Corsair Carbide Air 540 Builds

zoomee · 3 May 2014 at 23:11

WuMyster said:
I think I'm literally the only one with an Air 540 part from ColdZero at the moment since I was the one who kept asking for him to make some parts.
Best bet is to head over to the ColdZero forum and create a thread to ask him. Im sure Ricardo will be glad to help and provide a picture of the midplate.

I think thats because its too expensive! - £50+! woot!

I do note however that Ricardo has now made some midplates specifically for the 540 which cover the drives at the bottom. I would have ordered one if it wasnt for -

A)- The fact delivery is nearly twice the cost of the product to the UK!
B)- You can only install the plate with SSD's in the drive bays (theres only like 13mm clearance)

I'd link but it might be classed as a competitor, sorry guys - google is your friend

WuMyster · 3 May 2014 at 23:29

zoomee said:
I think thats because its too expensive! - £50+! woot!

I do note however that Ricardo has now made some midplates specifically for the 540 which cover the drives at the bottom. I would have ordered one if it wasnt for -

A)- The fact delivery is nearly twice the cost of the product to the UK!
B)- You can only install the plate with SSD's in the drive bays (theres only like 13mm clearance)

I'd link but it might be classed as a competitor, sorry guys - google is your friend

Well some may find it expensive, but to get such even and beautiful lighting, I'd say it's worth it. I've spent a fair bit on LED kits and they never did my system justice, which is why I jumped the gun on the lightbox.

Also, shipping the lightbox to me costed less than 10 euros. Seeing as the lightbox was quite heavy and big, I'd say that's pretty reasonable.
And yes, unfortunately, that is the case with the HDDs. BUT, if you ask ricardo to create or even just send you the top plate of the lightbox, im sure, that would fit into the case with HDDs below it. I think he said that the lightbox itself needs 16mm of space. Minus 3mm for the top acrylic, that would be 13mm. Just what you stated the clearance down there is.

BaDBoY_uK · 9 May 2014 at 10:14

BaDBoY_uK said:
Simon, I have emailed you some questions directly. I hope that's ok...

Simon replied so huge thanks mate. Useful tips

gcaster · 10 May 2014 at 15:01

Just finished transferring my hardware (and a few new hidden watercooling bits) from my modded Phantom build into an Air 540.

Couple of things I need to change when I get a chance are the 24pin extension (could have sworn I had a black one somewhere!), the stock fans with some AF140s and I need to find the blue surrounds for my rad fans. Other than that I'm very impressed with the case, really quite easy to build a nice clean system into it.

Specs:

MSI Z77a-GD65
i5 2500k @4.8GHz
EVGA 670 FTW @ 1300/1850Mhz
4GB G-Skill Ripjaws X
4GB Crucial Ballistix
120GB Crucial M4 SSD
240GB Samsung Evo SSD
3TB Storage (2+1TB WD Green)
CPU + GPU Watercooling Loop
BitFenix Recon Fan Controller

Pics:

Pgreenwo · 10 May 2014 at 15:29

Very nice build. I really like that blue coolant. What is it?

~>Dg<~ · 10 May 2014 at 15:47

nice build just needs the white cable replacing with a black.

gcaster · 10 May 2014 at 16:59

Thanks. Coolant is the mayhems pastel blue with some of their dark blue dye added.

Vinny1511 · 11 May 2014 at 10:54

BaDBoY_uK said:
Has anyone thought about - or actually done - a modification to the side panel of the 540 to allow an exhaust fan? My 290s dump heat into the case and the gcards run warm. I want to be able to extract heat from that region

Yes I have, Its not finished yet however.

I've cut two 120mm blow holes, over the Graphics card slots - I have two side panels, so have one with blow holes and one without.

It will successfully pull air off, or blow onto the GPU area - The only downside, is it doesn't look as appealing as without the fans.

When I've finished it, I will post up some pictures.

-Vinny-

BaDBoY_uK · 11 May 2014 at 18:39

Vinny1511 said:
When I've finished it, I will post up some pictures.

-Vinny-

Nice, thanks!

BathmanNick · 13 May 2014 at 11:44

Really like the blue tubes/cables in that latest pic

WalderX · 13 May 2014 at 14:34

gcaster said:
Thanks. Coolant is the mayhems pastel blue with some of their dark blue dye added.

You've matched the mobo colours perfectly - nice job!

Ajaxx · 15 May 2014 at 20:52

Forgot to order a 540 yesterday, went to do it today... £15 cheaper

pipson · 21 May 2014 at 02:38

btw for those that had this case for a long time do you have any dust problems? as ive noticed the lack of dust filters. And do you think this is better than the 450d ?

abbotsmike · 21 May 2014 at 08:18

Some dust does get in, but it does have a dust filter on the front, which is where my inlet is, so it's pretty minimal.

pipson · 21 May 2014 at 16:47

btw most of yous have black case - do you think the white is better?

abbotsmike · 21 May 2014 at 21:22

I looked at the white and the silver, but don't think they'd work on such a large, square box.

Footyslayer · 24 May 2014 at 16:15

I do want to pick up the dust filters for this cae but they are £75+ and I think that is overpriced for what they are

Footyslayer · 24 May 2014 at 18:40

Sorry for the double post!

I think I am going to change out my stock case fans. I want a blue and black theme I think so what fans would anyone recommend? Good airflow and as quiet as possible really, not really got a budget.

Would it be better to have 3 X 120mm fans on the front or 2 X 140mm?

Was thinking three of these for the two top spaces and the rear exhaust...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-007-AL&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=1816

and two of these for the front...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-003-AL&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=4

Or are there better?

Danny75 · 24 May 2014 at 18:47

Footyslayer said:
Sorry for the double post!

I think I am going to change out my stock case fans. I want a blue and black theme I think so what fans would anyone recommend? Good airflow and as quiet as possible really, not really got a budget.

Would it be better to have 3 X 120mm fans on the front or 2 X 140mm?

Was thinking three of these for the two top spaces and the rear exhaust...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-007-AL&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=1816

and two of these for the front...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-003-AL&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=4

Or are there better?

YOUR BASKET
5 x Aerocool DS Edition Fan - Blue - 140mm £13.99 (£69.95)
Total : £79.56 (includes shipping : £8.00).

New and very good noise/performance according to reviews. Be warned they have blue leds, in case you don't want leds. Not sure if they can easily be switched off.

There are 120mm versions as well.

canuseemygrapes · 24 May 2014 at 21:28

I chose white over the 3 colours available..
1 can of White plasti-cote and some of the annoying black parts are now the colour they should be.

Also changed the 2 Led 140's from the front with my friends Phanteks Enthoo Primo fans, better fans, nicer to look at and no leds