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Owner: tzitzibp
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Posted: 2008-03-04
Last Update: 2008-04-06 03:25
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Rating: Superb (7.9)
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System Specs:
» THERMALTAKE VH6000SWA ARMOR+ WINDOW SILVER » c2duo 6420@3.6 oc » asus maximus formula se » asus 8800gtx ND5 cooler » asus ageia 128mb pci » 2 x 1gb geil 900MHz oc » audio: supremeFX II » 1 x 150 gb raptor 10.000rpm sata in hardcano » 2 x 500 gb wd 7.200rpm sata2 » 1 x nec dvdrw » 1 x samsung dvdrw » psu 700watt toughpower
Performed Mods:
or cooling the 8800GTX: THERMALTAKE CL-G0099 TMG ND5 NVIDIA COOLER AKASA AK-455-5G HI PERFORMANCE THERMAL COMPOUND 5GR W/ SPREADER CARD .......fan controller: AEROCOOL GATEWATCH II BLACK.......fans: AC RYAN ACR-BF8973 BLACKFIRE4 UV LEDFAN 120MM UVBLUE-GREEN / 4X UV LED x2
I removed the bottom HDD cages and installed 2 x A.C.Ryan green-purple fans, and then I installed an fan with a preinstalled thermostat for the airflow output, which shows inflow while running. Then Getting all the controller wires in place was a pain.... I setup 3 fan controllers (2x4 fan wires + 1x1 cpu fan wire) and thats not including all the thermometer wires ...I first used a cable canal (like the ones we use on walls) to hide the cases' cables and then tried to route the others...Left power cables for last. Anyway, what I really hoped for, is finally a reality.... low temperatures all around inside the case.for example e6420@2.13ghz idle temp: 12 C, e6420@3.2ghz (oc) idle temp 18 C, 8800gtx@565/1350/1800 idle temps gpu:55C, mem:42C ................................................................... I was a bit worried about the heat spread inside the case instead of out of the case, when using this cooler ...according to reviews, anyway! But, with all this airflow, I soon found out that this was not a problem. Not with this case! and about 300cfm maximum air intake!and 250 outflow!

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by tzitzibp (March 4th - 8:48 PM) - Reply
I appreciate the votes, guys! thanks!
although, I would like some comments.... like or not, etc!

You can check a lot more pictures in the work log......
by MKmods (March 4th - 9:03 PM) - Reply
Very nice, must have been quite a bit of work wiring all those controllers.(great job on wiring)
(the one thing I am not too fond of is the TT cooler)
by tzitzibp (March 4th - 9:24 PM) - Reply
by: MKmods;687134
Very nice, must have been quite a bit of work wiring all those controllers.(great job on wiring)
(the one thing I am not too fond of is the TT cooler)
actually, after reading a couple of reviews I knew that temps would drop, but I was a bit worried about all the heat flowing inside the case. But I believe that I proved that with the right case the heat does not build.... So for a drop from 68 to 55C on that card, and no heat building up in the case, I am really happy!

as for the wiring...http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12670&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1204582476
by blkhogan (March 4th - 10:13 PM) - Reply
Very clean and well laid out. Whole lot of stuff going on in there. Blue.... why does everyone use blue? I hate blue! LoL Very nice 8/10
by das müffin mann (March 4th - 10:15 PM) - Reply
had to give you a 10 and you know why ;)
by Cold Storm (March 4th - 10:23 PM) - Reply
+1 On that!
by tzitzibp (March 5th - 5:17 AM) - Reply
thanks a lot guys!!!
by tzitzibp (March 5th - 5:34 AM) - Reply
Later I will post some pictures from the work log..... see you later!
by tzitzibp (March 6th - 7:31 AM) - Reply
as I promised...















by steelkane (March 6th - 11:25 PM) - Reply
Very Nice job,, the hard work shows, very high-end looking.
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 5:28 AM) - Reply
by: steelkane;689992
Very Nice job,, the hard work shows, very high-end looking.
thank you...
the truth is that since I joined tpu, I have learnt a lot!
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 12:34 PM) - Reply
vote, people, VOTE!!!PLEASE, DOUPLE PLEASE............
by DanishDevil (March 7th - 12:36 PM) - Reply
Dude! I want your fish tank!
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 1:12 PM) - Reply
by: DanishDevil;690702
Dude! I want your fish tank!
I think I should start a tread on this fishtank... lol
by Metromaster (March 7th - 7:59 PM) - Reply
dude, your case is sweet. Im sorry but im gonna copy your idea for hiding cables, thats pretty ingenius ill give you that. i was going to just drill holes in my case, but i think ill do it your way, much simpler + i dont need to take my pc appart for that :)

Cheers! 10/10
by das müffin mann (March 7th - 8:55 PM) - Reply
we should all get fish tanks, im actually thinking about getting an old fish tank and converting it into a pc, while still being able to put fake fish or something in there (real fish would prob die) but im trying to think of ways to make it water tight, as to my point START a Thread on the FISH
by DOM (March 7th - 9:11 PM) - Reply
nice work, but why a mobo thats you can wc and no water :( can I have it :p

I need to clean the room and take pics of mine and post it but im lazy
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 9:47 PM) - Reply
by: das müffin mann;691134
we should all get fish tanks, im actually thinking about getting an old fish tank and converting it into a pc, while still being able to put fake fish or something in there (real fish would prob die) but im trying to think of ways to make it water tight, as to my point START a Thread on the FISH
take an old pc case with side window, apply some silicon and make your own custom fishtank....lol
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 9:51 PM) - Reply
by: DOM_ATI_X800XL_PCI-E;691164
nice work, but why a mobo thats you can wc and no water :( can I have it :p

