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Parsley · 21 May 2010 at 17:58

I did have a HAF 922 previously and this case has dropped my CPU temps by about 2 degrees, nothing huge but the drop is still there. The HAF with the fans maxed out was cooler but it sounded liked a wind turbine... this is quieter than the HAF at its quietest and very very cool at the same time!. The cable management behind it was a right PITA though

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Thanks for the neatness comments, took me awhile

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daverival · 21 May 2010 at 19:11

Old and New

OLD:

intel core2 duo e5300, 2 Gb of ram, nvidia 8600gt

NEW:

Core i7 920 @ 3.8, 12 Gb of ram, hd5770

ste-sim2x9 · 21 May 2010 at 20:21

limpep

What is that fan controller and where did you buy it

Gripen90 · 22 May 2010 at 00:11

I'm still not totally satisfied with the cable management, but it's a real pain in the ***se to get those thick cables from the Tt PSU hidden.
I've ordered some cable ties, velcro ties and some black spiral wrap which I hope will help getting me around redoing some of the cable arrangement - especially for the graphicscards, as I know I can't have those cables running around the back (then the side case lid can't close), but hopefully with the velcroties I can arrange in a "snake" like spiral in the bottom going around the little 80mm fan. You can see that the lower backplate "cut out" is totally covered by the powersupply ,hence cables can't go that way around.
I also ordered a sleved 8pin atx extension cable (30cm) so I hopefully can get that cable running along the backplate - there should be enough clearance for that. Also I ordered a bit of green Lazer leds etc for a bit light in the "housing".
I'll get all the fixed and done when the 3rd EVGA GTX470 SC card arrives around june 2nd (when it's back in stock).

I have an Aerocool Touch 1000 fan controller, but I'm not sure whether or not to mount it since I like the clean front look of the case.

JonnyGLC · 22 May 2010 at 01:07

Couple of the inside of my LianLi PC-7F

Shakeel · 22 May 2010 at 18:37

1st shot is brilliant. is that psu modular?

nice rig btw

mjones1 · 22 May 2010 at 19:11

Shakeel said:
is that psu modular?

Nope, only the HX models are.

Muel · 22 May 2010 at 22:06

Souleh said:
Antec300 too? Im sure theres much more to do and im happy to chop it up lol.

Aye Antec 300. You just need a 25mm hole saw (a 20mm would probably be better but it was all I had), and a range of drill bits!

I did a couple of holes at 13mm, so they need drilling with a pilot drill first.

G-Dubs · 23 May 2010 at 17:04

Finished my latest Skeleton build/mod a few weeks back so thought i'd share it.

Probably going to be putting this on the MM later on to fund my next build, so if you're interrested please do have a look

From this...

via this....

To this...

build log

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18123285

Many thanks for looking.

David41 · 23 May 2010 at 19:25

That looks freakin' sweet g-dubs. I really like the colour, don't think it would go with many cases but it really compliments the Antec Skeleton.

pieplough · 23 May 2010 at 19:45

Nice new shots G-Dubs, love the last pic

Alfie · 23 May 2010 at 20:37

nice build G-Dubs. Perhaps the only build in history that would actually suit brown Akasa Apache fans and you missed it!

G-Dubs · 23 May 2010 at 21:33

Cheers Guys

Thanks for the comments

I did actually think about the apache fans but decided to keep it clean looking.

This is actually the second mod of the skeleton I've done, the other (below) was my first ever attempt at modding of any sort. As you've probably gathered I really love working on this case.

Currently working on "project car boot" which is a real bargain basement build. then i'm gonna need something else to get my teeth into.

Blackhawk47 · 24 May 2010 at 21:08

Looks tidy G-dubs, what happened to the yellow/black one above?

manbearpig · 24 May 2010 at 21:27

Awesome paint job G-Dubs!

Dave**** · 24 May 2010 at 21:31

Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced Dominator. Sounds like a jet plane when playing games so I just use my headphones.

First few are when I tried the radiator at the top but it didn't work out so I put it at the back, drawing air in.

Second half are from the other day when I bought another 260 black from abitar here on the forums.

Cat is optional ask OcUK Staff for details, you'll be surprised what they can do.

The power cables for the GPUs remind me of HR Giger Aliens

Criticise away!

G-Dubs · 24 May 2010 at 22:25

Blackhawk47 said:
Looks tidy G-dubs, what happened to the yellow/black one above?

Hey Blackhawk47 long time no see.

yellow and black is my current rig, I did the new build as a project as I wanted to do something with the mesh kit. Idea is to sell the case on and use the hardware for another build.

Parsley · 25 May 2010 at 16:09

Excuse me for posting afew more shots.

They are at least better shots of the insides!

Also excuse that 4870, the 5870 is worming its way through the RMA process still

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Muel · 25 May 2010 at 18:05

Just completed a minor mod to my Antec 300. I drilled loads of holes, removed the HDD bays, reverse mounted the HDDs in the empty optical bays and added in an old PSU case to pack the trailing cables inside.

I also changed the 4670 for a 5830 in between these pics and chucked out the standard fans, and added a 140mm Xigmatek White LED in the roof and 2 120s in the front.

Before:

After:

Jobs still to do are add another 5830, and spray it up! I fancy upgrading the PSU aswell really.

Dave**** · 25 May 2010 at 18:16

Good effort!

But, upgrade that case!

I had the same and it made a big difference when I finally changed to a better one