What I Learned After One Year of Modding PCs!

[@DesignsByIFR]

This was such a great video, really enjoyed watching the whole thing and seeing you grow

[@bitdrive7971]

Designs By IFR agreed a very interesting video

[@DIYTechTube]

Dude thanks!! That means a lot from you

[@kiyosenl.3889]

This is the channel that got me started on modding, its what got me interested and down the rabbit hole i went, i seriously couldn't have started without this channel, pretty much everyone else uses expensive tools to achieve their mods and they have expensive hardware that fills it out, without seeing this i wouldn't have a foundation to start on, you taught me basic skills i could use basic tools for and achieve a great finish, you also showed me that you dont need a high end rgb waterloop or some crap to fill it out and make it look good, thanks to you im embarking on my first mod that really encorperates everything ive learned and coming up with my own ideas, my little cousin wants to learn how to do case modding, i let him loose on but tech to see what the high end stuff is like and for him to gain interest but pretty soon im gonna send him here for teaching materials and a solid foundation and so he can see all the cool things you can do with a basic set of tools, this channel is fantastic and i cant wait to see how it progresses over time and to see what you will do as you get more skilled and get more tools as well

[@kiyosenl.3889]

Also with the painting thing i lnow how to properly paint and i still some how cant keep myself from doing the same thick coats with no waiting inbetween

[@DIYTechTube]

Painting is hard! Lol It's nice to see people getting into it! Show off your mods on discord when ya complete them

[@kiyosenl.3889]

@@DIYTechTube sounds good

[@Avacadopit]

I did my first mod by following your video about the gpu backplates. It looks amazing, keep up the good work!

[@abhishekyadav-yg4tz]

Still watching these videos... Your first mod as good as latest. Still waiting for you to come back. Take care man!!

[@unrealwayx5011]

Thank you, just thank you. You tought me almost everything about pc modding. And you tought me the most important thing in this world. Dont afraid to try. Any other modder always act like there's spacial methods and ways and than you do something in another way they just start to Lough about your hard work. Like that guy in Reddit that cover his case in cardboard and everyone just literally bullied him even though the case came out perfect and beautiful..... So again, thank you for everything you did.

[@DIYTechTube]

I've seen some really crazy intricate stuff made out of cardboard man

[@unrealwayx5011]

@@DIYTechTube i 100% agree with you. Its just the modding community in Reddit are so angry and retarded compare to here

[@unrealwayx5011]

Oh god my auto correct change every ' tought ' to ' thought ' sorry if you didn't understand me 😅

[@Wilscuts]

Bro your work is amazing you shouldn’t delete your old videos I think it’s cool to see you progress.

[@singsangsungable]

Love this honest video about trial and error, it's so encouraging to see someone making progress doing what they love to do .Thanks for sharing.

[@Nizzle2oh7]

Read a text book on automotive painting and refinishing. There are a lot of techniques that crossover, and that will help with your painting.

[@DIYTechTube]

Sounds like a good idea

[@Pnky-chan]

yeah auto grade metallic paints are the way to go too if youre painting like a brushed aluminum case... Currently working on painting a brushed aluminum Lian Li O11D using it.

[@Tech215Studios]

Dude I worked at a Body Shop for 3 years eventually becoming a painters helper. Prepping stuff for paint in the booth. Scuffing, sanding, priming even some wet sanding and buffing. I carry all that stuff in my mods. It’s honestly great advice, cause all the concepts are pretty much the same. When my girl and I buy a house next fall, I’m buying a cheap Ait Compressor and an HVLP gun so I can start using Single Stage instead of spray paint. It’ll be cool to use better paint with more metallic colors. But great suggestion man!!

[@Kraxt0n]

just sat here and watched this whole thing....loved em all, but 19:00 min in is by far my one of my top 3 on your 12 mods for the year...dont care for xbox but that was in the top 3 as well. thanks for sharing man. also shared to jayztwocents twitter...maybe hell see the vid...an yall can share secrets to give us some more stuff to see or learn.

