Welcome to Alvin's PC Modz pages

As I have been fascinated by computers for many years, I wanted to do some PC Modifications of my own. They are somewhat of a practical nature, as I do not need over clocking on my systems. I simply do not play computer games.

For now I just want to silence the computers I have running. Also I want to have easier control over the power consumption of the computer. And especially the peripherals, now that USB is catching on.

To silence my pc's I have done the following:

• installed one or more extra true low-noise fans,
• and added a miniature trim potentiometer of 470 ohm to each fan, so I can turn the RPMs down, and thus completely eliminate the fan noise.
• hung the hard drives in rubber suspension, so no vibrations reach the cabinet.
• added some padding foam to eliminate the whine from the hard drives.

To enhance the functionality of the computer surroundings I have:

• painted some of the case, and some of the keyboard in a transparent Ice Blue color.
• changed the ON indicator light to Blue
• added a USB connector to the front side of the cabinet frame.
• added a LCD thermometer to easy monitor the case temperature
• made an external power connector with 5V and 12V.
• added some Velcro to the outside of the case, so USB devices can easily be organized around the case or the monitor.
• made attachments for a special screwdriver kit and penlight flashlight, so they are always handy at the back of the case.
• and more....