You hate HAF, But you still want to buy one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Onoff312
Why? >.<
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You hate HAF, But you still want to buy one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Onoff312
Why? >.<
When you see all these great HAF builds, who woulden't want one? =)Quote:
Originally Posted by oakenfoldsg
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anemic
HAFs are ugly and rigid looking at stock, some hate that while some(incl. me) like it. The case just stands out when modded.:up:
Haf 932 = Ftw
I've been wondering who here has had a case painted professionally *or used a spraygun themselves*...I'm not looking for powdercoated or spraypainted (using a can) I'm trying to get a rough idea how much paint I'm likely to need (my case has similiar internal dimensions to a HAF 932)
my questions
1) how much paint did you use
2) how many coats of said paint did you do
hopefully someone can help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it
yeap i like the looks of those cases cooler master haf 932.
I forgot to use Primer, but thats something you should really have. Prime it and paint it with 2 or 3 coats of paint. It's usally bether to use more thin paint covers than less thick ones. I painted mine 4 times since I forgot to prime it. (Im a juckazz, I know!)Quote:
Originally Posted by DragoonXX
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Originally Posted by labs23
this case stands out even when not modded... it is a awesome azz case. even wit hthe rollers on it..:rofl: :up: :shocked:
For my HAF 922, I went with two coats of primer and two coats of paint. I wish I'd thrown some clearcoat over the top of the paint, but I was too impatient to build.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anemic
Rucker and anemic:
maybe my post was unclear...I'm honestly really only looking for answers for those who had it either professionally painted or Airbrushed
cans of spraypaint doesn't really do me any good for the application I've been looking into
now...if you did get it airbrushed..then that's still a valid answer, but spraypaint is honestly useless info for me
Tbh i would go powdercoat over paint for the inside of a case anytime as no matter what you do with paint it will scratch and come off to easy and start to look ugly,here in the UK i can have the inside of a case done for £68 this inc them stripping it down and rebuilding it.
Oh, sorry. Read your post to fast =/Quote:
Originally Posted by DragoonXX
I've revised my WC with dual rings and now it's well arranged :)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/9659/p9042254.th.jpg http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/5738/p9042253.th.jpg http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2502/p9042251.th.jpg
Could someone please measure the external dimensions of their 932 (at the biggest points) and let me know the size, as I've measured up using the CM dimensions, but have read that it comes up bigger than they say, and as it would only just fit in the small space I have for it, I need to know exactly what size it is before I buy.
Thanks :)
slamz - Had my 932 case right here to assist with the external dimensions.
Do note I currently have it stripped down to the bones for painting, but this will get you into the right ball park as we say in the states:
Length = 53.5 cm
Width = 25 cm
Height = 55.5 cm
I allowed just a smidge of dimension on length for the front panel posts and on height for the top plastic fill port / connectors panel currently off my case. This will be accurate to 0.5cm. :up:
Thanks dblairw, thats been a big help. It'll fit, so I'll be ordering one when I get paid :D
where do u guys get the LED fans for the top and side?
here ya go best price i have found for these.Quote:
Originally Posted by tbone8ty
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25135
I've got 3 of these Cooler Master High Performance 120MM R4 Series RED LED Case Fans attached to a Thermochill PA120.3 radiator installed inside the top of a HAF 932. I just need to find the energy to tear down that DFI system below and put it in my new CM HAF 932 case. At that point I'll find out what those red LED fans look like.Quote:
Originally Posted by tbone8ty
UHAF 932 "Ultra High Air Flow" Prototype Concept Rig
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More parts coming from the egg this week! That means more mods to come on this one. :D
Have a question for you HAF fans .. as id like to be one to but i fear i may be out of luck in respect to one of my top PSU choices namely the Seasonic X-750.
It would seem the fan grill on this PSU protrudes somewhat from the case - http://www.pcstats.com/articleimages...cX750_pspc.jpg
This i fear would prevent me from mounting the PSU fan faceing down in the HAF with its funny little adjustable PSU "shelf" on the bottom of the case. I guess i could mount it Fan facing up but that's not really optimal airflow wise is it ?
Is that shelf removable by any chance ? (and by removable i mean easily.. no cutting or any funny business needed)
That will work with or without using that PSU base plate. That doesn't extrude out that much. Any yes, the plate is very easily removable. In fact, I recommend taking it out as you will get better airflow into your PSU because of it. Buy the case. You will love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
I see. To be clear by removing the support shelf l i mean the whole thing not just the adjustable end section.. is that indeed possible ? if so the HAF 932 jumps on board the case shortlist for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paraleyes
Here's a picture I took of it out for a guy showing him the color difference between the factory primer and my silver paint scheme. It is just a couple screws and it's gone. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...D/DSC05720.jpg
While im in this thread i may as well link to my other thread with some more HAF questions(which in hindsight i should have posted here ..)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=242548
Looking at the available pics im still wondering how easy the screws that hold that down that are at the back closest to mob tray are going to be to get at with a normal screwdriver. Unless the screw heads are on the under side that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paraleyes
And yes i will be needing a lot of reassurance on this as i can not afford to make any errors in picking components that do not fit easily or at all, my last build was a total nightmare in the case i had it in originally .. and i lost alot of money in changing the case.
