Please keep doing this forever. You have done so many things that I have thought about but couldn't afford to try or find info on. Watching your videos will save me months and months of trial and error experiments on projects. Thanks!
I tried to be into pc modding like 10 years ago, and did make some rather 'funky' stuff which I did not end up liking. Now I was trying to get back, and this video pretty has a lot what I was missing in the day. Good video!
Good job on the video. I've used all of these items except for the clay. It IS important for inexperienced modder to realize they need to completely remove their computer components prior to drilling. Even if you have to drill only one hole the small metal pieces could damage your components and may even get into a component fan or two. It's a lot of work but it is even more work and expense if you damage a computer part(s). Also, when you solder it is easier to add a small amount of flux. This makes a world of difference to help you when you solder. A lot of solder claims to not need flux, but I've found out that by adding just a touch makes a world of a difference in helping to achieve a good solder connection as well as improving the looks. Remember to clean the leftover flux after you finish. When you buy rivets, pay attention to not only the diameter of the rivet but also the length. The really long rivets can make the case look messy and in some instances may not do as good a job to connect the pieces together. We all need to see more videos like this that are not only informative but are explained rather well. Praise The Lord and Godspeed to you all - 2 Peter 3:9!!
Thank you. This simple video was perfect for an older noob to learn new tricks. Could not find anything like this even years after you created this vid.
Thank you for this video...I build pc’s on the side for money and always have people wanting custom stuff like this and I just didn’t know what tools I would need or where to start...you saved me a lot of time and now because of your video I can take my little custom pc business to new heights so thank you again!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. You do some fabulous awesome work. I ran into this video looking up how to properly paint a PC case and glad that I did. I have 6 HP 800 G1 machines that I'm thinking of modifying and your channel is loaded with ideas. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks man I was going to mod my thermaltake case by opening a hole in the front panel acrylic and cover it with some cheap mesh, this helped me with what I need cheers.
Tip 4:40 when your drilling get some spare wood you don’t care about, and put it behind what you are drilling. When you drill into it will prevent tear out in the metal, making a cleaner hole:
Dude I just binge watched a whole bunch of your videos, liked all of them, and added them to a newly created playlist called "modding". You are amazing! I'm gonna start modding just because of your videos! SUBBED!!!
You are welcome in my shop. . . . a full Sign Shop with mega tools i.e. a wood shop next door. Amazing to see the amount of "insider tips" given from a seemingly newbie.
This was a great video. Very informative. I'm new to the case modding scene and this is definitely a "must watch" for the necessary tools to get started. Thanks for this upload. Will be watching more of your videos.
Great video. I just finished working on my Antec 600 case. If I had seen your video before I would I have been a bit braver. All I did was give it a new paint job, change the USB 2 headers to USB 3 and added some legs. Will definitely be following you for another project that I have in the future.
I used carpet tape to mount the window in a case I modded back in 2003. After I cut the hole with my trusty Dremel Pro. :) Btw, drilling holes in acrylic is somewhat an art form. It easily cracks. I found that out when drilling screwholes for the fan grill in the window and the bracket for the 120mm fan behind it. I sanded the edge of the acrylic bracket with the added bonus of a nice edge glow from the 30 cm. Sunbeam cold cathode in the bottom of the case. I had to bend a piece of acrylic and sand blast it and put it over the cc to make the light difuse. Darn thing was bright as heck!
thank you I already have all those tools (except for the saw and the clay) so I'll start modding right away by the way I recommend using a 3D printer as that will give you the ability to make great shapes.
Your videos are great! Just finishing up cleaning up my PC with a psu cover. Nothing fancy since the pc was already a budget build, but really satisfied with how it looks now. Also, I found that a camping stove also works well for heating up the plastic with the bonus that it’s also hands free!
Thanks for yet another useful video on modding. I bought my Dremel saw after watching you work with yours. Even though I’m an artist I think that manually cutting vinyl is pretty difficult so I think that my next purchase will be a a vinyl cutter such as the Silhoutte.
Less focused on cosmetic tools: Multimeter, infrared thermometer, basic electrician tools like Klein multi bit screwdrivers, flush cuts, strippers, magnetic pickup tool.
Thank you Dietec for all lovely informative videos. I an old retired person have learnt such a lot, it's the purchasing of the tools which are holding me back.
Nice no bullshit list, 2 other cheap tools I find come in handy, small chisel (for those rivets i can't get a drill to chisel the back of them off) and a paint scraper/ filling blade they are nice and thin for prying things apart.
Oh boy, youtube. I subscribed to you back when you were working out of your dads garage. I'm glad that I found your channel again. Because, I've always thought that you did some good work.
excellent...i am slowly collecting tools especially second hand stuff like the dremel moto saw which i managed to get for a very decent price,next i am hoping to get a dremel rotary tools as well,already have a soldering iron and a glue gun,x-acto knife set,heat gun...also need to pick up a half decent cordless drill and drill bit set and a rivet gun and i will be set and ready to start learning to mod....of course all these most excellent tutorials you have uploaded will be my main source of learning because for a young lad you have a great teaching talent you manage to get every angle covered and as for replying to people with help you are swift and amazing...love the channel myles keep it up
Thanks dude! I am planning to make a few more tutorials in the not too distant future as well. You should make TH-cam videos of your mods when you start :p
i will try but my shooting and editing skillz suck once i have all the parts for my threadripper build i will attempt to record the mods and build for my first upload mod/build
a year later and still relevant I need to cut a small hole for attaching a pcie riser to a rear m.2 port. I just ordered a rotary tool after watching this.
Just seen your vid for the first time and although I have done a bit of Dremel work here and there and a tad of soldering (pc cases never seem to be just right you always need to remove something or add something ) , I haven't gone as far as to mod or change the aesthetics of my pc case but after watching this vid you have definitely give me some ideas , Just like to say Awesome , your acrylic work is fantastic , you make it look easy , I will definitely be watching your vids from now on 👍👍👍
Very nice and informative, thank you for that! I have no issues building pc's and i love doing so, but i wanna do more. Delidding, cable sleeving and proper casemodding. Got the delid tool, got some of the tools for cable sleeving and are planning to get into that soon, but honestly had no idea where to start with casemodding, what tools to get, what materials to use or anything. This video gave me a lot of ideas and somewhere to start. Great content :)
The only thing I'd say about this is that acrylic us brittle. Lexan is stronger. Not as affordable but usually worth it. It's up to personal preference though. Welp time to start coming up with ideas for a case mod since I have some old cases and I'm cheap.
Instead of Dremel jigsaw you can buy Proxxon STS/E or STS 12/E hand jigsaw. I think they are more versatile and you can make some stationery tool from it if you make a proper table and mount them underneath it. Also i think angle grinder is also very handfull tool. Especially when avoid buying those popular 125/115mm disks which are somewhat heavy and clunky, but you look for less popular 76mm disks angle grinders like Bosh GWS 12V-76 and its copies from cheaper manufacturers. Also driller stand is very, i mean, VERY usefull helper when you want to drill holes exactly in the spot. It is not easy, especially on the metal plates, even if you mark them with some pointer. But good ones are not cheap. Google for WF5027000 and if you cant buy it in your neighbourhood look for something similar with stable standing and tight and firm mechanism.
Dude u are like......... THE BEST .... I really love u for this video..... i planned on making the cougar conquer out of acrylic so i made a 3D model in in Maya and made a template. but i dropped the idea cause i had no idea how i could make it cause i never had idea of what all tools i might need... Thank u for this video....... PROUD TO BE A SUBSCRIBER
Awesome video that is very valuable! I remember when you first started and your mods were good attempts but not super high quality. Now you are doing a great job!
I noticed you changed out the IN WIN Vinyl, the one you ended up using looked fresh off a Vinyl cutter and nothing like the hand drawn one you were cutting out with the razer.
Hey man. Appreciate you sharing this info to us. Gotta hand it to you, you've got me inspired to mod my pc. Liked most of your videos, not ready to subscribe yet hah. Someday I will.... Awesome stuff. Keep up the good work!! 👍
I just have to admit to being stunned by the ideas you have, I can do all this stuff, I have most of the tools, but my imagination runs out at a light on the shelf over the top of my PC, so I can see my memory card sockets without getting down on my knees.
