Cosmetic Suggestions to my future case?

2008-12-23 13:13:19

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FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

So here's the plan so far:

2 x 120mm fans in the front that suck cool air in
2 x 120mm fans in the top that blow air out
1 x 120mm fan in the back to blow air out (this fan will be placed in the front of the case between the other two if I can make room, however the standard mounts (4 in 3 harddisk racks) take up 3 of the 9 5.25 slots each, and I have a DVD rw drive that I am placing in the bottom leaving no room for a 3rd 4 in 3 )
1 x Zalman "standing" CPU cooler blowing air in the direction of the rear vent

https://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/DjurS/Clipboard-3.jpg

(yes I am bored and have little to do at the moment

The Cooler Master Centurion 590 case that I have chosen because of it's price and features comes without a clear sidepanel, and I don't like / want to pay for the official window by Cooler master, so I am doing a DYI job like this:

https://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/DjurS/Clipboard-4.jpg

which I think will do nicely... (I am closing up the side on purpose to help airflow)

the bottom window is for my Corsair HX620W PSU which just happens to be red, which suits me perfectly since the 5 fans have red LEDs in them

Now, has anyone got any suggestions or anything to make it nicer?
I have been thinking about doing something more "creative" with the window cutout, but I can't think of anything atm...

https://files.shg.dk/images/product/2094636/YV37E6U423_610_457.jpg

https://xtreview.com/images/psu-corsair_01.jpg

https://files.shg.dk/images/product/321264/6V4AIZLLBD_510_430.jpg

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 13:21:49)

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2008-12-23 13:31:51

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jaymz9350: Member; +54|6842

Looks Like a good plan. (By the way the psu sucks cool air from the bottom and pushes it out the back) That's pretty much how I have my 690 set up (basically the same case) I have 1 120mm fan infront of the HDD's which are at the bottom (the only internal diff between the 2 cases) and 1 in a 4 in 3 drive cage from my old stacker. I do have the lower side panel fan pulling air out from the vid card mostly just because I had an extra fan. And I do plan on making a side window eventually as I don't like the factory one or having the vents in the side of the case.

2008-12-23 13:43:23

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FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

jaymz9350 wrote:
Looks Like a good plan. (By the way the psu sucks cool air from the bottom and pushes it out the back) That's pretty much how I have my 690 set up (basically the same case) I have 1 120mm fan infront of the HDD's which are at the bottom (the only internal diff between the 2 cases) and 1 in a 4 in 3 drive cage from my old stacker. I do have the lower side panel fan pulling air out from the vid card mostly just because I had an extra fan. And I do plan on making a side window eventually as I don't like the factory one or having the vents in the side of the case.

Oh you're right
silly me...

I was also looking at the 690 but I didn't really like it (everyone has their own taste )
I was also thinking about cutting in / taking out some of the empty PCI covers from the back of the case to help the VGA card get some fresh air, but I won't be doing that unless I notice some temperature problems when the build is complete

Shame Lian Li doesn't sell their PCI covers in loose weight

https://www.silverpcs.com/images/pci_coverplate_b.jpg

Do you have any ideas about how I could do the cutout differently while still beeing able to see all my delicious hardware

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2008-12-23 13:56:26

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jaymz9350: Member; +54|6842

FloppY_ wrote:
I was also looking at the 690 but I didn't really like it (everyone has their own taste )
I was also thinking about cutting in / taking out some of the empty PCI covers from the back of the case to help the VGA card get some fresh air, but I won't be doing that unless I notice some temperature problems when the build is complete

Do you have any ideas about how I could do the cutout differently while still beeing able to see all my delicious hardware

I was actually going to get the 590 but microcenter was out of them at the time. I actually bought it for my server but liked it so much I moved my main rig into it.

i think your drawing for the window is about the only option. I'd love to have a solid side panel to cut up so it wouldn't have to be so close to the top corner due to the upper fan spot (which I can't use due to my cpu cooler)

2008-12-23 14:05:58

#5

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

jaymz9350 wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
I was also looking at the 690 but I didn't really like it (everyone has their own taste )
I was also thinking about cutting in / taking out some of the empty PCI covers from the back of the case to help the VGA card get some fresh air, but I won't be doing that unless I notice some temperature problems when the build is complete

