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[Hapatingjaky]

Kac's setup is better.

[nycdarkness]

I feel your pain man. Worked on a rigid loop for two weeks, and it's way more trouble than it's worth. Plus I just don't trust it, because it's damn near impossible to get those angles right, so you're not putting stress on the fittings.

Edit: That still looks damn good man!

Had to change my reservoir. One of my bends leaked somehow and that made me question the other ones which honestly were prolly fine. But with that doubt it just made go screw it and went to back to soft when I was doing my reservoir swap.

[logical]

Second Air 240(fiances system) Pretty much the same specs as my system but a 970 instead 980ti and no push/pull on the Corsair cooler.





My Build for comparison:

[DigitalDemon]

Another small mod for my pc:

So my Gigabyte motherboard fan profile system is really lame, as it is limited to a simple ramp mapping. The SIV fan control software they provide is also unreliable, the service sometimes doesn't load or just stops working altogether, which illuminates the overhead seat belt sign as it begins its takeoff sequence. So I decided to fix this with a proper fan controller.

I had no open bay for a fancy feast touch panel controller, and I didn't like the looks of a bunch of wires going to a PCI slot controller, so I did this:

4 pot pci slot fan controller, with the slot plate removed. Took a simple project box and drilled some holes in it.


The finished product. This sits just below my stealth tray, and is completely hidden when the front grill is attached. The controller runs from switched off, to 5-12v range. Since my H105 cooler only gets 3C cooler at full speed, I keep them all at the lowest setting, which is nice and quiet.

[nycdarkness]

Got the woman into gaming

Took some spare parts I had laying around. Need to sleeve some cables or buy sleeved cables but temp build. Had the stuff to do another wc loop complete but meh thats one extra pc I need to do wc maintenance on. Haven't had air for a while, this setup is amazingly quiet.




Also,

Better looking ram for me that I can't run at full speed cuz my proc isn't golden

[HyperNovae]

This is where my old case is at. Still not great.
Lost the side door at some point. No idea where it is.

Cases have come such a long way. It's hard to look at these old ones. That looks clean though did you cut out the drive bays? If I grab this R9 fury from NYC I will have to as the fury is just a hair under 12 inches. This 290 barely fits in my case.

[Mangler]

Wouldn't is just be better in the long run to buy one of those <$100 cases from companies like fractal/whatever?

It will basically be superior in every possible way compared to those prehistoric cases.

[HyperNovae]

Wouldn't is just be better in the long run to buy one of those <$100 cases from companies like fractal/whatever?

It will basically be superior in every possible way compared to those prehistoric cases.

That's what I plan on doing. NYC's fury is going to eat up all my spending funds right now though.

[aviphysics]

Cases have come such a long way. It's hard to look at these old ones. That looks clean though did you cut out the drive bays? If I grab this R9 fury from NYC I will have to as the fury is just a hair under 12 inches. This 290 barely fits in my case.

The bottom drive bays are removable on this model. Don't really need them with the SSD anyway.

The case is pretty clean, besides that mess of front panel wires (IIRC, I cleaned those up a little sense this photo was taken.

[aviphysics]

Wouldn't is just be better in the long run to buy one of those <$100 cases from companies like fractal/whatever?

It will basically be superior in every possible way compared to those prehistoric cases.

For me, I already have the case. I keep thinking about replacing it, but 99% of the time, I don't even notice the case.

[HyperNovae]

Buying a new case is harder than any other thing I have ever had to purchase. I want an NZXT but EVERY single review says how shitty the paint jobs are and how easily they scratch and wrinkle. What a ****ing bummer. You would think in their many revisions of the 440 based cases they would have upped their paint jobs.

[aviphysics]

Buying a new case is harder than any other thing I have ever had to purchase. I want an NZXT but EVERY single review says how shitty the paint jobs are and how easily they scratch and wrinkle. What a ****ing bummer. You would think in their many revisions of the 440 based cases they would have upped their paint jobs.

I just buy a Micro-ATX board and an N200 case. I mean, does it really matter that much how a case looks?

[HyperNovae]

I am more worried about overall build quality. And considering I've had my previous case for almost 2 decades I'd say it's definitely something I want to make sure I am happy with. I can always get another but I'd rather just buy once and be content.

[aviphysics]

I am more worried about overall build quality. And considering I've had my previous case for almost 2 decades I'd say it's definitely something I want to make sure I am happy with. I can always get another but I'd rather just buy once and be content.

