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I have had a Caselabs M8 for a while and just been planning and waiting on screws, sleeving, and whatnot. I have most of my stuff and got sick of seeing it sitting there with no love, just wistful looks as I passed by.
The full completion may take a while as it is warming up here and paintball season is in full effect, so money for stuff will be more scarce.
I plan to get a Sandy Bridge setup hopefully this summer and will swap out my current hardware. Then turn the current stuff into a HTPC.
The second chamber will have the VGA rad at the top, but waiting on what to do for graphics. I had a PNY GTX 570 for a couple days, but they changed to a non reference design and my block won't work. I am waiting for my refund and will get an EVGA one I think. I may save up and just get a 580 to not have to worry about my VRMs since the block will fit either.
To do list:
1. Get 6 different rad fans so my Gelids can be moved to viewable areas.Got 6 1850 AP15 GTs for my rads.
2. Get a few more matching fans for the front. I currently have a nice quiet Scythe and a loud ass Evercool. Got some AP15 GTs for the case too.
3. VGA cooling. It will be on it's own loop. I need a pump, res, and GTX 570/580, Got GTX580 now. Done! Will update the thread soon!
4. Change out the stock vandal switches to green ones.
5. Sleeve the front firewire and audio wires. Removed them instead, I won't ever use them.
6. Manage and cleanup the second chamber wiring and tubing. Won't be done until the VGA stuff is completed. I am thinking about building custom length cables for the modular items on my PSU.
7. Ummm other stuff: Misc random things like a MB extension strip to cover the opening between the MBtray and center wall.
Caution Swiftech Rad users on cases prior to May 1st 2011(estimate):
There is an issue with a few nuts at the top rad locations that prevent a flush mount. Below are the parts details from this section: http://www.overclock.net/13107464-post3.html
In addition to the rubber (mostly for sealing to make air through rad only), I used 2 washers per screw location. Together they were about the thickness of a penny or just a little more.
This should give you details if you search locally.
Rubber trim from McMaster-Carr PN: 8510K124: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/3739/=c83502
Washers from McMaster_Carr PN: 97416A113
Current setup so far:
Updated to SB now!
I had to use a piece of clear Tygon for my CPU inlet. I am out of the acid green, but i kinda like it. Also the damn UV makes the camera cry, it looks way better IRL.
All other pictures are viewable from clicking on the spoiler tags.
Here's some pics of previous planning and work:
Above is just using old stuff to mock it up as I'm using what will go in it for now. It lines up with the window. I basically want that front drive area blocked off to not see it for now with the HDs and SSDs to be in a push/pull config. Why push/pull on drives? Cause. That's why.
Wanted to have matching heads on nearly all the screws so I used these for the grill to fan bracket sides.
They were supposed to be black oxide, but are more of crap oxide. . .so I had to paint them to match the nice ones I mounted my fans with (above pic shows the difference):
The four on the right are original, others show the painted difference:
Quick shot of primer, then matte black and all better
And a couple of sleeved front header pieces:
Vinyl dyed black front panel header and sleeved USB cables (waiting on larger stuff from Furryletters):
MB and drives moved over from my HAF 932:
I'll post more tomorrow if I get a chance.
Pic updates:
Post #2
Post #3
Post #4
Post #5
GTX580 is here!
DEMCFlex Filters
Gentle Typhoons are here
MCP355 Pump fix kit
Second loop parts and 355 pump fix
Dual loops installed and a bunch of other work
Some sleeving work
--Rome
The full completion may take a while as it is warming up here and paintball season is in full effect, so money for stuff will be more scarce.
I plan to get a Sandy Bridge setup hopefully this summer and will swap out my current hardware. Then turn the current stuff into a HTPC.
The second chamber will have the VGA rad at the top, but waiting on what to do for graphics. I had a PNY GTX 570 for a couple days, but they changed to a non reference design and my block won't work. I am waiting for my refund and will get an EVGA one I think. I may save up and just get a 580 to not have to worry about my VRMs since the block will fit either.
To do list:
1. Get 6 different rad fans so my Gelids can be moved to viewable areas.Got 6 1850 AP15 GTs for my rads.
2. Get a few more matching fans for the front. I currently have a nice quiet Scythe and a loud ass Evercool. Got some AP15 GTs for the case too.
3. VGA cooling. It will be on it's own loop. I need a pump, res, and GTX 570/580, Got GTX580 now. Done! Will update the thread soon!
4. Change out the stock vandal switches to green ones.
5. Sleeve the front firewire and audio wires. Removed them instead, I won't ever use them.
6. Manage and cleanup the second chamber wiring and tubing. Won't be done until the VGA stuff is completed. I am thinking about building custom length cables for the modular items on my PSU.
7. Ummm other stuff: Misc random things like a MB extension strip to cover the opening between the MBtray and center wall.
Caution Swiftech Rad users on cases prior to May 1st 2011(estimate):
There is an issue with a few nuts at the top rad locations that prevent a flush mount. Below are the parts details from this section: http://www.overclock.net/13107464-post3.html
In addition to the rubber (mostly for sealing to make air through rad only), I used 2 washers per screw location. Together they were about the thickness of a penny or just a little more.
This should give you details if you search locally.
Rubber trim from McMaster-Carr PN: 8510K124: http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/3739/=c83502
Washers from McMaster_Carr PN: 97416A113
Current setup so far:

Updated to SB now!





I had to use a piece of clear Tygon for my CPU inlet. I am out of the acid green, but i kinda like it. Also the damn UV makes the camera cry, it looks way better IRL.
All other pictures are viewable from clicking on the spoiler tags.
Here's some pics of previous planning and work:



Above is just using old stuff to mock it up as I'm using what will go in it for now. It lines up with the window. I basically want that front drive area blocked off to not see it for now with the HDs and SSDs to be in a push/pull config. Why push/pull on drives? Cause. That's why.

Wanted to have matching heads on nearly all the screws so I used these for the grill to fan bracket sides.



They were supposed to be black oxide, but are more of crap oxide. . .so I had to paint them to match the nice ones I mounted my fans with (above pic shows the difference):

The four on the right are original, others show the painted difference:

Quick shot of primer, then matte black and all better

And a couple of sleeved front header pieces:
Vinyl dyed black front panel header and sleeved USB cables (waiting on larger stuff from Furryletters):


MB and drives moved over from my HAF 932:

I'll post more tomorrow if I get a chance.

Pic updates:
Post #2
Post #3
Post #4
Post #5
GTX580 is here!
DEMCFlex Filters
Gentle Typhoons are here
MCP355 Pump fix kit
Second loop parts and 355 pump fix
Dual loops installed and a bunch of other work
Some sleeving work
--Rome