[@MrPugh420]

The first video or two i watched of yours i wasnt that into them. just being honest but i cant even tell you why or which ones they were.. but ive been watching a lot of them and this one is damn good. I am just now wanting to get started in this kinda stuff and you pointing out your mistakes and product choice errors really helped.. Thank you @Dietec

[@nubb_nubb]

Woah super nice progress! This is showing me how privileged I am to have a cnc machine at my school, keep up the good work!!

[@justsomedude5591]

You are such a good sponsor for V1tech. Despite you showing how to do these mods yourself, it’s a very good point that sometimes it’s better just to buy. They honestly have very reasonable prices.

[@joequaider6275]

the montage was a great idea. Wouldn't dump the original vids. Shows much progress. Happy to join the journey. Haven't found anyone so transparent in their development. So relatable. Great to be along for the ride.

[@DIYTechTube]

Glad to have you on board!

[@ginger_wby]

Good video, cheers for sharing! And some fun mods in there 👍

[@hamuche3813]

Love your modded pc case dont stop

[@ronnie3044]

love your work. Esp the older videos. perfect for showing new people that you can do soo many things with no special tools.

[@susantompkins8810]

Wow! Cool to see! I fully believe I learned right along with you. It's great to see how far you've come! So glad you are posting vids again!

[@loonie5468]

I'm honestly glad you didn't delete the older stuff - I'm planning to mod the crap out of my P400A in a couple of years or so, and I learned a whole lot from your Stranger Things build that essentially uses the same chassis, except without the nice front panel mesh they added last year. The older, more noob-like stuff, might make you cringe, but for any new modder like myself I honestly learn more from seeing someone else go through their first attempts in an honest fashion, rather than just having an expert do a timelapse and leave it at that.

[@TMRu22311]

You do awesome work! Just an FYI, isopropyl alcohol works great for removing Sharpie off acrylic. As for painting, I hear you. I am into RC and have gotten better over the years, but definitely NOT my strong suit, lol. One method that may help you is to wet sand between coats. This especially works great on steel cases. In fact, you can actually use wax to get a super nice finish. Always looking foward to your uploads, you are doing an amazing job and thank you for sharing.

[@jacksfather]

Thank you for the tips and ESPECIALLY linking the products that you found worked well! I almost definitely would have used the wrong vinyl

[@aglate6342]

There's loads of vinyls out there. There's heat-transfer vinyl and specialty adhesive vinyl, cast and calendared, etc. The most popular adhesive vinyls are Oracal 631 which is the indoor type, and Oracal 651 which is outdoorsy with a stronger adhesive that cures like a cement. For painting, I personally use Oramask 810/811/813. 810 specifically is awesome for solvent-based paints. I've been following you since your first upload, it's awesome seeing you work and improve with each mod. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see more collaborations between you and your wife! c:

[@DIYTechTube]

Good info! I knew I was missing something lol

[@MegaHellstrike]

You've come a long way! Last year I once commented on one of the videos that I'd buy acrylic sheets to make a GPU backplate, still haven't done that... but only cause I don't deal much with backplate-less cards anymore. I did order two sheets back then and I'm about to replace the side window on a Nanoxia case which looked fine from the outside but a look inside revealed that all places where the window was mounted were about to snap off any moment.

[@jtodd0221]

That rainbow six siege xbox was freakin siiiick dude. Nice video. I, too did some crappy mods on my first PC lol. I used a dremmel to cut a hole in the front and put some magnetic dust covers behind it. It turned out okay but I eventually just switched to a better case lol.

[@bitdrive7971]

I love seeing the progression in this , I’m still in the beginner stage as you might call it , like no actual power tools except for a drill, spending like an entire day to saw out and sand an acrylic sheet and hours and hours of vinyl cutting with a hobby knife, My first actual pc modification was actually a gpu backplate based on your video after that I think it was a radiator shroud based on a build from designsbyifr , I’m currently still a broke teenager but I’m looking forward to get new equipment and tools bit by bit in the future, anyway loved the video and it’s great to have you back !

[@DIYTechTube]

That's where it starts man!! Get a dremel next :)

[@bitdrive7971]

Haha i will once i can scrape the money together

[@stevenwilliams6638]

Great video man. I hope you guys are settling into the new house. Looking forward to more content. A huge kudos for the mesh out of a paper tray. I used to but mesh, this was is much cheaper.

