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DeadlyAura
06-22-2006, 05:13 PM
I need to do some mods on my PC and need some parts. I''ve never modded before so I don't know proper names of any accessories or good places to get cheap parts. So here goes.

I need:
Thin foam padding to line the inside of the case. Hopefully to kill vibration and damper the noise level a bit. (A recommendation for a better substitute is welcomed). I would also lke it to look nice and be able to cover any exposed wiring. Also, is it safe to lay this behind the motherboard on the motherboard tray?

Wire sleeving. Preferably a color that would stand out, but not look messy.

Rubber washers? Something to put between the fans and the case on the screws to elimnate vibration against the case.

A cheap PSU to replace the crappy Raidmax. Something preferably with those FlexForce cables, they look nicer and are more durable.

Clip in SATA cable. Maybe even a right angle one so I can turn my drive around.

Cheap 120mm fans with good ai flow and that are pretty quiet at low RPM.

Thanks guys for helping out a Modding newb. I hope to be a [H] Modder one day. :p

templarknightx
06-22-2006, 05:38 PM
A lot of this stuff can be found at www.jab-tech.com.

Thin foam padding
http://www.jab-tech.com/Akust-Noisebuster-Sound-absorption-mat-pr-3002.html $10.95
http://www.jab-tech.com/Noise-dampening-material-pr-1845.html $10.95
Both the same price, so your choice. I don't think it's a good idea to cover wires under this stuff unless you never ever want to move it again. The adhesive backing is usually pretty buff. It's also safe to put behind the motherboard on the tray, since the foam is nonconductive, but it's a better idea to just stick it on the side panel instead.

Wire sleeving
Find it on the side menu.

Fan mounting system
No washers (I don't think), but there are fan mounts and fan gaskets here (http://www.jab-tech.com/Noise-dampening-c-209.html).

SATA connectors
http://www.jab-tech.com/UV-and-Colored-Molex-connectors-c-173.html
Some right angle ones near the bottom.

120mm fans
http://www.jab-tech.com/home.php?cat=81&sort=price&sort_direction=0
For quiet and cheap, I'd recommend the Yate Loon D12SL-12 (http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SL-12-pr-3009.html) for $3.99

But go somewhere else for the PSU. Maybe ask in the Power Supply forum for better answers. And how cheap is cheap?

DeadlyAura
06-22-2006, 05:59 PM
Wow, you were quick to that one. Thanks a bundle. The only thing is on those SATA connectors. I need the clip in connectors that they make so that they don't keep falling out on me. And, are those for SATA power or for SATA->Mobo?

Nivram
06-22-2006, 06:26 PM
Suggest you keep an eye on the "hot deals" forum here, and over at anandtech, for the psu.

Why? Because quite often you'll see good deals there on power supplies. Depending on your power requirements, and the amount of bling you want your psu to have, you can find some great deals out there, if you're willing to wait for them. Directron oftentimes puts psu's on sale for pretty cheap. Dealsonic also carries a decent selection, at decent prices. :)

For the remainder of your items, go check out SVC or Xoxide. They're both pretty highly recommended for that sort of item. :cool: