[Case Gallery] Silvermax I

[tzitzibp]

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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

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!

 

[tzitzibp]

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......

 

[MKmods]

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)

 

[tzitzibp]

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

 

[blkhogan]

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

 

[das müffin mann]

had to give you a 10 and you know why

 

[Cold Storm]

+1 On that!

 

[tzitzibp]

thanks a lot guys!!!

 

[tzitzibp]

Later I will post some pictures from the work log..... see you later!

 

[tzitzibp]

as I promised...

 

[steelkane]

Very Nice job,, the hard work shows, very high-end looking.

 

[tzitzibp]

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!

 

[tzitzibp]

vote, people, VOTE!!!PLEASE, DOUPLE PLEASE............

 

[DanishDevil]

Dude! I want your fish tank!

 

[tzitzibp]

Dude! I want your fish tank!

I think I should start a tread on this fishtank... lol

 

[Metromaster]

Planage

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

 

[das müffin mann]

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

 

[DOM]

nice work, but why a mobo thats you can wc and no water can I have it

I need to clean the room and take pics of mine and post it but im lazy

 

[tzitzibp]

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

 

[tzitzibp]

nice work, but why a mobo thats you can wc and no water can I have it

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.

 

[tzitzibp]

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....

 

[SKOL-.-]

nice man!!!

 

[FlipIt]

its a very nice mod but the case is not my style sorry 9/10

 

[das müffin mann]

yo you ever change the lights in your fish tank?

 

[tzitzibp]

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