[@jguillen80]

Dietek, awesome video man and watching your videos helped me get into modding cases. I wish I could do it as much as and as good as you. Thanks for the vids and keep up the great work!

[@buddyshearer4170]

This video was awesome! Yes, you have come a long way. I am getting back into modding from decades of inactivity (yes, I'm old) but how you think outside of the box impresses me. When you start deleting your older videos I would delete them slowly so as not to impact overall statistic at once. I don't know that a big purge of videos would have a negative impact but I usually do a little bit at a time. Just my opinion. Keep up the great work!

[@DIYTechTube]

I'm keeping them up but not accessible unless you find the legacy playlist on the channel. I bet lots have changed in decades :p

[@Stephen8454]

Keep killing it. Good mods and good dude

[@TefenCa]

You sure have come a long way in that time! Here's to an even better next year!

[@Focus_883]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! great video. Keep it up 💯

[@wiz3905]

👍 Awesome educational video! I'm stuck with parots for a new build & taking apart an old case edge tower & rebuilding it so PSU is on bottom. it be cheaper for me to buy anew case but just feels so wrong in terms of waste. Dude I kp my builds 15+ 🐒🙏 for sharing your incredible learning experience. I have a little cheap harbor freight one not sure it will cut through PC pannels. Where do you source your PWR Reset buttons sound jack USB ports What PC speaker U use. I'll be watching this video over & over🕊️

[@Aliwala69]

I see a video of yours and just subcribe "Dietec". you are doing Amazing job. I myself do customize PC build (just a hobby). We all learn from our mistakes, mistakes are the stepping stones to learning. Hope to see more videos on youtube from you.

[@LifeFromAbove.]

Very nice video thanks for sharing your experience and keep it up !

[@inphu510n]

Thanks for your honest review of your past work. You can see the progress and it's helpful information for everyone. Just a comment that will likely get horribly flamed... When working with a Dremel, especially when cutting metal, wear ear protection. And eye protection. It's why old dentists are deaf on one side of their head.

[@saqlainshaikh1721]

Loved your Mods man. Keep it up

[@robv.7644]

Enjoyed the video so much! It was a long time ago I have such a Nice video youre great keep up the good work!

[@sweyday7981]

This i really good inspiration! Also i've used V1 before and strongly recomend them

[@emsj86]

Proper tools do make a big difference. Like when you use to cut out and draw the vinyl. Having the printer that cuts it is night in day. Been here for awhile always like what you do. He builds are not my thing I like the process

[@Bylga]

Thanks for sharing 😊 I wish you the best 😃

[@Dannicus117]

Great job dude! Keep it up

[@G4CEFITNESS]

DUDE YOU'RE MARRIED!! You look like you're 16! Awesome job. I stumbled onto your channel and I'm liking the mods. Keep it up bro👊

[@jm_lamp6998]

Just wanted yo let you know I used your walkthrough on psu shrouds Worked out awesomely

[@arblazer1]

Hey it been great to see you get better at modding while its been an year since this video, do you have a new once coming up for the past year.

[@unclem4626]

You may erase sharpie lines by getting a dry erase marker over the sharpie line then wiping it off.

[@tabrezmoorad5089]

Really good stuff. I learned alot from this channel. Thanks.

[@JuxZeil]

Coming on nice bud. You'd get better results with the LED strips if you first use a heatgun along the edges of the acrylic/Plexi first. That way it's nice and clear, just like glass. Then back with tin-foil including along the edges, shiny side facing in for max brightness, dull side facing in for a more dispersed effect. You can either stick it on, or for best results sandwich between another piece of acrylic/Plexi, just welding the very edges that are out of sight with plumbing joint glue or modeling glue(they're a bit thicker so won't run into the workpiece). 👍

[@MrSwosh89]

Have you ever considered nail polish for painting? Not sure how these specific plastics would react but given it is used on plastic nails it shouldn't be too bad. I used them here and there for minor touch ups, they make for a surprisingly cool paint imho

[@Crashentyre]

NZXT H700 teardown? I just found your channel a few days ago, and it's great stuff, man. Especially your teardown videos. They're incredibly comprehensive and I appreciate them greatly. I can't seem to find a half decent video for the H700. Specifically wondering about modding a couple 200mm fans onto the front panel. Hoping this interests you. Regardless, thanks for the great content. It's awesome and I hope you keep going.

