Diaphragms look bigger on the top component. Bottom component looks a bit more durable, however. I could be wrong. The thermaltake looks a little sleeker. I'm undecided so I'll just stop talking.
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Diaphragms look bigger on the top component. Bottom component looks a bit more durable, however. I could be wrong. The thermaltake looks a little sleeker. I'm undecided so I'll just stop talking.
I would look at it from a perpective of whether or not you need the extra USB ports and the audio ports up front there. If not, they just clutter up the front and are irritating. The Thermaltake matches your color scheme better and looks sportier and more lambo. If you don't need the ports up front, then I would go with the thermaltake.
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Originally Posted by a.Bird
Me too:D Not sure which one.
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Originally Posted by vidas7de7jesus7
This is true, I don't really need all the extra ports up front, with the case
already giving access to USB ports up front. The one thing I do like on it
though is the headphone jack (I use headphones a lot).
And ... yes, the red trim may fit the case better. I'll do some more shots later
with the front on to get a better idea. PLUS ... I'll need to hear both of them
for a final decision.;)
:)
Put the case together last night to get an idea. Ooooooohhhhhhh:p
The door shot is the only one I'm going to show on the case. I want to have a
shock shot, at the end, with it all put together. Kinda hit you with it all at once:D
I have a good ending all ready for the mod. First, I'll release some high definition
shots, and I have a second case here, so, I'm going to take some stock and mod
shots together. Both together, from all angles showing before and after shots.
:D :D :D :D That should be pretty cool, seeing both together.
:)
Also ... I may not reply to everyone (most of the time I forget) but I do read every ones comments and appreciate them. Thanks everyone!
Trying to finish off a lot of the small projects with this mod.
Some of you remember the cam that was to be added on one of the
front bay devices. Well, after studying all the bay devices, I only had one
choice. And it also cemented which speaker setup I use.
First, get the CAM ready.
Cut it from it's flexible holder ...
Old holder.
I'll save the USB plug. You never know.;)
Now ...
The round gages didn't have any room.
The DVD player, forget it. Reservoir, same, forget it.
That left just the speakers.
The half size unit. No room.
That just leaves the TT unit.
And i have to notch the speaker shield to make room in this unit.
First I make sure it will fit. Then I make the hole.
I made the hole. then put the puppy where it's new home will be.
Look at all that beautiful work on that mini board...
I taped the wires down on the inside so I don't pull them out on accident.
Then just wrapped them on the outside.
I also used electrical tape to cover the part of the shield
I cut, just to be safe.
Finished. Once wired in, the CAM will be ready for business. :D
:)
You blow me away. You are... an artist. Sooooooooo pimp.
:D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by a.Bird
Well, I don't know about that.
Just noticed you can see a little part of the micro board through
the speaker holes. I think I'll take it apart again and put just a little piece of
electrical tape behind that part. It won't be in front of the speaker. Was also
thinking ... that shield is properly more for acoustics then anything else.
I'm really not sure what to say about those shields. Aluminum has got to be the worst material you could use for baffling. It generally produces a hollow, tinny sound. Of course I'm sure they clear the noise up better than pcb boards and capacitors. If the treble is unbearable, stick some cotton balls towards the back of the aluminum enclosures. It may also soften the low freq throws.
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Originally Posted by a.Bird
Funny story behind those shields. When I needed to cut it. I looked at the clock and it was 8:30. I like to quit the heavy noise stuff at 8:00, only because I have a neighbor who turned his whole garage into a wood shop (he makes some fantastic stuff) and we both like to watch movies sometimes at night that start at 8:00. But, with his band-saw going, or my drilling or cutting, it's annoying. Anywho:D we stop at 8:00
BUT, I wanted to REALLY cut that shield. So ... (it's steel by the way) I did the whole thing in like 8 seconds. Look at the shot. You can see the burn marks. And ... I went almost all the way through the brand new cutting disc, except the last 1/32" which exploded and flew off in tiny pieces.:D :D
The fastest cut in the west 8)
Maybe you can still use that round fan. If the rear fan hole is an intake, then orient it in this way:
Lambo fan guard, case, radiator, round fan
Even it only has one sided screw holes on the fan frame, I'm sure you can find a way to make it work.
