Microcool banchetto 101 (bench table)

[twwen2]

anything wrong with using this as a 24/7 wc setup?
would noise levels be crazy?

I would seriously consider using it for a 24/7 rig. Some people like their hardware out on display. Noise is only an issue if you like your fans loud and your CFM high!

[billdavis]

I got one @ sidewinder also will use for 24/7 set up but a phase going to proc

[breathemetal]

I got one @ sidewinder also will use for 24/7 set up but a phase going to proc

Post pics when u get that setup!

[chicconet]

I'd like to show you what is possible to do with Banchetto 101 about water cooling system modding...

[pcaddict]

Awsum table :P

[breathemetal]

More pics please!

[xdrift0rx]

more please! im considering buying this if i can find a way to hide some of the main cables.

[FuriousSalesman]

I received mine on Saturday. A word of caution to those who have this coming.

I took another look at the specifications on the Banchetto, it states that it accepts a standard size power supply. You can put a bigger power supply like the Thermal Take Tough Power 1200W. The issue you run into when using larger power supplies on this case is that your power cables will not reach the motherboard very well.

Furthermore, I do not think any of the previous pictures until this point showed the 6pin PCI Express power cords attached to any video cards. I don't think any of the PCI-E power cords will reach the video card that you have chosen.

I think many people will have to purchase extenders.

[Kampfzerstorer]

I received mine on Saturday. A word of caution to those who have this coming.

I took another look at the specifications on the Banchetto, it states that it accepts a standard size power supply. You can put a bigger power supply like the Thermal Take Tough Power 1200W. The issue you run into when using larger power supplies on this case is that your power cables will not reach the motherboard very well.

Furthermore, I do not think any of the previous pictures until this point showed the 6pin PCI Express power cords attached to any video cards. I don't think any of the PCI-E power cords will reach the video card that you have chosen.

I think many people will have to purchase extenders.

+1. I received mine friday and have the same problems... I'm using this week to re-sleeve all my PSU cables on my Tough Power 1200W and in the process chop up my 6 and 8 pin cables and extend them.

[breathemetal]

I wont be using a larger psu so that doesnt worry me to much. Thanks for the info tho

[Chruschef]

wait, this a hardcore benching setup? and it doesn't fit a large PSU...

[jollyjoker]

Its a nice looking bench. but for that price id buy something else.

[breathemetal]

Any place/way to attach a 120x2 rad anywhere? Or if not, any ideas?

[FuriousSalesman]

wait, this a hardcore benching setup? and it doesn't fit a large PSU...

It does fit a large PSU. You will have to uncomfortably stretch the 24pin ATX connector to the motherboard.

I think a smaller power supply will have issues reaching the video card.

[Kampfzerstorer]

Any place/way to attach a 120x2 rad anywhere? Or if not, any ideas?

Same place/way you attach 120x3 rads . In that spot on the back reserved for radiators.

[billdavis]

yep got mine

in fine condition also considering it was shipped from italy to us to germany!

will post pics when i get it togather

[breathemetal]

Looking forward to ur pics billdavis.

[breathemetal]

Same place/way you attach 120x3 rads . In that spot on the back reserved for radiators.

so u can attach a 120x3 and a x2?
sry for the double post

[FuriousSalesman]

Another caution. I recently purchased a Asus Rampage II Extreme to replace my Gigabyte X58-UD5. The RIIE is larger than the standard ATX configuration, and it will cover both the power and reset buttons on the Banchetto. Fortunately, you can still use the power and reset buttons that are on the motherboard.


Edit. Does anyone know where to get more screws like the one with the case? I really like them a lot, but I have run out of the smaller ones that include the rubber washer.

[Kampfzerstorer]

Another caution. I recently purchased a Asus Rampage II Extreme to replace my Gigabyte X58-UD5. The RIIE is larger than the standard ATX configuration, and it will cover both the power and reset buttons on the Banchetto. Fortunately, you can still use the power and reset buttons that are on the motherboard.

Word. I got the same motherboard. Glad it has its own power and reset, even a little joystick you can wangle around and fry your stuff with during operation.

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Mr. Breathemetal, look at chicconet's first pic. That is where you can attach either 1 120x3, 1 120x2, or 2 120x1 radiators, as well as your pump and possibly reservoir.



As soon as I dry my socket and cpu off I'll post some pics. Right now they're swimming in liquid from a fun little random leak. I swear this Tygon tubing loses stiffness after a couple weeks...

[billdavis]

I took another look at the specifications on the Banchetto, it states that it accepts a standard size power supply. You can put a bigger power supply like the Thermal Take Tough Power 1200W. The issue you run into when using larger power supplies on this case is that your power cables will not reach the motherboard very well.

Furthermore, I do not think any of the previous pictures until this point showed the 6pin PCI Express power cords attached to any video cards. I don't think any of the PCI-E power cords will reach the video card that you have chosen.

I think many people will have to purchase extenders.

pcp&c fit perfectly cables and all

[billdavis]

Looking forward to ur pics billdavis.

been to buisy to really put time in to it but here is a basic set up. I will be adding my phase system to it later next week and adding water to this rig when i get some real time!

this is my 2nd rig with out the phase yet (tinkering rig)


first rig that is my htpc which i will no longer tinker with

[bundymania]

Some Pics of my Banchetto Setup

[Fredthered]

That's Sweeeet ! bundymania. I love the looks of the Banchetto.
Although I have one major concern regarding it.
From your second photograph, it appears as though the: expansion card retaining 'pins', screw directly into threaded holes in the Acrylic of the motherboard 'tray', rather than into much more durable, threaded metal inserts, one would expect in a 'Case' of this quality, and price.
If this is so, it would be a glaring omission By Microcool to allow the Banchetto to 'fall at the last fence', and mean the urgent need of a version 2, and the possible RMA of those already distributed !
Perhaps you can confirm this ?
After all. the prime requirement of any bench test/tech type station, is not only the rapid, but also frequent parts replacement ability, a point I feel, needs to be pointed out to Microcool.
Cheers
Fredthered

[xdrift0rx]

oh man...thats exacccccccccctly what im looking for. crap..now im stuck between this or an iphone for my birthday...what do i do XS!

also buddy, what board is that?