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post #81 of 316
7/5/12 at 6:35am
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Small update, I got the rest of the case feet completed, well they still need some paint:


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post #82 of 316
7/5/12 at 6:39am
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I've decided to get rid of the existing PSU case, it just doesn't fit very well with airflow and everything. Also I would like to use a different power socket:

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The old ones are not that nice, I will still use the filter, just solder it off the old socket:

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post #83 of 316
7/5/12 at 6:57am
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Cut out some acrylic for the base plate of the new PSU housing (I still want it encapsulated so I don't get electrocuted when I stick my hands in the case eek.gif)

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Drilled some holes in it for standoffs

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Test fit:

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I've glued the standoffs in, just using nuts for the test fitting before glue.

I'll make a small stand for the PSU, that should help with cable management. As soon as I got the PSU fitted I can make the back plate for the case and screw the motherboard in. After that I can get the cables sleeved and cut to length.
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post #84 of 316
7/5/12 at 8:42am
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Got the CPU fan mod (Frankencooler biggrin.gif) from yesterday completed:

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All sleeved and pretty:

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post #85 of 316
7/5/12 at 9:44am
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Got the CPU fan mod (Frankencooler biggrin.gif) from yesterday completed:
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All sleeved and pretty:
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is this a AMD and Intel child....? biggrin.gif
I just made a frankenpcb biggrin.gif
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post #86 of 316
7/5/12 at 10:02am
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is this a AMD and Intel child....? biggrin.gif
I just made a frankenpcb biggrin.gif

Sure is biggrin.gif .. I was going to go with the whole Intel heat sink because of the low profile, but I think the AMD one got a lower and better C/W rating.

I'm sure some would call it an abomination, but I love em both, don't really have a preference, just gets what's best value for my needs at the time of purchase smile.gif
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post #87 of 316
7/5/12 at 10:35am
and how about temps? or you dont know atm? smile.gif
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post #88 of 316
7/5/12 at 10:56am
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and how about temps? or you dont know atm? smile.gif

I ran it for a while with the ghetto mounting in the old box having just a single fan in the back, it did hit 68ºC on the cores with prime95, which is a bit high for AMD, but as it will have better airflow and as a HTPC it will never experience prime95 loads, I think it will be OK smile.gif
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post #89 of 316
7/6/12 at 7:03am
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More work done on the PSU rebuild:

I'm using this stuff now to glue it together, it actually works really well, lots easier to use than cyanoacrylate based glue.

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It give about 10-15 seconds to get things in place and then it's strong enough to handle after about 5-10 minutes, but not full strength until 24 hours. It does melt the acrylic together, but contains adhesive as well. Just wish it came with a smaller applicator end, it's a bit messy to use the tube the way it is.

I've cut some more pieces and hope to get it fully assembled today

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Still need to cut a few pieces more, but I'll glue these in place first.
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post #90 of 316
7/6/12 at 7:14am
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Perhaps over-engineering this a bit biggrin.gif but I'm fine with that

Ventilation and fan mount:

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