I don't understand what you are worried about. Just take that out before you put in your PSU and you'll be set. The screws in the back of the case will hold it in place fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
Im concerned about getting to the screws to remove them located here, if there are any there..Quote:
Originally Posted by Paraleyes
http://i47.tinypic.com/2h8a8pi.jpg
Don't think that there are screws.
Or I missed them when i Disassembled my case and painted it...
Ive looked around at more review pictures and it would appear that there are no screws on the other side...
Ok one more question re the HAF 932.. last one i promise heh.
The tool free features on the PCI slots and the 5.25in bays, are they easy to bypass and use screws if needed, and if so is Coolermaster (if you will excuse the pun) cool enough to include a bunch of said screws in one of the baggys in the box ?
And yes i probably do ask to many questions, but if you had the experience i had last time around with a build in the way of case related experience you'd be a bit twitchy to.
Yes you can use screws in both areas. You have to bend the tab up that holds the small metal rod on the rear IO panel. That holds all the plastic pci hold downs in place. Below will be screw holes.Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
As to if they include extra screws I'm not sure I got mine used.
Have a work log with all that acrylic work? I'm not fond of the mesh fan area on the side panel.Quote:
Originally Posted by knet370
OK DAMNIT! This is the 2nd one I've noticed in this thread that has the fugly grill cut out and a window in its place. Any worklog on this mod?Quote:
Originally Posted by tantric
Yes, the case comes WAY more screws than you will ever need.Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
My glorious ''fugly'' dual-loop system in my HAF932! There is some true works of art in this thread... but mine is NOT! No bling, but crazy good temps for my ATI 5970 and my I7 920! And there was a truck-load of fun mounting that triple rad in the back of my HAF932! :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/...1af6d2ac_b.jpg
One thing i forgot to ask is the matter of PSU cable length. It would apear that i would need a PSU with unusually long cables with the size of the HAF 932 being as id also want to take full advantage of the cable tidying slots on the motherboard tray and all as well..
In which case i have to ask am i out of luck with the Seasonic X-750 i have been looking at ?
http://www.hardocp.com/images/articl...vsMt_3_7_l.jpg
The case comes with a pretty long 8pin CPU extension cord. I didn't need to use mine as it barely stretched around the back of the MB tray and over the top of the MB to plug in. The case should be compatible with just about any PSU. I would worry more about the compatibility between you MB and PSU than with this case. I hope that helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by S1nn3r
As i was going to get a mobo power extension kit to cover my arse anyway it was not so much that that was my concern.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paraleyes
My concern is more to do with 5.25 bay as id want to put optical in the topmost bay. and i guess fan power cable reach to.
Levesque, great build but dosent look very mobile ; )
X2! I'd scrap that thin exterior rad for something like an RX240 and mount it in the bottom. You just have to either modify the HD cage or remove it all together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anemic
''Mobile''? :D It's not like I will need to bring it with me if I go fishing or playing hockey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anemic
That case never move from there. No need to go ''mobile''. :)
No need for "case" at that point. haha I think we just like to see everything inside the case with all the room the 932 has. Well taken criticism though. :)
Oh my god, found an auction with a Buy-Out price at ~€100 for a HAF 932, MSI K9N Neo, Athlon x2 3,0GHz (not specified which one) and 2x512MB DDR2 PC6400. Will take a ride and pick it up this weekend.
Hopefully this is more futureproof than my Cooler Master 690 which is abit "frustrating" to work with, HAF 932 seems to have tons of more space for cable-management etc...
Can't wait to install this beautiful case, the hard obstacle will be telling my girlfriend I baught a new case again after only a few months, I promised her I wouldn't. Should even out thou when I sell my 690 and the rest of the hardware I won that argument should work:ROTF::rofl:
Just received my last 2 fans and a Lamptron Fancontroller and I want to ask you guys about my fan setup before continuing, and I will be using 10 yate-loons 1350rpm.
Intake:
1 x 120mm front
4 x 120mm sidepanel
Outtake:
1 x 120mm back
2 x 120mm top
Cooler:
2 x 120mm TRUE vertically mounted.
Does this look alright?
I had 4 120mm Noctua fans on the side panel, but decided to replace the 220mm fan. I got slightly better temps and alot less noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartidiot89
I also insatlled an extra Noctua in the CD drive bays area.
Your setup looks pretty good to me.
Let us know what temps you get on things.
I have 36c - NB
22c - CPU
38c - GPU
31c - MB
32c - SB
Orly? MY haf goes wherever I go. It comes along to work, works out with me at the gym and helps me out with grocery shopping! Guess thats no option for you :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by Levesque
Here my AMD fan boy rig
Has anyone found a decent way to filter the giant 200mm fans? I could only think of one way to MOSTLY filter the front, which was to put nylon around the metal grill bit at the front and screw it back in to its plastic casing. Photo when I get home
I've order this filter set.Quote:
Originally Posted by Funkwagen
looks nice but too expensive
damn, if I can source those in UK, I think I'll get some, my room is dusty and the HAF really does hoover up everything :(
I have had this for about two weeks now, they work great. The only problem i have with them is that the one for the front 230mm fan is to small and doesn't fit perfect, it's about 3/5" to small on all sides.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny T.O.