I was watching videos from TechSource and I wanted to mod a pc. Hoping to have the budget soon so I can start. Thanks for this vid! U deserve more subs, realtalk :D
If you make a lot of vinyl stickers/stencils, you should look into a Cricut machine. I have an explore 2 that I bought on Facebook market for less than 150 dollars. You can design and cut stencils using their online design studio. It has become an indispensable tool for me. And it's FAST!
Great video dude. By far I used the dremel more than anything so u hit that on the head. I think that’s why mod pics always show a dremel silhouette. Number 2 the moto saw u showed off. Although I got tired of scoring and bought a $130 ryobi tablesaw. That’s not expensive for what u get and saved so much time
Oh yeah I'll probably end up getting one of those too. Just don't want to put a $130 tool in a video about newbie tools lol When I have more space for tools you know I'm going on a shopping spree.
i also modded my case and i broke the front acrylic panel so i used cementite instead or acrylic weld and it worked just fine for me and also an angel grinder is a bug plus to have if you have to cut out something large
finally a guide on the tools needed.. I couldn't find anything on the internet for months. thanks!
These are just the bare minimum, there are a lot more useful tools too as a few people in the comments are pointing out :)
I'm a simple man, I see the R6S logo. I click on the video!
Fat Potato sem here brah xD
batta big batta boom i ruin my case because i do not have the skills of dietec
Same.
Haha i thought i was the only one who did it 🤣
Right bruh
i build custom PC's and specially modified PC's for clients...this video was actually quite informative. good job Dietec....good job
Very useful, thanks!!
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen. Thanks for all the great tips on recommended tools with actual examples of using them.
never thought id be into pc modding...
That game of thrones one at the end is insane.
I really thought "why tf would you be making a clay mask for a PC??" Then I saw the final result, and that's absolutely awesome.
Dude, the amount of awesomeness packed into this one video is beyond words. Thanks for making such an amazing guide for a newbie.
Well done. We've come along way from using nibblers to make 80mm fan holes and cathode tubes.
Thank you for the etch glass tip!! Ohhh boy the possibility's just opened up so much more!
Please keep doing this forever. You have done so many things that I have thought about but couldn't afford to try or find info on. Watching your videos will save me months and months of trial and error experiments on projects. Thanks!
That etched glass trick is an absolute game changer. This is a top notch beginner guide.
21k how can that be possible u deserve more
Haha thanks man
cause it's very dirty
@@kyronconradjunus7119 Well make a video on how to do it better and wtf are your videos
I tried to be into pc modding like 10 years ago, and did make some rather 'funky' stuff which I did not end up liking. Now I was trying to get back, and this video pretty has a lot what I was missing in the day. Good video!
Good job on the video. I've used all of these items except for the clay. It IS important for inexperienced modder to realize they need to completely remove their computer components prior to drilling. Even if you have to drill only one hole the small metal pieces could damage your components and may even get into a component fan or two. It's a lot of work but it is even more work and expense if you damage a computer part(s). Also, when you solder it is easier to add a small amount of flux. This makes a world of difference to help you when you solder. A lot of solder claims to not need flux, but I've found out that by adding just a touch makes a world of a difference in helping to achieve a good solder connection as well as improving the looks. Remember to clean the leftover flux after you finish. When you buy rivets, pay attention to not only the diameter of the rivet but also the length. The really long rivets can make the case look messy and in some instances may not do as good a job to connect the pieces together. We all need to see more videos like this that are not only informative but are explained rather well. Praise The Lord and Godspeed to you all - 2 Peter 3:9!!
Thanks, really appreciate this. There aren't much pc modding channels out there that help, so much appreciated.
*Went out and purchased every tool and supply off of Amazon. 😁👍🏽💯 Thanks brother!
Thank you. This simple video was perfect for an older noob to learn new tricks. Could not find anything like this even years after you created this vid.
Thank you for this video...I build pc’s on the side for money and always have people wanting custom stuff like this and I just didn’t know what tools I would need or where to start...you saved me a lot of time and now because of your video I can take my little custom pc business to new heights so thank you again!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. You do some fabulous awesome work. I ran into this video looking up how to properly paint a PC case and glad that I did. I have 6 HP 800 G1 machines that I'm thinking of modifying and your channel is loaded with ideas. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks to you I’ve added a basement to my case, cut some holes , removed some hard drive trays, and clear tubed my aio.
Thanks man I was going to mod my thermaltake case by opening a hole in the front panel acrylic and cover it with some cheap mesh, this helped me with what I need cheers.
Tip 4:40 when your drilling get some spare wood you don’t care about, and put it behind what you are drilling. When you drill into it will prevent tear out in the metal, making a cleaner hole:
Dude I just binge watched a whole bunch of your videos, liked all of them, and added them to a newly created playlist called "modding".
You are amazing! I'm gonna start modding just because of your videos!
SUBBED!!!
Yes!! I'm so glad they were helpful :)
This dremel cutter is actually great tool! Thanks for guide!
You are welcome in my shop. . . . a full Sign Shop with mega tools i.e. a wood shop next door. Amazing to see the amount of "insider tips" given from a seemingly newbie.
This was a great video. Very informative. I'm new to the case modding scene and this is definitely a "must watch" for the necessary tools to get started. Thanks for this upload. Will be watching more of your videos.
Wow. Easily the best beginner case modding video on TH-cam. Thanks so much!
Thanks for saying that!!
Awesome video thank you for putting it together; especially the cheaper options like armor etching the glass!!
y'all are out here casually making artistic masterpeices, agh i love it
Great video. I just finished working on my Antec 600 case. If I had seen your video before I would I have been a bit braver. All I did was give it a new paint job, change the USB 2 headers to USB 3 and added some legs. Will definitely be following you for another project that I have in the future.
This is exactly the information I'm looking for, no other channel I know explains the details.
I used carpet tape to mount the window in a case I modded back in 2003. After I cut the hole with my trusty Dremel Pro. :)
Btw, drilling holes in acrylic is somewhat an art form. It easily cracks. I found that out when drilling screwholes for the fan grill in the window and the bracket for the 120mm fan behind it. I sanded the edge of the acrylic bracket with the added bonus of a nice edge glow from the 30 cm. Sunbeam cold cathode in the bottom of the case. I had to bend a piece of acrylic and sand blast it and put it over the cc to make the light difuse. Darn thing was bright as heck!
Wow dude, this is awesome. I'll definitely use this video if I will be modding a computer somewhere in the future
thank you I already have all those tools (except for the saw and the clay) so I'll start modding right away
by the way I recommend using a 3D printer as that will give you the ability to make great shapes.
I'm working on a pretty ambitious project, and your tips here were really useful. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for creating this video. I was interested in building a pc case from scratch and you inspired me to do something much more.
Your videos are great! Just finishing up cleaning up my PC with a psu cover. Nothing fancy since the pc was already a budget build, but really satisfied with how it looks now. Also, I found that a camping stove also works well for heating up the plastic with the bonus that it’s also hands free!
Thank you! I am about to start my first project modifying the front of my case (Darkflash DLM 21) for airflow and this video has helped a lot!
Great video for some inspiration to some cool stuff to do to my upcoming build! Thanks for taking the time to share!
It’s a really well informed video.
👍🏼❤🤗: Now this is what you Call Real Customing a PC
You just made my life so much easier...I know this took A lot of time to make so I really thank you for this. Means a lot brother!!!
I'm so glad to hear that :)
Thanks for yet another useful video on modding. I bought my Dremel saw after watching you work with yours. Even though I’m an artist I think that manually cutting vinyl is pretty difficult so I think that my next purchase will be a a vinyl cutter such as the Silhoutte.
5tarman 7 how much does the sillouette cost
Don't remember. Google it, silhouette portrait :p
OscarGolf I’ve seen it on Amazon for about £170.
Dietec Thanks. That would make a great video! How to use the Silhouette Portrait 😉
You could check your local library or office store and see if you can use theirs for a small fee
Thanks to dietec I had the sources to be able to make small changes to my pc... THANKS BRO
Thankyou Spiderman! You're the most helpful youtuber out there when it comes to PC modding.
