Tutorial / Review of Sound Blaster X-fi Titanium Sound Card
Decided to upgrade my carputer sound card. I found this Sound Blaster X-fi Titanium,
thought how to integrate that bay in the front dash.
http://ixbtlabs.com/articles3/multim...pcie-card3.jpg
and I figured it can fit in here with some modifications
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...akay/008-6.jpg
Ok, tools needed:
Dremel
Sand paper (from coarse to fine)
Pliers / Groove pliers
Masking tape
for mold you can use Fiberglass but i prefer Plumbing Epoxy Putty
it's easier to work with, you can shape it with your hands like clay, and it dries rock solid.
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First unscrew the lighter sockets
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Here is what you will end up with (dont mind the holes on the left side, that's usb and power)
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Here is the bay that will connect to PCIe 1x Port and control main volume + inputs/outputs + effects
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/fc0f038d.jpg
I measures the size of the bay, and marked the edges on the tray to cut out (remember measure twice)
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/d0b37a23.jpg
After you cut, test fit. You need to make sure it sits tight
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Measure/Mark/Drill two holes on the side to secure the bay with screws
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Now start applying putty a little at a time, and while it's still soft, shape it to your need.
Wet your finger tips in cold water, and the putty will not stick to your hands.
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Keep applying putty, shaping, and after it cures, SAND, SAND and SAND
There is going to be a lot of sanding to get it smooth without imperfections.
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/41cca658.jpg
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Then I like to spray one coat of flat black to spot imperfections and sand more.....
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more or less starting to look like something but still a lot of work to do.....
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/9cd30b09.jpg
More sanding, and more sanding, and layer of paint, and more sanding.....
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/902125da.jpg
more molding and sanding and sanding and priming
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/b1f480f4.jpg
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To be continued............
