Cosmo Mod: FLYINGA2 Style

[TedShred]

Ok, it's made from SECC so would it affect thermal capability of the casing if I spray it black with paint?

I guess that was the point of your query, sorry. My gut feel is that any effect would be negligible? I'm planning the same thing, though, so it would be excellent if someone could confirm my guess.

[aoch88]

No worries Ted I know that the paint would form a layer over the SECC/aluminium and if it traps the heat then there's no point to do it. Not to forget that black absorbs heat the most, lol.

[TedShred]

I'm guessing it won't cause too much of a problem, but I suppose that's really only because I've seen so many (skilled) people do it.

I was thinking the same thing about the absorption, but it occurred to me - isn't it the case that black just absorbs light the most? So here it'd be okay? Note: i failed science class.

[aoch88]

LOL, I'm just as confused when it comes to the laws of heat, etc. My physics and maths sucks. I guess we'll just have wait for someone to respond. Btw, most of the paint produces glossy finishing and I'd like the inner part to have matt finishing instead.

[TedShred]

You'd think I'd be better at this stuff, considering all the classes I took 2 or 3 times.

gl on your case project. Oh, if you haven't poked around inside the cosmos much yet, be careful - i've never seen a finished product with so many sharp edges. (Got a wicked gash groping blind around a corner.)

Cheers

(I'm wrestling with the gloss/matte decision myself)

[Hor$eman]

Black does not reflect light, meaning it absorbs the UV, Which causes heat.

[karl_eller]

Honestly, you would be very hard pressed to notice any difference between a normal coloured case (or even one that has a reflective inside) and a case with black insides. The amount of heat dissipated from the actual case itself is so small that it simply won't make any difference. You'd see bigger changes in temperatures just by tweaking airflow inside the case.

Eller

[TedShred]

That sounds reasonable. You know, I'm also thinkin' that, if there were any noticeable difference, we'd probably be seing ads for all kinds of "extreme gaming paint."

[CyberDruid]

Cyber - wondering if the CPU is as good as the 6850 that I sent you?... Have you tested it yet?

I seriously doubt it. That was a very nice CPU you sent me. THat booger was Folding stabe 24/7 at 4ghz...a first for me. I ended up selling it and the killer Voltmodded P5K3dlx with total Chipset LC as a package on a techstation I had built last year. Reports back say it's still running strong.

[fart_plume]

Black does not reflect light, meaning it absorbs the UV, Which causes heat.

Sorry Guy UV does not cause heat, your thinking of infrared wavelengths. Black absorbs all wave lengths of radiation, it also will release heat faster than any other color, matte black especially.

[aoch88]

Ok, what's the conclusion? I believe it doesn't make a lot of difference spraying the inner part of the case to matt black?

[TedShred]

You know, there's so much mention of black interior paint, without mention of any thermal issues, in the painting 101 sticky that I'm positive there's little or zero diff.

Cheers

[fart_plume]

The only real difference is the case will warm up to its maximum temp slighly faster. On a pc running 24/7 it's not going to make much difference unless the outside is also painted matt black. Then the material the case is made of is also has thermal resistance so an aluminum case painted matt black inside and out will transfer the heat to the outside of the case slightly faster but not enough to make any real difference.

[TheGoat Eater]

I seriously doubt it. That was a very nice CPU you sent me. THat booger was Folding stabe 24/7 at 4ghz...a first for me. I ended up selling it and the killer Voltmodded P5K3dlx with total Chipset LC as a package on a techstation I had built last year. Reports back say it's still running strong.

Good to hear - now that I am getting into extreme cooling I was wondering what became of that chip thinking that it would end up being premo for DICE or LN2


The case is looking friggin awesome BTW and your skulltrail system leaves me speachless

[initialised]

Who are you getting that form for 50 pounds?

That is definitely a steal.

Perk of the job !

[initialised]

You know, there's so much mention of black interior paint, without mention of any thermal issues, in the painting 101 sticky that I'm positive there's little or zero diff.

Cheers

In theory it could aid cooling, in practice it probably only helps in underventilated systems.

Teflon is a nice idea though!

[CyberDruid]

More soon

[disruptfam]

ooooh nice

[-Evo-]

Very nice. Out of curiosity, I know the inside was black powdercoated, however is the exterior blue powder as well?

Great build so far

[Spawne32]

man i wish i had mad skills like that

[CyberDruid]

Naw it's just reflecting my Blankie

Thanks guys. Here's some entertainments (not really)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l92o5JEDCqU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTIyOCXzIj8

add >> &fmt=18 << to the end of the youtube URL and match it in higher quality

[charles_h]

Very nice CD.

I have a question: how come you didn't use black rivets? I would also like to suggest that next time, and for the sake of upping viewership, you consider riveting to the beat of the music.

[kinghong1970]

ha ha ha CD the crazy dancin modder...

[Spawne32]

CD are these just for yourself or do people pay you for these?

[TedShred]

thanks for the helpful vids

that powder coating sure makes for a nice look