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Same here. Also hoping their controller works well and is not just a gimmick

Third option here. I don't understand the need for semi-fanless or fanless SFX, just don't make it louder than the Silverstone 450 V2, of which I'm a proud owner :cool:. My caseless setup is sitting 1 foot away from me on my desk and the only noise that's heard is the Noctua Nh-L9i! My ear...

Smooth build, great case and great setup. Was going to get my this case myself but was put off by the "cables coming out the top" idea. Does it bother you at all or is it discrete?

What about a custom acrylic case? You can cut it to size with just about any sharp tools

If you find a pocket of empty space inside your enclosure you might be able to stuff your existing wires in there and connect these or something similar to them to add aesthetic value (and possibly improve airflow).

From my research the S/M12II-620 are the best bang for your buck if taking noise into consideration, they are supposed to be much quieter than the competition. I also remember seeing a new 500w "sfx" psu's from High Power at Computex so maybe hold out for that?

I'm 99% sure the psu held you back from overclocking, try it with another one if you have it laying around. If not silverstone sfx or SeaSonic S/M 12II

Hey man nice use of space. However I imagine that cleaning the graphics card from the never ending dust would get very tedious very quickly. I'm also afraid the pcie x16 slot would be more prone to damage being exposed like that... what if the case get's knocked over and the gpu pcb snaps? I...

I thank you dearly. I unscrewed the screws (1 long screw to hold the bracket in place and 2 smaller screws for the fan), placed the noctua on the motherboard and magic happened. Like a glove. Amazing. Such a simple thing it seems, and the best part is I don't think I've voided warranty! You...

I recently purchased the Noctua NH-L9i for it's short height, cooling and low noise capabilities to go along with my MSI Z77IA-E53, but I'm running into compatibility issues with the two. If you look on the Noctua compatibility page you'll see that my E53 isn't supported, so go figure, but if...

I'm always quick to jump the gun with questions... turns out I won't be needing it. But for future interests could you tell me where I can purchase one?

I'm looking for a power cord to connect to my psu that takes up as little space as possible, preferably something like the low profile flat cord pictured in the red box, or even shorter if possible. There is no maximum height requirement, but the lower it is the better. There is no orientation...

Since the Noctua heatsink already comes with 2 fans, the arrangement you mentioned will be one of the first to be tested :). And if you're wondering, the actual case design is lookin good too, I'l update the thread once the build starts :)

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I agree that the 92mm would provide the best airflow, and since I want to have as little noise as possible it is the ideal setup. Especially since the new cpu cooler I'm looking at already comes with two, and this little guy is not only smaller in height (125mm), but uses ultra quite Noctua...

Thanks man, a 3.5" fan controller fits in there perfectly (5.25" is too big). I'm still debating whether it will actually take away from aesthetics or not, but I'll keep looking for one I like. I'll keep the orientation of the HD's like you suggested, seems to work out great :) Don't know...

Hey don't sweat it man, I do that all the time with "please". Like, "get me a sandwhich woman", I always forget the please. At least now it's clear for everyone, and I'm sure if you make the ODD an option, people will make use of it, and if not, it won't really matter because this is AN AWESOME...

I'd love to see pictures if you have any. Are you channeling the air inside the case around the psu, or did you end up modding it to allow for air to pass through it? I took your advice and mocked it up in sketchup... you're absolutely right. I overlooked the gpu connector, once you factor that...

I guess I should have mentioned that I don't mind losing a few % of performance in exchange for case form factor, if anything I'd just overclock a bit? However it good to know that quality pci-e riser/ribbons do exist, and since this build is something I plan on keeping for a while, I don't mind...

Haha, looks like I need to catch up on my pc terminology :o... If the cost difference is bearable I'm sure most people won't mind having the option and assuming everyone getting this case is a pc enthusiast, complexity shouldn't be an issue either :cool:. Since this is a pretty drastic aesthetic...

+1 NO vote on the ODD. Unless it's bluray (which I assume would increase the cost substantially) I don't see the need for a disk drive... steam, netflix and a usb stick replaced practically everything I used a disk for. Everyone with a vast collection of games, movies and music can get an...

