Iv a coolermaster CM690 I've had for 4 years now I'm planning on modding, there are 3 tasks I'll be doing which I'll explain later. Once I start working I'll start a thread with pics as it goes so you can all see.
This is the case for those that don't know it (mine is an older edition but for all intensive purposes they are the same):
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/coole...e-sata-w-o-psu
These tasks I've planned aren't in any particular order, I'll be doing them in whatever order best suits me at the time & depending on the tools available to me at the time.
Task 1:
Cut out the side panel & install a window, then install a blue LED strip & a switch for them on the exterior of the case so I can turn them off when required.
Task 2:
The case has plastic edges (I'm 99% sure they are plastic but I won't be able to check for definite till next weekend when I'm home again, anyone else with the case care to confirm this for me?) between the mesh front & the sides & also between the top & the sides (you will see on the link the bits I mean) that I want to paint white. There is also a small area on the top of the case with some connectors (USB, headphone, mic, etc...) which I'll be painting white as well.
Task 3:
Remove my CD drive's front panel & replace it with the original mesh bay cover the case came with so the CD tray front sits flush with the mesh (I've not explained that brilliantly but I've seen it on another mod & I can post links to it for clarification if anyone wants)
And now the questions I have associated with each task...
Task 1:
What does everyone recommend cutting the panel with, jigsaw or a dremel rotary cutter? (I have a jigsaw available but would need to borrow a dremel)
The switch for the LEDs I'll be putting into the +12V (yellow) molex cable, just want to check that's right & also if the wires would need soldering in or if they could just be twisted together & covered with insulating tape?
Task 2:
I've found lots about preparing metal to paint but nothing about plastic, can I just paint straight on it & which would give the better result, spray or brush?
Task 3:
Since I've seen this on another mod I know almost exactly what I'm doing so haven't any questions about this one
Any help or thoughts on anything would be much appreciated!
Thanks very much!
Douglas


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