Air Cooled Gallery

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Originally Posted by LedHed

nice case, did you custom cut/build that plexi setup?

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While I would like to take credit for the case, I can not. It was made by akasa and seemed to be indigines to Europe. I just happened to find it in a FS thread at pcper (then amdmb) back around '03 - '04 and when I got the box it still had the JFK sticker! It has been hacked on several times to make things fit.

Been trying to do a worklog for here but the one you see is version 4.0 and haven't figured how to tie them together. :rolleyes:

ok not trying to be a jerk but ty for answering

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Originally Posted by paradigital

After nearly a decade with my previous case (Coolermaster ATCS-201-SXK, aka the Silver Widow), I had finally outgrown it's usability. With 6 HDD's two ODD's, three video cards, and a board that filled the entire motherboard tray, cramped wasn't the word. The heat build up was insane, and further expansion was impossible.

I needed a full tower (not least to allow me to watercool in the coming months), I knew I wanted it to be simplistic in design, and also wanted the quality of the build to be good, this narrowed me down to Lian Li. I was in OcUK on Saturday only meaning to buy an E5300 Pentium Dual-Core CPU and some RAM, but ended up walking out with a Geforce 9800GT (for physx) and the Lian Li PC-A71F (go figure, my spending habits are weird).

It took me just over 4 hours to transfer the PC from my Coolermaster to the Lian Li, but I wanted to make sure that the wiring was literally as neat as possible, to maintain the airflow in the case, and to ease the watercooling installation in the future (nothing in the way means nothing to relocate).

The build quality really is superb, I was most impressed with the cantilever design for the PCI slots, really well made and such a nicety to not have to use screws or those stupid plastic sliders. I was slightly disappointed that the HDD's couldn't be mounted in reverse without losing the "locking" ability of the HDD rack, but hey, at least they DO fit backwards, so the cabling can be kept out of sight (and out of mind :p).

So, pics:

http://i49.tinypic.com/nxjjgy.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/11t34aq.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/12375lz.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/2cxazq9.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2lmqteq.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2qnwcpg.jpg

http://i47.tinypic.com/11lhown.jpg

I'll be replacing the ODD's (or perhaps just vinyl dying them black) in due course, but for now they are hidden behind the door anyway :p. And I want to replace the fans, as I'm sure there are quieter and better performing fans out there.

If anyone has any ideas on what to replace the stock fans with I'd be all ears, and if anyone has any ideas on what watercooling kit to use, again, I'd be appreciative. Likewise if anyone has any questions or requests then I'll try my best to answer :)

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Super clean build.

:clap:

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Originally Posted by XRogerX

ok not trying to be a jerk but ty for answering

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:confused: Not sure where you're coming from.....the fact no one has answered your questions?? :shrug:

If you're willing to go the money I'd contact http://www.performance-pcs.com as they've done a lot of nice sleeveing jobs with molex swap outs for me in the past. And yes they do have black.

Also you can get your fans sleeved in the color you want as part of the perchase.....
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...x&cPath=36_221

Just remember you'll pay but it is quality work. :D

On your Ultra PSU, I've done "origami" folding with their flat cables in a couple of mATX builds. Always liked that about them. ;) You have a nice system just need a little canned air and TLC and you cruzing!

EDIT Okay did a little digging and they've Logisys's Black Moles to 6-pin adapters http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24178 and black SATAII cables http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ath=34_348_312

See you've also have the mobo I hope to eventually "grow up" to.

My 5700 cooling solution... nets me a whopping 1ghz (that everyone else gets stock)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...N/IMG_1774.jpg

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Originally Posted by jedihobbit

:confused: Not sure where you're coming from.....the fact no one has answered your questions?? :shrug:

If you're willing to go the money I'd contact http://www.performance-pcs.com as they've done a lot of nice sleeveing jobs with molex swap outs for me in the past. And yes they do have black.

Also you can get your fans sleeved in the color you want as part of the perchase.....
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...x&cPath=36_221

Just remember you'll pay but it is quality work. :D

On your Ultra PSU, I've done "origami" folding with their flat cables in a couple of mATX builds. Always liked that about them. ;) You have a nice system just need a little canned air and TLC and you cruzing!

EDIT Okay did a little digging and they've Logisys's Black Moles to 6-pin adapters http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24178 and black SATAII cables http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ath=34_348_312

See you've also have the mobo I hope to eventually "grow up" to.

