How to make a custom PSU cover!

[@infamoussydney1697]

This man got a big heart. He even donates the little one's to commenters.

[@tmtnsbro]

Thanks for this creative, simple, and clean DIY VIDEO. I will definitely do this to my PC case when I get a new one. Just earned yourself a sub man!

[@DIYTechTube]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@speedfreakpsycho]

Hmmm..i feel like if you added tape, then painted it, then removed the tape and placed LEDs inside would make those lines glow, would look cool af. ...Challenge accepted.! ;)

[@tarekmahmudbhuiyan7368]

nice. everyone make things complicated but you sir made it super easy.

[@kingarchlich5142]

Was looking at the x71 by thermaltake and almost didn't get it. This video was a lifesaver.

[@mahnameisjaime1]

if you havent bought the hue+ yet, you could use an arduino and individually addressable led strip and program your own. thats whats going in mine. there are already preset programs out there to put onto the arduino so you dont have to code your own if you dont want to. advantage would be that you have the option to program your own light animations as opposed to preset ones

[@DIYTechTube]

+mahnameisjaime1 Already ordered it! Anything at all is an upgrade over what I was using before though.

[@muhammadfirdauskhiruddin113]

Thanks eminem ! But seriously this is a cool DIY tutorial, gonna try it soon

[@DIYTechTube]

Make one, post it on reddit, and send it to me. I want to see :P

[@Froot99]

You absolute savior! My silver psu was really sticking out like a sore thumb in my black and blue case. I will give this a try today or tomorrow!

[@DIYTechTube]

+Fruit Glad it helped!

[@MrJamie767]

every video i have scene so far has been great keep up the good work !!!!

[@DIYTechTube]

Jamie Simpson That is super encouraging!

[@owenjohnson5499]

I've got so many great ideas from you! Thanks for the great content!!!

[@TotoGeenen]

Donkey Flem same but I never actually did any :D

[@foretravelman]

Thank you for this! I just purchased a Corsair 760T and was looking to find a PSU shroud to work in the case. I am not using any of the hard drive bays, only the M.2 and the SSD's. So, wanted to cover up the wires and the holes they stuck in the case for one reason or another. I will be picking up the supplies at HD tomorrow!

[@DIYTechTube]

Joe Allen Hey glad it could help :)

[@ShantiL_]

What a legend that guy. Resolving all my problem already

[@mikefromloelo545]

This really helped me because i was so annoyed with my "Power Source" cables everywhere! The Corsair spec omega tower does not have a shroud to cover the "Power Source." Thank you

[@DIYTechTube]

:D

[@luccasriqueza9790]

I admire your work a lot and I keep my mouth open, I started a little time to do casemod and modding and I'm inspired a lot watching your videos, I learn a lot with the tips, are you my friend.

[@edwardgill1882]

I like this concept. I think I'll create mine with the Thermaltake logo for my level 10 GT case.

[@jesusnajera3527]

Dude, really nice job! I'm going to be trying to do a custom psu shroud myself in my prodigy M, because I have a nest of cables in my case right now hahah. Anyway, loved the design and the shroud looks really professional! New subscriber! :)

[@DIYTechTube]

StaticIdk Awesome send me a picture when you make yours ;)

[@jesusnajera3527]

Just finished it up! All I did was viny; wrap some cardboard and add a design, but I think it looks cool! Here's some pictures: imgur.com/gallery/rZY2Z btw the thing blocking it in the second picture is my vinyl wrapped SSD

[@dforeigner]

Dude that's amazing. It came out really good. I want to attempt something similar but I doubt it will look so good.

[@DIYTechTube]

Hugo Pires Just try, you might be surprised. It's pretty easy to do

[@Zittit]

i'm so gonna try this psu shroud myself. I own the same case as well. Fine job pal !!

[@fairygirl738]

Watching peeling vinyl stickers is more satisfying than watching peeling plastic wrap

[@Zeuligan]

Thx for your videos. One of the sources of my inspiration and what got me started modding not so long ago.

[@Jack-sr2lq]

awesome video! I just made a psu shroud for my phantom 410. It turned out great! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@DIYTechTube]

+Jack Symonds Nice! Glad it worked out :)

[@Hextorio]

@Dietec, could you please share the dimensions of the sheet after cutting it? I can't read it on video

[@angelarroyo6001]

You could also use V1 and put a custome logo on it. It’s more pricey but i mean you can go to photoshop make whatever you want and have it put on a PSU cover for you. Just make sure the photo is good quality

[@yeen69]

You should try to spray paint that hyper evo 212... It'll be a great video, I'm thinking about trying it but I want to see someone else try it first

[@DIYTechTube]

+Young Breadstick I painted part of it in the finishing death star video, you could see how it looks

[@yeen69]

DIY Tech Lol I was just coming back to tell you that I just found it, thanks!!! Keep it up dude your channel is amazing!!!

