[nK]Sharp

It would have been nice if they actually made these in different colors instead of leaving everyone to look for the rest of the parts. Especially when they use different colors on basically everything they have in the case, I probably spent over $150 or something just on fans for this case since it was extremely hard to find 120mm in red (decent ones).

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DOCp

Hey guys, it's my first post here but I'm a long time lurker. I just wanted to post my recent project, let me know what you think and what to possibly add to it.

Here's the pre-paint job:



I've seen a lot of people keeping with the red theme so I decided to go green. Along with the green is some accented blue that you'll see at the bottom. Here's two coats of primer, two coats of green and three coats of black:



I decided to create a front panel switchboard to control my UV cathodes and possible future devices/fans/lights. All it is are two rocker switches with green lights, pretty easy installation with a dremmel:



Here's the final product:



The WC setup I'm using is a revised Aquagate Max. I'm using the original radiator and reservoir but I replaced the cpu block with a D-TEK Fusion V2 and the tubing with silver Feser Tubing that's UV-reactive. The tubing and the CPU block are the real negatives to the stock design so if you're really thinking about using this kit, I'd look into those areas to modify.

Here's what my front panel display looks like:




Here's the last few pics showing off some of the lighting. It's hard to really capture the lighting without making a glare so this is the best I can do:



With side panel on:



Close up on window:



What do you guys think, suggestions? My future plans are to put in some more water blocks on my dual 260's and maybe one for the north bridge.

-Muggz-

Oh yeah, I saw that. However I didnt want to remove the top piece and I want to use the bays. I am already taking up 2 of them with my 70mm fans in the front.

I understand, I just thought they meant 3 where the 2 only fit.

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Schrup

I can't believe UPS came a day eary, first time! I'm loading my drivers tonight & probable tweaking Vista & loading my games tomorrow. I may try some light benches this weekend, but don't want to push it with this cooler. I'm now sporting a Intel DX58SO, I7 965, 6GB of OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800/ 1600MHz / Platinum XTC, 2 refurbed 80 gig Raptors (Raid 0) I had RMAed from an old system, & my PSU & video cards from my signature.

I'm still trying to figure out what I'll buy for my liquid cooling, it will be my first stab at it, so I want to get it right.

Nice Rig DOCp, I like the color. I need to start sleeving all my wires.

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MeeksMan13

I don't know if I wanna do my paint job like this, or similar to this except having the drive bays be black and the quick release buttons be red. anyone seen/have a case that is painted the second way?

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jmcmtank

That's some shade of green DOCp!

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DOCp

i've seen one like this, i can't remember where though but i think it would be a lot easier to paint everything black and then paint the release buttons and the drive bays a different color. for the way i did and that link you posted, you either have to take out the molex pins so you can paint the two halves separately or leave everything in and cover the areas you want to paint.

DOCp

thanks, i also changed the front fan to green, forgot to mention but it was pretty obvious

MeeksMan13

eh, the easy way isn't a real big influence. i'm disassembling the case today when i get outta class and finish helping my friend with win7. i like the idea for the black with the red buttons, but i want a bit more red in the case. If I don't like it, I guess I could always take it apart and paint it again

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TheWolfe

I hate you guys. I suck at painting and would never risk it with my HAF. I'd just ruin it =(

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