Operation Sabertooth

[JokeStar]

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/04dc4f78.png (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/04dc4f78.png)




Well, I built the "Red Storm" in 2011 and It has lived up to my initial vision....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/8da6bc3d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/8da6bc3d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/af5fb59d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/af5fb59d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/c6ea6374.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/c6ea6374.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/1f668923.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/1f668923.jpg)




But....Like everything else, it must be updated and revamped........






http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/31986457.gif (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/31986457.gif)




Enter the new vision.........


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/16f809df.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/16f809df.jpg)




The theme will have to change as well as the color scheme....


Asus Sabertooth X990 mobo
Cooler Master V6gt
paracord sleeving
Crucial SSD M4 128gb
GSkill Ripjaws DDR3 8gb...the red heatspreaders have to change..
EVGA GTX 550 Ti
AMD Phenom X4 955 Black Edition






I'm thinking a Desert Cameo theme...inside and out
change the heatspreaders on the RAM to match the theme
side window will change....got some ideas..maybe LED lite edges...more on that later..
and maybe a few odds and ends....as it progresses....









Operation Sabertooth is underway.....Red Storm is being relocated to a undisclosed TrailerPark location......


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/0413444d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/0413444d.jpg)




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/2c1fda43.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/2c1fda43.jpg)


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Now for ....Operation Sabertooth....


Removed all the components and separated the case parts.


Stripped and ready...


Let the painting begin....




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/42e1bbd0.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/42e1bbd0.jpg)




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5c02683e.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5c02683e.jpg)




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/49dd2f99.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/49dd2f99.jpg)




Base color is set.....










Decided upon Digital Desert Camo......If i only knew just how much this was gonna be labor intensive....


Being cheap and wanting to it all myself, I went to:


Camouflage Paint Stencils (http://tacticalcamo.com/index.html)


and printed out my own stencils.....and the cutt'n begins!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/79e616a2.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/79e616a2.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/f3cec83b.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/f3cec83b.jpg)


this took me 3 days of cutt'n with an exacto.....but it was worth it coz It's unique!




Second color added over "cuts".......




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/cda0bd81.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/the Sabertooth/cda0bd81.jpg)


If you look, you can see the stencils under the second coat.


More to cut and another color or two to add!








Been a busy few days......


Having cut out 11 sheets of digi prints, time to use some...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8d7ebc04.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8d7ebc04.jpg)




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c90d2c03.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c90d2c03.jpg)






now for the 3rd color....




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/380ac0f5.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/380ac0f5.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/901711e2.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/901711e2.jpg)


Hopefully I won't need a 4th color....will remove stencils when it dries and we'll see how it looks...




Off course....I bought my Ripjaws before I decided on a color scheme...so I need to fix them..


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8278a11b.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8278a11b.jpg)


more on that later.....gonna paint the heatspreaders.




Also started on the cable sleeving.....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/de4a2cb4.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/de4a2cb4.jpg)


Damn 24 pin is a TRUE pain ....using my customized pin remover!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/a19b5073.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/a19b5073.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/cf0de1bb.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/cf0de1bb.jpg)


Had to change all those pins from the Red Storm (red & black)......Military colors now!


I never relized just how BAD those 'ol heatshrinks looked....I'm embarrassed!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/016ad674.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/016ad674.jpg)




AS you can see....going with paracord and heatshrinkless connections....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6566760d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6566760d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c78f843d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c78f843d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/fb0649d0.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/fb0649d0.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/1984c00d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/1984c00d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/af4d2b16.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/af4d2b16.jpg)


That's all for now.....fingers are raw from those damn pins/connectors!!

[Harvey Sewdin]

WOW man, thats a nice project. Nice paintjob man, I wanna see the final result. :smile:

[gor17981]

WOW , my man that is looking to be a sweet build, i want one lol

[JokeStar]

OK......


