heres a clearer shot of the case. you can see where the psu and hdd's are hiding lol!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ow/rnhaf03.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ow/rnhaf02.jpg
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heres a clearer shot of the case. you can see where the psu and hdd's are hiding lol!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ow/rnhaf03.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ow/rnhaf02.jpg
dang, i want a camera that shoots in 3rd person perspective too
Has anyone managed to get 1 triple and 2 double rads inside a HAF? I'd love to fix mine so it did, but it's hard to picture if it's even possible without removing everything :P
with imagination everything is possible freonor;)
looks like you could cut a big hole in the side panel and mount them there over the motherboard
having rads in the sidepanel sucks though :S Difficult to handle when I have to open my computer. Which I need to quite often :S
Does anybody know if the Zalman ZM1000-HP Psu covers the hole to pass the cables behind the motherboard?
I'm almost buying this case.. but it's gonna the same mess it is on my CM690 if the psu covers the hole... I can see in some posts above that Corsair HX1000 doesn't, but I dont know if it is as big as zalman's..
Thanks!
Does anyone know if its possible to change the colour of the front 230mm fan to blue ??
I saw a comment in someone's worklog on how the red LED is just glue in, so it was an easy change. Performance PC also sells blue LED fans that fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by cian1500ww
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...565053f2e06b3c
Thanks mate, if you find the link to that worklog, I'd greatly appreciate it :yepp:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rucker
Not the same log, but the replacement process outlined:Quote:
Originally Posted by cian1500ww
https://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=733001
Nice one, thats exactly what I was looking for :D:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rucker
I saw, in a thread somewhere, some triple radiaters that fit in the top without drilling holes. I think Swiftech's was one. Can anybody confirm this and maybe know of others? Also, I can't seem to find a res that will let me make use of the fill port. Looks like most, if not all, bay resevoirs will block the port. I'm not sure what to do here. I could do as myowngod did. Or mount the pump/res in front of the PSU. I would really like for the res to be the highest unit in my loop. The best looking solution I have seen is the Typhoon res/D5 combo but that would eliminate the use of the fill port. Oh. and this is definately the most expensive set up I've come across. Maybe I should just forget the fillport. I just seem a waste to not be able to use such a cool feature. I have no idea how to tap holes in plastic (don't remember what resevoirs are made of at this moment) as that would solve my problem. Any ideas.
I just got the idea to wc when putting this case together. It will be my first loop.
I've come up with the idea of getting a bay resevoir and making a new hole in it. I can get some scrap pieces of plexiglass at the hardware store. New project - learn how to drill and tap plexiglass. Or, drill a hole and find a suitable plug.
Magicool Xtreme III for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by surfhick
feser, swiftech, xspc, hwlabs and the rest of the rads that feature 15mm spacing will fit the top of the haf932 without drilling anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by surfhick
Just a quick question. Should I replace both sidepanel/CPU HSF fans to Red LED fans or sidepanel fans to red and NH-U12P fans to blue? What's your opinion?
Thanks knet. I had seen these listed before but forget where. I'm leaning toward the swiftec because of bang/buck and their ability to work well with slower speed fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by knet370
Swiftech is a winner ;)
This is what I was doing. I got this far and decided that its time to try w/c.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&pictureid=622
I have Ultimate radiator combo from Petra's and D5/655 vario pump on the way. Trying to get a Typhoon III reservoir. I wish it had a fill port under the case's. I'm practicing drilling and tapping plexiglass to see if I can do a clean enough job of it.
Looking at myowngod's I kind of wish I just got a 355 with xspc top and mounted it in front of the PSU. I think, that way, I would have been able to pull it out and raise it above the rad for easier bleeding. Nice buil bye the way.
These case mods are looking so awesome!
Getting this case soon, going to do my own little paint job to it with a little graphic design. ;)
I'll get my case in the next few days.. Since nobody answered about the zalman 1000w, i'll find out and post here...
Not going to any mods, but will post the pictures anyway...
Soon it will be watercooled, i hope..