Do you have any ideas about how I could do the cutout differently while still beeing able to see all my delicious hardware
I was actually going to get the 590 but microcenter was out of them at the time. I actually bought it for my server but liked it so much I moved my main rig into it.

i think your drawing for the window is about the only option. I'd love to have a solid side panel to cut up so it wouldn't have to be so close to the top corner due to the upper fan spot (which I can't use due to my cpu cooler)

What CPU cooler do you have that is so big it blocks the top vent ?? :S

I might have to cut small holes in my plexi-sidepanel because of my GFX heatpipes beeing too long

https://www.sapphiretech.com/en/productfiles/254specimage.jpg

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 14:07:50)

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2008-12-23 14:45:33

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Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6998|St. Andrews / Oslo

Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.

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2008-12-23 15:01:23

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Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7031|Cambridge (UK)

When I saw:

...	...	...	Last post
... ... ... ...	... ... ...	... ...	5 minutes ago by Jenspm

I was so sure I'd see:

Jenspm wrote:
you should do this to it:

2008-12-23 15:04:18

#8

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6998|St. Andrews / Oslo

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
When I saw:

... ... ... Last post
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5 minutes ago by Jenspm

I was so sure I'd see:

Jenspm wrote:
you should do this to it:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/images/revi … 182-01.jpg

tbh, that's the best option.

<3

2008-12-23 15:16:29

#9

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Jenspm wrote:
Scorpion0x17 wrote:
When I saw:

... ... ... Last post
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5 minutes ago by Jenspm

I was so sure I'd see:

Jenspm wrote:
you should do this to it:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/images/revi … 182-01.jpg
tbh, that's the best option.

<3

Maybe if I had just won the lottery....

Jenspm wrote:
Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.

They are silent fans, so noice won't be an issue... and I would like to be able to speed them down if I wish to do so, while still cooling effectively

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2008-12-23 15:33:38

#10

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6998|St. Andrews / Oslo

FloppY_ wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Scorpion0x17 wrote:
When I saw:

... ... ... Last post
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5 minutes ago by Jenspm

I was so sure I'd see:

tbh, that's the best option.

<3
Maybe if I had just won the lottery....

Jenspm wrote:
Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.
They are silent fans, so noice won't be an issue... and I would like to be able to speed them down if I wish to do so, while still cooling effectively

With 5 fans, there will be noise, yes.

2008-12-23 15:34:56

#11

CrazeD: Member; +368|6938|Maine

The top fan more towards the front of the case is going to create turbulence in the cool air going towards your CPU cooler, so it probably won't cool as effectively.

2008-12-23 15:36:26

#12

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Jenspm wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
tbh, that's the best option.

<3
Maybe if I had just won the lottery....

Jenspm wrote:
Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.
They are silent fans, so noice won't be an issue... and I would like to be able to speed them down if I wish to do so, while still cooling effectively
With 5 fans, there will be noise, yes.

Yes, but nothing significant considering the CPU fan running 25db when @ max load while all the small fans are @ 15db

I don't mind tbh.. as long as my PC is cool in more than one way
And I just don't see why I should spend as much money on a case as I do on mobo/gfx/PSU

Like I said, having 5 fans running slower will be less noisy than having two fans that run @ max velocity...

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 15:37:34)

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2008-12-23 15:40:14

#13

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6842

Jenspm wrote:
Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.

I have 7 plus the 2 on my heatsink, yet it is still very quiet unless i'm gaming. Sunbeam Rheobus on 5-7v and they are quiet (even my 4 high speed yate's) and 12v when highly stressing. But even gaming doesn't produce enough heat to turn them past 7v.

and floppy I have a TRUE, there is about 1/4" gap between the heat sink and side panel.

2008-12-23 15:41:08

#14

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6998|St. Andrews / Oslo

well, you can assume that the fans will add ~2dB, so that's a total of 35dB, and that's without the PSU and GPU.

Noise aside, those top fans may also disturb the front/back airflow, thus reducing the effect. Tbh, go with a clean, sealed off front-back airflow.