[@DIYTechTube]

I just do teardown videos with cases I happen to get my hands on. I'd do the h700 if I had one lol. Sorry man

[@Crashentyre]

@@DIYTechTube No worries! Completely understand. Thanks for the reply.

[@kayele]

Great vid very helpful!

[@OAbbas]

great video. waiting for more modds and tutorials )

[@ifrozentapps5234]

Thank u for Thgis Awesome Video

[@bigchippa101]

good seeing ya back on .. i know you posted like 3 weeks ago.. but its been a min since ya really posted anything (that i seen anyways)

[@DIYTechTube]

Yeah back with a vengeance! lol

[@MicFlyGaming]

Great Job

[@4122inc]

Really great DIY videos. Are you making these for customers?

[@MusicAdvocat3]

love the Stranger Things case!! thanks for sharing, good stuff!

[@soraaoixxthebluesky]

I hate it when people don’t use primer filler and primer before they start painting. And also I hate it when someone paint the whole thing in one go, as you’ve mentioned you need to light coat it first then wait for it to dry (I mean really dry) and then proceed with the second finishing coat. And please add clear coating (multi layer) for protection. Don’t let the paint bare naked.

[@DIYTechTube]

Good tips! It has taken me way too long to figure those things out lol

[@TefensTech]

Yes. Hassan is a great guy. I also support V1 Tech!

[@izzayaih2285]

I love your vids they are helping so much and also u look like if quadeca and wavywebsurf had a kid not bad just felt like sharing

[@SirNickyT]

Ive been using spray paint for 20 years. Im still learning new tricks and techniques. Ive literally gone thru hundreds of thousands of cans and mastering it isn't easy. It doesn't help that each brand, color and can acts differently than the last lol.

[@DIYTechTube]

By the look of your picture, you seem pretty good!

[@MsJinkerson]

all of them look great

[@emperorSbraz]

watercooling is not expensive if you got tools and know what you're doing. :) custom waterblocks and silicon tubing is where it's at if one wants cheap. i might argue that going full aluminium is a good plan if material cost is too high, machining is equally annoying but copper can be soldered way easier with just 60/40 solder wire and a butane blowtorch and lets you stay faaaaar away from potentially leaks from o-rings. the goal of course is to bring the noise floor to a point so low it's inaudible so yeah not recommended for apu builds that are already pretty much silent. :)

[@bitdrive7971]

emperorSbraz yeah but tools are expensive

[@emperorSbraz]

@@bitdrive7971 but dietec already got them ^_^

[@bitdrive7971]

Yeah no I meant like maybe custom watercooling isn’t too expensive once you have a couple thousand bucks worth of equipment haha

[@emperorSbraz]

@@bitdrive7971 naaah you're going full pro with that kinda money from my perspective m8. :D i meant dremel hacksaw drill and a vice to keep stuff from fleeing while hand machining is all you need for most stuff. for lapping a thikk glass block and some sandpaper sheets of different grains. oh add some el-cheapo drill/cut bits, and a hammer. yeah. hammering helps tons. need a CAD for designing stuff? there are many free options, i use blender of all things.. it works for me. :) for me it's the raw material that's a problem, copper plates prices surely sting the wallet but luckily i already got both blocks and a radiator from the early 2000s. TIME especially and experience are the most expensive parts of any diy project for sure is a fact i give you that.

[@AlexPCTech]

Bro where you at? You basically inspired me to do mods now

[@larslovestech]

missed you miles,where have you been hiding bro...? this is the first video recommended to me from your channel in ages thought you had quit...holy shit after writing the first part of this reply i went to your home page to find you have been uploading vids...but youtube has not been sending them to me...grumble,grumble...well at least i have some back issues to watch now...haha...then i realised there is only 1 video to watch...the workshop tour...LOL

[@DIYTechTube]

You answered your own question!!! Was moving, now not moving. Welcome back :)

[@TheWipal]

This is so freaking cool

[@Josephsoto221]

that r6 xbox is genuinely fucking SICK

[@chrono2959]

Great vid THX

[@romisutube]

Painting is about patience indeed!