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yes i did just exactly that ordered from performance-pcs

and trying to hide these wires in this case is work itself

and i dont do canned air i have an Air Compressor

all and all this is what i odered


http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=27142

6 x *** NEW *** Yate Loon CLEAR 120mm High Speed Silent Case Fan with Blue LED - D12SM-124B - Sleeved
- Cable: Convert to 3-Pin only (Cut off extra connectors) - Sleeved
- Sleeve Color: Black
- Heatshrink Color: Black

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24895

1 x Lamptron FC-2 - 45 Watts Per Channel 6 Channel Fan Controller - Silver
wanted black but wasnt paying attention , have to call them later

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=26882

6 x PWM Extension Cable 12" - Black Sleeving

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24178

2 x Logisys 12v Molex to 12V 6Pin PCI Express Adapter

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21773

5 x Serial ATA II Data Cable with latching mechanism 30cm (12") Straight to Right Angle - Black

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=1828

1 x FilterRight™ 120mm Aluminum Fan Filter - UV Blue

so those are the part that i will be getting hopely by the end of the week
so what you think

anything else i need to get ,yes i nkow i got to clean it some

OPnions plz

Thanks Roger

Think you did good Roger!! :clap: Don't have any suggestion right now. Would be cool if you did a thread on the rebuild with lots of pictures. :D

yes i will do just that when i get the package in i wil post pics of this mess and then do an after of the System

Also i just got an Email back from them saying they will swap the silver controller to the Black

WTG Preformance-PCS

my brand new system guys,I hope you like it

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3484/p1260197.jpg

@ XRogerX >> That's why I've used them so much!! Will be waiting. ;)

@ salucard >> Nice, it's just too bad there doesn't seem to be a way to make the power for three or more cards a wee bit neater. :( As I haven't worked with any of the newer stuff and especially big cases.....the fan over the memory, that you or is that an option with the HSF?? If not, neat! :up:

I will say one thing,before my own words ebbs away;all the pcs that I've seen on this forum,
have been my source of inspiration to improve my own vision of seeing the world of computer,so thanks

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Originally Posted by jedihobbit

Wish I would take the time to do y'alls' studio quality pics.....:(

However here is a few shots of one of my older systems - in the light and then the dark. :rolleyes:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...v4Left3-41.jpg

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First clear case that looks good to me , well done mate :cool:

salucard are those custom painted gpu heatsink covers?

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Originally Posted by salucard

I will say one thing,before my own words ebbs away;all the pcs that I've seen on this forum,
have been my source of inspiration to improve my own vision of seeing the world of computer,so thanks

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I like your case buddy.
I often wonder how hot cards get when in Tri Sli? I mean, there is barely any room for air there.:eek:

maybe you don't know about sparkle:D
It's a very interesting factory,famous for Calibre vga cooler

http://www.7gadgets.com/wp-content/u...7192543281.jpg


so this is my vga


http://img.kijiji.it/ae/a1/aea15a914...7f9a06_big.jpg


so thanks for comments

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9...0210185703.jpg
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3...0210185702.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8...0210185701.jpg
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3865/p0202101857.jpg


My main rig, nothing special Xigmatek achilles, some generic case lol

E5300 @ 3.64Ghz averages at 37*C doing what i usually do, adding 2 more 80mm fans facing in around where the north bridge is later tonight, ill add some more photos :D

Nice builds everyone ;]

Is this neat enough ? :D
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...h_IMG_1376.jpg

Spent nearly an hour to set this up, so I'll start over if I have times :).

David how is the epsilon power supply..is it acting up?

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Originally Posted by salucard

maybe you don't know about sparkle:D
It's a very interesting factory,famous for Calibre vga cooler

http://www.7gadgets.com/wp-content/u...7192543281.jpg


so thanks for comments

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I want this cooler...However, all I can find is the copper version. This one looks all aluminum/nickel plated. Where can I find this.

Very nice system salucard! Phat!

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Originally Posted by Dark Prodigy

I want this cooler...However, all I can find is the copper version. This one looks all aluminum/nickel plated. Where can I find this.

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unfortunately,maybe this vga cooler is no longer for sale,the only calibte on market,are these now:

http://http://www.tech3d.net/wp-cont...aphic-card.jpg


@anemic:thanks man, stay metal :up:

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6310/10421417.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9907/19751048.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3225/39436714.jpg

Laine, amazing use of mesh! that looks insanely beautiful!