2008-12-23 15:41:40

#15

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

jaymz9350 wrote:
Jenspm wrote:
Gawd, 5 case fans? Overkill. You can easily cut out the top two.
I have 7 plus the 2 on my heatsink, yet it is still very quiet unless i'm gaming. Sunbeam Rheobus on 5-7v and they are quiet (even my 4 high speed yate's) and 12v when highly stressing. But even gaming doesn't produce enough heat to turn them past 7v.

and floppy I have a TRUE, there is about 1/4" gap between the heat sink and side panel.

uh okay,

Is TRUE a brand or what?

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 15:41:52)

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2008-12-23 15:44:34

#16

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6842

The TRUE is a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme

2008-12-23 15:52:50

#17

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

jaymz9350 wrote:
The TRUE is a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme

https://pirx.republika.pl/dfi_blood_iron_thermalright_ultra_120_extreme/dfi_blood_iron_thermalright_ultra_120_extreme_01.jpg

Oh I see...

hahahahahahahaha, oh wow..

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2008-12-23 16:12:06

#18

some_random_panda: Flamesuit essential; +454|6656

FloppY_ wrote:
jaymz9350 wrote:
The TRUE is a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
http://pirx.republika.pl/dfi_blood_iron … eme_01.jpg

Oh I see...

hahahahahahahaha, oh wow..

He just put that thing on the carpet?

2008-12-23 16:13:46

#19

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

some_random_panda wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
jaymz9350 wrote:
The TRUE is a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
http://pirx.republika.pl/dfi_blood_iron … eme_01.jpg

Oh I see...

hahahahahahahaha, oh wow..
He just put that thing on the carpet?

Guess it was to take the picture..

Anyway, that cooler is hidious
but effective I bet..

Next step up the ladder would be a house radiator xD

https://www.naturalnews.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/radiator.jpg

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2008-12-23 16:14:32

#20

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7109|Reykjavík, Iceland.

some_random_panda wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
jaymz9350 wrote:
The TRUE is a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
http://pirx.republika.pl/dfi_blood_iron … eme_01.jpg

Oh I see...

hahahahahahahaha, oh wow..
He just put that thing on the carpet?

And? We all know that carpets can't possibly generate static electricty. OH SH...

HIDEOUS FLOPPY? It's the sexiest cooler there is, except for perhaps the IFX-14

https://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2008/02/25/78211996.jpg

Last edited by Sydney (2008-12-23 16:16:22)

2008-12-23 16:18:23

#21

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Sydney wrote:
some_random_panda wrote:
FloppY_ wrote:
http://pirx.republika.pl/dfi_blood_iron … eme_01.jpg

Oh I see...

hahahahahahahaha, oh wow..
He just put that thing on the carpet?
And? We all know that carpets can't possibly generate static electricty. OH SH...

HIDEOUS FLOPPY? It's the sexiest cooler there is, except for perhaps the IFX-14
http://uploaded.fresh.co.il/2008/02/25/78211996.jpg

Hahahaha oh god stop, I can't stop laughing

The intel boxed cooler looks nicer than those radiators tbh

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 16:18:50)

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2008-12-23 16:19:40

#22

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7109|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Are you honestly kidding me? Do you not get aroused by huuuge nikkel plated copper heatsinks with awesomesauce aluminium fins?

YOU GAY!

2008-12-23 16:25:07

#23

FloppY_: +1,010|6551|Denmark aka Automotive Hell

Sydney wrote:
Are you honestly kidding me? Do you not get aroused by huuuge nikkel plated copper heatsinks with awesomesauce aluminium fins?

YOU GAY!

I am very straight mate, I just can't imagine seeing myself look at a PC with that without thinking "WTF" and then backing off slowly, trying not to laugh...

like this only ending with me ROFLing outside the door:

https://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t178/DjurS/GIFs/wtfugh.gif

Last edited by FloppY_ (2008-12-23 16:26:09)

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2008-12-23 17:25:48

#24

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6842

FloppY_ wrote:
The intel boxed cooler looks nicer than those radiators tbh

Looks don't matter, performance does. And it doesn't really look as bad once installed. And it cools waaaaaayyyyyyy better than the stock Intel crap.

https://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k236/jaymz9350/100_3787.jpg

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2008-12-23 17:29:05

#25

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6833|NYC / Hamburg

This

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/nigelf/computer/P1000561.jpg

>

one of these

https://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h297/nigelf/computer/IMG_1761.jpg

tbh

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