mATX- Node 804
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Ah that makes sense, thanks! 
How does the Node 804 'feel' in terms of real life dimensions? I've only ever seen pictures, and they make it look a bit large. I wondered whether the depth/width actually made it seem that big or if it was relatively small, if you catch my drift....
Are you going to add any mass storage? (As it being a NAS and all)
This box is gaming only..
I recently built a yellow/black build for a NAS/Media storage.. that little fella has two 3 x 4 TB disks in raid 0 for storage
By measurement it is near enough the same size as the Lian Li mATX cube I recently built (maybe 2cm wide and taller).. but it does "feel" bigger inside certainly I think the middle split gives it the feel of a larger case because you have the rear room for extra stuff..
I think the styling also makes it look bigger.. think if it like an EVO compared to a normal hatch back.. with the wheel arches and beefy body kit it looks bigger but in reality is the same sort of size as a Mondeo!
In terms of actual usable space inside.. its an mATX case so you need to be a bit careful.. I had to be careful in radiator choice for-instance as a lot of 120.2 radiators are too large.. also once I get the radiators in and the res/pump as well you will see that actually its all very tight.. maybe 2 - 3 cm clearance between parts.. one of the reasons I have chosen to work with hard-line this time is that with normal tubing you have some very tight turns and bends.. and to get it nice I could have spent £150 on fittings easily.
I see, that's interesting. Sounds like it fits your needs pretty much perfectly anyhow. I think it's good to use a case that is as small as possible whilst fitting your required hardware, personally. Perhaps a banana for scale pic at some point in the build log?
I see, that's interesting. Sounds like it fits your needs pretty much perfectly anyhow. I think it's good to use a case that is as small as possible whilst fitting your required hardware, personally. Perhaps a banana for scale pic at some point in the build log?
lol.. I'll look into that
probably not a banana but certainly I can take something to show scale! I think once you see the GPUs in you will realise how small it is. I went through a stage of huge cases but I just don't have the room in the man-cave for 3 / 4 massive PCs!
lol.. I'll look into that
I went through a stage of huge cases but I just don't have the room in the man-cave for 3 / 4 massive PCs!
Nice one!
Yeah, there's something impressive and imposing about a ridiculously large PC... But they're almost always completely unnecessary! The Chelsea tractors of the desktop.Looking good so far, very interested to see how this evolves. I was seriously considering this case as an option but went with the Air 540 instead.
Where did you learn/practice your water cooling skills...thinking about it myself at some point but nervous about making the jump...so starting with a CLC to begin with.
Will reference your build to see how you get on and see what I can learn.
Good luck and enjoy
Where did you learn/practice your water cooling skills...thinking about it myself at some point but nervous about making the jump...so starting with a CLC to begin with.
Will reference your build to see how you get on and see what I can learn.
Good luck and enjoy
So time for a small update..
Had a couple of items arrive in the post:
and just to give a little idea on "scale" and the size of the case:
... So progress has been slow.. still waiting for 120mm fans and the hardline tube before I can make real progress now but I have done a couple of bits and bobs..
Firstly I have replaced the standard Acrylic bracket on the Raystorm with a Black Aluminium one.. Think this looks really nice! and not so afraid of snapping the acrylic now so can apply a bit more pressure on the mount.
Next I have got the 120mm fan mount bits-power reservoir brackets into the top of the case.. I needed two to make sure my reservoir was centrally mounted in the roof.
Using just standard bits-power reservoir brackets on the EK res.. both 60mm so fit nicely.
And finally.. 1st 7990 with block.. as you can see the card is pretty much the length of the case
That's all for today more to follow soon!
Had a couple of items arrive in the post:
and just to give a little idea on "scale" and the size of the case:
... So progress has been slow.. still waiting for 120mm fans and the hardline tube before I can make real progress now but I have done a couple of bits and bobs..
Firstly I have replaced the standard Acrylic bracket on the Raystorm with a Black Aluminium one.. Think this looks really nice! and not so afraid of snapping the acrylic now so can apply a bit more pressure on the mount.
Next I have got the 120mm fan mount bits-power reservoir brackets into the top of the case.. I needed two to make sure my reservoir was centrally mounted in the roof.
Using just standard bits-power reservoir brackets on the EK res.. both 60mm so fit nicely.
And finally.. 1st 7990 with block.. as you can see the card is pretty much the length of the case
That's all for today more to follow soon!
Hi Joe.. I had a look at the Air 540 as well but decided it was too big as I was really looking for an mATX case.
Reference water cooling.. Just learnt as I have gone really.. its not difficult just take your time and read instructions!
wow man, gorgeous, love the black aluminium bracket and the reservoir positioning.
That is some serious graphical horse power!
I went with the bigger case because I was hoping to learn and try water cooling at some point and the challenge of that in addition to building in small cases seemed a step too far.
Need to start with learning in a case with some space to move with trial and error.
Thanks for updating the log and the great pictures!
That is some serious graphical horse power!
I went with the bigger case because I was hoping to learn and try water cooling at some point and the challenge of that in addition to building in small cases seemed a step too far.
Need to start with learning in a case with some space to move with trial and error.
Thanks for updating the log and the great pictures!
Didn't expect that to be the reservoir mount spot!
Not 100% sure if it will stay there or move to the other compartment (plumbing it is going to be awkward!).. but I do like to see the reservoir and given the space restrictions I don't have a massive amount of choice as to where it goes in the main compartment!