[@gabrielbenson4899]

So how would I secure a shroud if the psu is mounted at the top of the case?

[@therealAkito]

Can I use a normal hair dryer for the sheet? also can you reply with a link on what sheet you used?

[@DIYTechTube]

Akito Yes you can, and I don't know specifically. Just 3mm thick cast acrylic

[@therealAkito]

DIY Tech thanks!

[@ExitDoink]

could I also do it with a hair dryer instead of a heatgun?

[@gyrozepelli872]

nah its not hot enough

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

ExitusHD yes, you can. It'll take longer though

[@Maxmax-cr9sq]

What if I don't hawe a heat gun? Can I use a fan? Or just glue two pieces?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Max max You can use epoxy which will be messy and take a long time to set, acrylic cement which will be fast and clean, or a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

[@Maxmax-cr9sq]

Thank you! I'll try to use a hair dryer.

[@roigipot8120]

Max max Try an oven.. put it inside but not like 10 min.. make it softer and put a stick on somtthing in the middle so it wont move. Then push slowly with your gloves the plastic (gloves cause its gonna be hot my brotha)

[@TheLegendBrolySS]

Put it in the microwave

[@ajwadmurshed8151]

Can someone please explain how does the masking of work? I did not get it. He covered areas with vinyl and then painted the entire thing black and when he coated it white again and peeled of the vinyl the masked areas were black, how?

[@DIYTechTube]

+3P1C N3RD Painted the back black and the front white, there's two sides to the acrylic :)

[@joshuamcdonald5850]

love it! just wish you had some way to mount it in there solid.

[@DIYTechTube]

+JoshsModlife Could use double sided tape on top of the PSU

[@Ogden1234]

These videos are amazing, you deserve so many more subs

[@bigboisardiness6932]

I want to do this now, it can be useful for the corsair spec alpha

[@jkenlive]

I'm researching how to do this exact thing... Very cool.

[@jaspermartens1327]

Does it work with a normal hair dryer too??

[@jeremyandrewszantua5310]

Is a hair blower on high hot enough to use on the acrylic?

[@DIYTechTube]

Try it and see! Worst case scenario is that it doesn't work :P

[@brysonhearl2296]

4:04 what song is that

[@HolyOrderofDragons]

Won't the plastic start get deformed if the PC hold anything between 40-70 C (when heavy load) over long periods of time, as well as the spray paint colour, is that heat resistance and wont catch fire? Like if paint for example the ceramics on the outsided of an oven or evenm a stove a bit away from the heating plates you still need to use special paint that won't melt and potentially catch fire. I'm asking as I really like my CM Storm Stryker case except that it lacks a PSU Shrowd/Cover and I'd like to make one myself.

[@spongebhoy101]

omfg i love your videos keep up the good work!!!! i cant wait till you have 1 billion subs so i can say i was here from 100 youll get there soon!!!!!!

[@DIYTechTube]

+ReptilianIsTech Oh my gosh am I feelin' bright and sparkly right now. You're super encouraging dude, I love you

[@M4G1CSKILLZ]

Thanks for linking the parts, been looking for them forever Also Great Vid keep up the vids :)

[@paulwilson3274]

Very nice job... thanks for sharing.

[@fabioalmeida1645]

A really good tech channel, keep going m8

[@hasaankillergaming3959]

Will 2mm thick arcylic sheet work ???

[@deadly.desai2]

Bro Wouldn't it affect the heat of power supply ? If we cover it, there is litterly no air going towards psu fans 😮😞

[@stephennettles2309]

The fan draws air through the bottom of the case and exhausts through the back. You're fine doing this.

[@krutharthchickmagalur6211]

what can i use if i dont have a heatgun? nice video though

[@DIYTechTube]

Hair dryer. Or cut the sheets and weld them together with acrylic weld or epoxy

[@krutharthchickmagalur6211]

thank ill try the hair dryer

[@v49as]

Can we use hair conditionnair?

[@DIYTechTube]

Hair dryer? Yes lol

[@ForceGMs]

How much for making one cover psu for my pc?

[@Attn2Detale]

Love it!!! Keep cranking these out!

[@DIYTechTube]

SpongeTheory That's the plan!

[@jeremyjn6538]

is the acrylic sheet easily scratched by nails?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Jeremy Jn Yes. Well, not finger nails. But anything sharp and scratchey can scratch it

[@jeremyjn6538]

DIY Tech oh ty. because i have an acrylic window panel and i accidentally scratched it with my finger so im afraid that would happen to this acrylic sheet. btw ty for your channel. i enjoy it alot

[@Blackshadow5499]

Hello pistol a 650 degres ca works ?? thank you

[@GhabeKatMandy]

Could I use contact paper instead? I have like an infinite supply at home

[@DIYTechTube]

See if it works!

