Just moved to MM Pinnacle. Photo of Final Loop

[phil178821]

more photos of the case can be found here (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=590709)


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/phil178821/DSCN0111.jpg


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/phil178821/DSCN0122.jpg

still have to tighten up the rad mount so it stands straight.

i have considered drilling a hole in the top for the fill port, but, as of right now, it feels unnecessary.

[saxile]

glad you found your case man, looks great! How you like it?

[phil178821]

glad you found your case man, looks great! How you like it?

Thanks. I have to say, it is awesome. The finish and feel is great. Some edges seem sharp, but nothing too crazy. Also, the PCI bracket they shipped me has a few screw holes that do not line up with the back panel. After a few photos and emails to MM, they determined they accidentally shipped me the wrong bracket and a new one will be on its way to me asap.

I really like the black inside. The 100% anodized aluminum really looks awesome. It just makes me realize how much I didn't like how my old Lian Li (and other cases) was anodized outside and ugly steel inside.


Another thought; these hdd brackets scare me a little. as you can see, I currently have my three Hdds mounted off of the rad fans. That is because I am afraid of putting them over my board/gpu in case they call down.


Really big downside, no front USB ports. I am really into them and used them all the time, however, it is an acceptable loss. It would have really taken away from the clean look across the front. 8 usb in back should be enough. I just have to grab one of those extension cables.

Another drawback: the price. But hey, you get what you pay for and I have to say they did some nice work here.

[saxile]

you could buy a little bay drive usb/firewire/audio/etc port thingy

[phil178821]

you could buy a little bay drive usb/firewire/audio/etc port thingy

yeah idk. kinda ugly. i think i can survive on only rear usbs. all in all this case is awesome. if people are willing to spend $$$, you will not be dissapointed.

i just got the new rear panel in today, however, i am so unbelievably sick that i can barely do this typing right now.

[atomic ferret]

Looks very nice! Those Pinnacle cases are so giant! Just one suggestion though: why don't you turn your pump and mount it on the back round part so that the outlet lines up with your rad and the inlet goes straight up toward your reservoir. That way you won't have to have that twist under the hard drive bay. Again, just a suggestion, it looks good and works fine the way it is.

[phil178821]

Looks very nice! Those Pinnacle cases are so giant! Just one suggestion though: why don't you turn your pump and mount it on the back round part so that the outlet lines up with your rad and the inlet goes straight up toward your reservoir. That way you won't have to have that twist under the hard drive bay. Again, just a suggestion, it looks good and works fine the way it is.


Thanks. I did think of that, however, I didn't really look too far into it because it would make it a pain to reach the switch since this pumps the vario. i could probably remove the base bracket and then just sit it, like you suggested, on the "gel stuff" i got from Petra's. Thus, it wouldnt be fastened down, just sitting there, making it easy pick it up and change the pump speeds. how does that sound?

[atomic ferret]

Good point, didn't think about the switch. I always leave mine on 5 so I didn't really think about it too much. You could do what you proposed, but personally I would feel better having it secured to my case and having the extra bend or two.

[billb]

Nice work.

You shorten up your loop quite a bit and make it easier to bleed.
Loose the rez, T-line instead.
Reverse the rad,.
Relocate the pump.

[Spawn-Inc]

Nice work.

You shorten up your loop quite a bit and make it easier to bleed.
Loose the rez, T-line instead.
Reverse the rad,.
Relocate the pump.

AFAIK those pumps are no good mounted upside down. and i tend to agree.