I have just a few criteria for selecting a case.

1) under $100
2) doesn't look garish
3) has the ports I need
4) will accommodate any video card
5) not unnecessarily large
6) back panel cable rooting
7) Several hundred good new egg reviews.
8) no cover that needs to be open to use the ports.

Normally I do this by punching in my desired specs into newegg, sorting by most reviews, and scrolling through the top results for the cheapest and least garish option.

A few real quick full ATX cases I would consider (all have USB 3.0 front panel connections)

Fractal design R4 or R5 ($80 - $90)
NZXT s340 ($70)
Corsair 200R ($60)

The Corsair 200R looks cheap and practical. The main thing wrong with it is being just about as plane as can be. Everything a person needs and nothing you don't.

If it weren't for the quality of the paint, the s340 would be an easy win for me. With the paint being the only thing wrong with it, I might go for it anyway (but like I said, I hardly ever even look at my case.) To me it looks like it has the best layout.

I regularly find myself tempted by the R4 or R5; though I believe forward facing ports tend to be more useful. Often enough either put something on top of the computer, or place it in a cubby that doesn't have a wealth of overhead clearance.

It's too bad that the cooler master N400 has that single behemoth drive bay. I really like the N200 and would appreciate a full ATX version of the same.

At any rate. This is the list I would browse for a full ATX case. I didn't see any other options that peaked my interest within the first several pages.

The remaining option I would consider is to wait for cases with USB-c front ports.

[DigitalDemon]

Look at the Mastercase 5. As long as you don't need something massive, the mastercase is shaping up to be a very adaptable platform. USB-C? Just change out the front panel to the upcoming maker plate. Don't need the 5.25 bays? Rip'em out.

May be worth the extra $5.

[HyperNovae]

I have just a few criteria for selecting a case.

1) under $100
2) doesn't look garish
3) has the ports I need
4) will accommodate any video card
5) not unnecessarily large
6) back panel cable rooting
7) Several hundred good new egg reviews.
8) no cover that needs to be open to use the ports.

Normally I do this by punching in my desired specs into newegg, sorting by most reviews, and scrolling through the top results for the cheapest and least garish option.

A few real quick full ATX cases I would consider (all have USB 3.0 front panel connections)

Fractal design R4 or R5 ($80 - $90)
NZXT s340 ($70)
Corsair 200R ($60)

The Corsair 200R looks cheap and practical. The main thing wrong with it is being just about as plane as can be. Everything a person needs and nothing you don't.

If it weren't for the quality of the paint, the s340 would be an easy win for me. With the paint being the only thing wrong with it, I might go for it anyway (but like I said, I hardly ever even look at my case.) To me it looks like it has the best layout.

I regularly find myself tempted by the R4 or R5; though I believe forward facing ports tend to be more useful. Often enough either put something on top of the computer, or place it in a cubby that doesn't have a wealth of overhead clearance.

It's too bad that the cooler master N400 has that single behemoth drive bay. I really like the N200 and would appreciate a full ATX version of the same.

At any rate. This is the list I would browse for a full ATX case. I didn't see any other options that peaked my interest within the first several pages.

The remaining option I would consider is to wait for cases with USB-c front ports.

Thanks for that, I usually just punch in 50-100 and 100-200. I know! the NZXT's and their BS paint is really killing me as I want the new H440 really badly. I am checking everything out. This Mastercase pro 5 for 130 that digitaldeamon posted is really, really nice. The only thing I don't like as much as the NZXT is the interior layout.

Look at the Mastercase 5. As long as you don't need something massive, the mastercase is shaping up to be a very adaptable platform. USB-C? Just change out the front panel to the upcoming maker plate. Don't need the 5.25 bays? Rip'em out.

May be worth the extra $5.

That thing is very nice and just jumped to my number one draft pick so far. Hate deciding on stuff like this.

[HyperNovae]

Look at the Mastercase 5. As long as you don't need something massive, the mastercase is shaping up to be a very adaptable platform. USB-C? Just change out the front panel to the upcoming maker plate. Don't need the 5.25 bays? Rip'em out.

May be worth the extra $5.

UGH!!! the MasterCase 5 Maker series is out on newegg and it has some pretty cool upgrades. It is 189 dollars for a mid tower though and that is very pricey. I was thinking about grabbing the 130 dollar version and getting the solid tempered glass side panel off their website for 50 bucks. I'd save 10 bucks and get a sweet ass side panel. CHOICES!!!

