looz
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Another project of mine, so don't expect anything too fancy - mainly sharing this to give ideas.
Since I'm planning to upgrade my GPU, figured that I need a bit more breathing room. But I am rather fond of this case and its form factor, I figured I'd make the current case work.
Note: I didn't take before/after temperatures, so I can't tell the impact this had. But since I've got a 2.2 slot triple fan card coming, it should improve airflow a fair bit.
Situation before. Note how the CPU cooler is upside down...
Components ripped out.
Dremel treatment given and rivets drilled out, I don't think I've done a single clean cut with the thing.
The second change to my build - threw out the old-timey Seasonic 620W M12 II EVO ATX, and stuck in a 750W Corsair SFX unit. Also cleaned the cut a bit to get rid of sharp edges - it's still not clean though.
Components back in, 140mm fan in the front feeding the GPU. Clearly this is a larger case than Corsair intended for that PSU, the cables can only just reach the 24pin and CPU 8pin.
End result. GPU LEDs light up the scuffed edge to constantly remind me of the shoddy job.
Specs are as follows: i7 8700k, 16GB, 2060 FE and 660p 1TB + MX500 2TB.
Well, GPU temps tended to be 82-84 degrees Celsius in WoW, which maxes out the load, now they're topping out at 79 Celsius. But this is mostly meaningless, since I also cleaned the dust filters and the fans might be spinning slower. Can't really tell a meaningful difference in noise.
Since I'm planning to upgrade my GPU, figured that I need a bit more breathing room. But I am rather fond of this case and its form factor, I figured I'd make the current case work.
Note: I didn't take before/after temperatures, so I can't tell the impact this had. But since I've got a 2.2 slot triple fan card coming, it should improve airflow a fair bit.
Situation before. Note how the CPU cooler is upside down...
Components ripped out.
Dremel treatment given and rivets drilled out, I don't think I've done a single clean cut with the thing.
The second change to my build - threw out the old-timey Seasonic 620W M12 II EVO ATX, and stuck in a 750W Corsair SFX unit. Also cleaned the cut a bit to get rid of sharp edges - it's still not clean though.
Components back in, 140mm fan in the front feeding the GPU. Clearly this is a larger case than Corsair intended for that PSU, the cables can only just reach the 24pin and CPU 8pin.
End result. GPU LEDs light up the scuffed edge to constantly remind me of the shoddy job.
Specs are as follows: i7 8700k, 16GB, 2060 FE and 660p 1TB + MX500 2TB.
Well, GPU temps tended to be 82-84 degrees Celsius in WoW, which maxes out the load, now they're topping out at 79 Celsius. But this is mostly meaningless, since I also cleaned the dust filters and the fans might be spinning slower. Can't really tell a meaningful difference in noise.
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