Just a thought since you seem fond of that fan.
I tried mounting a webcam into my LCD monitor once. I broke the wires right off the back so I wasnt able to do it. I could of reattatched them if I new how to micro weld :rolleyes:. Newegg has pretty cheap ones so I will try again eventually.
Good job on yours though. I never thought about mounting it into the computer directly. Very cool. It would of been way cool if you could of pulled out the webcam and have it still a flexi, so that way you can pop it back in when you dont need it and you can pull it out to get different angles and stuff.
Ha, I kept my USB cable too! You never know when you might need one! :p
-Mita
Good idea with the webcam. Just don't foreget it's there as you could leave a chat window open and embarassment could ensure.
5 Star Mod. Can't Wait to see it all together. I just stumbled upon this site and thread, and just had to reg. to tell you what a great job your doing. also to let you know I Purchased the Xpeaker about 2 years ago for 49.99 and think they sound terible so I'd like to know what you think of the sound. Maybe I just got A bad unit. Anyway I can't wait for the next set of pics. Thanks for sharing. Great worklog.
Ohhhh ... more icons:banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by Silenced_Coyote
The round fan is a push only. To work, it would have to be on the outside.
On the inside, it would just be pushing the case's hot air through the rad.
I think I've resigned myself to putting the rad down by the front vent
intake.:rolleyes:
:)
Yeah, this one was just $17 or $19 bucks from CyberGuys I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by MitaPi
The wires on this one were frayed a bit on the top where the flexible part
ended. I fixed them before I put it together. (cheap :D )
I wanted just a pin-hole at first. But after looking at the lens more, if I did
that, I would either be blocking how it focuses, or cutting off some of the
view. So, I ended up just putting the lens on the outside.
:)
I saw them for that price then. And almost bought them. But ended up getting them about 6 months ago for $39 or $29 ( I always forget the prices:D ) The other unit was $19 at FrozenCPU or Performance-PCs. If the speakers in it sound better, I'll switch them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boo
I was afraid of that. Maybe I can find some better speakers but the same size at 'Parts Express'. ?
Received the other fans I ordered. I was thinking clear with red LED's.
I tried the silver base with transparent red on that SilenX 120mm.
And just transparent red on a clear fan.
The trans red on the silver base came out okay.
But it's just the wrong color red for the case.
And the trans red on the clear fan ... well, looks like beetle dung to me.
I think I'll just take the new 120 apart, paint the fan frame pearl white, and
the fan blades pearl red like I did with the round one. And put it on the
back-inside 120mm spot with the Lambo guard on the outside. For the
radiator fan, I'll paint the whole thing pearl white to go on the red rad.
Also, I'm going to add this to the mix.
:D
Oh that thing looks like shocks. It would be awsome if you painted that and put that in like the middle of a window or somthing.
Can't wait to see the fans painted.
EXACT same fans i have
only mine are the blue led
Another problem. This AquaBay reservoir sucks! :down: Too bad, it looks so
cool, and front window is handy. I'm going to have to get a different one.
Was planning on doing the water works this weekend (I'll do other stuff
instead).
Because of the compression fittings ... not much to work with. Looking for a
compression fitting that goes from 1/4" to 1/2". Or ... I'll just have to get
something else.
Only way with fittings I have on hand.
Talk about ugly and real stupid. They should start all fittings at 1/2" and
reduce if needed. Not start with 1/4" and go up. Makes for really high
pressure that way.:devious:
That's cut the smallest I can too. 1/4" to 3/8" to 1/2" ... dumb!:lick:
Thinking of ...
Bay_Reservoir
This one is black. Has water level in front. And takes a 1/2" fitting.
:D
Oh bummer! That really sucks. Sorry to hear that it didnt work out.
That new one looks just as good if not better though! Hopefully this one will work out for you?
Best of Luck!
-SF
Get some plexi and make your own? More work that I don't know if you want to do. Maybe you can find an electronic water level reader/device to stick into your custom reservoir.
Like this maybe
It does look pretty good. $60 bucks though.Quote:
Originally Posted by SnowFire
I looked at all I could find on about 35 sites.
And, it looked the best, and, had what I wanted.