I caught a glimpse of some IN Win cases with tempered glass and I don't think I could go acrylic now. It's a shame the In Win cases interiors are so, so bad.

[aviphysics]

UGH!!! the MasterCase 5 Maker series is out on newegg and it has some pretty cool upgrades. It is 189 dollars for a mid tower though and that is very pricey. I was thinking about grabbing the 130 dollar version and getting the solid tempered glass side panel off their website for 50 bucks. I'd save 10 bucks and get a sweet ass side panel. CHOICES!!!

I caught a glimpse of some IN Win cases with tempered glass and I don't think I could go acrylic now. It's a shame the In Win cases interiors are so, so bad.

Just remind yourself what the function of a computer case is and what else you could do with that $90.

I always laugh when I see people arguing over whether or not to spend an extra $20 for a slightly better GPU, and then they buy a $200 case over $100 case like the extra $100 is nothing. It is just so far from the way I think about these things.

[DigitalDemon]

The thing is that the mastercase 5 starts at just about $100. You can fully upgrade it to a maker 5 afterwards, if you want to. The base model is great on it's own, and cooler master is actually selling the upgrade pieces at reasonable prices. It's more than buying a higher tier straight off, but they are not ripping you off or anything. If you don't need those pieces, you still have a good case, but the mastercase series is intended for those who want something that can accommodate the future, without investing a boatload on the kitchen sink.

Another great thing about the mastercase series is that they are active in the modding community and are actually going to produce more stuff for it, like a one piece front grill, a case integrated gpu droop support, the tempered glass panel, and recently a vertical gpu adapter, which is something I really want.

I really have no regrets buying the pro 5 instead of waiting for the maker, cause I can make mine into one if I want.

[aviphysics]

The thing is that the mastercase 5 starts at just about $100. You can fully upgrade it to a maker 5 afterwards, if you want to. The base model is great on it's own, and cooler master is actually selling the upgrade pieces at reasonable prices. It's more than buying a higher tier straight off, but they are not ripping you off or anything. If you don't need those pieces, you still have a good case, but the mastercase series is intended for those who want something that can accommodate the future, without investing a boatload on the kitchen sink.

Another great thing about the mastercase series is that they are active in the modding community and are actually going to produce more stuff for it, like a one piece front grill, a case integrated gpu droop support, the tempered glass panel, and recently a vertical gpu adapter, which is something I really want.

I really have no regrets buying the pro 5 instead of waiting for the maker, cause I can make mine into one if I want.

A version without the top handles would be nice.

[HyperNovae]

The thing is that the mastercase 5 starts at just about $100. You can fully upgrade it to a maker 5 afterwards, if you want to. The base model is great on it's own, and cooler master is actually selling the upgrade pieces at reasonable prices. It's more than buying a higher tier straight off, but they are not ripping you off or anything. If you don't need those pieces, you still have a good case, but the mastercase series is intended for those who want something that can accommodate the future, without investing a boatload on the kitchen sink.

Another great thing about the mastercase series is that they are active in the modding community and are actually going to produce more stuff for it, like a one piece front grill, a case integrated gpu droop support, the tempered glass panel, and recently a vertical gpu adapter, which is something I really want.

I really have no regrets buying the pro 5 instead of waiting for the maker, cause I can make mine into one if I want.

Do you know where to get these parts? Cause I saw some on the cmusa.com site but their site is pretty messy and all over the place. I don't see the new hub with fan controls and usbc. That'd literally 90% of the reason I'd want the maker. The sound deadening panels are nice tho which I also can't find. Id rather grab a pro and then spend the 50 on the glass panel if I could get that upgraded panel.

[aviphysics]

Do you know where to get these parts? Cause I saw some on the cmusa.com site but their site is pretty messy and all over the place. I don't see the new hub with fan controls and usbc. That'd literally 90% of the reason I'd want the maker. The sound deadening panels are nice tho which I also can't find. Id rather grab a pro and then spend the 50 on the glass panel if I could get that upgraded panel.

I wouldn't spend too much money on the USB-c front panel connector yet, as I am pretty confident there aren't any motherboards with true USB-c headers. It will just be a USB 3.0 or 3.1 to USB-c adapter (slightly analogous to a true DVI port vs HDMI to DVI adapter).

I love that USB-c connectors are reversible and that both ends are identical, but I would probably stick with a hub that connects to the back side panel until the USB motherboard headers get figured out.

