Project: mit kleinem Formfaktor

jimbaw · 13 May 2014 at 12:49

snips86x said:
I did Fantastic stuff compared the what Bitfenix use. The Betfenix extensions are dust magnets.

yeah apparently so!
I'm about to order a whole bunch and start making extensions I reckon

WalderX · 13 May 2014 at 14:30

Looks amazing mate - nice mods from Parvum too. Can't wait for a Full ATX mega case from them

parvumsystems · 20 May 2014 at 11:14

Looking forward to seeing this at i52. The fan filter mod is great and much like what we plan to add to the S3.0 perhaps!

snips86x · 20 May 2014 at 13:23

WalderX said:
Looks amazing mate - nice mods from Parvum too. Can't wait for a Full ATX mega case from them

That would be nuts, make sure you do a project log

parvumsystems said:
Looking forward to seeing this at i52. The fan filter mod is great and much like what we plan to add to the S3.0 perhaps!

I wish I could make i52, more like i53. Wife wouldn't appreciate me attending twice in 1 year!

I do have some messing to do still as I'm still having issues with dust in the case. My ideas are:

1 - Find a dust filter for the PSU as this section gets really dusty when the system is under full load, pulling dust in from outside the case and circulating it.

2 - Find or make a custom PCIE exhaust. Currently, the remaining 2 slots are open, allowing dust to travel through. I cannot block them as my case needs to vent air out the rear, GPU hits mid 80s in this weather.

Maybe I (you?) could great a square funnel type unit which is open next to the GPU, allowing the fans to pull/push air, closed at the bottom and has a space towards the front of the case for an 80/120mm fan. I think I need to CAD something!!

beefybarn · 20 May 2014 at 14:36

I have been watching these builds and they look great but how resistant is the acrylic to marking or scratching ?

snips86x · 20 May 2014 at 14:37

beefybarn said:
I have been watching these builds and they look great but how resistant is the acrylic to marking or scratching ?

If you're careful, they tend to hold out quite well. I have a few times ran the allen key across the acrylic sheet when removing the screws. They seem to easily wipe away.

There are some worse scratches on the interior, but take your time while building and dismantling, you'll be fine

snips86x · 26 May 2014 at 15:54

Finally managed to get round to taking some photos of my build. Although my DSLR has been sent to Canon for a service, using my wifes point and shoot didn't do too badly.

WalderX · 27 May 2014 at 11:36

Looks bang tidy - lovely backplate too!

snips86x · 27 May 2014 at 11:39

WalderX said:
Looks bang tidy - lovely backplate too!

Thanks WalderX

I'm trying to work out how to remove the HD 7970 from it as I've been looking to get a 290 and wanted to reuse the plate. Not sure I can reuse it yet

Not long been done either!

Unicorn · 17 Jun 2014 at 23:02

Do you still have the recon in? How have you mounted it im curious here

snips86x · 18 Jun 2014 at 18:46

Unicorn said:
Do you still have the recon in? How have you mounted it im curious here

No, I dont! I removed it as there was no where for it and have 2x PWM splitters, each running 2 fans of a motherboard chassis PWM header. I then use the AI Fan Control from ASUS to manage the speeds.

alexhaslam · 18 Jun 2014 at 19:58

EEK! That sag... I would consider adding some form of support to that GFX card.
Great looking build though!

davido_labido · 18 Jun 2014 at 20:00

dem cables.

snips86x · 20 Jun 2014 at 13:52

alexhaslam said:
EEK! That sag... I would consider adding some form of support to that GFX card.
Great looking build though!

Oh LOL - I had the stand removed for the pics as it wasn't great!

davido_labido said:
dem cables.

I know right

Amazing work if I do say so myself

Doogles · 24 Jun 2014 at 16:17

That is a very nice build, only thing that would concern me is the 80mm fans being slightly noisy!

snips86x · 27 Jun 2014 at 13:14

Doogles said:
That is a very nice build, only thing that would concern me is the 80mm fans being slightly noisy!

Thanks

I can't even hear them mate, they are silent. I have 3 in total, all PWM and the the 2x120mm fans on the front are louder than the rear.

I've actually just swapped out the 2x120mm G3s for some Alpenfohn Wingboost 2 PWM fans as I need fans with a higher static pressure. Still not great, but better and looking for some cheap effective alternatives.

RetrogamerX · 27 Jun 2014 at 14:01

I really love what you did with your build mate. I might go micro or itx near the end of the year. I love this case, but I'm starting to look at the In-Win D-Frame Mini coming in September...If I did go for this case the red and black are the best combo imho. Nice one matey

snips86x · 27 Jun 2014 at 14:04

RetrogamerX said:
I really love what you did with your build mate. I might go micro or itx near the end of the year. I love this case, but I'm starting to look at the In-Win D-Frame Mini coming in September...If I did go for this case the red and black are the best combo imho. Nice one matey

Cheers mate, it was fun to build!

If think if I had to choose another case, it would be the Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV. I love the Parvum a lot and think it would look better if I watercooled everything, but I'm too scared to try encase I destroy the entire setup!

snips86x · 15 Jul 2014 at 14:01

**UPDATE**

I've been thinking about how to improve the airflow for my reference 290 and mentioned to the guys at Parvum on the use of either 1x120mm or 2x120mm fans on the base of the case to draw air in for the reference cards. This application could also be used for running a 240mm rad in a custom loop.

Well, they've out done themselves again and are sending me a black base panel with 2x120mm fans holes as a beta before making this an option to purchase through their shop or OcUK.

True Gents

Further updates will follow!!

Doomedspeed · 15 Jul 2014 at 14:06

That's awesome News.. You're a Designer now.

Drop us some more pics and let us know how it goes.