Sammy Posted May 20, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted May 20, 2014 Hey anyone have this tower? Or experience with the brand? After lots of looking around I figure this is a good middle-range one and this morning there was a price drop so its hard to pass up. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E983JW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Awards
YACCster Posted May 20, 2014 Member ID: 20683 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 138 Topic Count: 311 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.82 Reputation: 4127 Achievement Points: 45800 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 22 Joined: 12/12/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 06:00 PM Device: Macintosh Posted May 20, 2014 A friend of mine has one of those for his water cooled quad core i7 setup. It's a fantastic case, plenty of cooling. hxtr and Damage_inc- 2 Awards
Sammy Posted May 20, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 20, 2014 With all the fans I would hope so. Just so it doesnt sound like I am next to a 747. One thing that kind of bugs me is that the connectors to the external fan controller are proprietary. I think. Awards
YACCster Posted May 20, 2014 Member ID: 20683 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 138 Topic Count: 311 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.82 Reputation: 4127 Achievement Points: 45800 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 22 Joined: 12/12/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 06:00 PM Device: Macintosh Posted May 20, 2014 He has a fan controller, and says it's a standard 4pin? It was amazingly quiet. Awards
Sammy Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) One thing I am unsure about is the power supply on the bottom. All the various demos show the fan drawing from the outside bottom. But I dont know if I can do that due to clearance on a typical carpet. So, can my existing ps be installed upside down so the fan draws from the inside as normal. Actually not even sure that is a safe thing to do anyways or if it causes the ps problems. I would hate to buy a new one because this one isnt even a year old yet. edit: nm. Says I can do either. I just hope the ps doesnt balk at being upside down. Hard to beat 99 bucks tho. Edited May 21, 2014 by Sammy Awards
KaptCrunch Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 315 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4867 Content Per Day: 0.85 Reputation: 4043 Achievement Points: 39389 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 49 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) MAKE SOME LEGS FOR CASE SO IT CAN BREATHE OR USE A HARD SURFACE (GLASS, TILES, WOOD) UNDERNEATH CASE Edited May 21, 2014 by KaptCrunch Awards
MrBubbles Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 349 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 821 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 541 Achievement Points: 5195 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/10/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 5, 2017 Birthday: 01/27/1971 Posted May 21, 2014 I have the Corsair 650D , which looks nearly identical internally. The legs and power supply implementation appears very similar. I just checked my clearance to the fan on the power supply from the carpet. All is well, thankfully! After reading your concerns about the carpet, I had to make sure that I didn't miss something with my build.
baldie Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 607 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 76 Topic Count: 246 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3367 Content Per Day: 0.59 Reputation: 2718 Achievement Points: 34252 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 10/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 01:24 PM Birthday: 09/16/1966 Device: Windows Posted May 21, 2014 This is my dream case out of my price range but Bloody amazing hxtr 1 Awards
Sammy Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Looks like some kind of mainframe out of the 80s. edit: It did occur to me that an upside down fan has the problem of what might happen if some small part drops into the fans. Edited May 21, 2014 by Sammy YACCster 1 Awards
tsw 8.5 Posted May 21, 2014 Member ID: 906 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 144 Topic Count: 537 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 17537 Content Per Day: 3.13 Reputation: 42642 Achievement Points: 151895 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 691 Joined: 12/20/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 46 minutes ago Birthday: 11/30/1960 Device: Windows Posted May 21, 2014 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197 sammy that is the case i have and with the air cooler i have ..it would not fit in the case you looked at.. look at the specs on them and see..the 922 dose not have the fan contr.but i have to say i love this big bitch..and try to get that up off the carpet..dirt falls fast and just walking around the room makes the dust fly.... IceLizard 1 Awards