[@GhabeKatMandy]

Dietec alright, just gotta wait till I buy my new case and I'll tell u how it goes

[@TheCrawdadman]

Looks pretty freaking good man!

[@DIYTechTube]

+TheCrawdadman Thanks!

[@Reykokuna]

Nice idea bro and nice video! Thanks for sharing

[@Jonathan-li2oi]

Do you think I can use a blow dryer?

[@DIYTechTube]

+NerdyYT You certainly can

[@KrisLucky07]

Awesome video so happy to see that this is incredibly easy! What size sheet of acrylic did you use in the video before cutting it? Excellent work!

[@DIYTechTube]

+KrisLucky07 Size just needs to be bigger than what you need, could be any size :p Thanks for the encouragement!

[@fernandoguerrero8575]

Would it work with one placed on the top side?

[@melonut]

The acrylic you use is 24x24 or 12x12 can you tell me please ?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Sovanvimean Leav It doesn't matter what it starts out as. You cut it to size anyway.

[@Neuiko]

@Dietec I'm looking to paint the right hand half of my Corsair 460x rgb power supply shroud, I noticed you didn't sand the acrylic.. do you think I'll need to sand mine to get the paint to stick?

[@DIYTechTube]

It is better to sand it yes, and also wipe off the dust with a wet towel after you do.

[@G-Foxy.]

nice, I think I gonna make a custom windowed side panel like you did:)

[@DIYTechTube]

+G-Foxy Looks nice ;)

[@G-Foxy.]

DIY Tech I'm almost finished with it, at the Moment its freaking awesome :) But I gonna attach it with magnets, no screws ;)

[@gabrielegiuriati5427]

Very creative and ispiring :D

[@jennywakeman2188]

Can you send me a link to what you cut the acrylic with? Thanks

[@DIYTechTube]

Something like this will work www.eplastics.com/Plastic/plastic_tools/KS1TOOL?gclid=CNr4hrzyn9ECFVZWDQodtpgFHg

[@EliteForce9911]

DIY Tech where did u get the acrylic from?

[@DIYTechTube]

TheLoneWolf Home depot

[@jennywakeman2188]

DIY Tech Thanks for the replay man :D

[@steelixion]

bro this video really helped me alot. I have made my psu match with my case. Thx alot

[@stevennguyen9377]

Wont that block the psu fan?

[@DIYTechTube]

Aim the PSU fan down, there's usually a filter for it to intake air from outside the case

[@stevennguyen9377]

Dietec oh ok nice vid btw what vinyl

[@finnmertens109]

Drag fault frame frequently sign apple gas definitely low.

[@hanslain9729]

Fantastic solution! Thanks for posting this.

[@baritonepete]

This was supper helpful, off to try it for myself!

[@DIYTechTube]

Sweeeet mod it up dude.

[@cedric9889]

Which Printer you use?

[@predragjanjic6472]

How do you secure it? I wouldnt want stuff dangling inside my case

[@DIYTechTube]

+Predrag Janjic Could use a small amount of double sided tape on top of your psu. Don't use too much though or else it'll be really hard to remove later, I'd use a single 1 inch piece

[@predragjanjic6472]

Dietec thanks. Where do you get the plexiglass stuff? I had the volume down while watching the video. I might have missed it if you mentioned it in the video

[@DIYTechTube]

+Predrag Janjic I get mine from a local hardware store, but you can get it online if you need to.

[@cscene4]

Shouldn't you attach the shroud to the case so it doesn't come off when you move the case? Also, is a hair dryer enough for bending the acrylic, or do I absolutely need a heat gun?

[@DIYTechTube]

+cscene4 You could attach it if you want but I never really move my case and when I do, it's because I want to mess with the inside and so not attaching it is better for me. You can use a hair dryer no problem

[@cscene4]

Thanks for the fast response! How would you suggest attaching it if I would like to do so? I think it's time to give my trusty old Antec 300 a new look, your tips are really helpful!

[@DIYTechTube]

Use something you can remove easily if you wanted to get at your wires. Double sided tape is probably what I'd use

[@cscene4]

Allright, I'll try that. Thank you!

[@alfonsochavez4675]

That was fast!! LOL

[@DIYTechTube]

+Alfonso Chavez I do it all for you

[@weedster6793]

Can I use a hairdryer?

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Weedster 6 7 9 yes

[@Johnnblaze21]

Measurments what are they

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

smoke21ghost different for each case.

[@ghostdoesyt5089]

Can you DM or reply exactly where you got the acrylic??

[@DIYTechTube]

Got mine at home depot

[@_sanjuxd]

how to paint that CPU cooler hyper 212x?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Sanju Bhagat Just tape up the front and paint it! I wouldn't paint the entire thing for fear of making it less effective. I did paint mine though, look at the finishing death star video.

