Soon!!

Swapping hardware already, take some rest man! jijiji...
I know, I know... we get bore easily if we don't do nothing during the day!
More please!

I'll post some DDR3 on ebay this week but I'll let you know as soon as I get them!
They are OCZ Reaper!

ready to see more magik

you just can't stop moddin, don't you?

Will be swapping to New Hardware for Main Rig, once I have some DDR3 , for now so as I can work on the CM-690 the hardware will be relocated to Jolly'Tech Bench 2010,
See pics below!

lol, I,m getting as bad as Mas ,,,yeah cant sit still for too long without something to do, or Mod!



Update #2 18 March 2010

Started on the CM-690, first Removed Hardware -HDD's GPU - Motherboard - PSU from Rig,
Then also added A cooling gantry to Jolly's Tech Bench2010 to help aide in cooling GPU ect.

The CM-690


Inside CM690


The Rear Cable Management


Installed new cooling gantry and Hardware into JTB 2010


Vendetta 2 HSF View


Back up Running and Folding again on Jolly's desk


Now I am in the Process of stripping down the rest of CM-690, fans front bezel switches ect, getting ready to do some more Cable management modding and prep for Primmer Undercoat

Thats it for Todays Update, Stay Tuned for more soon!

is it me or you have 3 clients running???

how can it be posible? when I use one, the system goes @100% load
it's magik?

holy ....,, onces again, when I get older, wanna know how to do that

Yep Three Folding clients on that rig 2 x GPU2 @ 6000-7000PPD each and SMP2 Quad core(-smp 4) @ 4000-5500PPD
All powered from my GTX-295 and Q6600@3.2GHZ

HFM.Net

Update #3 Fri 19 March 2010

Today finished off cutting Cable Management holes/slots widened on some existing also cut more from top 2x 120/140 Fan grill area, and removed Rear exhaust fan grill.

Cut-outs


Also prepped for Primer coat


Primer Coat done




Thats enough foe now Stay tuned for more soon!

what is going here???
why you didn't invite me to the party?
cutting a case and not letting me know is a federal crime

Update #4 Sat 20 March

Today I did a little more work on a few things to the Revamp of the CM-690 Case, not a lot as have had bit of a headache all Day!

First up I removed the top I/O ports and the Top perforated Grill, Dam thing nearly took forever getting it off too!

Then cut away the Top Bezel Plastic Honeycomb Grill area, as this causes fan buffering and that in turn leads to noise, will now be also better for air flow too!

Top Bezel



Them I also did the same with the Front Bezel, this one came out allot easier than the Top did.

Front Bezel



Also cut away the mesh grill on the front intake fan holder, too!

Fan Holder



Then got down to doing some alterations to the Side Window Panel, with the Addition of another small Window to the Bottom right where the HDD's are.
The after a sanding down, did the first Primer Undercoat,
Dam Spray Can was playing up too, think is nearly empty as started coming out thin and made some runs, but this is easily fixed once dry, just sand back and Re-Undercoat

Window Side Panel



The other Side Panel has also been Sanded back ready to Undercoat, when I get some more on Monday


That all for this Update Stay Tuned for more soon!

this is not a revamp anymore jajajaja
is an official case mod in progress!
more pictures and less talking jejeje

jejej ,,, sure looks like it is too!!


Update #5 Sun 21 March

Today just re-sanded Side Panels with P1000 wet-n-dry paper, and applied second coat of Primer, all nice and smooth now!

Side Panel's 2nd Primer Coat



Have also be toying with some ideas as to what I,m going to do with the Front and top Bezels covers/ grill areas.
Below is one sample I have in mind - Black base coat - with 2 light (@ 30cm distance) passover with Copper Metallic Paint

Colour Sample-1



Its only an idea so let me know what you think,, still not sure myself

Actually looks better in person especially at different angles, if you know what I mean!


Stay Tuned for more to come soon!

Looking good!
yeap, sometime pictures don't show how actually is... that's why I try to take as much pictures as I can to select the ones that are closer to the look of the case... pictures only show 60% of the real look, also outdoor pictures (with the sunlight) give you a better chance to capture the real look!

Thanks mas ,, yeah and will probably look even better with clear caot as that seems to bring the Sparkle out too,
Which reminds me need to get some more of that too!

So what did you think of the Colour on the sample plate!

That is a really nice color if i'm seeing rite chocolate that would be shape with some gold acsents jmo. And I'm with Mass on this one this is a full on modd going to the store for more popcorn (kids ate the last bag) will be rite back modd on bro.

Thanks toecutter,
Not chocolate, it is Black base with very light Metallic Copper over Spray

Should hopefully get around to some more painting Today just got some more Cans,,

Update #6 Mon 22 March 2020


Today went an picked up some more DULUX etch Primer and some Black Gloss and more Flat Black Spray cans,, (Dam they were out of the Clear Coat till Thursday maybe)

First after another quick rub down with P1000 wet-n-dry paper , Put the final coat of Primer to both Side Panels

Window Panel


Other Side Panel


Then while they were drying did the First Coat of Matt Black to CM-690 Case Frame

Rear Side View


Front Side View




Internals View


Then while waiting for Case to Dry, had an idea to make a Rear Case slot Fan to aide in cooling for GTX-295 exhaust

First cut up some Side panel Sheet metal still have laying around, and made a little holder box for the 80mm Fan,
Cut one side from 80mm fan to turn it into a Slot Cooler Side Blowing Fan


Now proceeded to bend and form into a box shape
Then with some Fan grill Mesh that was cut from the CM-690 Case made a fan grill for the Slot cooler,
with some 3mm Plexi had left over from previous Mods made the other Side of the Slot cooler.

Now for some testing of the output of Slot Cooler

Testing


As you can see from the blue piece of paper billowing it works fine.

Plexi Side Cover Slot Cooler



The Finished Slot Cooling Fan



Now all that is needed is to give it a Coat of Paint ( undercoat the Black) drill and tap some mounting holes either side of the Slot.



Thats all I have for Today, Stay Tuned for more soon!