[Project] CM Haf 932 Paint Job and Wiring

[Lordbob75]

Sounds like a top secret setup. I'll be watching for more pics as soon as they are de-classified.

Lol. I can make a diagram if you would like.

I just took apart 2 old CD drives for their bottom chassis (to use to screw into the case).
Now I need to figure out how to get them connected to the plate....

~Lordbob

I don't need a diagram, I'm not going to be doing anything like that myself but I would like to see how yours turns out.

Will do.

Gah. This drive mounted business is annoying. Not sure how to get it to fit...

I also need to wait for my mom to come home so I can drive to radioshack for potentiometer and resistors to test.

~Lordbob

 

[mpcrsc562]

Lordbob, you got me itchin' for a paint job!
But my great delimma... If I opt for the paint job, I'll have to dismantle my pc -- and I don't think I can go without it for any length of time

 

[Lordbob75]

Lordbob, you got me itchin' for a paint job!
But my great delimma... If I opt for the paint job, I'll have to dismantle my pc -- and I don't think I can go without it for any length of time

That was my issue to, but in the end, I am happy I did it. It was only for 25 hours anyways.

Plus I had my laptop to use

~Lordbob

 

[mpcrsc562]

Basically, a day? (Forgive me for I have not every single post) But did you do the painting?

 

[Lordbob75]

Basically, a day? (Forgive me for I have not every single post) But did you do the painting?

You mean did I paint it myself?

I bought a can of primer and satin black paint, and took everything apart. Took me about 3 hours to tape and paint, then had to dry for 24 hours.

~Lordbob

 

[mpcrsc562]

Now I'm really intrigued...:sarc:

No sanding? You just taped, then primered and painted?

Hmm...

 

[Lordbob75]

Now I'm really intrigued...:sarc:

No sanding? You just taped, then primered and painted?

Hmm...

Yeah. I taped over anything that was already painted black. The metal didn't need sanding (the paint said so) and it would have given it a bad finish if I had.

2 coats of primer
1 coat of Satin Black (though I should have done 2, just didn't have the paint)

~Lordbob

 

[Rattler1]

just bought HAF 932 need help

Hello All,

Please forgive my ignorance. I just the HAF 932 and am having problems simply identifying where the H.D.D LED and other USB wires go on my motherboard. Can anyone please assist?

 

[smarteyeball]

Without knowing the make/model of your motherboard it's hard to give an exact answer - but normally the 'headers' are labelled on the mobo itself. ('headers' are what you plug the cables into)

Typically the 'headers' are located in the bottom right hand corner of your mobo. The USB headers are separate from the HDD LED etc

If in doubt, check your motherboard manual, or alternatively see if you can download the manual.

 

[Dave76]

Hello All,

Please forgive my ignorance. I just the HAF 932 and am having problems simply identifying where the H.D.D LED and other USB wires go on my motherboard. Can anyone please assist?

As smarteyeball said, check your manual or download it if you don't have it.

If you need some help, fill in your system specs or post them and someone will likely know the answer, or point you to the information.

 

[Lordbob75]

Hello All,

Please forgive my ignorance. I just the HAF 932 and am having problems simply identifying where the H.D.D LED and other USB wires go on my motherboard. Can anyone please assist?

Your manual is THE best place to check (as said).

My manual not only has pictures of how they fit, but came with a little pin thing with clearly labeled locations.

Worst case scenario, just plug things in till it works (I have successfully used this method, but it took a while).

~Lordbob

 

[Nemix]

Nice job!

When is the HAF-X coming out, I've seen the review of the HAF-X from 3DGameMan and was drooling the whole time.

Too bad I've just ordered the CM 690 II, the HAF 932 was my second choice and the HAF-X is the case of my dreams.

 

[Lordbob75]

Nice job!

When is the HAF-X coming out, I've seen the review of the HAF-X from 3DGameMan and was drooling the whole time.

Too bad I've just ordered the CM 690 II, the HAF 932 was my second choice and the HAF-X is the case of my dreams.

Haf-X looks pretty badass, but it won't quite measure up to what my 932 will look like in a few days!

I just finished fixing the switch plate yesterday, so today I am going to polish it up. By that I mean that I will sand down the pounds of JB Weld I used and make it nice and smooth. Then I will work on getting everything mounted and wired up.

~Lordbob

 

[Nemix]

Looking forward to see pics of the finished product, keep us updated.

P.S. I like the Zalman ram-sink idea on your heat spreaders. I was thinking of doing that too but not sure if they'd fit, because I can only use memory dimms 3 and 4 due to the Mugen 2.

 

[Lordbob75]

Looking forward to see pics of the finished product, keep us updated.

P.S. I like the Zalman ram-sink idea on your heat spreaders. I was thinking of doing that too but not sure if they'd fit, because I can only use memory dimms 3 and 4 due to the Mugen 2.

The ones I have?

I got them for like $5 at Frys.

~Lordbob

 

[Lordbob75]

Here is the update for my almost complete switch plate:



And yes, it DOES fit this time!

~Lordbob

 

[Lordbob75]

And yet more updates!



I have set it up for painting now, so I will finish that tonight and let it dry for 24h.

Now, onto those pots!

~Lordbob

 

[Lordbob75]

I am moving updates to this thread:
http://www.sevenforums.com/overclocking-case-mods/87906-project-fan-speed-controller.html

I am also very close to being done!

~Lordbob