Yooo, hold the fuck up 😂😂😂
Less focused on cosmetic tools: Multimeter, infrared thermometer, basic electrician tools like Klein multi bit screwdrivers, flush cuts, strippers, magnetic pickup tool.
Thank you Dietec for all lovely informative videos. I an old retired person have learnt such a lot, it's the purchasing of the tools which are holding me back.
Fantastic video, never knew about the glass etching cream.
Nice no bullshit list, 2 other cheap tools I find come in handy, small chisel (for those rivets i can't get a drill to chisel the back of them off) and a paint scraper/ filling blade they are nice and thin for prying things apart.
OMG dude. Blew my mind compared to these other channels popping about spray painting and a pop funko
Oh boy, youtube.
I subscribed to you back when you were working out of your dads garage.
I'm glad that I found your channel again. Because, I've always thought that you did some good work.
excellent...i am slowly collecting tools especially second hand stuff like the dremel moto saw which i managed to get for a very decent price,next i am hoping to get a dremel rotary tools as well,already have a soldering iron and a glue gun,x-acto knife set,heat gun...also need to pick up a half decent cordless drill and drill bit set and a rivet gun and i will be set and ready to start learning to mod....of course all these most excellent tutorials you have uploaded will be my main source of learning because for a young lad you have a great teaching talent you manage to get every angle covered and as for replying to people with help you are swift and amazing...love the channel myles keep it up
Thanks dude! I am planning to make a few more tutorials in the not too distant future as well. You should make TH-cam videos of your mods when you start :p
i will try but my shooting and editing skillz suck once i have all the parts for my threadripper build i will attempt to record the mods and build for my first upload mod/build
I love the r6s logo!
a year later and still relevant
I need to cut a small hole for attaching a pcie riser to a rear m.2 port. I just ordered a rotary tool after watching this.
Dietec your vids are very helpful. I have started doing small mods to my pcs after watching your videos!
You are a very creative artist, congratulations from Brazil!
This list is actually useful, never thought that would ever happen. Thanks man
Just seen your vid for the first time and although I have done a bit of Dremel work here and there and a tad of soldering (pc cases never seem to be just right you always need to remove something or add something ) , I haven't gone as far as to mod or change the aesthetics of my pc case but after watching this vid you have definitely give me some ideas , Just like to say Awesome , your acrylic work is fantastic , you make it look easy , I will definitely be watching your vids from now on 👍👍👍
Welcome to the channel!! I'll be uploading again in a month or two :)
this guy keeps uploading content? was a very nice video. this makes my heart turn into fire again. PC love.
Very nice and informative, thank you for that! I have no issues building pc's and i love doing so, but i wanna do more. Delidding, cable sleeving and proper casemodding. Got the delid tool, got some of the tools for cable sleeving and are planning to get into that soon, but honestly had no idea where to start with casemodding, what tools to get, what materials to use or anything. This video gave me a lot of ideas and somewhere to start. Great content :)
This is super useful! I already have most of the expensive tools so ill definitely try my hand at it in my next build. Definitely subscribing!
Brilliant guide :) you have indeed come a long way in a short time , still one of my fav yt modders !
I guess PC modding is gonna be my new hobby for 2022!
Damn. I'm just waffling on cutting a hole in my PSU shroud to mount a temp indicating panel. You do some seriously cool stuff.
i tried to create my pc and i am at 1/3 of progress this vidéo show in my recommandation like a miracle.
Straight to the point and no BS. Very nice video!
Damn! That case mod with the face sculpture @ 8:45 blew my mind! I never saw anything like that before.
When i find ur channel it was only 6k. Now, you understand. BEST MAN ON TH-cam!
The only thing I'd say about this is that acrylic us brittle. Lexan is stronger. Not as affordable but usually worth it. It's up to personal preference though. Welp time to start coming up with ideas for a case mod since I have some old cases and I'm cheap.
Instead of Dremel jigsaw you can buy Proxxon STS/E or STS 12/E hand jigsaw. I think they are more versatile and you can make some stationery tool from it if you make a proper table and mount them underneath it. Also i think angle grinder is also very handfull tool. Especially when avoid buying those popular 125/115mm disks which are somewhat heavy and clunky, but you look for less popular 76mm disks angle grinders like Bosh GWS 12V-76 and its copies from cheaper manufacturers. Also driller stand is very, i mean, VERY usefull helper when you want to drill holes exactly in the spot. It is not easy, especially on the metal plates, even if you mark them with some pointer. But good ones are not cheap. Google for WF5027000 and if you cant buy it in your neighbourhood look for something similar with stable standing and tight and firm mechanism.
