[Official] The CoolerMaster Storm Scout, Scout II Club - Page 1333

Actually in my viewpoint I like them. It matches the Memory stick. Maybe if they were closer together.. But I like them.

Okay.. Hacktard...

Take out your window.. those plastic rivets are easy.

Then go to Lowe's and pick you out a piece of 15x15 inch acrylic or larger.

Then Trace the old window with a black marker.

Then cut the new window with a dremel or rotory tool. Go Slow.

Then mark your Holes for mounting and then drill very slowly or the Acrylic will crack. Try to use a new Drill bit.


Window Removal:

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PhotoMoo says:
Kegger

Baldo 1013 used a part off an old VCR to cover the hard drives.



Then put the window on and replace the Factory Rivets back into the case to hold it and your done.
Edited by Enigma8750 - 10/5/10 at 10:07am

I you insist on using the top side panel fan you are limited to an H50 or one of the coolers that blows DOWN on the motherboard. You will NOT be able to fit a tower type cooler with the side panel fan in place, and even if you do the side panel fan will more than likely INCREASE temps. Get a good tower type heatsink and run WITHOUT the top side fan for optimal performance. The lower side panel fan might make a difference depending on your display cards.

One of the best "bang for your buck" heatsinks is the CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ with a second Blademaster fan added in a push pull setup. The is about $29 shipped and the second Blademaster from SVC is $7 + shipping.
http://www.svc.com/r4-bmbs-20pk-r0.htm

Add the 4pin PWM Y adapter from SVC for $3 shipped and your motherboard can control both fans via PWM. One of the nice things about this setup is if you are short of funds you can get the 212+ at first and use that then add the second fan and PWM Y adapter later as funds allow. You probably won't find anything better for under $30.
Edited by PapaSmurf - 9/27/10 at 4:17pm

same. I've got mine on exhaust, with my top fan exhausting as well...2 side fans and a front keep the intake portion rounded out, and I have the airflow adjusted so there's more exhaust cfm than there is intake.

I completely concur.

Update 26 September

Havent been on for a little while as hadn't been well, but I have finished the Installation of Debbie's PC Upgrade. (for her Birthday)

Of course all mounted into Her CM - Storm Scout

I must say that I'm certainly glad that is over and finished as there were a few headaches, and problems along the way, this would have to of been one of the most cantankerous, frustrating Builds I have ever done!

Hardware
CPU - E8400 3.0Ghz (OC'd @3.60Ghz)
GPU - MSI-GTS 250 !GB Twin Frozr

New -Mobo - GA-EP45-UD3P
New -PSU - HX-520W
New -Logitech LX8 Lazer Cordless Mouse
New - Liteon Lightscribe DVD-RW

Installing GA_EP45-UD3P










Installing CoolIT VANTAGE ALC



Installing Win 7 Pro x64 (Take One)



Now this is where all the Fun and Frustration, started, first it off it sinstalled half of Win7 then shut down, and wouldnt boot back up, :banghead: :banghead:

Then when I finally was able to get back into BIOS, got erros about checksum and something else was to quick didnt get to see the second error,

So I Re-flashed the BIOS with new one, reboot and redo the BIOS settings and go for Take TWO of installing Win7

Then the same as before only didnt get even as far, but this time I saw the error, was to do with the Liteon DVD-RW Drive, So ripped it out and a Quick trip down the street when PC Shop Opened to take it back and get replaced with another.

Got New Liteon DVD-RW Drive installed, and system refuses to even boot,,,,, :banghead: :banghead:
So I too DVD Drive out ,, grabbed mine from my Desk plugged into e-sata port, by this time the Wife is getting a little pissed off, and I dont blame her.

So Take Three installing Win 7



Now that went all OK, so after getting all the windows updates ect, time for a little OC to see how this Mobo performs,

3.60 Ghz all ok,,,, 4.0 Ghz crashed , doesnt want o boot goes into continuous reboot cycle, and noticed PSU was making clicking sound, so pulled that one out grabbed my trusty Corsair HX-520 from The Sled PC, and installed into this one, reboot all OK



Didnt get pic of rear cable management after replaced with HX-520 as batteries on Camera died, but was much better being modular!

I have also grabbed the Liteon Lightscribe DVD-RW from my Office PC installed the into her PC and all working well, then put her new Liteon DVD-RW into the Office PC and it works OK in that PC, so guess the EP45-UD3P Mobo didnt like it for some unknown reason

Now the Wife still a bit pissed with me , I have her PC all up and Running @ 3.60Ghz

Starting to install her Programs ect, all still well and Wife Happy again

Temps CPU @ 3.6Ghz - 40C Vantage coolant Temp 25.4C
Temps GPU 32C & 40C Load

Thank God that's Over and done!!!!!

Try plugging the optical drives into the purple JMicron ports with AHCI disabled on them. That tends to work better on that board from my experience.

Ok Scouts. I have some more HDD covers



What they look like in the Scout,



I'm probably gonna make a false floor with the left over mesh material so that can be a set. Or I can make two more HDD covers. If you've liked what you've seen PM me for details.

This is not final paint I just threw some on for photo shoot. Final paint will be perfect.

EDIT I went ahead and made the false floor. Will post pic when paint is dry

EDIT#2 Pics of HDD covers/false floors;




Again PM me if you want in on this action

EDIT#3 The mesh set has been sold.
Edited by Rockr69 - 9/29/10 at 5:05pm

Those are sweet covers Rockr.
I'm actually looking to pick up a couple 12x12x1/32" thick carbon fibre sheets and finagle a set of similar covers.

Carbon fibre would be HOT!