Hi, I just had 2 hrs of spare time today so I thought about getting back to modding my desktop.. Today I was looking at the PSU and I wanted it get a better look! factory labels aren't as "clean" as pure black.. and since black is a fundamental color in my colertheme for my build I thought it would look cool if it was all black.. so I came up with an Idea to mod the PSU without voiding warranty  All you need is a knife, black tape (thick), a PSU and lots of patience.. - Cover the PSU with tape..
- Use your finger/hand to find the connections at the back of the PSU. Since the cables are barbed it is a good idea to cut the holes for those before you cut the holes for the 6/8/24 pin...
- It should look like something like this.. (without flash)
 - with flash
 - The whole unit
 - If you want the surface to be smooth where the tape is overlapping then use a heatgun.. just at "low" and just for a while..
- Installed..
What do you think, worth it? here is a before pic.. just to show how awesome the looks is compared to before.. 
post edited by HeThing - 2011/10/05 07:16:28
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:03:00
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Cool looking & slick , but what about the fan / airflow ??
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:06:57
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AlphaNerd
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:10:51
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Awesome my friend......... Looks great.
What tape are you using ? I want some...
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:18:24
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AlphaNerd
Awesome my friend......... Looks great.
What tape are you using ? I want some...
It is black insulation tape.. hence the thickness..
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:26:41
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Where would one get "some"
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 07:28:28
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AlphaNerd
Where would one get "some"
I got it at the local "farmer"-store... 
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2011/10/05 07:28:28
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 09:14:58
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Hmm....very nice! I should do mine as well. Good job 
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 09:42:54
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Nice Black PSU!!! 
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 10:13:26
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not a bad job at all!.. 
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 10:29:13
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Thank you all Pretty easy mod but It looks very good..! Actually 5 minuttes ago I had to take off the sidepanel just to watch it again.. 
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
2011/10/05 10:52:26
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Black tape is the best thing since... duct tape
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Re:Knife, black tape, PSU = NICE! [Guide]
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