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Discussion in 'Modding' started by jrs77, 14 Feb 2009.

  1. jrs77

    jrs77 Modder

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    jrs77, 14 Feb 2009
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  2. 500mph

    500mph The Right man in the Wrong place

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    You might want a little more clearance between your PSU and HDDs.
    Otherwise this looks very nice so far.-
     
    500mph, 14 Feb 2009
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  3. stuartwood89

    stuartwood89 Please... Just call me Stu.

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    That's definately an easier way to make a backplate, all you'd need is a flat sheet of material with the appropriate holes cut, then the PCI mounts bent outwards.
     
    stuartwood89, 14 Feb 2009
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  4. dan-ere-07

    dan-ere-07 What's a Dremel?

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    i think the middle one looks the best.
    But how about a combination between the middle one and the last one!
    ill edit one of your drawings with what i mean.

    Edit:
    Here you go...
    [​IMG]
     
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    dan-ere-07, 15 Feb 2009
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  5. SkyLord77

    SkyLord77 Use your teeth not a Dremel

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    That front design looks really nice, but I'd like to suggest something.

    You're not going to get great airflow through that. You've got a lot of space chewed up because of aesthetics. As was mentioned earlier you need to space our your HD's and the PS as well.

    Why don't you move your HD's behind your design, and instead of placing the fans there put them in the removable side panel? You could use a couple spring connectors from http://mouser.com so you could take the panel off without having to unhook wires.

    I think that Bill from www.mnpctech.com is going to be offering a acrylic window that is already pre cut to accept 4 120mm fans in the very near future.

    I think your design and idea are awesome so don't think I'm knocking you in the slightest.

    You're off to a great start and I can't wait to see the work log! :rock:

    Take it easy,

    Keith
     
    SkyLord77, 16 Feb 2009
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  6. Asulc

    Asulc Minimodder

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    are you going to have any cards other than a graphics card? cause depending on the layout of the board, you could get the power supply dropped down to cover some of the motherboard, cutting down the height some more
     
    Asulc, 16 Feb 2009
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  7. Asulc

    Asulc Minimodder

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    from what i know, with average hardware (not like i7, gtx280 type things) the new fan idea would work. Also, if you wanted to make the front more interesting, you could make it a double front, one with grills, vents, and stuff, then acrylic and lighting before the components. Don't know how minimal you want it though...
     
    Asulc, 19 Feb 2009
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  8. C-Sniper

    C-Sniper Stop Trolling this space Ądmins!

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    From looking at your new design, make sure you add legs to it so the bottom fan can get air. Also the longest gfx card on the market at the moment is the 4850X2 @ 12.5" long. just to give you a max spec.
     
    C-Sniper, 19 Feb 2009
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  9. RinSewand

    RinSewand What's a Dremel?

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    Looks good but i reckon you still need more room between the psu and the HDDs to let the cables out! Might be an idea getting the psu you're using and working out the maximum sensible bend you can use...

    RwD
     
    RinSewand, 19 Feb 2009
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