650D suggestions

[TW]Sponge · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:08

Hi guys, just got my hands on a 650D, and I'm looking at it wondering, what colour L.E.D fans do I stick in here? Or do I just buy some cathodes?

The front intake and top intake are obviously 200m, but I was thinking of going for white fans, but can't find any!

Anybody got this case and got a nice colour scheme going on? Would love to see some pics to see what you've done. I'm not scrolling through the 'new case' gallery as I will be in there forever!

Can you even change the front 200m fan on them?

[TW]Sponge · 20 Dec 2011 at 17:05

I have just bought some orange led 200mm fans to replace the stock ones. my front fan is making a horrible whiney noise. Even on low its audible. Is this the case for most, or just mine?

[TW]Sponge · 20 Dec 2011 at 19:05

Ahh thanks for the info mate. I'll try to cut the plastic away from the front fan to see if that makes a difference for now. Looking forward to seeing the orange fans in their, just a shame the mobo is
blue! Will get some pics up when they arrive.

[TW]Sponge · 20 Dec 2011 at 22:19

topgun06 said:
More info in here: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312523&highlight=noisy+650d

Seems that cutting the front grill off fixes the problem but other methods can be used as discussed in the thread.

Mine is still noisy... ish. I've sorta got used to it now. Might cut the grill out eventually.

Thanks for the link mate. For now I have stuck some extra rubber washers on the fan to move it away from the grill slightly. Has only made a very minor improvement so I think I'll have to buy a dremel and cut the whole thing off.

Just ordered a dremel from the rainforest site. Hopefully I'll have some updates in the next few days.

[TW]Sponge · 20 Dec 2011 at 23:50

topgun06 said:
I'd like to see the result Sponge! I was tempted to get a dremel a few weeks ago from Wilko but didn't go for it in the end.

I was worried about making a bad job of it (have never used a dremel before). But even if you were to make a bad job of the cutting, I guess you could always get some rubber edging stuff to conceal it.

Yeah I've never used one before either

It's behind the front panel/dust filter anyway so you won't be able to see it 99% of the time.

I just want this noise to stop! I usually keep my computer on all night whilst I sleep to download stuff, but their is no chance of that happening until I get my big tool on the job

Another question... have you managed to install a fan controller in the case? I have a Scythe Kaze Master and I can't get it to stay in place with the tool-less drive bays.

[TW]Sponge · 21 Dec 2011 at 16:29

My dremel should be here in the morning but the orange fans might not be here until after christmas

[TW]Sponge · 23 Dec 2011 at 23:03

Just a heads up, got the dremel and the fans, new mobo aswell. Will commence with 'operation cut the case' tomorrow

[TW]Sponge · 24 Dec 2011 at 10:19

I have a manic day today, so I will try my best

[TW]Sponge · 26 Dec 2011 at 16:04

topgun06 said:
Installed a CM MegaFlow 200mm at the front yesterday. It seems to have reduced the noise by quite a bit.

I now think that it is the three 120mm Scythe GTs which are making the most noise.

I haven't had a chance to do any modding over the past few days. Like I said I got myself some Betfenix orange fans for it, and I'm going to dremel the front grill.

Will definitely get it done over the next couple of days, pics included

[TW]Sponge · 27 Dec 2011 at 15:16

Goose said:
I'm looking at getting this case myself but have been put off by all the reports or horrible noise from the front fan. I too do not own and have never used a dremel so i'd really appreciate any picture guides to someone doing it

Tomorrow I'm going to tackle it mate. Never done it myself either

[TW]Sponge · 29 Dec 2011 at 14:43

Little update, those Bitfenix orange led fans i bought, useless! The led's are about as bright as a 2 year old, and they can only be mounted as an exhaust. So only 1 at the top, and had to stick to the stock fan for the front for now.

The case cutting went well, will post pics later on.

[TW]Sponge · 29 Dec 2011 at 15:47

Goose said:
I might have to see if i can borrow a dremel from someone, dont really want to fork out the money for something i'll only use once.

Got mine for £20 off Amazon.

[TW]Sponge · 30 Dec 2011 at 02:20

Before cutting:

During cutting:

After cutting:

Ignore the sharp edges, these will be filed down eventually. The noise has completely disappeared now! However, the noise of the movement of air is still quite noisy, so I recommend some very quiet fans.

[TW]Sponge · 30 Dec 2011 at 19:05

bedazzled said:
that looks a right b***s up

It looks like that, but I have now filed down the metal edges so it looks like the hole had always been there. Plus with the front cover on you can't see it anyway.

[TW]Sponge · 31 Dec 2011 at 06:13

topgun06 said:
I suppose I could just use some wire cutters... theres a file lying around somewhere too. I could also get some black rubber edging to mask any imperfections.

That's my next step, to get some rubber edging.

[TW]Sponge · 31 Dec 2011 at 17:03

They only have screw holes on the 1 side of the fan, not both.

[TW]Sponge · 1 May 2012 at 15:43

Sorry for the delay but only just got the rubber edging. Not looking too bad I don't think compared to what it was with all those sharp edges.

[TW]Sponge · 2 May 2012 at 19:31

Haha just a little bit extreme!

[TW]Sponge · 3 May 2012 at 18:51

almostgfx said:
hmm cutting the front mesh off looks pretty good actually. Hows the dust after doing this though?

Not a problem. The dust filter is still there on the front removable grill.