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Lots of room, lots of fans. However, it doesn't seem to be necessary so i'm not using.
Not enough room for larger power supplies. everyone seems to encounter the same problem.
Unable to use the support brace they included. If your machine only requires a 400 or 500 watt PSU, you problably have no use for liquid cooling.
I am using the Thermaltake 750 toughpower, and it barely fits. Haven't finished the machine yet, but everything else is ok.
I like it.
don't mind that then this is the case for you. Its a monster.the pump works well.actually have an extra bottle left over they give you two. I have a water block on the north bridge (modded), a vidio card water block, and an aquos on my drive too.plus the chipset block it came with. This thing has lots of room, is quite.easily modded, I cut in 3 more fans and added a fan controller as well.The radiator sytem works excellent and you can't put togehter a water based cooler and system cheaper.so as you might be I was worried it was going to be average or just junk.boy was I surprised.love the unit and highly recommend it for home based systems.but if your lanning.go to they gym before you even consider this thing.Specs on mine: asus MB, 8 gigs G Skil 2x4 800ddr2, g-force 8800gts, 6 samsung 500gig 7200 sats, 150gig raptor, 2 samsung dvd sats lots of water cooling and some other modds for fun
First off, it's a TANK, made primarily of 3mm rolled steel with aluminum doors on the front chassis. Inside there are also pre-drilled screw holes on the bottom panel, enabling the installation of almost anything you can conceive.The watercooling components appear to be well made, if somewhat 'average'. The seven expansion bays have removable honeycomb-grilled covers with foam inserts to keep dust out; if you've ever had to clean a computer once a month you can definitely appreciate this feature. For a LC novice however, this setup will be more than sufficient.Now for the not-so-good: This case is heavy, clocking in at a whopping 51 pounds. The radiator being mounted on the doors both cools the water loop and increases airflow inside the case itself. The size makes working inside this case very easy and it has enough room and expansion slots to handle all your upgrading needs for years to come. This case has a lot of nice features, in actuality it's a stroke of genius. On that note, the tubing is 3/8", adapters will be required for 1/2" loops.
With that, the main USB and Firewire ports are mounted on top, so they will be inaccessible if your desk (or keyboard tray) barely clears the top of the case. This isn't bad mind you, but if you're a hardcore enthusiast or overclocker you'll want a more high-end water block and pump, such as the D-TEK Fuzion and Swiftech MCP655 respectively. The fastening tabs for the PCI expansion slots are nonstandard, possessing opposable prongs instead of straight tabs, so intelligent use of screws is necessary to secure most graphic and sound cards, USB cards, etc. No more having to muscle and pull side panels off from the rear. The doors are held closed with small magnets and both of them open, making the installation of drives a breeze. Even its all-aluminum twin, the VD4000SWA, comes in at 32 pounds.
The side panel is easily removed by depressing the two latches (lockable to keep little hands out, w/ 2 keys included) and swinging the panel outward. The two removable HDD cages (one forward, one rear) are a nice touch, just load 'em up and slide it in. Plus with the feet installed it's 20 1/2" tall, so it may not fit under all desks. Finally, due I suspect to precision machining, the installation of larger power supplies is trying to say the least, I had to lubricate the rails with isopropyl alcohol to get my 750W Thermaltake Toughpower in.With the exception of the size and weight, these are mostly minor annoyances which are simple enough to overcome, but those possessing less brawn and smaller desks will definitely want to look elsewhere.
Pros:1/ Lots of space2/ Good cost for having both LCS and Case (instead of purchasing separately)3/ Very adequate air circulation4/ Screwless assembly5/ Almost quiet operationCons:1/ Heavy2/ Screwless assembly is not always true(I have a USB PCI card that won't clip, my Creative X-fi controls on the drive bay won't clip as well)3/ Difficulty clipping my 8800 GTX card. I have to slice a portion of the clip in order for it lock)4/ It is difficult to install the power supply, specially the bigger ones like mine.5/ The top fan won't lock since my power supply is long.*The best thing about this product is better heat control and big space - this two compensated for all the bad stuff.
Delivery was quick. I took the advice of a friend and used a TEC for the CPU as opposed to the water cooling, I'll use the water cooling aspect for other components. I've dealt with this manufacturer years ago and have been pleased with their products, and this is no exception. The ad about needing no tools is not quite right, you will. Beware that all put together, this does weigh a lot, so have a cart or something to move it to it's final location where you intend to use it. Read the manual thoroughly so you understand how to put your components inside, ie: plan it out, it'll go much smoother, and take your time, don't rush it. As reviewed by others, this is a huge case, which is what I was looking for. Even without the water cooling, the TEC took 12 degrees C off CPU temp at startup, and never looked back.
I've had heat issues and needed more space to cool my system. Add water cooling to the mix, and it's a great setup. If you have the money to spend and have need of a good case, by all means, buy this one. Don't hurt yourself carrying this.
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