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PROJECT LOG NZXT H440 "Chaos"
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- #23
I've decided to continue to move forward with the black internal color scheme...I just don't think I would be happy with the white. This is probably going to take a couple of months as the weather is still nasty, but I'm going to push forward.
Placed the order for the lutro0 teleios sleeving and connectors, hopefully I can complete this before it gets nice out and all my wiring will be done. I'm going with a black/green/white scheme.
Placed the order for the lutro0 teleios sleeving and connectors, hopefully I can complete this before it gets nice out and all my wiring will be done. I'm going with a black/green/white scheme.
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- #25
Dual 360's have a very close tolerances. Top rad is Alphacool ST-30 and Front rad is Alphacool XT-45. 2~3mm spacing between the two using stock holes. Plumbing would (will) have to happen with the top of the case off. Will probably have to shave off the backside of the top fan to allow for the plugs to fit.
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- #26
I've had some questions regarding the placement of a 280 rad in the top and spacing.
#1 A ST-30 280 will be right at home on the roof of the case. It has mounts that will place it at the back of the top. As you can see in the pic, it's all drilled out for you already.
#2 The res I use is a Bitspower inline-z 250mm which is 260mm from end to end without fittings. Diameter is 60mm.
#3 You have 310mm of space from the top of the psu cover to the bottom on the ST-30 with fans mounted (I just checked again)
Additionally, there is 150mm of space from the front of the case to the psu cover .
#1 A ST-30 280 will be right at home on the roof of the case. It has mounts that will place it at the back of the top. As you can see in the pic, it's all drilled out for you already.
#2 The res I use is a Bitspower inline-z 250mm which is 260mm from end to end without fittings. Diameter is 60mm.
#3 You have 310mm of space from the top of the psu cover to the bottom on the ST-30 with fans mounted (I just checked again)
Additionally, there is 150mm of space from the front of the case to the psu cover .
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- #28
After playing with multiple configurations, I've decided on a Black & White Theme. I really like the look of the glossy white surrounded by flat black when you look through the window. To keep with this theme, I've also replaced all the rivets with white ones. It's my type-A showing up again...
or maybe...
or maybe...
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- #29
Not much new on the build as some additional parts didn't come as expected, but I was able to complete one of the remaining two internal mods I wanted. I hope to have this completed and mounted this week. This is the back of the HD Cage.
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- #31
Yep, I plan on modding the window to help show off the rad and res! I want just the tops to "peak" out.
With the roof on and the rads mounted
Thinking the rads may need to be white to stand out
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- #33
Thanks!
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- #34
My Bitspower plugs and remaining NB e-Loops finally arrived. These have been backordered all over the place! I also ordered some Gigabyte Green LRT to match up with the Lutro0 sleeving, if and when it arrives...
The last of my illumination also came in...I'm trying it out in my test case.
I'm planning on dimming these down and mounting behind the MB for a glow effect. It's hard to tell from the photo but it is really bright. I am still waiting on some Bitspower 90's for the front rad (yep, backordered also), along with yet another replacement PSU and new SSD, but this will not hold up the build. I'm hoping to flush all the rads this week and start painting as I finished all the metal work.
The last of my illumination also came in...I'm trying it out in my test case.
I'm planning on dimming these down and mounting behind the MB for a glow effect. It's hard to tell from the photo but it is really bright. I am still waiting on some Bitspower 90's for the front rad (yep, backordered also), along with yet another replacement PSU and new SSD, but this will not hold up the build. I'm hoping to flush all the rads this week and start painting as I finished all the metal work.
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- #36
I've completed the metal work on the inside of the case, but I can't make my mind up if I should paint the rads white to contrast the interior, which will be visible through the peep hole...thoughts?
The black on black just hides everything. I'm pretty much thinking that the rad itself should be white.
The black on black just hides everything. I'm pretty much thinking that the rad itself should be white.
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- #38
We are kinda thinking along the same lines. If the rad was white, in the daylight it would be a nice contrast. With the internal lighting on, all the white items take on a green "glow" from the leds, which would include the PSU cover, fans and rads...
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- #39
I wanted to show a little trick I use to warm up my paint as it has always worked for me. The nozzle just fits through the top allowing the entire can to be immersed in hot water:
I was also applying my final coat of paint and "phlat......." I hate aerosol cans!
Now I get to sand and prep everything all over again.....
I was also applying my final coat of paint and "phlat......." I hate aerosol cans!
Now I get to sand and prep everything all over again.....
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- #40
Sleeving came in last night...now I can start this and wait for better weather to paint.
I also received some presents from NZXT. I told them my front 120's had a "tick" sound when they were running, and they sent me 3 new ones. I also mentioned that my NZXT illuminated bezel had stripped screw holes, and they sent me a new front!
I have to start putting some of this stuff up for sale...my work room is getting really small!!!
I also received some presents from NZXT. I told them my front 120's had a "tick" sound when they were running, and they sent me 3 new ones. I also mentioned that my NZXT illuminated bezel had stripped screw holes, and they sent me a new front!
I have to start putting some of this stuff up for sale...my work room is getting really small!!!
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