Zalman Z7 Plus

Ewaf · 15 Apr 2010 at 00:25

Hello chaps,

So I bought myself a new build recently and went with the newish Zalman Z7, as I liked the look and the price.

Building it tomorrow and was looking for some guidance. Basically I havnt built a new PC for around 5 years, and my cable management skills are tragic to say the least. Was wondering if anyone could provide any tips on how I could arrange the cables etc?I realise it doesnt have the best cable management features. Ideally looking for someone who owns one.

Case:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-033-ZA&tool=3

Useful youtube vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHlJM4zlx3I

Thanks in advance!

Ewaf · 16 Apr 2010 at 12:28

Ok well I guess no one has this case yet. Build went ok but my cable management is crap. Will post pics up tonight.

Cheers

Ewaf · 16 Apr 2010 at 20:36

Pics:

Just showing the LEDs, pic doesnt do it justice, zalman logo looks awesome.

Tragic Cable Management.

So yea my cable management is terrible. Any advice?

Cheers

shadowscotland · 16 Apr 2010 at 21:28

Moving the optical drive down a slot so you can tuck the unused cables away is a good start.
Rotating your HSF 90 degress anti clockwise may also help as the tagan looks like a two fan straight airflow type.

Shakeel · 16 Apr 2010 at 21:32

isnt your cpu cooler the wrong way?

Ernie101 · 16 Apr 2010 at 21:36

Off topic: Ewaf are you the same Ewaf that used to play css on ED etc? Aint played in years but im sure i remember you.

Ewaf · 16 Apr 2010 at 23:09

Yeaaa thats me, gave up CSS a while ago now.

Umm regarding the cpu cooler it could either go that way with the fan downwards or with the fan upwards, so I chose downwards. Is that a bad idea? The temps I get are 27c idle and around 46 under an hour of prime95 blender test.

Also, was recommended moving the optical drive down a slot but, wont it look abit wierd from the front :s

Cheers