Caselabs SM8 - Non competition thread.

[TheAbz]

Ok guys, i have decided i am going to buy this case. Im just seeking out your guys opinions and then make a decision which way i will go.

My initial thoughts are a black case. My mobo is a Gigabyte Z77X UP7 - black and orange. Im thinking of doing a very black build with minimal orange effect.
I think it would look good but thats why im here to see what you think and maybe chop and change.

I have an RX 360 rad but will get an 480 to use with it as well. CPU is i7-2700k, HD7950 Twin frozr V2 (7970 pcb) - just the one but will be getting a second. Im most likely going to go with a reverse orientation and stick a couple of EK CSQ blocks on the GPU. CPU block is standard Xspc Raystorm. D5 pump with alphacool top and 250mm bits power z multi tank.
As for my cables, they are at the moment, blue and grey sleeveless to go with my current case (arc midi) but i can sleeve them all black with orange tint. PSU btw is seasonic platinum 1kw.
Tubing and fittings can be decided later but just want to see what peoples thoughts are. I have most of the hardware, im ready to build, just need a case and a colour scheme.
Would you paint the case? if so what kind of a paint job?
Feel free to pitch in Mr Logan, welcome you opinion dude.

 

[TheAbz]

hmmm :huh:

 

[Tractor]

Ronsanut on youtube already has a black and orange theme going in the sm8. I personally think it looks ridiculous. If you go with that board, I would let that be the only orange in the whole build and black out the rest. That might actually look pretty good. Best of luck to you!

 

[TheAbz]

Ronsanut on youtube already has a black and orange theme going in the sm8. I personally think it looks ridiculous. If you go with that board, I would let that be the only orange in the whole build and black out the rest. That might actually look pretty good. Best of luck to you!

He is doing white and orange, that doesnt look too good at all. I think black with orange will look a lot better.

 

[Master&Puppet]

Caselabs builds are always great. I have one myself (T10). An RX 360 with a 480 on top is a little crazy Modern components don't need that much tbh.

I've got a 3570K and 2 7950s overclocked under water on a RS360 and an Alphacool 360 Monsta and have more than enough.

 

[TheAbz]

Caselabs builds are always great. I have one myself (T10). An RX 360 with a 480 on top is a little crazy Modern components don't need that much tbh.

I've got a 3570K and 2 7950s overclocked under water on a RS360 and an Alphacool 360 Monsta and have more than enough.

Thanks for the input. I have very similar to you, will be adding another 7950 to the rig. I think like you say tho an RX 360 and a 480 should suffice for my setupand then some.

 

[Noz_God]

Id do Ur cables black but with orange heat shrink

 

[TheAbz]

Id do Ur cables black but with orange heat shrink

Maybe every alternate cable orange? every cable might be a bit overkill. what you reckon?