Tech Support Forum - Case Mod http://www.techsupportforum.com Support forum for case modding; window mods, Lighting mods, Cooling Mods en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:26:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.techsupportforum.com/cwd/images/misc/rss.jpg Tech Support Forum - Case Mod http://www.techsupportforum.com how to plug in second fan http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433713-how-plug-second-fan.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:22 GMT Hey I just got a new case and mobo. The case has 2 120mm fans, one in front and one in back. the mobo I bought is an asrock a780gxe. I get everything together only to realize that to the best of my deduction the mobo only has one place for a chassis fan to plug in. is there any way at all to get... Hey I just got a new case and mobo. The case has 2 120mm fans, one in front and one in back. the mobo I bought is an asrock a780gxe. I get everything together only to realize that to the best of my deduction the mobo only has one place for a chassis fan to plug in. is there any way at all to get the other one plugged in? it would help tremendously in cooling. I'm hoping there is another spot that would work or some kind of trick. please let me know. ]]> Case Mod namelessd http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433713-how-plug-second-fan.html Zalman cnps9700 led in micro btx cases http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433620-zalman-cnps9700-led-micro-btx-cases.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:16 GMT i have zalman cnps 9700 led cpu cooler. i have a hacked up btx case and mobo i want to use it on. does anyone make a bracket for this or does anyone have an idea on how i could do this? i have zalman cnps 9700 led cpu cooler. i have a hacked up btx case and mobo i want to use it on. does anyone make a bracket for this or does anyone have an idea on how i could do this? ]]> Case Mod Logo09 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433620-zalman-cnps9700-led-micro-btx-cases.html i need help building a liquid cooling system http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433045-i-need-help-building-liquid-cooling-system.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:38:39 GMT Specs: Asus Striker II Extreme Intel Q9650 4GB of OCZ DDR3 memory (4x1GB) EVGA nVidia GeForce 280 GTX CM CSX Super Tower (diamond plate and skulls) 1000 Watt PSU 4 Hard Drives. I need to put together a liquid cooling system because my CPU is running hot and its causing problems. Price is... Specs:
Asus Striker II Extreme
Intel Q9650
4GB of OCZ DDR3 memory (4x1GB)
EVGA nVidia GeForce 280 GTX
CM CSX Super Tower (diamond plate and skulls)
1000 Watt PSU
4 Hard Drives.

I need to put together a liquid cooling system because my CPU is running hot and its causing problems. Price is really not an issue.

To meet my needs:

Single fan radiator
Double bay resevoir (w/flow meter)
Pump
VGA cooling block
CPU cooling block
Color preferably blue to match the rest of my pc.
Parts from FrozenCPU.com

Price isn't really a problem. Just nothing ridiculous. ]]> Case Mod Cameron_Faust http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/433045-i-need-help-building-liquid-cooling-system.html Case support if you can :) http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/432428-case-support-if-you-can.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:30 GMT Hi everyone! A daft question this :)

I'm thinking of getting a new graphics card for Xmas but not entirely sure if it will fit in my case (lol).

This is my case
http://asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=Zv...FPi&templete=2

And I'm looking for a GTX275....
Height 4.376 inches (111 mm)
Length 10.5 inches (267 mm)

Before you ask I did measure, and it looked like it could fit (only just). Was wondering if anyone else had the same case/ card?

Cheers ]]> Case Mod Mason29 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/432428-case-support-if-you-can.html <![CDATA[[SOLVED] Please Help!]]> http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/431317-solved-please-help.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:39:15 GMT Hey Guys,

I don't know if this is in the right section, but it eemed the most appropriate one to me. The 9 pin wire, from my power button on my front panel to the motherboard, isn't quite long enough. I recently installed a new motherboard where the connector is closer to the back of the board. I never even thought to look for this when I bought the motherboard.

So I was wondering if you can buy an extension for the 9 pin wire, and if so, where?

