Project X-343B-WC (Lian Li Cube) Completed [WARNING: Lots of Pics! 56K Beware]

[mjassbong]

This is only subjective but I like 'em. I have no data, evidence or proof to claim that Akasa works better than the other or that the Akasa has reduced noise level and vibration in my case IF I were not to use it. I can tell you this tho, I bought another brand (don't recall which) and prefer the Akasa over the unknown brand just because the Akasa mat is black to match with my black lian li. The other brand is grey eventho it was claimed to be black. I used the grey brand in unexposed areas.

[MrToad]

This is only subjective but I like 'em. I have no data, evidence or proof to claim that Akasa works better than the other or that the Akasa has reduced noise level and vibration in my case IF I were not to use it. I can tell you this tho, I bought another brand (don't recall which) and prefer the Akasa over the unknown brand just because the Akasa mat is black to match with my black lian li. The other brand is grey eventho it was claimed to be black. I used the grey brand in unexposed areas.

The "grey stuff" is most likely the one from Acousti Products.

I found myself looking at it as well, because this case, based on my experience with my much enjoyed Lian-Li PC-70, is going to be a nightmare of squeaks, rattles, reverberations and sonic annoyances in general...

With that particular one I ended up using the kind of (ugly as hell) foam we would use in floor insulation (3 cm thick high-density), basically because it was free (offcuts ftw! ^^). It didn't help a lot though. At that time I mounted the orange TT fans for the case, and a 60mm delta on the CPU, and the only way to silence those was to smash them with a blunting object (which in the end I did ^^; )

However, I must agree with you, they've managed to choose a rather unatractive colour for it

And I don't like the Akasa one either because they've decided to print the bloody logo all over it, which doesn't really float my boat (unless they decide to sponsor my mod, of course ^^).

And the DampTEK one, although they call it (rather poetically) Anthracite Grey, looks more like filthy-used-to-be-white to me

Mind you, I don't know why I bother about the looks because I'm going to ditch the windowed panel (or rather leave it in the loft for the spider's amusement) in favour of the original non-windowed one.

Being not-so-bright is sometimes such a hindrance...

[cablesguy]

how bad are the squeks and what nots for this case?
u referring to 343b?

havent used sound dampeners b4 but frm what i gather, it increases temps a little and a pita to remove

[MaxxxRacer]

mjassbong, I'm out in San Fernando. Maybe we should hang out sometime. I could drool over your camera/LCD/computer a bit.

Quite an amazing machine you have there.

With regard to hobbies.. Every one I enter seems to be more expensive than the next..

1. RC Cars (stopped due to expense)
2. Computers (havnt stopped, but dont purchase items as much because they dont break every time u use them)
3. Photography (also ties into computers due to screen calibrator and better LCD panels)

[mjassbong]

Thanks Maxxx!

This is my first "break the bank" PC build and there will not be another one for a very long time, I hope. Of course, I will just upgrade the CPU and GPUs down the road

I can imagine why you've stopped with RC cars. Between computers and photog, they get the most breakdowns.

P.S. - We definitely should have a hang out. Am about an hour+ from you, in Lakewood.

[ginnz]

Mjassbong.

i am simply amazed, theres nothing i can say that hasnt been said..... simply amazing, the attention to detail is second to none!

id sure hate to have to swap a part out in that rig though.... (ie, ram stick!)

my rig took me all of 6 hours to put togetrher, and looks like a POS compared to yours! i will be rebuilding mine in fall after my major house rono's (which include a new pc/work room!) ill be using your build as a refence to the merits of attention to detail! right down to the remote controlled lighting!

very nice work, you should be proud of what you've built there!

off to my crappy job. but ill be thinking of your rig all day ;-)

[mjassbong]

Thank you

I do agree. It's going to be a real pain in the ass when I have to drain the coolant or replace any of the components.

[Jedda]

Thank you

I do agree. It's going to be a real pain in the ass when I have to drain the coolant or replace any of the components.

That's got to be the design weakness of all the cube cases we see.
With motherboard mid-mounted they all overlap it with other components on both sides. I guess they want to take advantage of all the space in what are fairly large cases.
I'd prefer six inches more depth and none to very little overlapping the front side of the board.
Guess, making it myself would be the only way to get one like that.

[noel82]

Amazing system's specs and amazing job !!
I think it's one of the best in the forum

[Cascades]

mjassbong,

How thick is that sound dampening material you used? I found some stuff that is 1/8" thick that has no logos on it. It's 4' wide and $6.95 per running foot.

http://www.soundproofing.org/sales/prices.html

Rick

[mjassbong]

That's got to be the design weakness of all the cube cases we see.
With motherboard mid-mounted they all overlap it with other components on both sides. I guess they want to take advantage of all the space in what are fairly large cases.
I'd prefer six inches more depth and none to very little overlapping the front side of the board.
Guess, making it myself would be the only way to get one like that.

Am with you. This case would have been PERFECT if it is a few more inches deep and taller.

[mjassbong]

noel82: Thank you.

Rick: The Akasa is 4mm thick, just a little over 1/8". That site you listed has good price. I should have shopped around first.

[Grinch]

that's It...............I've had enough...you deserve an "ICE COLD" beer:







believe it or not this is EXACTLY how they looked coming out of my fridge!..

[mjassbong]

That is exactly what needed here in Socal. It is so hot today. Thanks for the ice cold beer.

[Grinch]

no prob....*-)

[Tauvo]

WW!!!! Very nicely done!

[lloydsmart]

Best WC system I've seen so far! Absolutely amazing.

[Anemone]

Yes more depth and a removeable mobo system would have been tons better. Put my 343B (log to come in a month or two as things are building slowly) to the saw yesterday, cut the mobo down to ATX size and give myself access to both drive bays much easier. Like the change very much, but it sure was kind of creepy cutting such a case.

[mjassbong]

WW!!!! Very nicely done!

Best WC system I've seen so far! Absolutely amazing.

Thanks! This was a straight-up install - very little case modding done. Mekrel and Angry_Steel and a few others are setting up a system using the same case. But their case-modding skills will put mine to shame

[Jedda]

Yes more depth and a removeable mobo system would have been tons better. Put my 343B (log to come in a month or two as things are building slowly) to the saw yesterday, cut the mobo down to ATX size and give myself access to both drive bays much easier. Like the change very much, but it sure was kind of creepy cutting such a case.

343 being conceptually two Lian Li cases joined together, it's all about which cases they chose.
I came up with the same idea but using the V1000 instead.
Appearance-wise it's not as good looking externally but the extra bit of room makes layout much better, imho. Build log soon.

[Anemone]

bolted 2 v1000's together???

[Jedda]

Yep!

[cablesguy]

Jedda....any pix to showoff

[Jedda]

Jedda....any pix to showoff

Well, this is Mjassbong's thread and I'll be posting mine in a build thread soon.
But just to show it's not hot air and with apologies to Mjassbong for the liberty, I'll show the extra half behind the motherboard which is where the bulk of my WC will be. A PA120.3 top and bottom with pumps and reservoirs in the middle for two loops planned.

Edit Have my thread up Here so I've taken the pic down. Folks should be looking at Massbong's pics, not mine.

[cablesguy]

cool...cant wait