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I have a simple question so far.

What size SATA cable did you use for the case?

I'm looking at building mine over the holiday weekend and want to make sure I have everything ordered I need to get it started.

Any other tricks or detailed supply list I would need to build this box?
 
The fan divider in the middle should be flipped around is what most people seem to do, which creates more space, I just moved mine backwards. For sata cable lenght, I believe I used 18" cables, they had plenty of left over also. Invest in some zip ties to bundle the cables together for proper cable management. Stock fans are noisy but move plenty of air, so if this will be in the open anywhere you might want to change out the fans also.
 
You want to use cables that are appropriate for your controllers. I used 24" cables because it allows for proper and clean loops. It also allows for proper servicing. It all depends on your controller style and its connector layouts, but 18-24's work just fine in general.
 
18" in mine, with SAT2-MV8 and onboard controllers. Mine have right angles at the backplane, not necessary, however, and may not work depending on the cable. I wanted black cables without locking tabs and right angle ones were the only ones I could find.
 
Ockie said:
You want to use cables that are appropriate for your controllers. I used 24" cables because it allows for proper and clean loops. It also allows for proper servicing. It all depends on your controller style and its connector layouts, but 18-24's work just fine in general.
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Any pics of proper routing? Trying to make my life easier.
 
theDreamer said:
The fan divider in the middle should be flipped around is what most people seem to do, which creates more space, I just moved mine backwards. For sata cable lenght, I believe I used 18" cables, they had plenty of left over also. Invest in some zip ties to bundle the cables together for proper cable management. Stock fans are noisy but move plenty of air, so if this will be in the open anywhere you might want to change out the fans also.
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Should I reverse the rear fans as well too? Or flip it so the fans are on the other side the hard way or just flipping that whole piece?
 
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