The biggest difference for desktop use, compared to USB 3.0 and 3.1, is that USB-c can carry a-lot more power. For a laptop, it is frick'n awsome. My laptop's USB-c connected dock powers the laptop with 150W; provides connections for two 4k displays over display port to the laptop's GPU; while also acting as a USB hub. Instead of doing display port to an internal GPU, it can also provide a PCI-e link to an external GPU.

Truly we live in an amazing time.

Will be great when you can buy a motherboard that has an ethernet connection, audio connection, and everything else is USB-c connectors.

[HyperNovae]

Yeah I figured that I def know my mobo doesn't support any such thing. But I figured future proofing couldn't hurt.

I really just need to pull the trigger on something FFS. I want that Maker 5 real bad, I don't need it at all but I could also eat ramen noodles 3 times a day and don't need to eat steak either.

[DigitalDemon]

Do you know where to get these parts? Cause I saw some on the cmusa.com site but their site is pretty messy and all over the place. I don't see the new hub with fan controls and usbc. That'd literally 90&#37; of the reason I'd want the maker. The sound deadening panels are nice tho which I also can't find. Id rather grab a pro and then spend the 50 on the glass panel if I could get that upgraded panel.

http://www.cmstore-usa.com/masteracc...ock-mechanism/

The maker upgrade parts are coming, but there is no set release date as the maker was just recently released itself. Though if you have not bought a 5 or pro 5 yet and want the maker parts, buy the maker system as it may be a bit more expensive than buying a 5 or 5 pro and upgrading, plus you wont have to wait for the parts to be released.

The upgrade parts are definitely coming though, as my tempered glass panel is being shipped

[HyperNovae]

Pulled the trigger on the maker 5.

And AVI trust me I am not that guy who cheap skates 20 bucks on a vga.

I based it on the length of time my thermal take tower has been around over 10 years. 189 bucks over 10 years isn't that much money.

[aviphysics]

Pulled the trigger on the maker 5.

And AVI trust me I am not that guy who cheap skates 20 bucks on a vga.

I based it on the length of time my thermal take tower has been around over 10 years. 189 bucks over 10 years isn't that much money.

I think I spent like $50 on my case and its so old I don't remember when I bought it. Probably around 2005 or so. I hate it every time I work with it, but can't bring myself to spend a dime to replace it .

[KAC]

I think this coming weekend, I will re-do my whole PC from scratch.

[Hapatingjaky]

I think this coming weekend, I will re-do my whole PC from scratch.

LULZ

[HyperNovae]

took me 9 hours to do the case today. Really wish I had a decent camera but here's the case now..




Don't mind the mini bong it's not mine I swear.

[mullet]

Looks good dude!

[aviphysics]

This case looks pretty cool
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811854015

edit: NVM, it's an ITX case. The Mid Tower ATX version is way out of my case price range. Totally want to do an ITX build for my next system, though that it still several years off.

[Nunz]

I was looking at the 900D but that Maker is sick..

I need a full tower though..

[HyperNovae]

Thanks fellas I love it. Can pop that front panel off for better airflow/looks as well. The difference between my old case and this is incredible.

[aviphysics]

I was looking at the 900D but that Maker is sick..

I need a full tower though..

If you just need lots of space for cooling, you could look at the full sized Enthoo Evolv

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[Nunz]

Once the 1080TI comes out I'll be picking up an EK Predator and a waterblock to cool the GPU. I'll also have my H110 running in there as well for the CPU.. So I need lots of space for 2 360 rads.

We'll see. I'll probably have the 1080TI before I get a new case anyway.

[nycdarkness]

Once the 1080TI comes out I'll be picking up an EK Predator and a waterblock to cool the GPU. I'll also have my H110 running in there as well for the CPU.. So I need lots of space for 2 360 rads.

We'll see. I'll probably have the 1080TI before I get a new case anyway.

Why not just do a loop? Don't need 2 360s either, Even a single 360 will do. Adding a 2nd might give u a 3-4c diff.

[fasedw]

Why not just do a loop? Don't need 2 360s either, Even a single 360 will do. Adding a 2nd might give u a 3-4c diff.

I agree but if thats your thing go ahead

[aviphysics]

Retro custom computer pics. Built this in 2004. Would love to do a less ghetto version one day.

[HyperNovae]

mmmmm gotta love the beige components!! That things a beast.

[aviphysics]

mmmmm gotta love the beige components!! That things a beast.

I wish I knew where I put that trackball. That model goes for some real cash on eBay.