The Obsidian 800D thread :D

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[Gareth]

now finished





Corsair 800D Case
Corsair AX1200 PSU
ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard
Intel i7 950 CPU
12GB Corsair Dominator GT 2000Mhz Memory
Corsair Airflow & Airflow Pro Memory Fans/LED Readout
2 x EVGA Hydro Copper 2 FTW 580 GTX (Watercooled) SLI
Creative Labs XFi Titanium Soundcard
2 x Corsair Force 120GB SSD HDDs
2 x Western Digital 150GB 10,000rpm Raptor HDDs
2 x Western Digital 1TB HDDs
LG Blu-Ray Reader/Writer
Lamptron FC5 V2 Fan Controller
XSPC 360mm Radiator
EK Supreme HF (Nickel/Plex) CPU Waterblock
EK Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Waterblock (Nickel/Plexi)
4 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm Fans (1450rpm)
iandh Stealth Reservoir 225
Laing D5 Pump with Bitspower Mod Top (V2)
Bitspower Compression Fittings
Tygon R3603 Tubing (Clear)
Feser One Fluid (Red)
XSPC LCD Water Temp Readout
MDPC-X Black Sleeved Cables
MDPC-X Screws, Fixtures & Fittings etc

[DexNfX]

Gareth - dude that's a very clean and well put together setup you have there...well doone!

[Seo360]

hi boy, i'm restyling my obsidian and i want change my radiators.

New Coolgate or classic XSPC RX?

and someone konw if the old Supreme Hf (this: http://www.f2store.it/images/ek-supr...ront-600_1.jpg)

is higher then new rev? (http://www.titanstore.it/public/zoom...Supreme_HF.jpg)

thk

[Elder]

Gareth only XSPC RX360 for GTX580 SLI end I7 950?
Not too hot?

I ask because I use the RX480 in a similar configuration.
And it's hot,very hot..after 1h testing BarsWF...

[Gareth]

not at the moment, if anything it's actually the same if not lower as the cards aren't working as hard. I am aware that I may struggle through the summer months, at the moment it's a wait and see, but if it turns out I need more cooling then it's not a problem and more will be added.

[cstkl1]

would like to inquire
is it possible to put a Feser 360 + 6xNoiseBlockers Mp12 Push Pull config at the top??

[Church]

These might be of interest for 800D (and front panel for 700D too) owners - Corsair released upgrade kits for them such as USB3 front panel kit and SATA6Gbps hotswap disk connector plate.

[lonkny]

These might be of interest for 800D (and front panel for 700D too) owners - Corsair released upgrade kits for them such as USB3 front panel kit and SATA6Gbps hotswap disk connector plate.

Finally! Placed the order this morning... now this case is truly unbeatable. Thanks for the head's up.

[cstkl1]

no answer?? is it possible to put a feser 360 with a push pull config on it at the top of 800D??

[Church]

cstkl1: probably yes. I've seen several builds with thick rads in push-pull on top of 800D.

[Erklat]

Anyone getting a strange cracking sound from the side panel when it is mounted? I get it and it is driving me crazy...

[cstkl1]

Gareth and Elder

ure both just doing a push config right

hmm just the thing that i was worried about
a Push and pull config can handle those heat easier .

that means require a top mod with the koolance shroud.

[Gareth]

yes just push, I'm dubious that push & pull would make much of a difference to be honest

[Church]

Gareth: yup, only some 25% for slow fan speeds (less for powerful extreme fans). But there are always people wishing to squeeze every single of cooling performance out from LC gear they have and in many cases adding more fans is simple/cheap enough thing to do relative to rest of modding needed to fit biger rads and alike ..

[Gareth]

my system is quite comfortable at the moment, temperatures in the UK are fairly low though and I may struggle in the summer, but if I do i'll address the issue then.

[Gareth]

Anyone getting a strange cracking sound from the side panel when it is mounted? I get it and it is driving me crazy...

yes I get the same thing. Just random cracking noises everynow and then when the system is in use and the side panel is on.

[Elder]

Yep...strange sound from the side panel when it is mounted.
In my 800D also hear it.
The panel acts as a membrane, enhances the vibration generated by the pump.

cstkl1 use push-pull for slow fan speeds.
Capacity will increase slightly but do not expect too much.
I was not enough so I chose a very effective solution.
I plan to add Black Ice SR1 560.
Work in progress...

[cstkl1]

yes just push, I'm dubious that push & pull would make much of a difference to be honest

Yes it does with 6FM123. prob is a lot of ppl dont clock high enough on to the edge clocking. Half of their mobo's are used for decorative purpose

Gareth: yup, only some 25% for slow fan speeds (less for powerful extreme fans). But there are always people wishing to squeeze every single of cooling performance out from LC gear they have and in many cases adding more fans is simple/cheap enough thing to do relative to rest of modding needed to fit biger rads and alike ..

Yep...strange sound from the side panel when it is mounted.
In my 800D also hear it.
The panel acts as a membrane, enhances the vibration generated by the pump.

cstkl1 use push-pull for slow fan speeds.
Capacity will increase slightly but do not expect too much.
I was not enough so I chose a very effective solution.
I plan to add Black Ice SR1 560.
Work in progress.

ok so can a 800D fit a RX360 Push Pull config of a 25thickness fan?
nobody has given me a definitive answer on this
cause it looks like a no no. or relative quite close to the mobo

[Elder]

cstkl1 look at this.
VortX
Project: Scorpidian

[Hugo381]

Added a Lamptron FC5v2 fan controller and 2 syringes of Primochill Dye Bomb Blood Red and some more LEDs and a Red Thermaltake Exhaust fan. And yes, I know it looks tacky with different types and brands of fans but eventually I will switch to ALL one type/brand. Thinking on Enermax Vegas Red or Magmas. Cant decide if I want LED's on them or just deep red fins with no LED's on them.

[Church]

Hugo: Superb two colored lighting split with GPU.

[Erklat]

/snip

what is this mesh you have over HDD and PSU compartment?

/snip

What are those cable holders behind the mobo tray? Superb work you got there mate

[Bolas]

@cstkl1: My build has a 360 radiator in the top with a push/pull fan configuration. Not sure if the rad and fans I use is thicker or thinner than the one that you are proposing to use, but mine barely fit, so if yours is bigger, you might run into issues.

@Gareth: Very nice build! Yours is how I want mine to be. Guess I need to get back to work on fixing the sleeving and modifying the build to suit my tastes.

[Elder]

Erklat mesh,powder coated 1 mm thick aluminum.
Perforated sheets used for terrarium.
The holes are 2 mm in diameter.