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Also, everyone says how ugly Subarus are, but then everyone starts to like them after a while. I feel like this case would be similar to that, especially if that $30 does come to reality.
Let's be realistic guys, for the $30 target price, it's not budgeted to be any where near premium.Originally Posted by akromatic
indeed but unfortunately fuglyness as well
i loved silverstone cases of the past, it has a premium feel to it but now its fugly plastic
Also, everyone says how ugly Subarus are, but then everyone starts to like them after a while. I feel like this case would be similar to that, especially if that $30 does come to reality.
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In terms of Silverstone aesthetics, I agree that it has gone downhill for their recent stuff. But their main goal is usually functionality and airflow, which still seems to be on top compared to the other brands.
Ah, I would love this as a budget case. If you really want a premium case, you should get a CaseLabs case.Originally Posted by akromatic
that $30 is insignificant, i be happy to pay triple for a premium case.
i dont mind silverstone offering this case for cheaps for the cheap peeps but at the same time there are people who wants premium and be happy to pay for me.
then again my comment on silverstone is in general most of their new case line up are butt fugly and its been pretty down hill for quite a few years
In terms of Silverstone aesthetics, I agree that it has gone downhill for their recent stuff. But their main goal is usually functionality and airflow, which still seems to be on top compared to the other brands.
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Would it be possible to mount 2x 3.5" HDDs to that HDD plate if you drilled your own holes?
Plan is to mount an SSD on the bottom and 2x HDDs vertically on that plate. This build would only use the stock Intel cooler, so no AIO cooler to block the HDDs.
Plan is to mount an SSD on the bottom and 2x HDDs vertically on that plate. This build would only use the stock Intel cooler, so no AIO cooler to block the HDDs.
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I've only got one question. If I were to mount two 3.5" HDDs vertically (instead of horizontal) on that HDD plate on top by drilling my own holes, would there be any clearance issues with the GPU? I only plan to use a regular 120mm fan at the front as well as the stock Intel CPU cooler. The PSU is only 140mm/5.5" long, so there should be plenty of space for cabling.
Here's a rough idea of what I want to do, the orange circles represent the sides of the HDD which will be screwed onto the plate:
Thanks for posting up the photos, +rep.Originally Posted by boostdq
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I've only got one question. If I were to mount two 3.5" HDDs vertically (instead of horizontal) on that HDD plate on top by drilling my own holes, would there be any clearance issues with the GPU? I only plan to use a regular 120mm fan at the front as well as the stock Intel CPU cooler. The PSU is only 140mm/5.5" long, so there should be plenty of space for cabling.
Here's a rough idea of what I want to do, the orange circles represent the sides of the HDD which will be screwed onto the plate:
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Hoping it's soon and still
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Very interesting news. How much did it cost for you to buy it directly from them?Originally Posted by X-mass
Apparently the SG13 has been launched in Europe today by Silverstone
And they very, very kindly offered to let me buy one direct and are shipping it to me today,
As I have written elsewhere, Scan are saying it wont be in stock till mid April!
So here's hoping
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Thanks for the quick reply. Hoping it stays closer to the $30~40 range.Originally Posted by X-mass
No idea if they do this as standard, or just because i been a pain in the butt the last month about wanting it urgently and it hasn't arrived yet - but list price plus shipping I think - £50 $75
hope that helps
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I would probably have the fan facing up so that the PSU can take in cool air instead of the hot air from the CPU cooler. You can choose to have the fan facing down if you want to use the PSU as your exhaust, although I would only do this on high quality PSUs since they can run properly despite intaking hot air.
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As I mentioned, it is possible to use the PSU as exhaust, but a cheapo PSU will not like the heat very much. Lower-quality PSUs will not operate as intended when intaking 40C+ air and may shut itself off. There is also a big risk that gaming for hours may result in a shorter lifespan of the PSU and potentially damage components.
Now if you have a good PSU (which you do) that can withstand the higher temps, then it shouldn't be a problem. JonnyGURU does cold and hot air testing and some of the lower-quality units will either shut off or reduce the PSU's output to protect itself from burning up. You have nothing to worry about, but I'd like to just send out a warning for anyone who may end up using a low-quality PSU since this case is perfect for budget builds.
They would go out the vents passively due to a lower heat pressure outside of the case.Originally Posted by thesandman2236
I have mine facing down to take in the hot air from the H55 rad, if it weren't for the PSU there would be no where for that hot air internally to go.
As I mentioned, it is possible to use the PSU as exhaust, but a cheapo PSU will not like the heat very much. Lower-quality PSUs will not operate as intended when intaking 40C+ air and may shut itself off. There is also a big risk that gaming for hours may result in a shorter lifespan of the PSU and potentially damage components.
Now if you have a good PSU (which you do) that can withstand the higher temps, then it shouldn't be a problem. JonnyGURU does cold and hot air testing and some of the lower-quality units will either shut off or reduce the PSU's output to protect itself from burning up. You have nothing to worry about, but I'd like to just send out a warning for anyone who may end up using a low-quality PSU since this case is perfect for budget builds.
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I have the Asrock Z77E-ITX and Swiftech Apogee Drive II and that CPU socket placement on the motherboard can be frustrating since it is so close to the PCI-E slot. Looks like you have the input of the pump coming from the rad (which you can fill) and a 90-degree fitting from the pump's output in that long u-shaped tubing going around the PSU to your GPU, which ends back into the rad. I was wondering how people were going to accomplish connecting GPU ports with the PSU blocking them, but you did it!
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Well done on getting everything to fit. +rep for the photosOriginally Posted by dougp
OK - AFAIK, this is the first full-loop in a SG13. Took me most of the weekend and almost resorted to throwing everything into an Elite 130 - but I'm happy with the results. I took out the Noctua fan, that thing was a jet engine, and put my Swiftech fan in. Running Intel Burn Test on Standard, nothing went over 50C. Running 3DMark Fire Strike, CPU hit 51C and GPU hit 45C at max. This is a delidded 3770k and a 980.
I have the Asrock Z77E-ITX and Swiftech Apogee Drive II and that CPU socket placement on the motherboard can be frustrating since it is so close to the PCI-E slot. Looks like you have the input of the pump coming from the rad (which you can fill) and a 90-degree fitting from the pump's output in that long u-shaped tubing going around the PSU to your GPU, which ends back into the rad. I was wondering how people were going to accomplish connecting GPU ports with the PSU blocking them, but you did it!
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You most likely only need 500W, although you can choose between 500W~700W with the Silverstone ST series as all 3 models are 140mm long.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256065
Edit: Whoops sorry for the double post, thought I was editing my last post.
What components are you using?Originally Posted by Jenna573
So I got my SG13 in the mail and set up my desktop, and am instantly regretting not going with a modular PSU. I will likely RMA the pay I do have because it makes a very high pitched whine that several other people in my house are incapable of hearing, and there are waaay more cables than I thought that there would be. Does anybody have any suggestions on a good modular PSU that fits this case, is 700W+, and isn't *too* expensive? I am hoping I can stay under $75.
You most likely only need 500W, although you can choose between 500W~700W with the Silverstone ST series as all 3 models are 140mm long.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256065
Edit: Whoops sorry for the double post, thought I was editing my last post.
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