[@masmo333]

do old pc cases modding, make it extreme sharp futuristic looking for budget DIY lol

[@laynewoodruff7502]

The ninth mod is my favorite! I was surprised when you took it down. What vinyl cutter/printer do you use by the way? I don't know what I should be looking for in one.

[@scotttrotman9931]

Hey quick question , have you used your vinyl cutter to etch acrylic (like for a backplate or something) ? I just picked up an old one, was watching this , and your like "honestly just buy them " . Thanks

[@magikzizou]

The thing I ask myself as I saw your video, even if its not the purpose, when you add all those mods, I don't know if you have the place, to keep all of them, but I've you experienced/try to sell some of them ?

[@jawnTem]

I've been following you for some time and I dote on some of your methods and technique. I do some modifying, myself and have really enjoyed some of your tips and suggestions. Ha! Ha! Basically, most cases really aren't ideal and imo, need improvement. Currently, I'm in the build process of making a Hobbit-themed PC using Texas Red Cedar and carving images into the wood.

[@DIYTechTube]

Wood cases are awesome! I have plans for wood stuff too :)

[@re4nightwing]

great video.

[@DestroyerFather]

hey man you R AMAZING.... very good stuff....

[@jotarojoestar69]

Have you found a good mesh solution rather than cannibalizing an entire paper holder yet?

[@Raphtalia07]

Amazing

[@Tech215Studios]

Dude I know your a systems admin and got a wife and family but are you ever coming back? I wanna say bro I started my KZbin Channel a October 27th of 2019 and the Goal was always to hit 1k in a year. I’m now at 930. I’m even editing as a free lancer now. But my whole point is bro are a huuuuge influence on me man and I think I speak for a bunch of us when I say we all want you back dude!!! Anyway I hope your doing well, we all miss ya bro. Make more videos!!! Your too good at this not too!!! - Nick Rosetti Tech 215

[@vysakhharitharsion3474]

is there a difference in led strips? I didn't really get that tip

[@exsicario]

Where I can buy you a case..

[@Stephen8454]

Outdoor vinyl, a.k.a. Oracel 651

[@xyquilschael8890]

Hi Dietec. How do you clean the syringe or needle after applying weldon acrylic cement?

[@colinjava8447]

You don't need to, it won't dry inside the tube, it will evaporate on metal

[@leinardesteves3987]

So this is what you've been doing after the trilogy Mr. Frodo

[@ChromeBreakerD]

i dont get how your paint sticks to your acrilyc and metal cases without primer and sanding... i tried it just as you did and my paint came right of :(

[@DIYTechTube]

Well I do sand the cases. It's possible your layers were too thick

[@stolasg3221]

I would call the ninth mod : "The magic Mushroom"

[@Freshie_tech]

How to casemod with nothing?

[@Bugsidious]

Make sure you keep the videos on how to make your modding tools.

[@DIYTechTube]

Yeah I'm going to keep everything useful and remake the crappy tutorials :p

[@Bugsidious]

@@DIYTechTube that's awesome. I want to get into pc modding and I'm using your examples to know what tools to buy in the future. And your acrylic bender is awesome. The links you add in the description to buy all the things you use helps a lot in finding stuff.

[@mykv4792]

What’s that saw you’re using?

[@letsgoBrandon204]

What do you do with them all?

[@DerbyMods]

"Don't do this yourself, buy it" smh...

[@nachovidal4047]

What mods did you do with the lian li dynamic?

[@randomclips8698]

Do a 5 dollar mod budget

[@DIYTechTube]

Naaaah. Das just not enough money.

[@Suspicious0ne]

Reno 911

[@alexey4606]

тупо заколхозил )))УСПЕХОВ ЧЕЛ !!!

[@ericmartin2470]

i stopped modding my PCs, rather quickly, after i thought about it. does this mod make my system run faster, cooler, reliable or more efficient? if the answer was no to any of these questions, i did not do it. 100% of my budget goes into better parts. hey, if you want to flush your money down the toilet just to make your computer look good, who am i to stop you from putting lipstick on a pig.

[@StarfilmerOne]

This mouth is tiny.