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Originally Posted by mattlef

Laine, amazing use of mesh! that looks insanely beautiful!

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+1 for the mesh! Nice idea :up:

http://www.abload.de/img/mux-120yzqh.jpg

any chance for a review on the venomous or the coolink corator, tommy?

Corator DS has already been tested and Venomous X is on it's way :D

I also will test at higher voltage :)

ahh i see Maeximum30 did the review.
thanks tommy
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Great pics as usual Tommy. :)
Did you ever review the Noctua nh-d14 ?

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Originally Posted by shaolin95

Great pics as usual Tommy. :)
Did you ever review the Noctua nh-d14 ?

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Jeay, of course i did :D

But many users here are only interested in results with high-voltage and fast fans. So I'm updating my reviews at the moment and will publish them on PC-Max.de as soon as possible.

I'll test all coolers with an i7 920 @ 1,2Vcore/1,25Vqpi and 1400, 1000, 600 rpm (single and dual-fan setup).....and also with 1,35Vcore/1,3Vqpi with 1400 rpm. Gets pretty hot with this setting, about 80-90°C ^^.

Sounds good mate. Silly me isn't Noctua based on your location? LOL

Yes, Noctua is about 2 hours away ^^

Lucky man....more pics more pics!
I am going to take better pics of my rig just need to haul that monster outside lol
Keep em coming guys!

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Originally Posted by Tommy_Hewitt

Corator DS has already been tested and Venomous X is on it's way :D

I also will test at higher voltage :)

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can't wait for this Tommy! great pics! :up:

So my air cooling:)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3459/miestnost.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6379/nastole.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/651/nastoleback.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1822/closedside2.jpg

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/4074/closedside.jpg

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3633/opencenter.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5623/cpucooler.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/482...oolerfront.jpg

Clean and neat!! :up: Nice that a good part of the PSU wireing can be hid behind the HDD cage. ;)

Indeed:) It's all behind:)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2...ozazdrojom.jpg

My builds have been limited to mATX but have heard some complaints about the design issues with bigger cases when it comes to front bays and HDD racks. This last picture is a good example!! :shocked: That IS tight! :yepp:

Off topic, but don't think I'll ever do a built where the PSU isn't modular.......:up:

RE: http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/651/nastoleback.jpg


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001XGQSG/...IN=B0001XGQSG1

hehehe:) Well i had various types of bananas at home but NON of them would actually plug into my RV/AV. The hole where it suppose to be plugged in is too small for any banana. Or Am I missing something? I don't want to breake it...:(

NIce Rig PaPa

Just took some photos of my N7800GT Dual.
Still working:)
http://www.abload.de/img/100_1517i6yk.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/100_1520i6qx.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/100_15245560.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/100_15274u2r.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-1d1b0.jpg

omg Tommy you Dawg lol

i get mine tomorrow

what Fans are those?

Thermalright X-Silent ;)

Great looking setup Papagaj

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-2rfxe.jpg

http://www.upload.ro/3030/0610/60308P2070002.JPG
http://www.upload.ro/3030/0610/60339P2070003.JPG
http://www.upload.ro/3030/0610/60408P2070004.JPG
http://www.upload.ro/3030/0610/60437P2070005.JPG
http://www.upload.ro/3030/0610/60511P2070006.JPG

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Originally Posted by cocosatul

7 way too big photos

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Cocosatul, could you please resize those?

:welcome:, it looks good.

sorry for this

Don't worry about it. A lot of people forget. It's just that some people are using slower internet and it just takes a while for them to load.
I've got a thing for black and red setups (before it was cool. :P)
Any plans for the future? It already looks clean though. Nice and tidy. :)

Well it not much and i did do some Wire Management and for my Cooler today , anyways enough with the Babble Roger , ok lol

Anyway comment or Suggustions to make it look better

Thanks Roger

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8289/0000503.th.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/386/0000508.th.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8059/0000507.th.jpg

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/284/0000504.th.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3756/0000513.th.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5313/0000511.th.jpg

thanks JaccoW for your apreciation
for the future ,i want to the case to be black interior,cable sleeving red and water cooling general ,maybe Ati 5970 :D

Damn, that thing totally dwarfs the board. Pretty soon, CPU coolers will be too long to fit into cases, not unlike video cards.