Thanks

Cousick ]]> Case Mod Cousick http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/431317-solved-please-help.html Putting AC fans in case http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/431010-putting-ac-fans-case.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:01 GMT I am having AMD 9950 black edition + asus m3n78-em + SG 160,500 GB hdd. I need to buy full tower case as current mid tower is having less room for air circulation. Just saw Antec skleton case ....but price is too high...got 2 options 1) Can i remove 1 side of case i directly put AC fan for... I am having AMD 9950 black edition + asus m3n78-em + SG 160,500 GB hdd.
I need to buy full tower case as current mid tower is having less room for air circulation.
Just saw Antec skleton case ....but price is too high...got 2 options

1) Can i remove 1 side of case i directly put AC fan for air blow on MOBO...
AC fan specification as

Orient AP 12 (High Speed)

Sweep
in mm RPM Air Displacement in m3/Hour Consumption
300 2200 4800 -


4800CFH=2823CFM


Antec Skleton is having 200mm fan with 138 CFM of air flow.

Antec Skleton is 10x costly than AC fan

2) i removed everything from case & put directly on board.

Pic is attached for your reference.

http://rapidshare.com/files/305912751/PC_case_mod.zip

let me know which 1 can perform better.. ]]> Case Mod pareshbhangale http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/431010-putting-ac-fans-case.html UV Lighting http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/430097-uv-lighting.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:29:48 GMT Hi, does anybody know of any decent UV lights I have 2 12 inch cold cathode Lights but they are only effective on the UV sleeving nearest to the tubes. I have attached the tubes to the top and bottom of the case. Have i placed them badly or are they simply not very good? Any advice... Hi, does anybody know of any decent UV lights I have 2 12 inch cold cathode Lights but they are only effective on the UV sleeving nearest to the tubes.

I have attached the tubes to the top and bottom of the case. Have i placed them badly or are they simply not very good?

Any advice appreciated. ]]> Case Mod GrungyBev http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/430097-uv-lighting.html Sleeving without removing connectors? http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/430080-sleeving-without-removing-connectors.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:08:36 GMT hey guys, is there a way of doing this? thx a lot. hey guys, is there a way of doing this?

thx a lot. ]]> Case Mod NuComer http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/430080-sleeving-without-removing-connectors.html Building a water cooled rig http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/429849-building-water-cooled-rig.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:42:55 GMT Okay, so I'm building a water cooled rig to replace my old one. The problem is, I've never built a water cooled system and I'm looking for some suggestions.

I'm building it in the mega 'Cooler Master Stacker 830' case, so space shouldn't be much of an issue.

For the components that I have/will get:


EVGA E760 Classified Motherboard
Intel Core i7 960
HEATKILLERŽ CPU Rev3.0 1366 CPU Water Block


And I'll probably be getting either a single or dual nVidia GTX 300 series when it arrives.

As you can see, I've gotten as far as the CPU Water block, and that's it. I want to keep it cool, with a little headroom for upgrades/additions. Budget isn't much of an issue as long as it isn't uber expensive.

I don't really know what radiators, reservoir, or pumps to get; or even what kind of tubing or how much.

Do you think you can help me out, please? :grin:

I'll answer any questions to the best of my ability. Also, I apologize if this is the wrong forum; but it's a little unclear to me if I should post in this forum or the Building forum. I figured that I already had a lot of the components, and it's really just about watercooling, so it would fit in this thread. ]]> Case Mod Dave-Mastor http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/429849-building-water-cooled-rig.html AMD Data Change..Update New Data to DMI! http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/429012-amd-data-change-update-new-data-dmi.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:30:50 GMT Hello all. I'm new to the forums and have a major problem with my new build.

I build a new computer with GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H and AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition. I plugged in everything and turned it on. However, I get a problem on startup that says Verifying DMI Pool Data.......
AMD Data Change..Update New Data to DMI!

initially it said INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER so i put in the windows XP home edition however for some reason it could not find the XP cd for some reason. Can someone help me please? I have no idea how to fix the issue. ]]> Case Mod jblah http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/429012-amd-data-change-update-new-data-dmi.html Case lighting? http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428893-case-lighting.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:05 GMT I was wondering if anyone knows of a lighting system where you have control of what color your case is! I remember there was the Sunbeam Chameleon which was pretty damn cool if you ask me, But it's been discontinued for a while now, are there any others out there that would be similar to this? I know Alienware has an integrated system in it now, And if i could get my hands on a new Alienware aurora ALX case i wouldn't even have this issue =) But you know them, They won't give up just the case =( Anyways. Anyone know of a lighting system? Or someone that's selling the case? =D ]]> Case Mod rebornhalo http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428893-case-lighting.html My new PC, with enough coolers? http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428858-my-new-pc-enough-coolers.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:55 GMT Hi everybody, I just picked up my new PC :grin: and wonder if I should change the stock CPU fan, and add some extra fan too, may be at the front. My system: CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2ghz Mobo: Asus M4A78T-E Graphics: XfX Radeon HD4870 1Gb RAM 2 Gb DDR3 1333 HD 1TB Sata Hi everybody,

I just picked up my new PC :grin: and wonder if I should change the stock CPU fan, and add some extra fan too, may be at the front.

My system:
CPU: AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2ghz
Mobo: Asus M4A78T-E
Graphics: XfX Radeon HD4870 1Gb
RAM 2 Gb DDR3 1333
HD 1TB Sata
PSU Thermaltake TR2RX 550w

I will add a DVD-RW and a CD-RW IDE drives after I change the PSU for a Coolermaster Real Power Pro 750w.

I'm not planning to OC it for the time being, but I will be gaming of course

What do you think?

thanks
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]]> Case Mod martillo7878 http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428858-my-new-pc-enough-coolers.html Case mod - Finally done http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428461-case-mod-finally-done.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:48:40 GMT Finally finished up my case mod.

Well, mostly.

But for the most part, it's done. All the hard work is completely finished.
I just need to replace my two 120mm fans with two neon blue 120mm fans, and then put in a second cold cathode at the top of my case. Then it will be officially completed (better cable management is next, but that's not much of a case mod).


So here's what I started with:

YouTube - Case mod ideas


And here's what it came out as:

YouTube - Video 1

It looks pretty good I think


Basically, my friend Adam and myself covered both sides with painters tape and measured out the cut. Since it was a 12x12 sheet, we didn't have too much to work with, but it turned out to be the perfect size because it didn't go far enough for you to see the drive bays and it went low enough that it covers up most of the PSU cables.
We cut out a little box on the acrylic so that the fan on the side would fit nicely inside it.
I decided to cut around the fan for two reasons:
One, the acrylic wasn't big enough to completely cut off the fan mount AND the CPU funnel holes (see the first video for what I mean).
Two, in order to actually create a fan mount inside the acrylic would take FOREVER. And I just didn't have that much time.

As soon as I get my new hardware in there (Christmas here I come) it'll look uber epic!


All in all, I think that it turned out pretty good. I can't believe it's finally finished! Looks nothing like the stock case :heartlove


(Yes, the audio quality DID improve dramatically between the first video and the following video. Got a new web cam, records HD and has an awesome mic. This mod has been in the works since mid Summer). ]]> Case Mod Dilyn http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/428461-case-mod-finally-done.html Water cooling worth it? Also, Lights! http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/427941-water-cooling-worth-also-lights.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:30:38 GMT Just what the title asks, Is water cooling worth the trouble to keep your components cool? I would like to hit no issues with heat so.. Just wondering what the best options would be.

And cool lights! List some!
I'm pretty indecisive, so maybe lights that i can control the color of? Maybe something similar to alienware's control center thing? =)

Thanks y'all! ]]> Case Mod rebornhalo http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/427941-water-cooling-worth-also-lights.html Computer cooling question http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/427910-computer-cooling-question.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:02:16 GMT I noticed when I put in a 1.5 TB hard drive that the computer gets really hot on the inside. Speedfan registers it at a high temp. So to solve that, I took one of the sides off the computer and took a pretty impressive speed fan and allow it to blow on the inside of the computer. It keeps the... I noticed when I put in a 1.5 TB hard drive that the computer gets really hot on the inside. Speedfan registers it at a high temp. So to solve that, I took one of the sides off the computer and took a pretty impressive speed fan and allow it to blow on the inside of the computer. It keeps the computer at a constant 36C across the board.

The question is, is that ok? I have it ventilated pretty good. I doubt that dust can even settle on the internal workings as the fan is continually blowing the inside.

Please advise,
Lou.. ]]> Case Mod LouTrekShow http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/case-mod/427910-computer-cooling-question.html