The Red Machine

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 11:56

The Red Machine.

This is going to be a rebuild of my AMD PC hence the name and the other reason for the name will be apparent when you see the case I am using.

Parts List.

LD V8 case (Black/Red).
Asus RVE X99 Motherboard.
5960X CPU.

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 11:57

Build Pictures.

You guessed it, red enough to keep even Leon Trotsky happy.

Fitting the PSUs

The two rads that will go in the bottom of the case.

And the one for the top as well

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 11:57

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Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 12:47

Added case pics.

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 12:59

Thanks.

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 14:37

Just fitted some fans at the front so nothing interesting to photograph.

Next job put the PSEs in.

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 15:19

Fitting the PSUs

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 17:03

The two rads that will go in the bottom of the case.

I have found running the cables under the rads keeps them out the way.

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 17:37

And the one for the top as well

Kaapstad · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:19

jimbaw said:
getting ready for the R300 series?

I have been found out.

When the 300 series is available they will go straight in but until then the 290Xs can live there.

Kaapstad · 30 Jan 2015 at 02:08

Jony27 said:
I like this.
What happened to the green one you had?
Havent seen it for a hilw so not sure if you ever finished it.

Still got it and it is waiting for some Maxwell Titans.

Kaapstad · 30 Jan 2015 at 02:13

jimbaw said:
haha and let me guess, 4 of them?

I'll follow this one as well then!!
never really liked LD cases... until now...

LD cases are quite basic but very solid, all aluminium and will last forever. They also have a nice finish that does not attract dust which is just as well as they have no filters or grommets at all.

The Black/Red case looks a lot better in real life than it does in the pics too.

Kaapstad · 30 Jan 2015 at 02:16

Divine Pain said:
Not seen any GPUs or even a motherboard yet but I can tell from the rad and amount of fans that it's gonna be a MONSTER!!

Subbed

4 x 290Xs
5960X
DDR4 3200mhz

Will be going in there.

When the 3XX series is available it will go in.

Kaapstad · 30 Jan 2015 at 02:23

setter said:
Some bits of the case Kaap remind me of early Lian Li's, particularly the 5.25 bay mounting points. LL have recently gone clip and catch in that area. Im on a basic black enthoo primo, but lately seen the new red/black model. Yes, i want it with a passion. But a cheaper alternative might be some spray cans and lots of tape, or vinyl wrap. But working with a primo for modding can be sore on my poor back, case is that bloody heavy.

LD cases are really light and you can lift them with one finger

Unfortunately when you put 4 GPUs, 3 Rads and all the other stuff in they weight a ton. :eek:

Kaapstad · 30 Jan 2015 at 03:19

setter said:
Good luck mate, i weighed my primo the other day. 25kg and thats just an air cooled rig, i was gonna put it on my desk. But thought id better not. Would end up on the floor much faster with a very loud thump. I had a Lian Li A70F Kaap, lovely light well made case. Would have been a nice case for a modding project/log. But it was taking up room so i gave it away.

LD cases are a bit different, the back/top/front is one piece of aluminium but very solid, they get their strength from the design where all the panels and structures contribute to the strength.

They do lack things like dust filters but all cases get dusty even if they have them.

The great thing about a LDV8 is once you are used to it, it is very easy to work in and has all the room you could need for future upgrades and will last for years as there is no plastic at all.

Kaapstad · 5 Feb 2015 at 19:22

Will post some more pics soon

Kaapstad · 6 Feb 2015 at 23:26

Thanks guys.