The moment of truth.....time to peal all them stencils and pray.....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/a6920ebd.jpg




I was worried that they might get stuck...waited a few days soz the paint would set.....BUT, no problems!
I was concerned @ the "Espresso" color, as it seemed a bit too dark and I was also concerned that I might not have used enough Large stencils on the first color "Fossil"......However, it worked out exactly like the vision I had in my rattled brain!


Imagine that!!!!




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/35590cfa.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/648e86c5.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/38b69084.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/fad21a69.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5562ca9d.jpg


Of course, I'll have to wet sand it now to level the layers and gonna shoot it with a Satin Clearcoat......I had some overspray, as a couple stencils lifted on the edges (from the first layer).....BUT, you know what?......they sorta add depth and texture to the print......I might just leave them!!!...........OR NOT!






Also painted the heatspreaders on the RAM....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8a209528.jpg
Again missed a little line @ the labels, minor touch-up!

[gor17981]

Looking sick there bud, Love the camo effect on your case man, now how are you going to get that up a tree with you? lol

[JokeStar]

I should try that out.....take it into the woods and see if it "disappears"....:cheeky:

[gor17981]

Just leave some bread crumbs where you leave it , dont want to loose that thing lol :Smile:

[lwarmachinel]

Looks good so far bud

[JokeStar]

Looks good so far bud



Thanx....So far so good!

[JokeStar]

FINALLY!

Paint is complete....on to sanding and clear coat!

Here are the covers for the front Bezel...2 Optical Drives will be on top:

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/7086c0ab.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/7086c0ab.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/95a8a9fb.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/95a8a9fb.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6dbf3d50.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6dbf3d50.jpg)

All sleeving done......


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/0dc086b4.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/0dc086b4.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/76a97cc3.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/76a97cc3.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/4bb00c0c.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/4bb00c0c.jpg)


Had to do a little modding on the PSU...all the newly sleeved cables would not fit, so a slight change with a Dremel and ....they fit!

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c66c6b8f.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c66c6b8f.jpg)

Front panel wires and fans done too!

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/b14541a3.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/b14541a3.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/11873612.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/11873612.jpg)

I found a build for the Noctua "ugly" fans...will fit right in with the Military theme....back case fan!

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/806a4ac2.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/806a4ac2.jpg)


ALMOST.....not long now, will be ready to assemble and start the assault!

[lwarmachinel]

That paint job looks Really good!

[JokeStar]

That paint job looks Really good!


Thanx....

[JokeStar]

Have decided to change out my CPU....Gonna go with AMD Bulldozer FX-8150 8 Core Processor 3.6GHZ......which arrived today from NCIX...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/98e97c8f.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/98e97c8f.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/01851c9b.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/01851c9b.jpg)






Started to install some fans....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/e4e38032.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/e4e38032.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8ded1be8.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8ded1be8.jpg)




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c4a04f38.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c4a04f38.jpg)




Next is cutting the new window and installing.......going with a clear/blank window, was gonna do some engraving and highlighting with LED's, but I'll save that idea for another build.....


This was the old window from the Red Storm...




http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/8da6bc3d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Scout Build/8da6bc3d.jpg)




Didn't want to cover-up the insides as I'm adding lites to illuminate the components.....
Also have to change the PSU cover.....

Window making time!...........Tools laid out.........


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5a3ff528.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5a3ff528.jpg)




Window size laid out....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/fdb2fc63.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/fdb2fc63.jpg)




AND after a couple attempts....the jig saw has to go.....cracked 2 sheets....WTF






In comes the Dremel with my engraving attachment......


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/547415d9.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/547415d9.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5b367260.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5b367260.jpg)




Worked like a charm...used a cutting tip......


Installed the window ........


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/39a7dacc.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/39a7dacc.jpg)


Clear coat looks good...not sure you can see it......maybe when all's said and done, it will show better...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/ea60c45b.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/ea60c45b.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8f38ffc1.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8f38ffc1.jpg)


Ready for I/O cables......


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/059f5014.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/059f5014.jpg)


Found this sheet of mesh at work and somehow it ended up in my truck....Go Figure!


Had a design change.....NOOOOO....YEP!....Wanted to do something to cover up not only the PSU , but the Hdd/Optical bays as well..


Laid out the cuts....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/dbc0469b.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/dbc0469b.jpg)


A little Jigsaw work and....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/35ffeca4.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/35ffeca4.jpg)


Using the "Trak Custom" bending jig......


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/773f2e6c.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/773f2e6c.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6af28d9d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/6af28d9d.jpg)


Someday gonna make a real bender.....But this will do.


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/58bda180.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/58bda180.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/86587f14.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/86587f14.jpg)


Not bad...with a little elbow grease and a mallet!


Installed to check fit and lay-out the holes for grommets....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/ba1d299d.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/ba1d299d.jpg)


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/d215ca75.jpg (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/d215ca75.jpg)


Perfect!!!!


Tomorrow...some sanding, priming and painting and that phase will be done!!


Waiting for some more Noctua fans...another design change...http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Smilies/75ebb9d1.gif (http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Smilies/75ebb9d1.gif)


Right on schedule!!!

[lwarmachinel]

Hey man,
I'm glad you're sharing your progress. It's fun watching.

[JokeStar]

Hey man,
I'm glad you're sharing your progress. It's fun watching.




Thanx .....I'm having loads of fun doing it!

[JokeStar]

Sorry for not making any updates.......been waiting for some added parts and I had some design changes, BUT....here is where I'm at...


I primed the HDD and PSU covers...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/d00432b8.jpg




And painted them....also drilled out my cable holes...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/991f70ce.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/541b5219.jpg




One of the new changes was to do a little modding of the Cooler Master V6GT CPU cooler....painted the cover...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/7a251891.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/7ef702dd.jpg
(color appears different coz the flash was washing out the close-up, so I turn it off)


and I changed the fans to Noctua Focused Flow fans...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/b01db44b.jpg




this weekend is the final leg of construction....hopefully....and should be able to "Put It All Together" !!!!!

[odinlives]

I didn't know you posted this here bro. As I said before, this is an amazing piece of art. Best digital camo I have ever seen. Can't wait to see the new V6gt.

[JokeStar]

Brian, I'm every corner...like dog sh....


Moving along.........


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/c2f91cae.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/545bd4b6.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/df8763e4.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/d1139956.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8da2f8c3.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/06793907.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5ac4600d.jpg




OK....Enough of the case pics......I know, I know!!!!


Got my Noctua fans for the V6GT....let's dress 'er up!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/f1b3cf45.jpg]


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/54e8b2f1.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/8dac7638.jpg




Gonna start install'n the MOBO and stuff.....and some NZXT lighting!!!

[JokeStar]

Now the Fun Stuff begins......Making it all fit!


Started with the CPU cooler and RAM...


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/20272c14.jpg


Added EVGA 550ti.........Awaiting another card, had to send one back...damaged by UPS!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/bfa53584.jpg


Some HDD's and SSD....also the PSU....


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/7eb5ee4d.jpg




Found this in the Sabertooth box.....from ASUS......put it on my PSU cover, might not keep it, we'll see!


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/d008e4ee.jpg






And of course....the NOT so Fun Stuff....CABLES!..


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/671b6ba0.jpg






Had to change on the go.....Case Feet had to be changed till I found a set that allowed the PSU to fit!....why do they come with large nuts ?....DON"T YOU DARE!.....You know what I mean!!!


and had to turn around the HDD rails and bend the stops down coz the Cover I made was too close to rail tabs.....
Minor things, but time consuming...


Tomorrow...

[Harvey Sewdin]

That case painting looks impressive mate, very nice. and the color you sprayed inside isn't one you see everyday, very unique. badass man :shocked:

[JokeStar]

That case painting looks impressive mate, very nice. and the color you sprayed inside isn't one you see everyday, very unique. badass man :shocked:

Thanks....I wanted to do something different with a common design.........

[JokeStar]

And the Build is Finished.....

