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Post by TRow on Jun 8, 2004 22:26:23 GMT -5
A look at My XPS's Modification Stages:
Factory XPS:
Stage 1:
Stage 2:
T.RoW
Stage 3:
Stage 4:
Stage 4 Part 2:
Stage 5: Silent Knight
Click Here for the XPS Modification Website
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Post by Musabi on Aug 3, 2004 4:38:01 GMT -5
Heya, Buying all of the different fans and connectors to mod my XPS right now, and I was just wondering where did you get your 92mm to 80mm mounting bracket? I cant seem to find one :S
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Post by TRow on Aug 3, 2004 6:59:48 GMT -5
The 80 to 92mm Fan Mounting Bracket comes with the ThermalTake UFO#2 Heatsink Fan which was purchased at PCToyland.com. The Bracket adds about an Inch Gap Between the Dell Heatsink and The UFO Fan Blades for Good, Even Air Coverage. ======================================= Also, You may want to get MotherBoard Monitor to monitor your CPU/Case/Mem temperatures. xpsmodz.proboards33.com/index.cgi?board=overcool&action=display&thread=1086760402&start=0T.RoW |
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Post by Musabi on Aug 3, 2004 11:25:47 GMT -5
Oh awsome, thanks alot, that makes it alot esier  |
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Post by Musabi on Aug 6, 2004 19:16:55 GMT -5
Also, I was wondering if you used plexiglass or acrilic stuff for your wnidow..... and where you go it, and if it can be cut (I want to keep the Dell logo in tact)
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Post by TRow on Aug 6, 2004 19:34:19 GMT -5
Also, I was wondering if you used plexiglass or acrilic stuff for your wnidow..... and where you go it, and if it can be cut (I want to keep the Dell logo in tact) I purchased a 12x8 inch Cast Acrylic Kit from FrozenCPU.com. www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/scan/se=Windows/se=Clear%20Window%20Kits/mp=menu_search.html8 inches in width was cutting it close as part of Case Locking Handle Mechanism was cut, and with Full operation of the handle intact. Also, the DELL logo wouldnt be a problem if you cut around it. This will take a Bigger Piece of Acrylic and Steady Dremel Work. But would look cool. To illustrate how tight an area:    Stage 4 Tips, Pic, etc...can be found here:
www.umsl.edu/~natc7d/Stage4.htm======================================= |
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Post by unknowngod430 on Mar 25, 2005 22:33:17 GMT -5
do you know if this can be done to a gen 4... also what size did you cuz for the side window cuz im looking to do that as well as a top window if possible ... anyone done anymodding on a gen 4? i wanna replace the heatsink but i dunno if i would need anything special like a retention mechanism... u're setup looks hot... how hard was it to cuz the aluminum side panel and the secc combined?
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Post by TRow on Mar 27, 2005 0:18:33 GMT -5
I had to use about 30 Dremel Metal Cutting Disks to complete the Window. I followed it up with a grind stone to smooth the edges. The Latch for the Case however was a challenge. I cut off a portion of the latch and preserved its use. For the XPS Gen 4 I have no idea what the case measurements are. If you click Here, scroll down toward the bottom of the screen for some more pics. I got the acrylic from FrozenCPU.com. 12x8 Size. |
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Post by avsforsberg21 on Mar 29, 2005 23:44:25 GMT -5
Trow,
I love seeing the pics of your mod...the godfather who started it all!
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