Need a bit of build help!

InfernoUk

InfernoUk

InfernoUk

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hey guys

Mid way through a new build.

I have a few questions.

1. Is there an extension for the mobo power cable I can buy? As you can see in the attached images the only way for the cable to reach the mobo port is directly across the front of the case which looks terrible. (Image 1)

2. Is there a way to support the graphics card? Its kind just hanging there a bit diagonally due to the stress on the pci port only being held in by the ports screws... (Image 3)

3. Any idea of the best place to mount the res? Rad is in the roof already but the res dosent even look like itll fit? (its a tube res) pump will be on the floor of the case.

4. Any idea how case USB 3.0 cables are dealt with? I took a pic of the front mount cable bundle and the 3.0 are plugs rather than mobo connections like normal USB? (Image 2)

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Yes there are extensions look in the cables section of the site.

for the USB 3.0 you can get headers that turn a mobo connection into a pair of USB 3 ports so you can plug them in to that
 
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RJC said:
1) Extension Cable for the CPU power:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-063-AK&groupid=1929&catid=153&subcat=

2) The GPU should be fine, all mine have only ever been held via the pci screws.

3) What size is the res?

4) The USB 3 would need to plugged into the rear USB 3 ports.

Edit: Your motherboard has USB 3.
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thanks,

this is the res
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-128-EK&groupid=962&catid=2133&subcat=2135

so i have to somehow get those cables out the back of my case? i cant really do that and get the side of the case on...

oh also, my rams in correctly right? i filled 2 red 2 black slots rather than 4 red or 4 black...
 
InfernoUk said:
thanks,

this is the res
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-128-EK&groupid=962&catid=2133&subcat=2135

so i have to somehow get those cables out the back of my case? i cant really do that and get the side of the case on...

oh also, my rams in correctly right? i filled 2 red 2 black slots rather than 4 red or 4 black...
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Quite a tall res, I had mine installed just to the side of the motherboard, between the Hard drive and motherboard, used the motherboard standoff mount holes to screw the brackets in, not sure if your case has enough room.

Does your case have gromits for external water cooling, poke the cables out of there.

On the memory positions check the manual, this will show the best options.
 
Seems like you have been well covered here already :)

I used the Z9 U3 case in a lot of my crimbo builds which also has the same issue with the front USB3. It did include a PCI bracket so you can run the cables out the back and plug them in, as mentioned an adapter is available and wont be more than £10

If you mount the PSU fan down, maybe that would give you enough cable to get around the back as the cables will be closer to the mobo tray.
 
right so...

adapter to fix power supply to mobo issue or mount PSU upside down?

no real option for the 3.0 USB stuff?

try and mount res in that space between mobo and drive bays?

and ram needs to be in same colour slots? (will check manual)
 
InfernoUk said:
right so...

adapter to fix power supply to mobo issue or mount PSU upside down?

no real option for the 3.0 USB stuff?

try and mount res in that space between mobo and drive bays?

and ram needs to be in same colour slots? (will check manual)
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RJC linked an extension for the aux power cable. You can get a adapter for the USB3

YOUR BASKET
1 x BitFenix Internal USB 3.0 Adapter £7.99
1 x Akasa 4 pin to 8 pin ATX PSU adapter cable (AK-CBPW10-15BK) £3.49
Total : £11.48 (includes shipping : FREE).



I suggested flipping the PSU over as for one it draws cold air in from below the case, providing it has decent vents. As the cables will be nearer to the back of the case you might find you just have enough to get that P4 cable through the cable management and up and over the mobo.
 
The PSU would probably be better mounted the other way up if there's an opening at the bottom of the case anyway, that way it draws in cool air from outside.

Not a good idea though if you're going to be sitting the case on a deep pile carpet, or something similar, that will block the vent.

Not sure that will help with the cable though.

For USB 3.0 you can use one of these: Akasa USB 3.0 internal adapter cable (it's £2 cheaper than the one above)

Pass on the watercooling.

I checked the manual, it's the 4 red slots for the RAM.
 
cheers guys, why do i want a 4 pin to 8 pin adapter for the power? the mobo needs 4 pin not an 8 pin...

The case (650D) dosent sit far off the ground and i live in a dusty room (student house) so its probably not good to have it sucking up all the dust and stuff on the floor
 
InfernoUk said:
cheers guys, why do i want a 4 pin to 8 pin adapter for the power? the mobo needs 4 pin not an 8 pin...

The case (650D) dosent sit far off the ground and i live in a dusty room (student house) so its probably not good to have it sucking up all the dust and stuff on the floor
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Some mobos have an 8 pin socket. It's supposed to provide more juice for overclocking but mobos with just the 4 pin do ok. I think if you flip the PSU you will get away without needing the adapter.

That case has a pull out dust filter for the PSU intake now I know you have the 650D ;)
 
The motherboard has 4 pin and 8 pin power connectors.

I would think you'd be better off connecting the 8 pin especially if you plan on overclocking.

I assume there are 2 connectors for extra juice for big overclocks.
 
honosuseri said:
Some mobos have an 8 pin socket. It's supposed to provide more juice for overclocking but mobos with just the 4 pin do ok. I think if you flip the PSU you will get away without needing the adapter.

That case has a pull out dust filter for the PSU intake now I know you have the 650D ;)
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ah ill consider flipping it then, the board has a 8 pin but its got some sort of 4 pin stopper in it to only let you use a 4 pin. its a OC board so id assume it would have the optimal config? but it seems to only want you using 4 pin
 
InfernoUk said:
ah ill consider flipping it then, the board has a 8 pin but its got some sort of 4 pin stopper in it to only let you use a 4 pin. its a OC board so id assume it would have the optimal config? but it seems to only want you using 4 pin
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Yeah that dust cap comes off mate and then you can plug in the 8 pin connector from the PSU, some PSUs only have a 4 pin connector. Expect surveyor to echo this in 5,4,3,2.......LOL
 
honosuseri said:
Yeah that dust cap comes off mate and then you can plug in the 8 pin connector from the PSU, some PSUs only have a 4 pin connector. Expect surveyor to echo this in 5,4,3,2.......LOL
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ah right i wasnt sure why they would do that in the first place...

Perhaps if i can use an 8 pin i wont need to flip the PSU
 
InfernoUk said:
ah right i wasnt sure why they would do that in the first place...

Perhaps if i can use an 8 pin i wont need to flip the PSU
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Cable management can be a right dog of the female persuasion.

To power the mobo you have the 24pin connector and the 4/8 pin aux. I'm willing to bet if you flip the PSU then you will have enough cable to get around the back. If you don't we linked an extension, this is why I used the Z9 U3 as it came with an extension, that case has loads of kit for the price ;)

Personally I think I would stick those cables powering your GPU through the grommits you used to pass the 24 pin mobo power connector through. Should look a little neater if you do......it's up to you.

I try not to be OCD over cable management "behind the scenes", I just like the inside of the case to be tidy to improve the airflow and so what you can see looks nice and tidy.

Hope we are helping :)
 
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