Sun X-Terminal Mod

I've recently completed my Sun X-Terminal Mod.  The project has been submitted to several magazines and a few contests.  I'm still sorting out the color scheme (see the last few pictures), but all the hardware has been placed and I don't intend to rip it apart to change things around.  Check out my pictures below...
Specifications:
motherboard:  MSI RS480M2-IL micro-ATX
CPU:  AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 90nm Winchester
CPU cooler:  stock AMD with Coolermaster Aero blower fan
Memory:  1 GB of Mushkin enhanced (2 sticks of 512MB) PC3200
Video:  onboard ATI IXP 400 (this is not a gaming system)
Operating System:  Windows XP Professional 64-bit beta
Usage:  Downloading drivers, browsing the Internet, forums (no gaming)
Completion date:  mid-June, 2005

 

Have to say you did a very, very good job on it! The only thing is stop changing the lights.. but i didn't vote that one.. cuz otherwise its awesome!

 

Very very nice!!! I LOVE IT!

 

BigAl, glad to see you here. Missed ya since UBPCR went down.
You'll be getting a pm soon.

 

Colors selected...

I'm most likely going with a tri-color (red, green, blue) cold cathode on top, a short (6") cold cathode on the right, and green LEDs on the blower fan. I really like the blower lit up, especially when I dim the bench lights and just have a small 60 Watt light above the bench pointing up to the ceiling. Of course, it's hard to work at the bench with background lighting, but it's all in the name of modding! :wink:

 

Great work............as always...............

 

Thanks.

Say Biohazard, did you make use of that Sun external drive case? What do you think about the two I modded?

 

I used the PSU, but you just gave me somemore ideas.....

 

Great mod al, don't forget i am modeling the other Printer one
After all i comments all the way though on this one
I have to say the real only bad thing is that the PSU isn't in the case
Its all good though!!!

 

Reason for the outboard PSU...

I did try to fit that PSU within the X-Terminal chassis, but it was just too crowded for my tastes. As you can see below, it's not just an issue of space next to the motherboard (they did fit side-by-side), because the fan controller also had to fit next to the motherboard, and the top cover couldn't close unless I cut a large hole for the PSU to fit through. Overall, I determined it wasn't going to look good inside the chassis, and I really do prefer it to be hanging on the wall just like it is. This machine runs nice and cool too. The side fans (dual 60mm Panaflows) blow air across the motherboard, and one 60mm Vantec Stealth fan pulls air out the top right corner. The side panels are also well ventilated.
:wave: :wave: :wave: :vroam: :creep:

 

how tall are the inside of the PSU... taking away the top fan and stuff... that might make it so u can fit it

 

It doesn't matter....

...and I quote, "but all the hardware has been placed and I don't intend to rip it apart to change things around". The motherboard was mounted more towards the center after I decided to mount the PSU outside the case. That made more room for the fan controller connections. It was just too tight with the PSU in there, and I didn't like the idea of ruining the plexiglas window with a big section cut out (at least for the fan to breathe). :?

 

ok, i dind't notice that , that would have to be the only bad thing with the mod... but thats all thats bad, but seen as u have an excuse its all pwnage
Edit: sorry i mis typed the bit say something :|

 

Added something this morning...

...an AMD appliqué, that looks sort of like a laser-etch on the window. I've had this decal for more than a year, and this was the perfect place to mount it.

 

Nice, Wall mounted?

 

Yep, he wall mounted the bueaty kinda like a photo frame but its alive and it works...
Ilike the AMD.... CAUSE AMD RULZ , can wait to finish my mod i will be doing some today

 

My to... :shock:
Great gob!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Who couldn't honestly?

 

You could say that...

Actually, it's nailed to the wall! I used two heavy duty nails for the chassis (it spans two 2X4's), and two nails for the PSU. Holds up quite well. I had to cut the corner off one fan (Vantec Stealth fan) in the top right corner, due to the nail head being in the way. :?

 

sounds good... can it be easyily removed?