Project: RE-Define XL (with 2 x 480 rads)

I missed this thread the first time round, so quite pleased you've bumped it mate, give me a chance to read a new thread and I'd also like to see if the side panels ever got done and fitted. I presume they did, as they were all packed up ready to go...
 
Acme said:
FYI - All you people who never seem to notice, I am bumping a 2012 thread. This happened near 2 years ago.

I've seen this build log on a few forums now, elsewhere first, and now I've found it here as well. So I thought I'd necro the thread on my home forum and ask if the side panel(s) ever got done?!

There don't seem to be any pictures anywhere! :eek:
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Yep it got finished but I had a few issues with the side panels and lost interest so never updated the thread :o

Anyway, here are a couple of pics I've just taken with the side on. They're not the best shots as the machine is a little dusty at the moment - but then it is nearly 2 years old now.

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In the end the system did what it was supposed to, nice and fast without high temperatures. Also the fluid is the same as two years ago and the loop has never been cleaned so I guess the solid tubing did it's job. It's still crystal clear and the water temperature is usually within a degree or so of ambient.

Thanks for asking, David.
 
Thanks :)

I was going to add perspex but lost interest as I said. Tbh I quite like it without anyway and it must help with air flow.

I think the sides cost £35 each (the back one is the same without the window cut out) and £8 postage.

The back was cut upside-down by mistake which is what originally lost my interest. I think the company involved were going to get a new panel and cut it correctly but in the end we settled on a part refund as I was fed up with waiting.
 
Just got one of these cases the other day for a bloody silly price... I can't decide if I should mod it and move my system into it or keep my 600T...

I'd probably spray the metal white, cut a side window in the style of the Arc XL side window, cut a couple of holes in the motherboard tray & mid-plate, and modify the top to accommodate a 240 or 360 radiator.
 
Mate that looks awesome, I never realized these cases were quite so big. Great work though, I really like it, and I actually think it's better without the window, plus it means you can access the fan controller with ease :)
 
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