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6/14/11 at 6:25pm

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Such a basic yet highly discussed topic needs its own thread. I don't feel so happy with using smoke for some reason so I'll use dry ice.

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6/14/11 at 6:46pm

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Any thoughts on the CM ATCS 840?

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6/15/11 at 3:41am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TC_Fenua

Nice write up

If only I had this several months ago, haha.
Positive pressure is the way to go, I discovered that on the Silverstone website in their "Tech Talk" section, very informative.
You can check my build log to see my experiments with air cooling

Great shots. I haven't had time to read the text yet.

That shot of your D14 over your Dominators is sweet. Please post it in this thread.

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Any thoughts on the CM ATCS 840?

Interesting case. Will revisit after work.
Edited by ehume - 6/15/11 at 7:58pm

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6/15/11 at 1:05pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ehume

Great shots. I haven't had tim to read the text yet.

That shot of your D14 over your Dominators is sweet. Please post it in this thread.

Right away Sir

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6/15/11 at 1:08pm

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i take it that you spend a pretty penny on all these parts?

why not just go water?

but awesome.. a wind tunnel as a case ftw
Edited by badatgames18 - 6/15/11 at 1:11pm

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6/15/11 at 8:43pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by philologos

Any thoughts on the CM ATCS 840?

Had to re-familiarize myself with that case.

It's about the most flexible case for airflow, but I'm not enamored with the plate covering the lower intake fan. There's lot's of room, though, for a 5.25 cage insert to put in a supplemental intake fan. Lots of room to play in, and you have that fan housing that goes in the back to pull air across your graphics cards. Overall, a good case.

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6/21/11 at 11:26pm

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Please show me some guidance =)
Is is set up okay? What should I change?

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6/22/11 at 12:49am

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mountain mod cases are beast for air cooling or water cooling what ever you need they have in the case department

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6/22/11 at 2:13am

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Quote:

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Please show me some guidance =)
Is is set up okay? What should I change?

Try reversing the top and the door fans, then check your temps

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6/22/11 at 11:16am

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Thanks for the suggestion!

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