Antec Mini P180 *Rebuild*

[G-Dubs]

Up to your usual high standards Blackhawk47

What's with the Apple logo though?

And did you choose "1" or "2" in the end???

Man was that a rampant thread.

 

[Blackhawk47]

Up to your usual high standards Blackhawk47

What's with the Apple logo though?

And did you choose "1" or "2" in the end???

Man was that a rampant thread.

Ugh, yeah I really should know better not to venture into GD.

Might ask 1 but haven't done anything yet.

Anyway - back on topic. Thanks, basically the Apple logo was just a sticker...the black padding it is on I used to cover up the bottom section of case and the excess cable clutter from the PSU.

EDIT: Added setup pic below.

 

[tutu]

I've just brought this and the side it says "gun-metal black finish". I purchased it as a black case. Now depending on the lighting conditions it does look black, but stick some light near it and looks greyer obviously.

Is there just 2 models available - gun-metal black and white? Or is there three? gun-metal/black/white.

Don't want to build it If I am going to have to send it back!!

The Antec pictures look black on the site. But on this review you can see what I mean:

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1246&pageID=4688

OK this explains it better (I hope!)

Antecs pictures are deceptive, the case actually looks more like this in the flesh:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.p...sk=view&id=222&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=2

Can anyone confirm this??? Or is there a black model and a gun metal model?

 

[CraigN]

nope its gunmetal grey and black inside the exterior plastics are black but the panels are not.

 

[tutu]

nope its gunmetal grey and black inside the exterior plastics are black but the panels are not.

Thanks. I've left it too late to drive upto OcUK to get my motherboard anyway

 

[Jeci]

Hello Chappylads, got my P180 mini today so was porting my rig over here's what i got:

Sorry about the bad quality only had my phone to hand!

I need some ideas for a new cooling solution! Should i get a Corsair H50 for 40GBP or stick to air? If so what coolers fit - i'm conscious of the height restrictions!

 

[Blackhawk47]

Finally upgraded yesterday. Now have Asus Rampage III and i7 2.80ghz Bloomfield, 6gb corsair tri channel ram.

Not a new case but one hell of a parts upgrade for me.

Gone from a E6600 stock on a generic MSI board with 2gb ddr2.

Can't wait to get playing.

 

[Jay85]

Very nice build! Any plans for watercooling ? I can help you with info/parts list and what fits/not fits etc.

Also do you keep your dust filters in at the front? I find they tend to stop airflow quite badly and create a bit of noise aswel.

For best airflow - I removed the front panel completely and dust filters.. by doing this i actually managed to drop my temps by about 3c lol. Was going to cut 2 window holes on the front panel and then plexi glass it over with a design drawn into it but just not got round to it yet.

 

[Blackhawk47]

Hi,

Might be worth taking the dust filters out on mine, will have to try it out. No plans to watercool any time soon but I love seeing some watercooled Mini P180s. I really like the window you got done, where from if you don't mind me asking?

Cheers