[@_sanjuxd]

DIY Tech oh god such a fast reply ty mate

[@jeongminlee1619]

Could you just use masking tape instead of vinyl?

[@DIYTechTube]

Jeongmin Lee I dunno! I've never tried it

[@priestmarx]

How many coats of paint do you use for the acrylic?

[@DIYTechTube]

+priestmarx 2 usually. Or just enough to make it look good.

[@MattinhoGG]

Awesome work man!

[@al-ud9sm]

Hi do you spray over with a clear coat afterwards?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Alastair Lawson You could, I didn't. Clear coats make things less glossy but provide some protection. It's up to you

[@al-ud9sm]

Ok, thanks!

[@upogino2242]

What were the chances of me having the same case as you.

[@Josieemon]

Great video, really informative. this is exactly what i need for my custom pc.

[@DIYTechTube]

Johnermon's Gaming Videos Send pictures when you've made one :)

[@Josieemon]

Will do

[@Josieemon]

One more question. where do you buy your acrylic?

[@DIYTechTube]

Johnermon's Gaming Videos Got mine from home depot, but if you can't find any in stores you can get it online. Just get 3mm thick acrylic

[@Josieemon]

DIY Tech probably going to make it today will definitely send pictures

[@Code-n-Flame]

Can you tell me the dimensions you cut that acrylic to? It just so happens that I wanna make a shroud for the Define r4 as well :) Only difference is I want it to extend only a bit before the screws to the right on the bottom mounted 140mm fan intake. I used the 140mm fan mount screw hole on the right closest to the side panel to mount a Cooler Master GPU holder and I don't want the shroud to block it. Thanks and sweet video man! Next thing you should try is making a tempered glass side panel for that Define r4 :D

[@DIYTechTube]

+Jesse Lopez Oh jeez I don't really know the dimensions lol I forgot immediately after I finished the project. Tempered glass might happen at some point soon ;)

[@wasimjaan3300]

Thanks please make a vedio on beginner's guid for liquid cooling system for pc in simple way possible..

[@DIYTechTube]

Oh yeah I plan to!

[@scottfrancis6745]

Great video, great job. I am going try the same type cover for my psu. I am a little confused with the painting though. Did you "lightly scuff" at all first with sand paper? And did you just use a black automotive enamel spray paint, then added the white? Or is the first a primer? And finally does it have a glossy finish to it when done? Thank You

[@DIYTechTube]

Scott Francis No scuffing at all, no primer, black on the back and white on the front, it is sort of glossy but you can use matte paint instead if you want :)

[@scottfrancis6745]

DIY Tech thanks for the quick reply. I really do like a more glossy finish. This is a great straight forward type mod. Going to try it out. I subscribed too your channel. Neat stuff.

[@LunarStrike]

wait so you said it's your dads pc but later in this video or the other one you said it is for the whole family which one is it

[@DIYTechTube]

+Bean Master It's neither I'm actually going to set it on fire when I finish modding it

[@Yoshi92]

Nicely done, ez & cheap. Sub earned.

[@TefensTech]

What Cooler Master CPU Cooler is that? Hyper 212 or the new MasterAIR Pro 4?

[@DIYTechTube]

TefensTech It's the hyper 212, has treated me well but it's pretty bulky.

[@thebigkill72]

you looks very simpathic ! i am french and i am passioned of modding PC ( sorry for the bad english) Love what u do ! like and suscribe of course

[@DIYTechTube]

+Knackiz Heyyy thanks man

[@thebigkill72]

DIY Tech no problem and thanks for the reply! TechSource is not very far haha! 😊

[@Kotaplaysrl]

Great video dude! 3 years later and still relevant! Got my p1 mini itx build coming today and this will do nicely! =] great job!

[@Markinpuff]

What cpu cooler is that?

[@borktheswedishchef1190]

did all this work and did not even make the lines go even -.-

[@ryanhoran681]

You remind me of bag head from silicone valley.

[@Eresteban1]

Looks nice!

[@skipper526]

i like your work man

[@DIYTechTube]

B.J Abdullah You're making me blush ;)

[@claudiogiannetti5445]

hey, is there any chance it can heat too much?

[@DIYTechTube]

+Claudio Giannetti Yes it'll bubble if it gets too hot.

[@betacr1t1kal45]

What case did you use?

[@DIYTechTube]

Define R4

[@ilhxmmiller6135]

THE MR. MAKER OF PC

[@charliehorne7534]

thanks dude that was class

[@subjectalpha9542]

Sooooo... you did not physically attach it? If not that seems a bit lazy

[@DIYTechTube]

+SubjectAlpha No, you need to be able to take it off easily to get at your cables.

[@subjectalpha9542]

DIY Tech ah thanks

[@1upthegreat]

good job brother

[@kingdom8175]

You're pajamas though 😂😂😂 I love it

[@methummendis9592]

Superb bro