The article is as chaotic as you are, love it Cheapy! ;) I was surprised to see this one on the frontpage, but you deserved it. It's very funny to see the contrast between Bloo and the previous modding article, the Cosmos Skulltrail :)
Thanks everyone.:D And Thanks Brett, for putting up with the chaotic mess I left you to edit.:) It's been a while since I had to write something like that, and you filled in the stuff I forgot nicely. It's funny to see this after I spent last night reassembling Bloo.
I liked the planning and execution of this modding project. Cheapskete's skills in working with plastics are some of the best I have seen. This modding project defines the essence of Bit-tech. I really want to see more modding projects on the front page in the following months.
hi bloo balls, I have been looking at bit tech and seeing your work here and there. I like this case, it is rather appealling. Good work I say, well done , it looks great.
A tip...I read some time ago at MSI forums a good tip for seating heatsinks before trying to tighten any screws...it may help you tighten what you reckon is the bulky...did you say...block for the Northbridge?? the block with the acrylic?? and the 2 barbs on the top that is split inot 2 sections for each barb ??...press very firmly with the forefinger directly in the center of the heatsink, butto hold the block hard and square on the top of chipset , then , tighten the holding screws gently fingertight until all the screws to the same position...I have not done a lot of modding, just trying to get started really, but even with Intel P4 heatsink fan assemblys this is an excellent way to get a good flat and secure heatsink onto a chipset fit. After finger tightening each screw gently screw down with the screwdriver. Practice has helped me get this technique to work well I think...to feel how much to screw to keep the fit flat and tight.
I had to mention this because it seems a mighty big shame that a nice looking water cooling block like that one does not get to sit on a chipset...!!
Nice coloured case that one.
Thanks again everyone.:D
@bwuggley5 - The problem was it was a spring-clamped northbridge. Even with extra pressure from the thicker block it wouldn't sit still. I have 2 unused waterblocks now. They make excellent paperweights.
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Excellent work :D
Love the watercooling system, it really has a nice touch!
I like weird ;)
Otherwise awesome project!
My thoughts exactly, but it looks like a hamster cage on crack, with a watercooling setup thrown in for good measure.
http://gizmodo.com/5039830/bloo-balls-custom-pc-case-mod-is-a-whole-new-kind-of-punk
-For the record, it's just '-punk'.
@Stuey - nice use of nice.:D
A tip...I read some time ago at MSI forums a good tip for seating heatsinks before trying to tighten any screws...it may help you tighten what you reckon is the bulky...did you say...block for the Northbridge?? the block with the acrylic?? and the 2 barbs on the top that is split inot 2 sections for each barb ??...press very firmly with the forefinger directly in the center of the heatsink, butto hold the block hard and square on the top of chipset , then , tighten the holding screws gently fingertight until all the screws to the same position...I have not done a lot of modding, just trying to get started really, but even with Intel P4 heatsink fan assemblys this is an excellent way to get a good flat and secure heatsink onto a chipset fit. After finger tightening each screw gently screw down with the screwdriver. Practice has helped me get this technique to work well I think...to feel how much to screw to keep the fit flat and tight.
I had to mention this because it seems a mighty big shame that a nice looking water cooling block like that one does not get to sit on a chipset...!!
Nice coloured case that one.
@bwuggley5 - The problem was it was a spring-clamped northbridge. Even with extra pressure from the thicker block it wouldn't sit still. I have 2 unused waterblocks now. They make excellent paperweights.