BattlewolF Posted May 22, 2014 Member ID: 2028 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 12 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1740 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 545 Achievement Points: 10637 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/10/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 11, 2024 Birthday: 03/10/1963 Device: Windows Posted May 22, 2014 One thing I am unsure about is the power supply on the bottom. All the various demos show the fan drawing from the outside bottom. But I dont know if I can do that due to clearance on a typical carpet. So, can my existing ps be installed upside down so the fan draws from the inside as normal. Actually not even sure that is a safe thing to do anyways or if it causes the ps problems. I would hate to buy a new one because this one isnt even a year old yet. edit: nm. Says I can do either. I just hope the ps doesnt balk at being upside down. Hard to beat 99 bucks tho. No don`t do that i have a piece of wood about the size of the case under it The psu has to be place as it has to be fan down not up I saw it has a filter that you can take out so that is good It is a nice case Awards
Sammy Posted May 23, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Got my case today. Its very nice. It is also bigger in width and height by 2-3 inches. Which normally is a good thing. But I will have to put it in a different location so I dont bang into it. One thing I will have to do eventually is get some USB3to2 adapters for the front panel since my mb doesnt not support 3. However I knew that already and it can wait. edit: I forgot that as a gift years ago I was given a metal tower platform with wheels. So the clearance on the bottom for the powersupply with the rubber feet should be no problem. Edited May 23, 2014 by Sammy Awards
YACCster Posted May 23, 2014 Member ID: 20683 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 138 Topic Count: 311 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.82 Reputation: 4127 Achievement Points: 45800 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 22 Joined: 12/12/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 06:00 PM Device: Macintosh Posted May 23, 2014 Got my case today. Its very nice. It is also bigger in width and height by 2-3 inches. Which normally is a good thing. But I will have to put it in a different location so I dont bang into it. One thing I will have to do eventually is get some USB3to2 adapters for the front panel since my mb doesnt not support 3. However I knew that already and it can wait. edit: I forgot that as a gift years ago I was given a metal tower platform with wheels. So the clearance on the bottom for the powersupply with the rubber feet should be no problem. Got a free slot? USB 3 card! Awards
Sammy Posted May 23, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) I didnt think about that. Yea I have some free ones since all its got right now is a gpu. I think. edit: Looks like the case came with a 3-2 adapter anyways so for now all is good. Edited May 23, 2014 by Sammy Awards
Sammy Posted May 24, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 24, 2014 grrrr. Because the ps is on the bottom my 4pin connection is too short. Gotta get an extender now. Its always something. Awards
Sammy Posted May 24, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Fucking BSOD!!! Does it starting windows from hdd and dvd. Also not posting very fast either. I can see if its a corrupt install, even tho its only a week or two old, but why the install disk also? I suppose I will have to just dismantle it again and start over. I am hoping I didnt fuck something up putting it back together. edit: ok works again, had to reseat the ram. Edited May 24, 2014 by Sammy YACCster 1 Awards
mouselad Posted May 28, 2014 Member ID: 20902 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1279 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 819 Achievement Points: 9614 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/16/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 15, 2016 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Posted May 28, 2014 Hey anyone have this tower? Or experience with the brand? After lots of looking around I figure this is a good middle-range one and this morning there was a price drop so its hard to pass up. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E983JW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER I don't have that tower, but have used other corsair products, and they make wonderful products, I usually run corsair power supplies, and ram.
hxtr Posted May 28, 2014 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 2.96 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129714 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Posted May 28, 2014 This is my dream case out of my price range but Bloody amazing That R2's Great Grandfather. Or a Stormtroopers PC.
