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iandroo888 · 03-16-08

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Originally Posted by weazel

oh finally its here, i have not assembled the rest though, window mod is done

the emptyness....

nice start! keep goin!

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Originally Posted by spikey88

just got my 690 this weekend and have been carrying out the necessary mods to house my watercooling setup. So far ive cut through the top of the steel chassis and fitted the 360 radiator, next thing i need to do is cut through the plastic which goes on top of it, which will include getting rid of all the connections on top - no big deal cause i have all of them already.

here are some piccies: (apologies for the bluriness)

oOo WC! go go go ! *added you guys in club*

WoW.. there really is a lack of SLi or CrossFire @_@

slngsht · 03-18-08

I'm nowhere close to done in this picture, but can I be put on the list?

iandroo888 · 03-18-08

looks sweet! you're in!

lordikon · 03-18-08

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Originally Posted by slngsht

I'm nowhere close to done in this picture, but can I be put on the list?

I've found by turning over the PSU I could get the wires closer the mobo plate, which made it easier to organize the wires. This worked for my PCP&C PSU because it doesn't have fans or air vents on the top or bottom, but if you have vents on the bottom it might not be a good idea.

EDIT: Just noticed the PSU box in the background (and in your sig), same PSU as mine, so you should be able to flip it over. Also, with that PSU it is difficult to mount the bottom fan, I have to literally cut off one corner of the fan mount.

Le0 · 03-18-08

I bought this case not knowing much about it. Just looked good for cooling.....I definitely made the right decision. This case rocks! I haven't done any real mods yet. Just added some fans. I'll snap a pic when I get home. I'm planning on doing some mods but nothing big. I love this case. Great airflow.

slngsht · 03-18-08

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Originally Posted by lordikon

I've found by turning over the PSU I could get the wires closer the mobo plate, which made it easier to organize the wires. This worked for my PCP&C PSU because it doesn't have fans or air vents on the top or bottom, but if you have vents on the bottom it might not be a good idea.

EDIT: Just noticed the PSU box in the background (and in your sig), same PSU as mine, so you should be able to flip it over. Also, with that PSU it is difficult to mount the bottom fan, I have to literally cut off one corner of the fan mount.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely do that, this power supply has an insane amount of cables on it. I RMA'd the motherboard in the picture there and I'm going to order a DFI DK X38 mobo.

I'm also having bad paint flaking on the inside of the case. I used Krylon and i'm not happy with it. Is there any other spraypaint that could fix this issue? I was thinking maybe RustOleum?

lordikon · 03-18-08

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Originally Posted by slngsht

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely do that, this power supply has an insane amount of cables on it. I RMA'd the motherboard in the picture there and I'm going to order a DFI DK X38 mobo.

I'm also having bad paint flaking on the inside of the case. I used Krylon and i'm not happy with it. Is there any other spraypaint that could fix this issue? I was thinking maybe RustOleum?

I don't know much about painting, what about primering first (or is that only with cars?), then maybe a clear coat after the paint?

DavidNJ · 03-18-08

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Originally Posted by iandroo888

nice start! keep goin!

oOo WC! go go go ! *added you guys in club*

WoW.. there really is a lack of SLi or CrossFire @_@

It looks like you could have mounted the fans and radiator below the top, and left the top grill (arguably the cases most attractive feature) on.

If so, did you consider it?

Triplesec · 03-18-08

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Originally Posted by slngsht

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely do that, this power supply has an insane amount of cables on it. I RMA'd the motherboard in the picture there and I'm going to order a DFI DK X38 mobo.

I'm also having bad paint flaking on the inside of the case. I used Krylon and i'm not happy with it. Is there any other spraypaint that could fix this issue? I was thinking maybe RustOleum?

About the paint... Make sure the case is clean and test an area. If the paint covers well then paint the entire thing, if not, prime it first.

I always put a coat of primer down whenever I paint any kind of metal. But thats just me and my OCD!!

Like the paint under the mesh...Looks familiar huh?????...LOL!

KarmaKiller · 03-18-08

Yeah I agree.
I did primer, the used a Epoxy spray paint, the sticky stuff!
It actually worked very well, and the only chipping that has happend is around where the door slides to seal, which you can never see.
But clear coat would probably stop that from happening..

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