How long should transplant take

ShaggyRS6 · 15 Oct 2012 at 17:44

I'm looking for a kick up the backside really to transplant my Antec 1200 to my new Cooler Master II , which looks stunning siting in my computer room but really needs to be running

I have had the case for about 2 months now but CBA to do the transplant.

It should take about an hour right?

Uncle Petey · 15 Oct 2012 at 17:51

Depends on the complexity... 30-60mins sounds about right for the average rig.

ShaggyRS6 · 15 Oct 2012 at 17:53

It's not complex at all, just want to make sure cables are tidy. Maybe a nice pot of coffee and marmite samich

Uncle Petey · 15 Oct 2012 at 17:55

Take your time and enjoy it I say.

Personally, I have more fun building and tweaking than I do using my rig at times

ShaggyRS6 · 15 Oct 2012 at 17:56

Yeah I just need to man up and pull my finger out

Kosmiche · 15 Oct 2012 at 19:14

If its a large/roomy case with cable management aids it wont take long.

Cosmos II? I'm quite partial.

Doctor McNinja · 16 Oct 2012 at 18:49

ShaggyRS6 said:
Yeah I just need to man up and pull my finger out

...you should probably wash your hands before you build then.

King Damager · 16 Oct 2012 at 18:57

Yeah, an hour or two into the cosmos. On other cases it can be a great pain to transplant, (Lian li v354b took 6 hours -.-)

kd

ShaggyRS6 · 16 Oct 2012 at 19:13

Still not done it. Now i'm worried all the cables wont reach

setter · 16 Oct 2012 at 19:22

The only cable you might have an issue with is the 8 pin cpu power connector. Particularly if you want to route it behind the motherboard tray. But it should be fine running up the front side of the mobo till/if you need an extension.

Build time wise, my shinobi xl takes about two hours to assemble a system in. My Lian Li A70F takes about half an hour, completely toolless design. You only need a screwdriver if changing the stock fans.