Here is a long term project I have been working on (long term as in I have had the parts but not the time to assemble)

http://www.thedodgegarage.com/3dfx/q3d_v6k.htm

I have to update a few pictures since I have swapped out the NIC I was using for the correct Linksys NIC, installed the USB header in the back and cleaned up the wiring and cables further.

One of the other refinements is going to be a switch in one of the unused switch locations for the front fans as they are noisy SOB's and I see no reason for them to run while the machine is idle.  



I have been looking for the Quantum3D "hexegon hole" backplates and have not found them yet, has anyone seen them for sale anywhere? Checking with the case supplier for Q3D turned up a blank.

For now I'm going to drill some flat blank backplates with the same criss-cross pattern and live with round holes till I find the "right" ones.

Getting closer to doing benchmarks now that the system is setup!

Photoshop question- I was toying around with the idea of a custom V6K decal for the front, below you can see some ideas. The impact font looks best IMHO, but I have a limited number of fonts to play with.

You can see where I Photoshoped the Impact font version onto the case, I think the orange font stands out to much and white would be better.






Any suggestions? Currently the case has the AA decal on it and I have to admit it looks rather fine but would like to have something done that reflects there is a V6K lurking inside.

a bit wiork from me:
- face now goes smarter into black
- changed color of face near the quantum green
- 6k emblem on face with relief
- different font for voodoo 5 6000

www.outofrange.ch/temp/v6k_corsiva_font.jpg
www.outofrange.ch/temp/v6k_corsiva_font2.jpg

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@paulpsomiadis:  That was my impression too, the orange seems to clash though.

@OutOfRange: Nice work! I streched out the text a bit and set it on the case like so-



What do you think?

BTW to everyone- I have a friend of mine turning out a few decals as a favor, if you want some let me know.

So far he has done the Mercury and AA decals and the Heavy Metal decal at the top, I'm expecting a small Q3D decal too.

hey gary i checked my stock and nothing flat, seems these case guys thought a rounded middle was the way to go. if i find anything  i'll let you know, i have a guy who is helping me on a 3dfx case mod who does metal work, i'll ask him too.

@gdonovan,

Very very impressive, and its also a matter of taste, but I like the orange myself 

Either way does'nt really matter, its still awesome looking 

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Agreed!! The middle one!\

check out this one: http://3dfx.rule.lv/tmp/v5-6000_tag.gif
It's original tag ripped from 3dfx pdf's. If you clook closer to box obi posted, you can easily see that it's the same tag.

Personally i prefer original art as much as possible (that's one of reasons why my 3dfx related wallpapers lack any visual signature and have only mark in exif header).

new one for you gary 

- now using the "original" text from the box
- modified color of text (same color as quantum below)
- modified text "6K" with two different fonts which i think they match the new text
- remove the informations and the TM symbol
- modified the "5" to match with the other colors