[Case Gallery] AM3

[springs113]

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Specs:
msi 790fx gd70 mobo, phenom 2 720be @3.5ghz 1.35vcore, zalman 9900led cpu cooler, 4gb ddr3 ballistix @1333 6-6-6-18,2 visiontek 4850s in xfr @ 690core 1100mem with scythe musashi vga coolers, 1 velociraptor 300gb, 1 500gb wd caviar ser2, 1 seagate 320gb, liteon & Lg dvdrw and an xbox hd dvd optical drive, 6 fans, 550w 80+ seasonic...and yes i said 550w and stable too. All in a Spedo advance from TT

Mods:
well i haven't done anything really to it... except adding a couple uv lights, this is actually the first case i bought that i really feel don't need to enhance its features. I even love the look of the case once i close it up with all the different compartments.

I wish that i had took a before picture though as it was looking real messy... I still think i got ways to go to cleaning it up a little more but i need to go out and buy some cable sleeves. I'm thinking of adding water cooling down the road and definitely have to take out the front 12cm fan as it is offsetting the rest of the case because it is a red led and everything in the case is blue even on my mobo and the front panel on the case... Really don't have a clue as to what TT was thinking. I did want to put my case up as I wanted you guys opinion on it so far and also any suggestions that you all might have. CPU idle 24-28c full load while stress testing 39c, vgas idle @40 full load stress testing 54c... case 32c load 37c.

 

[mc-dexter]

Are you taking the pee? I can'r see any images!

 

[springs113]

for some reason its not uploading.

 

[mc-dexter]

Figured. Restarted your pc since you haven't been able to upload? Usually does the trick

 

[springs113]

Figured. Restarted your pc since you haven't been able to upload? Usually does the trick

it was actually the size of the photos the orig were @ a resolution of 3072 by 2304...had to resize to 640 by 480...sad part though is i had the pre routing cable images at the larger reso...gonna have to find something to resize em so i can swap a few photos out.

 

[johnnyfiive]

Very nice and clean. I like the separators, nice feature. 8/10 from me. Vote for mine!

 

[springs113]

Very nice and clean. I like the separators, nice feature. 8/10 from me. Vote for mine!

where is yours

 

[johnnyfiive]

where is yours

Here is a direct link: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=86116
It's also in my sig. " Rate my rig! "

 

[ShadowFold]

8/10 from me. Love the specs, big AM3 fan That's a nice case and looks good overall. Nothing fancy, but clean, I like that!

 

[springs113]

8/10 from me. Love the specs, big AM3 fan That's a nice case and looks good overall. Nothing fancy, but clean, I like that!

thanks like i said i really feel like i don't have to do anything special this case basically near perfect...except for the side panel...o man that 23cm fan is loud I can't understand why either because there is anoter one at the top of the case that i didn't show and it is quiet. I guess I can mod the side (almost all with a new plexi) something similar to what johnnyfive did.

 

[mc-dexter]

it was actually the size of the photos the orig were @ a resolution of 3072 by 2304...had to resize to 640 by 480...sad part though is i had the pre routing cable images at the larger reso...gonna have to find something to resize em so i can swap a few photos out.

HERE is a handy little tool for that - Freeware aswel

 

[pentastar111]

Insanely clean! 9/10 for the neatnes factor alone...For some reason I really like this mofo.

 

[springs113]

Insanely clean! 9/10 for the neatnes factor alone...For some reason I really like this mofo.

hey thanks because if you look at my first case mod of my core2 system it really sucked...especially after seeing this one...that was how i was trying to get the other one eventually. my htpc case is next on my list it consist of a q6600, 4gb ballistix, and a 8800gt all in this little beauty http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133060.

what watercooling system is that and what would you recommend.

 

[pentastar111]

hey thanks because if you look at my first case mod of my core2 system it really sucked...especially after seeing this one...that was how i was trying to get the other one eventually. my htpc case is next on my list it consist of a q6600, 4gb ballistix, and a 8800gt all in this little beauty http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133060.

what watercooling system is that and what would you recommend.

I would go with Swiftech. There are more than a few other brands out there that are just as good, Swiftech is just my personal preference. Although right now,the Swiftech cpu block (GTZ) is the cooling king. Their radiators are good(made of copper)and the MCP655 pump is extremely good and reliable. I have another liquid cooled system (with all swiftech components including the aforementioned pump) in my other rig as well and it's still going strong after 3 years. Stay away from Thermaltake's liquid cooling solutions. Although they make some very good products, the liquid cooling department, unfortunately, IS NOT one their strong points.

 

[springs113]

now i see i gotta 6 now...everyone has their own opinion and all but atleast give me a reason... someone does that it just looks as if there's hatred or ignorance.

 

[tzitzibp]

i was expecting a spedo advance showcase.... i think you are the first to post a build with this case.... anyway, i have to agree with shadowfold, on his comments and mark!

great temps, btw!

 

[miloshs]

Nice clean rig. I love the dividers in the case!
CF owns

I gotta give it 8/10 since theres no mods done, but as i've said mighty clean case... maybe throw in some LED fans, and maybe throw in a night shot to see those UV's in action

Good job :thumb:


Check out mine at: http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2075.html

 

[t77snapshot]

Very nice and clean rig, awesome cable management, great mod! 8/10 Is this case meant to have no side panel? what with the vga side cover?

 

[springs113]

Very nice and clean rig, awesome cable management, great mod! 8/10 Is this case meant to have no side panel? what with the vga side cover?

o i took it off because i like my pc lol how it looks.. plus that damn fan loud.

 

[PEPE3D]

I voted 4/10 because:

It needs better pictures. Not much to see 'cause of pictures.

 

[springs113]

I voted 4/10 because:

It needs better pictures. Not much to see 'cause of pictures.

wwwwwoooooooowwwww.

that must be the lamest excuse i have ever heard. If its the pictures are the problem then im sorry my friend you need to get your eyes checked out; you are the only one aside from the first post who talked about pictures and the first post doesn't count because that poster could not actually see anything because the pictures weren't uploaded at the time. if you had stated something about it not being modded i wouldn't have any gripes toward ya but man some people are just plain wrong.
but i appreciate your comment at least you took the time to express your feelings.

addition: and in case you didn't know the case is compartmentalized it is supposed to look like that after a finished job. it separates the power supply from the video card and the video card is also separated from the top half of the motherboard.

 

[Duke_GuRu]

Dude this case needs no modding at all, it looks fearsome on its own. nice and neat the case helped you alot on cable management. good choice

 

[springs113]

Dude this case needs no modding at all, it looks fearsome on its own. nice and neat the case helped you alot on cable management. good choice

I know I love it, I just bought the chaser mk 1 and comparing the 2 this spedo is heavy as sh*t... probably 20lbs heavier.

 

[micropage7]

nice
but its kinda looks empty

 

[springs113]

nice
but its kinda looks empty
http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2081/3.jpg

Thanks but trust me when i say this its not. I'm running dual modded 4850s, 4 hardrives, 2 media drives, with that huge zalman 9900 CPU cooler. The case is also huge as it can fit an extended mobo...not to mention it is heavy and fairly larger than my (just started) full tower case, check it out I have a side by side pic