Was it about the hole in the back being covered? I don't know how long your Zalman PSU is but the hole starts at about 6 1/4" and goes to about 11 1/2" from the rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by cadupradoo
Thanks a lot, I noticed that today, when I got the case... I'm installing everything right now... the zalman is only 20cm (7.87") long, but it was enough to cover the hole on the CM 690...Quote:
Originally Posted by surfhick
Will post pictures soon!
are the clips for the 5.25 bays metal?
i see people r painting them
They are plastic. They have paint, that I guess, is specially formulated for plastic at the hardware store.Quote:
Originally Posted by tbone8ty
So, got the case done... here are some pics. Will have watercooler done in about two-three weeks...
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/641/dscf2796o.th.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6135/dscf2802u.th.jpg
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3374/dscf2803.th.jpg
Did you fabricate that plate and rig that plug up?
Quote:
Originally Posted by tantric
"Vinyl Dye"Quote:
Originally Posted by surfhick
Well I'm just about to paint my HAF, bought some mathe black and red spray paint. I'm gonna paint the plastic clips on the drive bays red. Are they easily removable? Also, I was uncertain wether or not the red paint would stick in plastic, so I tried spraying some paint on the red cap that's on the spray bottle. It's about the same plastic as the quick-mount clips. It dried there perfectly so I guess it's safe to paint the clips with this paint, right?
EDIT: Oh, and on the can it says that the paint can be used for (they assume it's used on cars) car's metal and plastic parts. Sorry for my noobiness. I haven't done this before
EDIT2: I just finished painting the case with mathe black. There are several little parts that need painting (such as the drive bay clips). This was my first time painting a computer case, and IMO it finished off nicely. Do i have to apply something protective material on the paintinfg surface, or is it ok to leave as it is?
cian1500ww very clean rig :worship:
Thanks mate, cable management is a breeze with this case :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Nomadsoul
Ok you can forget my earlier questions, I got it sorted out. I actually ran out of the red paint already so I guess I'm gonna drop at the hardware store and buy some Vinyl Dye (or whatever it is). Then I can paint the mount clips :).
There's just one thing that really bugs me now. As I'm new to spray painting, I "forgot" to sand the metal and apply the primer. I just basically sprayed the color right on to the surface of the case. Hope it won't come off :(. It has been drying there for two days, and I still get a little bit color to my finger if I touch certain spots. I think I gotta wait a few days at least before I can clear coat it. What do you guys think?
Hi all,
I would like to quote a new review with lot of photos about the HAF 932: LINK :)
i removed the hdd rails and made a custom psu mount. for the psu power cable i used an L-type psu power cable and extended the plug towards the rear of the case.Quote:
wait, how did you mount the PSU like that?
Did you fabricate that plate and rig that plug up?
oh, very nice painting:clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by tantric
MOAR PICZ!:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by tantric
I would like to see the inside of this beaty:D
How many hours did you use?
I would think the side panel mod(which looks beautiful, btw) took more time than painting it... I've done camo paintjobs before(not on a case, but I'm guessing same idea) and all it took was a cardboard stencil and careful application of spraypaint :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by ArneMS
Let's have a look at what's inside that!
How does the airflow compare now that you've butchered the side panel where the 230mm fan goes?
thanks all! i've posted the completed case a few pages back. you can check out slave 1974's qouted pics. it's the same case :D i just changed the exterior color but basically whats inside is still the same.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...redtubes01.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2.../preview09.jpg
raptor x-custom mount.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...r-xmount01.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...r-xmount02.jpg
Another awesome mod by Tantric! He did a couple of mods for my casings before and all I can say is...AWESOME workmanship!
damn nice haf:eek:
I really like that camo paintjob, except I feel the HAF is more of a woodland camo type of humvee(get it? :ROTF::ROTF::ROTF:)
In that 3rd pic, what is that display? That's one fancyass fan controller 0.0.
gotta love the different ways you can watercool in this case
Ok guys, ultra noob question here :P
What kind of LED's did you use to replace the red ones on the front fan? Because I'd like to change mine for green one's.
That kind of LED would do?
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Produ...roduct=2760022
or
http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=30...ture=Bitspower
Just got this 3 days ago... looking good. Can't wait to get my 4890 and water cooling parts :D
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8504/img1736o.jpg
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2081/img1737dzl.jpg
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/6042/img1743.jpg
That IDE cable goes to a BluRay +-RW Multi Drive... which I got for free. These things are like 200$ in the SATA flavor, so just use the IDE version that I got for free.