I think right now I'll go with the one above from Frozen-CPUQuote:
Originally Posted by Silenced_Coyote
or maybe a plexi 5 1/4 bay res from DD. :rolleyes:
Going to try something a little different.
I'm going to dump the 80mm front vent intake fan, and replace it with a 120mm,
and try and pull from the right front and push out the left front with the rad fan.
Also thinking of adding the exchanger to the top of the new plexi fan holder.
Or ... put it right between the right fan and rad fan?
:D
YES! that setup will definitely lower your overall temps 2 to 5 degrees C. at least if that tube is all aluminum.
Can you fit the heat exchanger between the right fan and the rad fan? Doesn't look like too much space. Also, it would seem the tubing would have to make some wicked bends to connect. Oh, what is that clear right fan rated CFM wise? More or less than the round rad fan?
MDCS,
Wow! You have put alot of work into this puppy and I am loving what you're coming up with. Especialy like that sneaky webcam, nice touch! Since you have put so much into this lambo, I saw something that I thought I would throw out there. You have customized eveything so much and made it your own, but to me, those analog gauges on the front just don't "feel" like Italian aristocracry like the lambo. Have you played with the idea of using actual gauges from a vehicle and working some magic like you did on that fan grill? I can imagine two larger equal side-by-side gauges (instead of three)back-lit to match actual lambo gauges. I know my opinion wasn't requested and I won't be offended if you think it sucks, but if not I know a guy who hangs around here who could surely help you set these up. Also, I didn't have time to read the whole thread so I it's been discussed, my apologies. As for everything else, looks sweet dude! Keep it up!
It will fit half way down (between the two) with hose. I have the red coilQuote:
Originally Posted by Silenced_Coyote
coolsleeves for kinking.
Not sure off hand what the CFM's are on either one right now. I'm guessing
neither is all that strong.
:)
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Originally Posted by jdbnsn
Actually, yes. There used to be a product called PCTech or something like
that. It was an actual RPM gauge with software added that gauged your CPU
activity.
But It was discontinued, and I can't even find an old one on ebay.
The best I'm going to do right now is the leather face for the 3 gauge
one.:rolleyes:
:)
Yup, it is. Now, to find the right space:pQuote:
Originally Posted by xdxforever
Found this adaptor for a 1/4" to 1/2" compression fitting.
koolance hose adapter
Now, I can get rid of that ugly process going on with the res lines :p
And ... save some money.:banana:
Where oh where did my lambo mod go?? :( *tear*
;)
Good find MDCS, money is always good to save ^^. Will you be painting those fittings?
Looking forward to an update!
Good Luck!
-SF
This has got to be one of the best mods ever I guess. I envy MDCS's workshop soo much. MDCS, any chance tht you could take a pic of you're workshop? I have a fetish for full equipt workshops......
Wow the craftsmanship, the whole theme in general amazes me. Your paint job looks amazing i love the red. But the thing that has me is the neatness of the whole thing. Its sleak and resembles a lambo in every way. Great mod cant wait to see this thing done...
Sure. I'll try and get to it this week. Sorry for the delay again. I'm STILL painting the house. It's only taking so long because I re-painted 3 of the rooms (didn't like the first colors) and decided to change a lot of the furniture (didn't match anymore :p ). It's become a major overhaul:rolleyes: From new sofa-chair-rugs-TV-paintings-tables, down to new silverware and fruit bowls.:rolleyes: I think they match the walls now.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Razors Edge
Life happens ...
:)
Me either now :DQuote:
Originally Posted by NocturnaL
I have other mods I want to do.
Thanks!
:)
Make sure you take some pictures of your "mods" for us to see! :p
I hope everything turns out the way you want it to!
Good Luck!
-SF
:p :p :p I bought the 1/4" to 1/2" adaptor, but I need to paint theQuote:
Originally Posted by SnowFire
water-blocks a transparent red first. I already have the paint ... hoping to do
it this week. Hoping to catch up on a lot of stuff this week. :p
As for the fittings ... never thought of it??? Nickel looks good to me. Not sure
how to prep for that, or if it would look better. If you're talking about the
heat Xchanger ... I need some black to compliment the rest. But I did buff
down the first rings to add some zing.
:)
so meticulous at everything,, i love the work on lambo...keep it up:up:Quote:
Originally Posted by MDCS
