[Case Gallery] StarCruiser

[tzitzibp]

Absolutely beautiful! It reminds me of a Mountain Mods case, though it must be much heavier and quieter. I love the laqured black and the doors are just sweet! 10/10

thanks erocker...

Yes, it is a lot heavier and quieter!

 

[tzitzibp]

6 actually is listed as "Excellent" and this is definitely an excellent build.

The numbering system is quite flawed and most people dont even take the time to see what description goes with what #.

Not to mention when we build it is what "We" see in our minds, not everyone has our same vision.

true, very true!

nothing wrong with 6! The only thing that could "hurt" my feelings is a random "1" by some (sensored).... lol

 

[tzitzibp]

the HAF 932 for example has the option to mount the power supply top side or bottom side, I think top is actually better because 1) you have a perforated vent that runs across the top panel 2) a top fan. the excess heat from the power supply will rise up through the perforated vent and outside the case the hot air will not bind with the video card or processor heat because that is being exhausted out the rear fan and if your power supply fan is facing up towards the perforated vent it will suck air from outside into the power supply like so.

I made a radiator chamber in sketchup as an example.

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two pieces of wood (once you close the side panels it should make a seal), two holes for tubes, one hole for cables, one grill on the bottom panel, one exhaust fan.

fans are pulling cool air from the bottom and exhausting out the back.

you could also probably just flip it upside down and do an upper chamber.

the idea and your theory is great and the results should be equally great! However, in my case, the space and number of fans, provide room+(5-10 degrees C) all around the system. So, infact, such an application could limit the air supply to my rads and actually give worst results than without it!

The way the case is build and the parts are placed, there is no hot air introduced to the mobo or the rads (as it would be, normally by hard drives, for example).

If I was to plan a smaller case, or a case with different positioning of the parts, then what you suggest would be a superb addition!

 

[tzitzibp]

just to show you how great the case works...after about 30mins, with all fans set to about 900rpm of prime95, with all fans set to about 900rpm and with the following settings :
1. cpu qx9650@400x10 voltage set to 1.425
2. NB voltage set to 1.55
3. SB voltage set to 1.20

I got the following max temps...(SEE PIC) - (room temp 27C)

Idle temps:

When everything is in stock.... cpu under load never exceeds 37C, and NB-SB never exceeds 36C.

 

[BumbleBee]

the idea and your theory is great and the results should be equally great! However, in my case, the space and number of fans, provide room+(5-10 degrees C) all around the system. So, infact, such an application could limit the air supply to my rads and actually give worst results than without it!

The way the case is build and the parts are placed, there is no hot air introduced to the mobo or the rads (as it would be, normally by hard drives, for example).

If I was to plan a smaller case, or a case with different positioning of the parts, then what you suggest would be a superb addition!

oh I was talking about Starcruiser Jr or Starcruiser II, lots of cases have compartmentalized designs. the fans on the radiator will suck cool air from the bottom of the case through the radiator and that excess warm air will not be staying long in the compartment with an exhaust (I chose 92mm) fan sucking the air out.

 

[DOM]

looks good lil big but still looks clean

 

[steelkane]

Awesome executed vision, looks really sharp, Great build, Great overall work, This is a build to be really proud off. show it off everywhere & enter contests with it,, well worth the coverage. 10/10

 

[tzitzibp]

@DOM thank you very much, man! No, is big, not little big! lol

Awesome executed vision, looks really sharp, Great build, Great overall work, This is a build to be really proud off. show it off everywhere & enter contests with it,, well worth the coverage. 10/10

thank you very much, steelkane,
any suggestions on any online contests?

 

[MKmods]

true, very true!

nothing wrong with 6! The only thing that could "hurt" my feelings is a random "1" by some (sensored).... lol

Thats one of the faults with the numbering system. There is always someone that gives 1s and 2s no matter how excellent the comp is.

 

[DOM]

@DOM thank you very much, man! No, is big, not little big! lol

i say lil cuz i got a cosmos

and now with my bench rack and phase take half a wall

 

[tzitzibp]

i say lil cuz i got a cosmos

and now with my bench rack and phase take half a wall

give us a picture...

 

[stevebaker]

Man! Build me one! lol

 

[DOM]

give us a picture...

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=90188

 

[tzitzibp]

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=90188

thank you DOM....
extreme cooling BIG TIME!

 

[tzitzibp]

Man! Build me one! lol

How do you want it ?! lol

 

[mummie]

i just keep coming back for another look at this.

massive build!

 

[stevebaker]

How do you want it ?! lol

Just like that! It's awesome! lol erm, cept green instead of blue...I love green!!! lol

 

[tzitzibp]

Just like that! It's awesome! lol erm, cept green instead of blue...I love green!!! lol

in that case I would paint the case deep dark purple! shows great with acid green!

btw VOTE PEOPLE!

 

[stevebaker]

in that case I would paint the case deep dark purple! shows great with acid green!

btw VOTE PEOPLE!

lol name the price man!

 

[tzitzibp]

lol name the price man!

this is getting interesting...lol

what would you offer? same dimensions? same layout? we need to talk!
delivery in about a month!

 

[tzitzibp]

I would really appreciate it, if you guys commented on the finished result, instead of just throwing a vote! I need to correct this project as best I can, and the only way to do this is if people will give me a direction.

Thanks everyone for viewing, commenting and ofcourse voting!

 

[stevebaker]

I seriously would pay you to build me a case like this lol That's just about the coolest case I've ever seen. I dread to think what the postage to the UK would be though lol

 

[tzitzibp]

I seriously would pay you to build me a case like this lol That's just about the coolest case I've ever seen. I dread to think what the postage to the UK would be though lol

check for about 25-30 kgr!

I built the case for about 400 euros, but the carpenter who cut the pieces according to my blueprints is asking 300 euro (110 euros first time) for doing it again... so the cost adds up to about 600 euro. It is just going to be really expensive!

The cost included:
1. screws, nuts, neumatic bottles, handles, grills, switches, rubber feet, MDF woodboard = 150euro
2. cutting, cleaning, filling = 110euro
3. painting = 130euro

Now, it would be.... 2. cutting, cleaning, filling = 300euro

It is just going to be really expensive! I believe this could be a good chance to build your own design!

thanks for your kind words,though!

 

[stevebaker]

Your carpenter has really seen a way to make some more there lol
Yeah I think I may have a play around myself, you've inspired me. Nevertheless you deserve the 10 I gave you. Excellent work.

 

[crtecha]

Dang looking good. 10/10 great case