These were taken 2 nights ago, and I suck at night shooting(never have good enough lighting). I might get better looking photos after I finalize this build.
My contrib to this wonderful thread
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2426/53640173.jpg
Anemic - I'm new to liquid cooling and am holding a HAF932 case in reserve while I learn about putting these 2 together in a great build.
Could you post more shots of your HAF932 setup? I would especially appreciate close-ups showing the detail of your liquid cooling hardware.
Thanks!
P.S. Nice job of handling the default grey paint in the interior. :up:
Take a gander at my worklog in my sig. It hasn't gone perfectly, but I am happy with my build. High Air/Water Flow together are great :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
Quote:
Originally Posted by rpg711
Nice rig mate but put this ugly IDE cable through the holes and hide it cos it really ruins the looks on your build...
THUMBS UP for the DFi T2RS!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mnissan
Paul - I remember this post: the white drive cage came right back to me!
A big thanks for bringing this back to the front burner for me as I faded to black on your original post right after painting of the interior.
WOW! :clap: There are a ton of great ideas for me to follow along with here.
I'm also a blue LED fan guy and have all the right parts in my bin to replace the red 230MM baby at the front. It's also neat to see the AeroCool fan in the rear - I went there too! The good news for me is I won't need to get any first hand experience with Rosewill for the side panel (also going AeroCool blue LED there).
Made sure to bookmark your build log so I can come back to it at a moment's notice. Thanks again!!! :up:
Excellent to hear your enthusiasm! I actually put Yate Loons on the side panel today, and added a bit of new lighting. Stay tuned for picture updates, gotta wait for the sun to go down :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
My White HAF
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/...815cd5b0_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/...1b4bacc0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/...11954005_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/...933ab845_o.jpg
Q9400 - Swiftech GTZ
XFX 790i Ultra - (Soon Bitspower BlackFreezer 790 set)
4Gb DDR3 Kingston Value 20-7-7-7 1T - (Soon Koolance RAM-33s)
Quad GTX-295 SLI - Koolance VID-NX295s
BlackIce GTX420 - Swiftech 355 + XSPC restop
(Soon additional Swiftech 355 + XSPC restop + BlackIce GTX360 + Koolance 5-way maniforld)
oh my gosh bravoexo,your HAF it's truly awsome,the white color make it so magic
my vote:10 with praise:up:
Thanks for the comment. Appreciate it.
Sure, I have a build log =)Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=229155
I hope you find what you are looking for. If not, ask!
Also, as a heads up for people, despite the fact that CM said it wouldn't happen when they first released the HAF, a 230x200mm fan w/ blue LED's has been listed under their parts section for a while now. LinkQuote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
P.S. - Sorry if this is old news. :P Also just saw CM's mid-tower incarnation of the HAF for the first time...and man is that thing hideous.
Bravoexo,
Your white HAF is amazing looking! Did you do anything special before you painted your plastic HD retainers (i.e wet sand, primer)? What type of paint did you use? I'm thinking about painting mine. Not certain of the best route. Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks, CptDreadFlint. No special treatment, just three heavy coats. Its just flat white lacquer, I think.
Mine too, painting the case and water cooling. After I'm sure the GTX 275 works I'm going to add a loop for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
I'm envious of Tantric and Bravoexo. Those builds look great.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&pictureid=693 http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&pictureid=691
you guys going to make me spend money and get this case
but i do have a question with the parts i have ( IN SIG ) will everything fit
in this case without any problems .cause this cosmos 1000 is great it big
but no wire management this is why i want this case i dont see people really
modding the HAF , mostly a paint job
Thanks Roger
Surfhick - Very sweet! :cool:
I really like the effect of the black background with a contrasting color on the HAF drive cages. I'm leaning toward satin black for the interior with anodized blue for the drive cages.
Now for the important stuff: I'm a total noooob when it comes to liquid cooling and am just absorbing all that I can at this point.
