OK boys and girls! Here is the final final build 3 & 4 mega post! Build 3 is changing to a slot loading DVDRW. Build 4 adds taller blue feet for airflow to the PS, a blue CCFL, lots more blue fans.








Added a blue backlit kyb, now I have to order a matching Belkin N52TE!





I agree with deees.. get a step drill. It is easier than the knockout punch and leaves just as clean a hole. Much better than a std drill for thin sheet metal. Time to tear this down again:




Here is the new slot loading Pioneer DVR-K06RS DVDRW (I cannot recommend this drive due to the flimsy front bezel. I had to RMA the 1st as it wouldn't stay on. I superglued the replacement in place) and the Slimline Optical to Desktop IDE Adapter Conversion Board. I really liked the clean minimalist look of build #1. I had to hold my nose at the thought of putting an IDE cable in this rig. A shot of flat black on the cable end helps hide it.




Need some spare parts for your build? Just get another case Got another on sale for cheap. Cheaper than buying the fans etc. seperate:




Cutting slot and fitting the slim DVDRW. Props to Ch3ck5um for the kickass idea!




Here are some random wiring shots, extending / sleeving the front panel & piezo speaker cables, wiring blue feet / switch etc.








pustbunker here is your diagram edited with the airflow in this build.. I went with #3 and a few more fans lol:




Shots of the interior with the eleven fans etc. The Abit IN9 32X-MAX is backlit with blue leds all over.. looks cool! During the day or with the lights on the blue is not overpowering, but turn the lights out and the music up to get the thumper going and WOW!!




Final final shots:










NineHundred.avi (DIVX)


-Sailrabbit







Build #1
Build #2