J3st3r Posted May 29, 2014 Member ID: 2162 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 153 Topic Count: 152 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 5223 Content Per Day: 1.00 Reputation: 5172 Achievement Points: 45901 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 24 Joined: 01/25/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 18 hours ago Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Windows Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Sammy I have the 500R and I fucking LOVE it.Only thing that I hate with it is that the WHITE LEDs on ALL of the fans are UBER Brite. I had to spend $5 and buy 50 good Red LEDs and change all the lights over.I could not Stand how bright the White LEDs were. If I had to get another Case it would be the White version because it is a tad bit easier to keep clean.But again I would still change the ridiculously brite White LEDs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010 It has a 3 speed fan control built into the case and even on High ALL of the fans are Super quiet. 1st thing I would do is remove the plastic mesh dust filter in front of the 2 front fans.It cloggs up with dust very very easily,The Thin mesh plastic dust filter gets staticly charged and well it sorta keeps the dust out but gets clogged up fast. Other than that it's the Best PC case I've owned yet for water cooling and easy installation and super easy to keep clean. I've had a couple really really nice cases and a bunch of not so nice cases and this one would be 1 of the best so far.Oh and it's Built very sturdy. Here's a Pic of Mine after I changed out all of the LEDs to red LEDs.I've had this case for a little over a year.It's a little dirty because I haven't dusted it out since last fall. My camera HATES taking pics of dark objects.Either to damn dark or to bright. Edited May 29, 2014 by Pvt.Death Awards
LordOfChaos Posted May 29, 2014 Member ID: 3174 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 100 Topic Count: 78 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2162 Content Per Day: 0.45 Reputation: 1645 Achievement Points: 17423 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/03/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 27, 2017 Birthday: 07/24/1957 Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Last year i built an entire new rig, with the Corsaire 750D case. It is a bit more pricy than yours, but wow what a case! check it out. http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Obsidian-Performance-Tower-CC-9011035-WW/dp/B00EB6O4N8/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1401356230&sr=1-5&keywords=corsair+obsidian+d Edited May 29, 2014 by LordOfChaos
CrazyCoder Posted May 29, 2014 Member ID: 21114 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 1 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 70 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 17 Achievement Points: 634 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/27/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 18, 2018 Posted May 29, 2014 Bought myself two CM Stacker 830 Chassis back in the day. Good case but no longer the latest and greatest. There are many other out there with cpu cutout, more water cooling friendly, and larger fans/more airflow. If I was in the market for another computer build I'd consider: HAF XB (cube shaped) HAF XM (Larger sized Mid Tower) Or any brand name chassis, with good airflow design. I would avoid most MATX cases since it's hard to mange in them if you have large hands. Stay clear away from non gaming cases with only two fans. Don't cheap out on important parts such as Chassis, PSU, and overall guts of the pc. Though if there is lower speed CPU that's almost as good as a next one up, and cheaper go for it. Building PC's can be a fun adventure but it's not always cheaper to build vs buy prebuilt gaming rig. Here are some reason why to build: 1) You want to avoid having Windows 8 on your new rig. 2) Want to be in control of your rig. 3) Like to work with hands. 4) Looking for a new adventure I'd have to advise against this nano-pc for gaming. I heard bad things about Intel HD 4000 ect. Perhaps in the future but let someone else be the guinea pig.
MtDeW Posted May 29, 2014 Member ID: 49 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 113 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 839 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 993 Achievement Points: 11437 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 09:28 PM Birthday: 02/09/1966 Device: Windows Posted May 29, 2014 I am using an ultra e-torque h-4 and love the built in hard drive dock on top. tigerdirect.com had it for $49
Sammy Posted May 30, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Posted May 30, 2014 Now that everything is put together I like how the case turned out. Its certainly bigger than the older one. The need for a platform due to the underneath intake for the PS also makes it taller. I might have to rearrange some things around the desk because of the size. But things are pretty cramped as it is and I dont know if I can. Its pretty quiet with just the included fans and PS. Just the airflow. Its still kinda noisy however and the source is the CPU cooler fan. But its one of those Zalmans that look like a turbine facing to the side so its supposed to be a bit noisy I guess. I just thought it was quieter when I first got it. The loudest sound is not from its airflow but the fan hum itself. Pretty sure its going full blast. It came with a plastic fan control but its not in it right now. The MB has some kind of smart fan controller based on CPU temps but never tried it. Or if you need a 4-pin fan, which it is not. Because there are already enough openings I have the top grill covered with a book. It helps and there is less sound coming out from the CPU fan. Anything I can do to find out if the fan hum is unusual, or a way I might be able to lessen it if the fan maybe got dust in it or something? I know fans dont last for ever. This one is around 3 years old I think. Awards
IceLizard Posted May 31, 2014 Member ID: 1669 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 175 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 64 Achievement Points: 1613 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/09/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 28 Birthday: 11/19/1978 Device: Android Posted May 31, 2014 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197 sammy that is the case i have and with the air cooler i have ..it would not fit in the case you looked at.. look at the specs on them and see..the 922 dose not have the fan contr.but i have to say i love this big bitch..and try to get that up off the carpet..dirt falls fast and just walking around the room makes the dust fly.... I was going to say the same thing. Get it off the floor!!! you should have it at least on a table!!! Off the floor big time. Even when you vaccum or walk by. You would have to blow it out atleast 2 times a week!!! This is My setup Awards
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