I've read that both risers and ribbon cables work fairly well actually, even seen two of them connected to each other supporting a high end video card with no issues. I think as long as it's high quality it should be alright. Could you please show the source where they show the shielded ones are...

The psu will likely be modded to move the cables from the wall to the inside. Or I may just remove the cover and relocate them, we'll see. In this update I tried to resolve the psu airflow issue. I removed the top 120mm and replaced it with two 80mm Noctua fans on the sides. With some...

There's two ways air can enter, the top or the front (120mm intake fan at the top, cpu heatsink intak in the front), and one way to exit (80mm psu exhaust). What has me worried is that little fan trying to pull air out of the case. I know how these sff systems like to get hot, so everything will...

Haha yes, yes it would, that's why I've decided to go with the flex-atx or the sfx psu. Thanks all for the help xoxo

As much as I want the external, the best solutions I've sen either cost way too much money or involve two bricks :(. I don't remember exactly where, but I saw someone mod a picopsu to allow for a more powerful psu brick (250-300w) but he never explained how he did it :( :( That is a very nice...

Can we pre-order?

Could you elaborate? EDIT* After digging around on the net turns out Athena Power isn't that bad, just that particular model was. I later found these three 400W power supplies and they should fit, now if only I could tell them apart... A couple of questions: -most importantly, could any of...

The digital storm bolt, the alienware x51, the phantom, and a couple others are what actually inspired me to do this project. I'm going to spend a fair amount of time on this build so if it does get messy I'll take the time to clean it up. The reason I'm oing to use the i5 is because I...

Because the case is going to be a custom enclosure I don't have specific dimensions. A psu of that size might just be the solution I was looking for. Will return after sketchup mockups My plan is to do just that, IF i can find a powerful enough power brick, after all more powerful gaming...

I believe it does, I mean after all, alienware, consoles, and laptops all did it. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/598550087/12V_12_5A_150W_AC_Adapter.html Getting warmer :) At this point my plan is to keep searching until I find a powerful enough AC/DC adapter, and later mod dc to atx...

YES that looks like it's it! I think I already know the answer, but are there ~400W versions available of this?

I'm basically trying to build my own alienware x51 http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/pc-mac/pc-mac-desktops/alienware-x51-1081723/review My question is regarding their psu setup; how would I go about re-creating it (internal + external parts), or where can I buy one? Something powerful...

What about something like this? I've also stumbled upon this thread where someone was able to mod an xbox360 psu for use with his graphics card. Is there a way to connect the adapter to the pc psu instead, and in return mod the existing psu to take up less space? @Tidicus Are you talking about...

I'm trying to keep things as discrete as possible for the wiring so while that idea could work, seeing a cluster of wires 6" in diameter coming out of a tiny enclosure isn't exactly what I had in mind. I've noticed that concoles and laptops split the psu into two parts, internal and external...

Dory sounds like a woman's name to me, why not give the case a womans name? Since enthusiasts already call their works "my baby", why not a female's name? Plus be honest, this case turns you on ;) Cleopatra Eleanor Victoria ...Betty? ......Ex-wife? Or better yet, since this case is...

I read somewhere that extending the cables even further than they already are may add stability issues and put a strain on the hardware, is this not the case? Also I'm trying to build a super sleek console style pc and having the psu mounted on the outside would kill aesthetics (unless its the...

Try to bear with me, my terminology on the subject is lacking. Is it possible to mod an existing psu (atx, sfx, slimline, doesn't matter) into an external psu to use as an AC cord/adapter? Consoles use AC adapters along with an internal psu to minimize console form size, and I'm trying to do...

I edited my post to mention the sliding mechanism. I've never been a fan of the "pop out" design which to me takes completely away from the overall visual appeal

Hope it's not too late in the development process to toss in an idea. A cover for the front panel when the ports aren't in use to give it a unified sleek look. It would use an up and down sliding motion instead of a "pop out" so when the cover is up, you wouldn't see it sticking out. Here's my...