Dude u are like......... THE BEST .... I really love u for this video.....
i planned on making the cougar conquer out of acrylic so i made a 3D model in in Maya and made a template. but i dropped the idea cause i had no idea how i could make it cause i never had idea of what all tools i might need...
Thank u for this video....... PROUD TO BE A SUBSCRIBER
Now you know! Lol. Thanks for the kind words
Wow even as someone who does small modding this video is still wonderful and i learned a lot thank you!
Basic wood working equipment (table saw, miter saw, drill press, jointer) are sure super useful for advanced wood working mods
Awesome video that is very valuable! I remember when you first started and your mods were good attempts but not super high quality. Now you are doing a great job!
Thanks!! That is a very accurate account of my start :P
Best modding video ever
this guy is super skilled. not just in pc modding
Man, a lot of good tips, really appreciate your video, im going to add it to my favourites for a future :) ,thanks!
You are really talented! The tip for tempered glass thank you.
Haha you were totally right on my last comment some weeks ago - recommending me to see this video before getting into modding! Great stuff.
Holy shit this guide is compact!
I never realized it's this "simple", but yeah I know it must take some practice to get such results.
Maybe some day
Absolutely awesome video!!! Great to see this and giving me some great ideas. Excellent!
Subscribed for the etching. That is an awesome trick!!
dude... thank you for this list, now I can get into pc modding
So glad this channel/video popped up in my recommended! Awesome stuff here and very useful!
Nice list, pretty sure I can acquire most of that in town
Really amazing works! Finally someone in the pc world that knows how to use tools XD and wow!!! That face sculpture was awesome!!!
WHOA that armour etch stuff is legit. I have got to get me some of that stuff!!
I noticed you changed out the IN WIN Vinyl, the one you ended up using looked fresh off a Vinyl cutter and nothing like the hand drawn one you were cutting out with the razer.
Yeah the razor one sucked, just to show that it was doable but I wanted to use a nicer one in reality :p
Hey man. Appreciate you sharing this info to us. Gotta hand it to you, you've got me inspired to mod my pc.
Liked most of your videos, not ready to subscribe yet hah. Someday I will....
Awesome stuff. Keep up the good work!! 👍
I just have to admit to being stunned by the ideas you have, I can do all this stuff, I have most of the tools, but my imagination runs out at a light on the shelf over the top of my PC, so I can see my memory card sockets without getting down on my knees.
About damn time someone like u decide to look out for us. Thank you for this it helps me alot in some work am planning to do.
I was watching videos from TechSource and I wanted to mod a pc. Hoping to have the budget soon so I can start. Thanks for this vid! U deserve more subs, realtalk :D
If you make a lot of vinyl stickers/stencils, you should look into a Cricut machine. I have an explore 2 that I bought on Facebook market for less than 150 dollars. You can design and cut stencils using their online design studio. It has become an indispensable tool for me. And it's FAST!
I have one too :D
Exactly what I need to know, thanks.
Cool! The only thing I wish you could do is paint boards. I've seen some attempts done but they all seem to fail lol
Great video dude. By far I used the dremel more than anything so u hit that on the head. I think that’s why mod pics always show a dremel silhouette. Number 2 the moto saw u showed off. Although I got tired of scoring and bought a $130 ryobi tablesaw. That’s not expensive for what u get and saved so much time
Oh yeah I'll probably end up getting one of those too. Just don't want to put a $130 tool in a video about newbie tools lol
When I have more space for tools you know I'm going on a shopping spree.
HOW can anyone dislike this video?? Amazing stuff.
another way to cut vinyl precisely and easily is a vinyl cutter like a silhouette which you can make files to cut vinyl with
i also modded my case and i broke the front acrylic panel so i used cementite instead or acrylic weld and it worked just fine for me and also an angel grinder is a bug plus to have if you have to cut out something large