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[Teknik_92]

Looks awesome mate so is evrything on there a sticker or is it also painted as well.
My favourite bit in your build is the 1 up on the side XD

Yeah that one is my favourite too
all the stickers put on one by one, it took a while but the end result is pretty unique, after that i clearcoated it all to stop them from peeling, scratches etc.

 

[matt2]

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_125836_zps309ea88b.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_140756_zps12c1f031.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_141441_zps767046a6.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_141458_zps0efafe95.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_141511_zps157d55a6.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/...MOD/OUTSIDECOOLINGLOOPPROJECT_zps3697177b.png
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_141415_zpsa3ef8076.jpg
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/... RADIATOR MOD/20130114_141424_zpsca3ded9b.jpg

My god, did I just phase into some kind of alternate high tech dimension?? I can't even tell what I am looking at. Nice job mate!

 

[mlcaouette]

Nice first build teknik_92, looks pretty tidy.

 

[Snowsniper2]

Wow thats seriously nice work i love it i never really liked that case but that just makes me love it great work

 

[TheGreatHoylando]

First build, noting too special, upgrading a bit when some monies roll in (Especially a new HD 8870) Does me fine for a bit of Far Cry 3 at the moment...
i5 3570K @3.8 Ghz / HD 6850 OC / MSI Z77 G-43 / 60 GB SSD / 1TB HDD 7200 RPM / 500W PSU / 2 x Cooler Master 125mm fans / 16 GB Kingston RAM / Windows 7 64 Bit / Thermaltake V3 BlackX Mid Tower case...

 

[mlcaouette]

Something wrong with your link there TheGreatHoylando, could you edit the post to fix it.

 

[BlackmonFoy]

Pretty clean work inside. Nice job.


impressedFoy

 

[tjosborne]

uther, thats insanity. i thought about doing that but actually doing that is a whole new level.

 

[PanicMaster85]

yeah this is insanity, I have run out of room to put cables and am planning on getting a new case/getting better aesthetics... kind of pathetic really compared to the others but if you have any suggestions on how to make it better without spending any money please... again not very good :/ at all(sorry if this is not really ordinary on this thread but i was told to do so...)

 

[mlcaouette]

Just so you all know I was the one who suggested PanicMaster85 post up here. Since I started with a nest worse than the one up above and learned overtime with the help of tom's users, i was hoping that some of the CM experts can give Panic some suggestions. Maybe even link to some great guides and don't be to harsh.

My suggestions for low cost improvements would be a can of paint for the case interior. A pack of zipties to help with cables and some fabric or electrical tape for the wires that aren't black.

Thanks,
Mlcaouette

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Two options to my eyes,
One, send the Pc to me with a sixpack of Ale
Two, new case
Definitely go for the spraypaint interior, it helps a lot in cable hiding,
but start up a thread for the project and we'll contribute in there rather than in the gallery
Moto

 

[TheGreatHoylando]

(The first link was dead, so here's another one)
First build, noting too special, upgrading a bit when some monies roll in (Especially a new HD 8870) Does me fine for a bit of Far Cry 3 at the moment...
i5 3570K @3.8 Ghz / HD 6850 OC / MSI Z77 G-43 / 60 GB SSD / 1TB HDD 7200 RPM / 500W PSU / 2 x Cooler Master 125mm fans / 16 GB Kingston RAM / Windows 7 64 Bit / Thermaltake V3 BlackX Mid Tower case...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92475881@N02/8407877867/in/photostream

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Need better shots, I think your hiding something there with that angled pic
Moto

 

[mlcaouette]

Thanks Moto for jumping in there, and panic I suggest you follow moto's suggestion and open up a separate thread. Link the thread to here so we can all find it.

And @TheGreat some more shots would be appreciated, no need to be ashamed. No one here points out flaws to be mean, only for constructive criticism.

 

[PanicMaster85]

Two options to my eyes,
One, send the Pc to me with a sixpack of Ale
Two, new case
Definitely go for the spraypaint interior, it helps a lot in cable hiding,
but start up a thread for the project and we'll contribute in there rather than in the gallery
Moto

LOL :lol: that first option sounds resonable

no but in all seriousness after I ugrade my system(add another 670) I am going to be getting this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245
though im not sure if it can fit everything i want(including 3rad watercooling eventually) and if it has the correct cable managment

also ok i will link you guys to a new thread after I get it up
i will make the thread in homebuilt?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Unless its a W/c build then yes
W/c builds go in the W/c section over in overclocking
Haven't checked case link as I'm on the phone sorry
Moto

 

[mlcaouette]

Kinda scary in there TheNOObBuilder, get yourself some zipties and go to work. I realize the case has no cable management features but there is still room for improvement there.

At panic, we'll discuss that case more in your new thread.

 

[deadmangaming]

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5 Ghz

Motherboard:Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+

Memory:8gb Patriot viper 3

Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB

Case: NZXT Tempest 410

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (OEM) 64-bit

 

[PanicMaster85]

ok i got a thread going
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=31&post=381580&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0

 

[mlcaouette]

At deadmangaming, you've got a decent start on cable management but it could still be improved. I really hope you will take some time to beautify your PC and post up some new pics.

And when you have some spare cash to blow get yourself a new HSF and overclock that fx 6300 to really unlock it's true potential.

 

[deadmangaming]

At deadmangaming, you've got a decent start on cable management but it could still be improved. I really hope you will take some time to beautify your PC and post up some new pics.

And when you have some spare cash to blow get yourself a new HSF and overclock that fx 6300 to really unlock it's true potential.

I plan to Overclock when I get a better heatsink when I get the money because I put all of my spare money into the pc.

 

[silveralien81]

LOL :lol: that first option sounds resonable

no but in all seriousness after I ugrade my system(add another 670) I am going to be getting this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245
though im not sure if it can fit everything i want(including 3rad watercooling eventually) and if it has the correct cable managment

also ok i will link you guys to a new thread after I get it up
i will make the thread in homebuilt?

Not sure what your price range is, but for water cooling there are no better cases than Case Labs. They range in size from big (SM5 $350) to oh my god is that a computer or a closet (STH10 $570). Check out the forum on Overclock.net for a ton of pictures and reviews. I have the M8 and I cannot see myself ever putting my gaming rig in anything else.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

**Not sure what your price range is, but for water cooling there are no better cases than Case Labs.**
Thats a point to be argued hehe,
I believe the best W/c case is the one you make fit your needs, modding is a key skill in W/c
@Panic, I'll report in on your thread man
@Deadman, theres work still to be done but I'm tired and off to eork, I'll drop some tips in the Am when I get home if others haven't already added to the list
Moto

 

[jrwizbang]

LOL :lol: that first option sounds resonable

no but in all seriousness after I ugrade my system(add another 670) I am going to be getting this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245
though im not sure if it can fit everything i want(including 3rad watercooling eventually) and if it has the correct cable managment

also ok i will link you guys to a new thread after I get it up
i will make the thread in homebuilt?

I would highly suggest that you buy a new case before another gpu. Unless you truly want to face the wrath of the CM gods...

 

[jrwizbang]

Also another suggestion to anyone who is struggling with CM is to take a bunch of cables that are going to the same place, group them together, and wrap them with some plastic tubing, which you can usually find at a local hardware store or somewhere similar. This is a picture of what I was able to do with some tubing, zip ties, and electrical tape. Just make sure to do a better job and not rush as much as I did..