Can you help me out with the specifics for the top mounted radiator, 3 rad fans and the CPU block in your 932? And, what kind of pump? [yea, it's the noooob thing . . .] Thanks! :up:
Hi guys,
here's my HAF-932. It's not extreme like most of the HAF i've seen in this thread but i think it's not that bad :)
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/x...lcmucejre4.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/z...eu263xnjzy.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/8...v4z959jz05.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/e...ybhuq5xh32.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/6...3xueur25zt.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/c...ailmez612b.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/z...jx3x0gedzo.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/f...ebrx5ann1q.jpg
hope you like it :)
.::NeO::.
That's one neat paint job man, both the external and the internal.:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by .::NeO::.
The first pic. definitely looks like stock painting right out of the factory.
I really like the idea of black with anodized blue drive cages. Can you do that? I thought that it is steel. I wanted to do that with my old Antec 900. I'm going to have them powder coated candy blue instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
For the water cooling: I used a Swiftech triple radiator. I believe any radiator with standard 120 mm hole spacing will work. I was looking at Thermochills but the hole spacing was off. I THINK I read where they have a new version with the correct spacing now. Emphasis on I THINK I read that. Even the ones with incorrect hole spacing will fit but you will have to drill some holes.
I got a used Apogee Xtreme waterblock off the forums.
I saw the Primochill reservoir and liked how the pump mounts to the back of it. Later when I water my video card I only have to add another block and radiator and more tubing. I looked and looked for a res that had a fill port that matched the one in the case but couldn't find one. That would have been so cool.
I'm using the Swiftech MCP 655 pump.
1/2"-G 1/4 barbs and 7/16 ID x 5/8 OD tubing.
I read about dyes being bad for loop so I just lined my tubes with an anti-kink coil. Only took 1 from Primochill. They come in 40" lengths.
I got the radiator/fan combo from Petras Tech Shop. The fans are Yate Loons and you can pick from slow, medium and high speed fans. The Swiftech radiator (MCP 320?) works well with the slower fans and costs a lot less than some of the others. Figured it was a good price since it, at least, save me $10.00 shipping from buying the fans in a separate order. I got Enermax fans to put on top. I highly doubt I needed them but I like the orange colored blades. I wanted some red on top but too many LEDs would ruin it. Make it look like a tricked out car in a third world country.
This is overkill I'm sure but I have some headroom to expand. Add an extra loop, add to the loop(s), go core i7, overclock or whatever.
Surfhick - Thanks for the specifics on your liquid cooled HAF932! :clap:
I've saved these notes and will be reading back through them to absorb the details of your really sharp build.
I"m a pathetic nooob with liquid cooling, but the amazing amount of space inside the 932 case alone is just begging for it.
I need to line out the pieces which will be needed and then pick the best of breed for an i7 920 overclocked build. Motherboard will likely be either EVGA X58 Classified or ASUS X58 Rampage II Extreme.
I'll post a build log once I have everything in hand and start the build of my HAF. :up:
i have got to get me one of these. microcenter here has them on sale right now for $119 gonna try and squeeze one out...
Thats why I did it. I was putting it together and looking at all that space. Especially how the top or bottom are just made for a radiator. I was excited about my new case and going throught the forums looking at other people's builds. I didn't have to hurry tis build as I have other computers. So I figured I would give it a try. Did lots of reading and then started collecting the parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by dblairw
It has been fun. The most fun I've ever had building a computer. Much more rewarding than just collecting parts and putting them together.
Thats a great price. I got mine from an etailer on sale and with free shipping and it was still a little more. I wouldn't compare it to my Stacker 830 quality wise but I paid so much for that I'm not going to touch it. The HAF is still a good quality case with lots of potential for a person to customise it.Quote:
Originally Posted by cincyrob
Here's mine with green fans, soon to paint the interior Black & Green and will change the HDD/Power leds green too;
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9302/p1040190.th.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2...040191j.th.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8761/p1040192m.th.jpg
thanks m8,Quote:
Originally Posted by labs23
i've never touched the exterior, that is stock. I've only painted the interior with mat black :up:.
