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[Case Gallery] StarCruiser Dark Knight

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Specs:
* QX9650 *
* DFI Lanparty DK *
* Geil Esoteria rev.2 8gb *
* Powercolor LCS 5870 *
* 500 gb seagate 7.200rpm sata2 *
* 1500 gb seagate 7.200rpm sata2 *
* NEC DVDRW *
* Tagan 900watt *

Mods:
* Revision of my first case construction. The material used is MDF (Medium Density Fiber Wood Compound), mainly due to its' superb noise and vibration reduction properties. 1) Designed it from scratch having in mind that I need room for two reservoirs, and four radiators, about 14 fans, and room to hide all drives and psu from view! Details about the case construction you can read in the worklog. 2) The WC consists of one EHEIM 1250 (1200 lt/h) pump, heatkiller cpu block,EK 5870 waterblock 2 reservoirs,4 radiators. 3)Bullseye reservoir placed in custom side holder 4)Every cage and fan controller was painted black, as well as the mobo tray and front fan grills. 5) Applied speaker type features. Installed sub-woofer grills to the rear of the case, as well as retractable handles and anti-vibration feet. 6)replaced transparent and black tubing with white and used compression fittings (just so that Steelkane will like this...lol)
 
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love white!

nice update!

its not better to your original design.... but equally cool!

you got my 10!
 

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do i have to comment?

LOOK THE LOGITECH WOOFER NEXT TO THE CASE. LOOKS LIKE A WORM

10/10 (is not only for ur rig u know) ahahhahaha :D
 
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really great dude 10 points
 
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thanks guys!

took about 7 hours to take all part out, clean them and setup again!

I have to thank @Jason (thelab.gr) for the inspiration!
 
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Good job dude! I find that this revision really tops your previous Cruiser. I love it!
 
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Good job dude! I find that this revision really tops your previous Cruiser. I love it!

glad you like it!
your comment is a good reward to my effort. Thank you!
 
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Looks nice, bigger pictures would be better though! Anyways, its wicked. Makes me want to do some case modding, its a pity I dont have much time to spare. (not like i have the artistic flair anyway!)
 
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how much bigger do you want them !?
they are 1600 x 1200

lol
 
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Nice custom work man, definately 10/10. Three questions:

1) How heavy is it? Specifically the case, but also w/the internals.

2) Do you have a loop diagram? With that many rads I'm curious how it all fits.

3) Will it blend? :toast:
Great job man.
 
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Nice custom work man, definately 10/10. Three questions:

1) How heavy is it? Specifically the case, but also w/the internals.

2) Do you have a loop diagram? With that many rads I'm curious how it all fits.

3) Will it blend? :toast:
Great job man.


1) 35 kg (total)

2) res---pump---(simult. top1rad + top rad2)--- cpu ---back rad ----gpu ---front rad---res

3)i lost you there....


Anyway, Thanks man!
 
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how much bigger do you want them !?
they are 1600 x 1200

lol

Yeah I figured i had to click on the linky and not on the pics themselves. lol
 
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Wow, never realized how to run a simultanious rad setup, but now I do. :)

Oh and the will it blend bit was a joke. Have you seen those videos? Some guy blends everything from basaeballs to an iphone.
 
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LOOK THE LOGITECH WOOFER NEXT TO THE CASE. LOOKS LIKE A WORM

Is that the x540? haha! I ve got one too. Its freaking huge man! you even have space for the logitech inside the case! Can you even carry it yourself?
 
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Wow, never realized how to run a simultanious rad setup, but now I do. :)

Oh and the will it blend bit was a joke. Have you seen those videos? Some guy blends everything from basaeballs to an iphone.

thanks for the info.... youtube time! lol

now I know!
 
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Is that the x540? haha! I ve got one too. Its freaking huge man! you even have space for the logitech inside the case! Can you even carry it yourself?

two to lift it... but I use a rug to pull it around! lol
 
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Don't lose your kiddo in it man...
 
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Don't lose your kiddo in it man...

I almost did once.... I had left the side door open, when I had removed all the hardware and he was hidding in it! Shame I missed the chance for a picture....
 
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White Stripes.

Brilliant modification !

The color pattern reminds me of the ending sequence of Aliens (Alien Queen vs Ripley & Bishop) and gives unprecedented glory to the guts of "Starcruiser", hence the title ;)

10/10.

Keep up the good work m8.
 
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thanks a lot man!

crazy links you posted there.. ;)
 
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Smoke-In Bad-ass Rig tzitzibp, I Really love it, Do you have any wallpapers of it 2048x1152. I have a windows 7 wallpaper pack of Kick-Ass Rigs & have to add yours.
 
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Smoke-In Bad-ass Rig tzitzibp, I Really love it, Do you have any wallpapers of it 2048x1152. I have a windows 7 wallpaper pack of Kick-Ass Rigs & have to add yours.

I am flattered! Thanks man!
I 'll get some pics tomorow and send you a few to choose from!

Thanks again!
 
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