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Project:
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Matt Fielder's Predatron Project |
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Guest Author:
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Matt Fielder
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Date:
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August 8th, 2006
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Introduction:
Well technically the Predatron Project is my first modding project ever. I have been working on it for a year and a half now and it has
undergone many changes as I became more experienced in modding. As I became more experienced my ideas and thoughts began to go outside
of the box, literally. I found myself unafraid of making cuts or getting in contact with people who could help me get the job done.
The case is dedicated to my Grandfather who I lost in May of 2006. After I lost him I vowed to build something incredible in his name.
That is what started me off in the finishing of this project to the highest degree.
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Here is the first picture of what my case looked like when I first started. Just a case with a custom cut mirror and a cheapo beginner
water cooling system. The first stage of simple mods included dremelling out the existing fan grills for better airflow to the
internal components and radiator. I remember getting a lot of compliments on wire management. Wire management was just something
that came to me naturally. I just hid them on my own because I like modern pieces of art that are simple but great looking.
Nothing is taking away from the goodness.
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After I got the first set-up done I realized I did not like the stock tubing with the milky look to it. I headed over to the hardware
store to pick up some new tubing that was clear. When I added the UV fluid you could see it glow like the Predators blood.
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Overall I was happy with what I had created since I was new to all of this modding talk. I figured yeah it looks good! It is excellent
but it was far from groundbreaking or an attention getter. I look at PC modding like tricking out a car. Everyone wants to be an
individual about their work, thus standing out from the crowd. I figured that I wanted to be that guy in the back of the magazine or
on the cover. It inspired me seeing works from the likes of Defyant, with his clever all hand built reservoirs, his elegant look that
is yet simple but so far ahead of the times. The likes of Bill Owen over at MNPCTECH with his awesome builds that are not to be matched.
I found it ironic that Bill & Def found themselves together on MNPCTECH main page.
They are inspirations but I would be lying if I did not mention anyone who is a modder. I used a lot of tips and tricks from local
forums, as well as feedback on many ideas. The modding world is a beautiful place where very creative people come together, and not
many put down another’s hard work.
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