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This custom Corsair Obsidian case project is for Canada's premiere hardware review site, "Hardware Canucks"
Here is some of the Case Mods & Supplies that will be used in this project
Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC
http://www.mnpctech.com/colored_acrylic_sheet_casemod_window.html
U-channel molding, http://www.mnpctech.com/UChannel.html
I'll be using these pop-rivets for computer cases, http://www.mnpctech.com/Pop_rivets_for_computer_case.html
Most Computer Chassis will accept 1/8” diameter size Pop rivets.
Hmmmm.... debating about the factory feet
Sorry, these factory feet MUST GO!
I just wanted to see how this rad grill looked on the Obsidian, thats all
I see some Chieftec cues in the manufacturing. The Obsidian reminded me of the old Alienware ALX chassis. The texture of the Matte Black finish as well
The front bezel assembly comes off easily
SATA Hot swappable HD bays
I'm not a fan of the Corsair "sail" window design, I'll take it Squared for this one..
After a quick alteration! Square is better in this case.
The Motherboard tray will slide out, but you must remove 3x screws and drill out 3x pop rivets, located in the rear (shown in photo) It would have been nice if the rivets were screws instead.
Maybe you've debated about painting your Obsidian chassis. This is how I remove the plastic "Tool-less" 5.25 bay sliders without breaking the tiny plastic tabs inside. These tabs hold the slider onto the bay. You will need to bend the metal tabs as I illustrate here. You need to first file down the sides of the metal tab, so it will sit flush when you flatten it (not shown). I will then tap the metal tab with a flat head screw driver using a rubber mallet.
Keep in mind if you're painting your chassis, you will need to bend the metal tabs back into place after re-installing the sliders. Doing this will likely chip your new paint! so you'll have to re-touch these tabs again. After considering this thought, I've decided to eliminate the sliders altogether. Corsair has left the option of fastening in your optical drive the traditional way with screws. Only 2 screws per side, but thats sufficient enough!
Here is some of the Case Mods & Supplies that will be used in this project
Acoustical Sound Proofing Sheets for your PC
http://www.mnpctech.com/colored_acrylic_sheet_casemod_window.html
U-channel molding, http://www.mnpctech.com/UChannel.html
I'll be using these pop-rivets for computer cases, http://www.mnpctech.com/Pop_rivets_for_computer_case.html
Most Computer Chassis will accept 1/8” diameter size Pop rivets.
Hmmmm.... debating about the factory feet
Sorry, these factory feet MUST GO!
I just wanted to see how this rad grill looked on the Obsidian, thats all
I see some Chieftec cues in the manufacturing. The Obsidian reminded me of the old Alienware ALX chassis. The texture of the Matte Black finish as well
The front bezel assembly comes off easily
SATA Hot swappable HD bays
I'm not a fan of the Corsair "sail" window design, I'll take it Squared for this one..
After a quick alteration! Square is better in this case.
The Motherboard tray will slide out, but you must remove 3x screws and drill out 3x pop rivets, located in the rear (shown in photo) It would have been nice if the rivets were screws instead.
Maybe you've debated about painting your Obsidian chassis. This is how I remove the plastic "Tool-less" 5.25 bay sliders without breaking the tiny plastic tabs inside. These tabs hold the slider onto the bay. You will need to bend the metal tabs as I illustrate here. You need to first file down the sides of the metal tab, so it will sit flush when you flatten it (not shown). I will then tap the metal tab with a flat head screw driver using a rubber mallet.
Keep in mind if you're painting your chassis, you will need to bend the metal tabs back into place after re-installing the sliders. Doing this will likely chip your new paint! so you'll have to re-touch these tabs again. After considering this thought, I've decided to eliminate the sliders altogether. Corsair has left the option of fastening in your optical drive the traditional way with screws. Only 2 screws per side, but thats sufficient enough!
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