I need to clean the room and take pics of mine and post it but im lazy
I have a water cooler, but the pump is burnt..... and I don't want to spend any more for now...
Baby is on the way and I am saving for him. :)
by tzitzibp (March 7th - 9:53 PM) - Reply
by: Metromaster;691042
dude, your case is sweet. Im sorry but im gonna copy your idea for hiding cables, thats pretty ingenius ill give you that. i was going to just drill holes in my case, but i think ill do it your way, much simpler + i dont need to take my pc appart for that :)

Cheers! 10/10
thanks and let me know if you need any more help.... actually start a thread, when you need help, and many will be glad to offer their advice....
by SKOL-.- (March 21st - 12:08 AM) - Reply
nice man!!!
by FlipIt (March 21st - 3:00 PM) - Reply
its a very nice mod but the case is not my style sorry :D 9/10
by das müffin mann (March 21st - 5:43 PM) - Reply
yo you ever change the lights in your fish tank?
by tzitzibp (March 21st - 11:17 PM) - Reply
by: das müffin mann;710976
yo you ever change the lights in your fish tank?
not going to... at least not for a year... then maybe a blue light. But I am not sure because I am thinking about putting some live vegetation in there and light has to be the right one....

btw what do u think? should I start a thread about my fish tank in general nonsense? lol
by tzitzibp (March 21st - 11:18 PM) - Reply
by: FlipIt;710790
its a very nice mod but the case is not my style sorry :D 9/10
thanks man, and please set your vote.....
by Gam'ster (March 25th - 10:42 AM) - Reply
Considering how full the case is its really tidy and quality components throughout.
Very good work tzitzibp, nice to see a silver case is this sea of black :).
by orlandoudrea (March 28th - 10:30 PM) - Reply
Very nice rig. I'm at begining.. in short while i will post new mod pictures. great stuff you've got
by tzitzibp (March 29th - 4:37 PM) - Reply
by: orlandoudrea;722452
Very nice rig. I'm at begining.. in short while i will post new mod pictures. great stuff you've got
thanks,
let me know if u need any help...
by tzitzibp (March 29th - 4:39 PM) - Reply
[QUOTE=Gam'ster;716923]Considering how full the case is its really tidy and quality components throughout.
Very good work tzitzibp, nice to see a silver case is this sea of black :).[/quote]thanks, m8!

which movie is your Avatar from? Is it "lock stock..." ?
by Gallatin (April 2nd - 4:10 PM) - Reply
6/10(excellent) i think is good. but i am woried about the 3d mark score very good mobo, extreme oc, and a oc gtx and you get 12512? that is low.... that make me think about the quality of components and the setup.
by Gam'ster (April 2nd - 4:48 PM) - Reply
by: tzitzibp;723407
thanks, m8!

which movie is your Avatar from? Is it "lock stock..." ?


Yeah lock stock's barry the baptist or real name lenny mclean he was an old school bare knuckle fighter.
sorry took so long to respond works been heavy.
Cheers
Gam
by tzitzibp (April 3rd - 12:26 PM) - Reply
by: Gallatin;729818
6/10(excellent) i think is good. but i am woried about the 3d mark score very good mobo, extreme oc, and a oc gtx and you get 12512? that is low.... that make me think about the quality of components and the setup.
NO this is it... check alcapones 3dmark thread to check it....

thanks...
by EOZ_Death (April 6th - 11:38 AM) - Reply
Awesome beautiful Rig i like :) 10 !!
by tzitzibp (April 6th - 11:56 AM) - Reply
by: EOZ_Death;735679
Awesome beautiful Rig i like :) 10 !!
thanks m8!

check my other rigs and let me know what you think....
by Bjorn_Of_Iceland (April 7th - 10:50 AM) - Reply
Woah. Nice! i voted 10
by InnocentCriminal (April 7th - 11:12 AM) - Reply
9/10 from me...

Excellent on everything including the cable management which is a massive factor I take into account. The reason it wasn't a full 10 is due to me being a git an not into large chassis. Apart from that, it's really is an impressive rig.

You must be extremely pleased.

Great stuff!
by tzitzibp (April 7th - 12:13 PM) - Reply
firstly.... thank you for comments and votes....

yes I am very pleased with the end result... and I use it to attrack customers, for some custom work...and it works really well!

thanks again!
by InnocentCriminal (April 7th - 12:20 PM) - Reply
Not a problem, you've done an excellent job, deserves praise!
by tzitzibp (April 7th - 12:53 PM) - Reply
by: InnocentCriminal;737451
Not a problem, you've done an excellent job, deserves praise!
If it is not too much bother can u please my other rigs....?

thanks for that.
by InnocentCriminal (April 7th - 1:01 PM) - Reply
By all means...
by thematt (April 8th - 11:50 PM) - Reply
wish i had found that case sooner, would've bought that for my future system! Nice spec's! 8/10!
by tzitzibp (April 9th - 9:56 AM) - Reply
by: thematt;740218
wish i had found that case sooner, would've bought that for my future system! Nice spec's! 8/10!
I ´ve built two rig with the Armor + case...one black and one silver. They both look fantastic.
huge space, cable management features, great air-tunneling.
by hexsolutionsNET (April 11th - 3:23 PM) - Reply
nice rig! looks like you really thought about the airflow in such a big case.
by tzitzibp (April 12th - 8:33 AM) - Reply
by: hexsolutionsNET;744262
nice rig! looks like you really thought about the airflow in such a big case.
thank you...

my main problem what the fact that after changing the GTX cooler all the heat generated by the gfx card was pushed into the case... so I had to be careful and create a really good airflow....

From the temp readings I get, it seems that I did a fairly good job!
by xbe108 (August 4th - 2:10 AM) - Reply
the cables are neat.. sure is a lot of work