OPERATION SABERTOOTH


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/9d25462c.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/1acbfd42.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/0e62951f.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/2b9aa0c1.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/5fbf9bf0.jpg


http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/cd07d641.jpg


TOMORROW......
We fire her up and start the Invasion!!!

[glassyeyed]

Jokestar I gotta say one of the best builds I have seen with nice clean wiring, awesome paint scheme & design plus the mesh is over the top.

[JokeStar]

Why thank You glassyeyed.....

I'm real happy with my attempt @ doing a common theme (Digital Camo) and twisting it alittle!.....:Peace:

[lwarmachinel]

Sooo... ?
It's been a week already; how goes the invasion??
LOL

[JokeStar]

Was a little disorganized in the beginning.........finally got it settled down.........runn'n my SSD as the primary OS and major APPS............using my 500g WD HDD as my "User" drive, changed/regedited my files to load to it, saving my SSD for performance. Have installed some little used APPS also to HDD............

Will have to load things like MS Office and Photoshop later..........
Issues with my CM Storm Trigger keyboard...........might have to RMA that.......seems the sata cable is causing trouble....



All and all..........looking good, will run some tests this weekend.........post the results later..........



http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/2b673d7e.jpg

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo289/Trak186/Sabertooth/68018041.png

[8pecxstudios]

Was a little disorganized in the beginning.........finally got it settled down.........runn'n my SSD as the primary OS and major APPS............using my 500g WD HDD as my "User" drive, changed/regedited my files to load to it, saving my SSD for performance. Have installed some little used APPS also to HDD............

Will have to load things like MS Office and Photoshop later..........
Issues with my CM Storm Trigger keyboard...........might have to RMA that.......seems the sata cable is causing trouble....



All and all..........looking good, will run some tests this weekend.........post the results later..........


looking gr8 Keyboard sounds nice to i have a http://steelseries.com/products/keyboards/steelseries-shift and its awesome

[JokeStar]

Yeah, I love it.........actually won it on a site..............CM Storm...Trigger keyboard, Sentinel Advance II Mouse and Sonuz headset...........was a lucky day!!!!:laughing:

[JokeStar]

Thanx for all the kind words friends..........I entered this Project in CoolerMaster's 2012 Competition...any help in the voting would make me feel all warm and fuzzy!!!..


http://forum.coolermaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=15678


Also.....I know, I'm begg'n...BUT.....I also entered a V8 mod as well......


http://forum.coolermaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=15641

Seriously though.....check them out and vote....

P.S.....Odinlives also has an entry!!!!

:Smile::Smile::Smile:

[odinlives]

Great job on both of your mods bro. I sure hope one of us wins something.

[JokeStar]

Great job on both of your mods bro. I sure hope one of us wins something.

Maybe....but did you see the competition??

[Tony Gee]

Nice.. how long did that take you... I am AMPED up.. gotta do it. like your work

[JokeStar]

Nice.. how long did that take you... I am AMPED up.. gotta do it. like your work

Honestly.....I don't keep tabs on my time invested.....BUT, I will say it will consume many hours and days in preparation, design and depending on your concept, EFFORT!

It's not how long it takes .........but how detailed you choose to be. I've seen some awesome Mods that required little time but the imagination was off the charts!!

TO ME...it's @ my vision...."what do I want to convey"......


However.......It's a total Blast and oodles of fun to build shit!...:cheeky:


Go for it......you just might enjoy it!

[Luciel]

Looking good!!! I hope you used acryl based paint on the heatspreaders though, it´s the only kind of pain that won´t affect it´s heat-spreading abilities

[odinlives]

Maybe....but did you see the competition??

Yeah but it's all about the mod. I see some good stuff but I also see just a lot of high end parts but no completed mod. I still have a couple things I am going to do to mine before the competition is over.

[JokeStar]

:cheeky:..........OK....I realize that this is totally self-serving, BUT............I need your vote!.......for Operation Sabertooth......


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151250511634886&set=a.10151250511329886.477306.194326094885&type=1&comment_id=7906132&ref=notif&notif_t=mentions_comment&theater


To all that vote...I Thank You !!:loving: