pics of my build so far..

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here is my current build so far:

-Kingwin 424 Case w/ blowhole window mod w/ 80mm vantec spectrum 80mm fan
-Asus p4c800 e deluxe
-2.8c SLGWT
-1 gig of (2 *512) ocz pc3700 gold rev 2
-thermalright sp-94 w/ 92mm vantec tornado fan
-2 wd raptor 36.7g in raid 0
-liteon cd-rw drive
-liteon cd-rom drive
-floppy drive
-enermax 475p psu
-Vantec NXP-305 Nexus fan controller

next week getting an ati 9800 pro, audigy 2 zs, zalman zm80c-hp cooler, and xp pro. got to still put the swiftech mcx159 P chip cooler on nb. will keep you up to date how it overclocks when I get rest of the hardware.

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front case

[Parkest]

Very nice, its looking good. I'm a fan of the top blowhole. I like the window treatment.

[Remove]

Looks good so far. Don't forfet to wrap "all" your wiring though. :D

[PolarExpress]

Very nice set up and begging for a bit'o the OC. Nice and clean wanna come do my wires?

[Shootingblanks]

any comments, ideas, or suggestions? what color mesh do you think i ought to use? thinkong of doing a small duct\standoff mod.

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just completed my duct mod and will be ordering rest of my hardware thursday so should have system specs hopefully in two weeks:) any other suggestions for my build?

[9mmCensor]

Looks nice, you may want to change your avatar to something less premisscueous

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hehe i have a few avatars to choose from

[hrhrhrFOOT]

That avatar is funny.

[Heat]

Looks great!

[bluediamond]

lookin good

[bert202]

Looks great, did you do your own windows?

[abitavenger]

I second the did you do your own windows question also. What are your temps and do you run your tornado at full speed?

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case came with side panel window. did the blowhole window mod with 80mm fan. just finished a duct mod out of plexiglass for inbetween tornado and sp-94 to eliminate the dead spot. ordering my last wd raptor drive and xp pro this wednesday, so should have it up and running next week with results. looking for a good thermal sensor device that comes in black to add.

[its_me_gb]

nice case, what fan controller is that in your 3 1/2 " ?

[Shootingblanks]

its a vantec nexus 305:)

[Ergnas]

What parts did you use to make your duct mod, I have the same heatsink and would like to do something similar....

[Quigsby]

SB:

Cut the blowhole yourself in the acrylic? I was thinking about doing something similar. Wondered if you had any tips

[Ergnas]

Yeah I would really like to hear anyt tips you have.

[Shootingblanks]

http://www.directron.com/t021.html

link to 80mm holesaw

the case came with the side acrylic window, so i'm going to put three layers of tape on both sides of acrylic window and will be using a 80mm holesaw. go very slowly so acrylic doesnt melt and place a board underneath the window. dont force it and take your time. for duct mode i went to lowes and got some .093 acrylic stuff from window section i believe. used utility knife to cut 4 pieces and used goop glue to hold it together. will put updated post when i complete window mod with two additional 80mm holes.

[xanderjobizzle]

Hey man great job on the front of the case the optical drives realy blend in.

-Xander

[capmuffin]

wow man nice...also u never replied to me about XP PRO

[dmatko]

wow, nice. i got the same case and i got wires all over the place comin from my power supply. i think its time for some zip ties. :D i think im also gonna go for a top window, xept its gonna be square cuz it seems easier to cut out lol.

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[Jac_GT]

nice

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wcpuid results..

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dimm 1

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dimm 2

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sisoft sandra benchmark

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pc mark

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[Sophisticated]

what are your temps???

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temps

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updated pics

[FatChance]

wow nice hole!

[rassler]

Hey, it looks like you have a LOT of the same stuff i plan on getting soon.
1) Your fan controler is the one that also has a dial for a light correct? Do you like the controler, can you use any brand of lights with it?
2)Your drives seem to match really well, did you have to die them or anything? Did you put any thought into stealth covers?
3)I think you have mesh filters on your side intakes. Do they work well? Do they block much of the air flow?

Sorry for all the relatively basic questions, Im a noob.
Looks AWSOME man!!:D

[Timmybighands]

I've got the same case... man they are really nice. I didnt want to cut holes in my window for fear of cracking or slipping and scratching the crap out of it. Nice system you have there.

[Shootingblanks]

thanks for the comments. I like the vantec nexus 305 controller. came with two uv cathode lights and am currently running my 92mm tornado fan on channel 1, two 80mm vantec blue spectrum fans on window mod, and running the 80mm fan on the blowhole mode on channel 3. with regards to drive i didnt die them just luck. the mesh filters on the side intakes work well. have a newly built home and the basement isnt finished. seems to stop the dust and the fans still are getting good air supply to cool the board and memory. next upgrade will to sleeve all my cables blue:)

[813_Error]

Thats a really nice box man. Cant wait to see it sleeved then itll go in my top 10 :D .

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how would blue look for sleeving all my cables? any other suggestions on color?

[Ergnas]

I think blue would look awesome....

[Cerberus2k7]

Wow, how is your CPU temp lower than your mobo temp? :eek:

[Shootingblanks]

have a sp-94 with a 92 tornado fan. in between i have a duct mod. own a new home with central air and basement is pretty cool.

[termin@tor]

Nice. Good work man.

Is it loud? You have a lot of fans and that tornado... and your temps are awesome. About how loud is it?