Tyreal's Official Work Log

[Tyreal]

I'm back in the game guys. I am now using an Aspire X-Qpack. Some-what less desireable but nevertheless very nice. Here is my new shopping list:
CANADIAN

Aspire X-Qpack (NCIX)
105.91
MSI RS482M4-ILD - Xpress 200 (Athlon64/X2/FX) PCI-E Socket 939 Motherboard (Anitec)
89.95
Enermax Liberty 400W Power Supply (Anitec)
89.95
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB - SATA 3Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM(ANITEC)
125.95
LG GSA-H10N-BK Black 16x DVD±Writer - OEM (ANITEC)
40.95
Logisys UV lights (NCIX)
9.19
Func Industries 1030 Gaming Surface Archetype Mouse Pad 11.25X9IN Black Surface Sheet Black Base (NCIX)
26.99 (To Own harder in CSS :twisted:)

NCIX: 255.94
ANITEC: 130.9
386.4

AMERICAN

MODDING

UCHANNEL
2.99
GROMMETS
.39
Vandal Resistant Power Switch.
3.99

MNPCTECH: 7.37

At this point in time, I am only doing config adjustements and researching components. Component purchasing will begin mid-next week after my Provincial exams.

[polobunny]

Huh ain't the case almost the same lol?

Edit: Instead of the LG get a NEC 3550A. 5 more bucks that are worth it IMO.

[Tyreal]

Indeed they are polobunny :D
The Aspire is 1 inch shorter in depth compared to the microfly. the microfly is much better at taking the full atx powersupplies.

[polobunny]

Also the aspire already have a 400w PSU, kinda a waste if you're going to get a better quality PSU. =/

Edit: Btw why don't you buy over at tigerdirect.ca?
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...612&CatId=1508
They got the microfly, for $88.99 canadian. I guess the $65 one you saw was on tigerdirect.com therefore USD.

[Tyreal]

The aspire psu is a POS.
Also, tiger direct ships from the united states so shipping would be massive.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Tyreal

The aspire psu is a POS.
Also, tiger direct ships from the united states so shipping would be massive.

Last time I was in a hurry I needed a Vantec 5"½ SATA rack (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...2396&CatId=285) and it cost arond $8 for the shipping.
That's up to you.

I know the Aspire PSU is crap, that's why I told you it was kinda like a waste, a waste to pay for it if you're going to trash it.

[Tyreal]

Oh well... I'll try them some othertime.

I hate paying for stuff I will never use

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

Tyreal, you think you have it bad...

I don't even have my own rig... I get to use this Dell.

Now see, if y'all helped me, throwing your spare parts at me, I'd get a rig. I'd snag the 6800 from the Dell... WHAM! PC of my own! Of course, I'd have to use a old-school CRT (I hate monitors without a flat-screen).

:D

By the way, it seems the MicroFly has a good PSU. 20A on the 12V rail, though there's only one rail.

[Tyreal]

I've got an update for you all! I bought the sunbeam rheobus today. Two hours later here is the product:.




I underestimated this mod ALOT. I thought it would only take around half an hour to do. I mean its simple right? Make a template, drill holes, mount controller, done. Wrong. There were more complications then I thought and I ended up bending some of those LEDs pretty badly. But I straightened it out and took it slow. It was bent but it wasn't broken... that would have been the end of me.

The controller looks great on the case. Everything fits and its flush.

Tomorrow I think I will work on the cooling. I intend to open up the front intakes which are badly restricted. And maybe cut open the side intakes. There are small slits on the side grills. I am thinking of cutting off 10 of the bars, leave one, then cut another ten, etc. It will open it up without leaving big gaps or making it look crappy. Its kind of hard to explain.

An ugly picture of the side vents.


Input or opinions are welcome

[Tyreal]

SOME MORE MODS TODAY!
I stealthed the drives and cut out the rear fan stampings. The stampings don't look very good right now but i'll put a grill over it and it will look a bit more professional.



I also stealthed the DVD drive.