here's some photo of my worklog, nuthin' special, but i think that can be usefull or at least interesting :)
- completely disassembled, sanded and stick taped, ready to be painted:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/o...w6tgv5rc00.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/a...986hrpb848.jpg
- first coat of primer:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/6...seitnqwgtp.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/8...02tulfuiur.jpg
- sanded for the second time and second coat of primer:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/4...hu0kuszdm1.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/k...mqqjhwwpmq.jpg
- all cleaned up and first coat of mat black:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/d...wseh2p3uwy.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/i...61txb9u9hf.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/0...0twruyjeal.jpg
- the firs coat is done. Cleaned everything and start with the second coat:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/x...oo3jb7yv5u.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/x...t6ze8un249.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/r...myk39mbloz.jpg
- reassembling:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/5...000cq5l30w.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/n...5fvrp8gr6o.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/w...q2puuqcp8s.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/t...van22aj695.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/y...fisg7sjbsm.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/4...108ekk0puj.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/7...2nxxqzcufr.jpg
- mountin' the hardware in:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/x...998r82iduv.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/f...ubslfeywny.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/e...q1wrf6093w.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/4...9rx4wcqptx.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/0...trlj40ct85.jpg
- a lil' bit of cable management. This is temporary 'cause i'm gonna sleeve all the cables as soon as i can:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/0...0in8doidng.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/3...kqbqjj8a7f.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/d...nu14jrx9ro.jpg
- finished. Mounted the dfi flame freezer:
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/c...ilg3fw5uls.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/e...ddu6qz08ze.jpg
http://upload.centerzone.it/images/3...cpa2noc7mo.jpg
Next steps are cable sleeving and liquid cooling, but i have to wait for some cash :down: .
Hope you like it,
bye from Italy and sorry for my english.
.::NeO::.
Now painted! Not the best paintjob, but my first one ever, some little flaws here and there, but I'm proud I've done it myself ;)
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...s-p1040199.jpg
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...s-p1040198.jpg
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...s-p1040197.jpg
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...s-p1040196.jpg
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...s-p1040195.jpg
Seriously considering this case but just one question.
I have Crossfire setup with 2 4890 vapor-x and the top one ( gets the hot air from the bottom one as well ) runs way to hot.
So am hoping that with the big fan on the side of the case this will let things run cooler
Anyone notice imporovement with GPU temps ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by EagleRock
I have the same PSU and this answers a lot of questions. I know now houw I will route the cables and they will fit
absolutely brilliant :-)
I'm happy to help ;)
well they say a pic is worth a thousand wordsQuote:
Originally Posted by EagleRock
ok, my first problem with the case. I like the PSU at the bottom but it means my GPU wont fit in the bottom pci-e slot. I guess I will have to go with the 2nd pci-e slot and hope the card doesnt run to hot ( the gap between cards is approx 5mm ) and the side fan gets enough cool air on to it
Does anyone know what is the spec. of rear 140mm fan ?? I mean CFM airflow
60cfmQuote:
Originally Posted by SwIeRsZcZ
Wow, some of these builds are great, I certainly know that I'll be re-doing my first ever paint job over winter break :)
Do you use spray paint or what ? I am goin to paint my interior black but still wonder what method
I used spray paint, but I didn't sand between coats :doh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249110692http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249110784http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249110819
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249112930http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249112959http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249112982
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249111862
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...g?t=1249111839
Would triple rad (Feser Xchanger Triple Radiator 360) fit on top in this case ??
AMAZING oakenfoldsg
:up::up::up:Quote:
Originally Posted by breathemetal
and :welcome:
Welcome to XS, oakenfoldsg!
Very impressive HAF there! :up:
Thats one sweet looking case oakenfoldsg, but please resize your pictures. They are a bit big...
Thank You Guys,
actually i brought a used HAF932, which is in a very bad condition at its paint, which i bring it for a powder coating
What grain did you use to sand interior before applying primer ?? 1000 ? more ?
I send it to a professional to do the job for me, so what ever detail, I'm not very sure.
Anyone who did it by yourself ??
There are some very nice looking HAF 932's on here :up:
Very good work oakenfoldsg, if I had to nitpick I'd say that you should mod your LEDs one way or another, red or blue. With the white case and the skull theme, I would vote red.
but that paint job is second to none that I have seen for a HAF :)
Here's a quick shot of my set-up ....
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a27/fas1/desk028.jpg
Thanks for the compliments, i do agree that red is the best choice to go with my setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_
current planning to cut the mesh on the side panel and replace with a arcylic.
Nice setup too.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrod
Oaken i hate HAF's but that makes me want to buy one.