Great pics as usual Tommy, so sharp and detailed!

Thx :)

Spitfire + new VRM-R5 :)

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1328wptp.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_13290rzy.jpg

is that vrm-5 only for 5xxx? or you can put it on 4xxx

Only for HD5800 ;)

http://www.abload.de/img/v1010_2010.02_001yyfr.jpg

That is sexy right there.

How about some color shots? :)

http://www.abload.de/img/v1010_2010.02_0038fox.jpg

black and white world :) lovely

http://www.abload.de/img/p2137817133u.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p2137821d48e.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p213781843dx.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p2137822l4fs.jpg

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http://www.abload.de/img/p2137817133u.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p2137821d48e.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p213781843dx.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p2137822l4fs.jpg

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I do love that colour scheme. Shame the boards weren't that great...

The other one :D

http://www.abload.de/img/p1203183xc8z.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p1203206z8s6.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p1203196cd35.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/p120318547zs.jpg

Woa!!!.

Great pics there.

My dream was that Sapphire :inlove

Man phil u reminded me of those sapphire board, the only company I know that that ever to have a white pcb

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Originally Posted by IKIKUINTHENUTZ

Man phil u reminded me of those sapphire board, the only company I know that that ever to have a white pcb

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AFAIK, Soyo (out of business IIRC), had some boards with white PCBs, too. But that was quite a long time ago.

phil those are some hq pics. I like

Wuhahahahahahahahahaha XD

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-1zom4.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-2mpfj.jpg

Lookes great but does this work without any ramcooler?

and how do you mount TRUE on cpu then :)

That is one PHAT GPU cooler Tommy! =)

http://www.abload.de/img/p21578383998.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/img_1344jp2q.jpg

woah! this is extreme :)

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http://www.abload.de/img/img_1344jp2q.jpg

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While the "moody and deep" theme is cool, any chance of seeing this in colour?

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-162ic.jpg

Nice ..whatever it is. :-)

KillPhil - loving the old-school-ness. Why don't stock cards have such cool-looking coolers anymore? Remember the 7800GTX Quadro cooler? :o

That's freaking nice Tommy.

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Originally Posted by Tommy_Hewitt

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-162ic.jpg

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very nice Tommy, thankyou :up:

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Originally Posted by shaolin95

Nice ..whatever it is. :-)

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I believe it is this:

O_o


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what kind of cpu cooler did you use tommy?
the axp 140?

http://i50.tinypic.com/2j342hc.jpg

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Originally Posted by busterben

what kind of cpu cooler did you use tommy?
the axp 140?

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:yepp:

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-1xbvz.jpg

http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt-1kzvl.jpg

Any temps Tommy? Nice work there btw!

awesomeness tommy!!
can't wait for your review on these

Here is my air cooling solution for the moment :D


http://puunakki.koodaaja.net/random/IMG_0168.JPG

http://puunakki.koodaaja.net/random/IMG_0169.JPG

find some heatsink for the memory :D

That is just my secondary system :) Waiting for my new 1366 processor to arrive.

Here is my humble offering:
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2719/pict0587.jpg
My work/ gaming area:
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4772/pict0389q.jpg

Here is mine.Its not the best but it works for me.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...0Pix/001-1.jpg

new build..completed today..

This is a data-recovery rig...mounted & travel ready.. also to spec for carry-on luggage size :up: It has to fly..so size and max performance were main concerns.

i7 920 @ 3.25
Rampage Gene II
3x2 Dominators
Zalman cooling

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...x/P1060613.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...x/P1060621.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...x/P1060627.jpg

Anyone else love this shot?

http://i48.tinypic.com/2d7aeix.jpg

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Originally Posted by busterben

awesomeness tommy!!
can't wait for your review on these

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Thx :up:

VRM-R5 Review is already finished and online........Spitfire Review on it's way :)

http://translate.google.com/translat...r5&sl=de&tl=en

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8...g1676zd.th.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7306/img1651n.th.jpg
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4637/img1674v.th.jpg

very good andrea,especially cable managing behind your case,very aesthetic:D

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Originally Posted by puunakki

Here is my air cooling solution for the moment :D

http://puunakki.koodaaja.net/random/IMG_0169.JPG

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Oh cool so now there are TWO people in the world with VLP memory! I don't feel so lonely any more!!