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7/17/12 at 9:01pm
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Just looking for feedback, should I go the plain route and add 2 XSPC RX dual 120 radiators and a XSPC 750 pump kit to my current setup or go all out and try for mod of the month with my old workstation case. It definitely has potential to be something cool, if I measured right it will fit 2 dual 120 radiators up top and a triple 120 radiator on the bottom. Here are pics of both.700700700700700700
Let me know.
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7/17/12 at 9:18pm
Your current rig is pretty much set. I would go for a new project and see what you can do with that older case. I'm not a fan of all the fatal1ty branding but it looks well put together.
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8/4/12 at 6:28pm
The big question is are you happy with your gaming rig?
How are the temps? I have some ideas but it doesnt answer your question.
By the way it looks really nice and clean. If temps are up do you have room for a dual 120 closed loop system for the top?
Or a thicker radiator cls for the cpu on the back of the unit.
if you do you might be able to use the current closed loop cpu cooler for the gpu card. The GPU mod is listed in the forums.
Then add a ssd for the os.
No matter what you do make sure you are satisfying your basic needs first. Just a thought. If you are happy with the current system then
I say move on to the older case. Its all about how much $$ you are willing to put where.
Its always easier to help if you fill out system builder and put it in your profile. Yes i need to do mine. :>
Either way good luck.
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8/5/12 at 4:45am
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The big question is are you happy with your gaming rig?
I'm very happy with the performance, but BORED. And want to play with water cooling as a hobby.
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How are the temps? I have some ideas but it doesnt answer your question.
The temps are excellent, I'm running a 2500k at 4.0 1.264 vcore, and never broke 60 during a 12 hour Prime95 test. Gaming temps Max at low 40's and average high 30's.
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By the way it looks really nice and clean
Thank you. This is only my second build and first all out gaming computer. Anyways I have ditched the idea for fully modding the old case, stupid financial burdens, and should be building my loop by the end of summer.
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8/5/12 at 8:17am
Sounds like a plan. oh and thanks for the reply.
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