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James Bond

01-10-09, 00:18

Hi all!

desided to write up my new Case upgrade and comparisson!

-got great deal and bought BRAND NEW ANTEC 1200 (boxed/all acessories) for £50 + 2GB RAM ~ £65-£70 TOTAL!
-that's the reason of upgrade, if did not have chance to get for such bargain, would use previous case for a while as it is good case: about it later!

-so previous case was THERMALTAKE DV1000 series!

http://www.product.controlf.biz.ua/image/thermaltake/thermaltake_aguila_vd1000swa.0.big.jpg

SPECS is in sign,
basicly placed all stuff from Thermaltake to Antec!

PROCESS:

1st step: empty the case-

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0156.jpg

2nd step: re-upplied thermal paste (cpu)

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0155.jpg

3rd step: placed PSU to antec!

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0157.jpg

4th step: as I use only 1 HDD, I removed 2 hdd racks (total 3) off fans to free up space and maybe improve bit of intake air flow.

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0144.jpg

5th step: placed front panel cables/ 6x cables of fans and PSU cables behind motherboard tray/side panel!

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0158.jpg

6th step: placed all components

(sorry, by eccident deleted pictures)

7th step: started to play with cables inside and behind m/b tray, took a long time, as tried to hide as many cables as possible.

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0160.jpg

as said in step 3. only 1 hdd rack... saves space and improves intake air flow:

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0162.jpg

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0159.jpg

when finished had problem with POWER BUTTON- Pc was not turning on, but problem was solved ... in 40min

AND LATER:

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0176.jpg

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0177.jpg

COMPARISON:you get what yo pay!

Thermaltake is smaller as midi-tower and without cable management!
In theory! I disovered, that side panel removes by two screws and there's bit of place to hide cables.
I have silencer PSU which has many-many cables..and could not hide about 70% of cables (but didn't know about side panel)...was hidinng on top of PSU, behind motherboard an everywhere where could.
Loved front door and dost filters where suplied!
In Overal was happy with case, got it for £65..for the price It has everything what mid-tower case requires.

aZtec is about 10-13cm higher and of course more room inside and easier to play with, love back cable management and very little cables inside.
Like blue led fans...
having inside all components there are still plenty of room for future upgrades: watercooling, 2nd card, etc.
from now, my cases will be only FULL TOWER..but sure, you pay +£150

few issues that found:
-when I removed TOP bazzel, broke all 6 tabs, despite was not pulling hard!
-on window (side panel).. those plastic "screws" (see picture above) are very dodgy...while removed metal mesh side panel broke 5 of them

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/CA-102-AN_400-1.jpg

other than that it is superb case, especially for £50, very happy:

Finally,,,inside look (same components)

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0151.jpg

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv70/b-star_2009/PICT0161.jpg

thanks for your time

Monkey

01-10-09, 00:26

Does look like it went well, not a complete shambles of a build like sheds one, "I have 10 heat-pipes and two tonnes of thermal paste" ha ha

I do have to say though, i really don't like the 1200, built one for a make and just felt a bit tacky and like there wasn't alot of space inside, maybe because im used to working inside my cosmos though

And does the side panel close OK with the heatsink on?

James Bond

01-10-09, 00:30

thanks...

yep, with no problem, about 2cm left

Monkey

01-10-09, 00:32

Cool, just curious, it looked like it may have been a squeeze :P

coiler

01-10-09, 09:19

What heatsink is that? the coolermaster design on the end is different! :surprised:

What kind of thermal paste is that? looks like eye drops :surprised:

Nifty

01-10-09, 09:54

What heatsink is that? the coolermaster design on the end is different! :surprised:

What kind of thermal paste is that? looks like eye drops :surprised:

It's arcticlean, really good for removing thermal paste, I use it always.

Got a 1200 myself, I think it looks good once you get rid of the blue fans and replace them with UV :p

I dunno how you managed to do so much damage to your case though, I have removed the top many times to clean and rewire and never broken it. There are two tiny screws on the underside and then it just slides forward.

Anyway, nice build, don't listen to Monkey he is Mr Negative :swear:

Monkey

01-10-09, 12:28

Hey! I didnt say anything negative, just that im not a fan of the case, just felt cheap, like a hooker, this is compared to coolermasters flagship case though

Will

01-10-09, 16:34

Hey! I didnt say anything negative, just that im not a fan of the case, just felt cheap, like a hooker, this is compared to coolermasters flagship case though

Your a real idiot Monkey, no wonder you got nowhere in life.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9327/57487610.th.png (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/57487610.png/)

Now never speak to me about my temperatures again! FOOL.

coiler

01-10-09, 17:04

:popcorn:

Will

01-10-09, 17:19

:popcorn:

ahahaha <3 Coiler ;)

James Bond

01-10-09, 19:08

What heatsink is that? the coolermaster design on the end is different! :surprised:

What kind of thermal paste is that? looks like eye drops :surprised:

-it is coolermaster Z600
-ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Surface Purifier: ArctiClean 1 Thermal Material Remover quickly emulsifies and dissolves the existing thermal grease or pad from the CPU and/or heatsink so that it can easily be removed with a clean cloth or paper towel. A few drops of ArctiClean 2 Thermal Surface Purifier and some gentle wiping then removes the remaining residue and inhibits flash corrosion on copper or aluminum.

Monkey

01-10-09, 20:34

Your a real idiot Monkey, no wonder you got nowhere in life.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9327/57487610.th.png (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/57487610.png/)

Now never speak to me about my temperatures again! FOOL.
Will you should go **** yourself, how can you say ive got nowhere in my life you ****in tool, you have no idea what i do

Stop being so ****in retarded and go pull your nose out of your brown eye

Will

01-10-09, 21:12

Will you should go **** yourself, how can you say ive got nowhere in my life you ****in tool, you have no idea what i do

Stop being so ****in retarded and go pull your nose out of your brown eye

:chairfall:

I think that just confirmed that I said. Too much swearing.

Nifty

02-10-09, 10:08

:chairfall:

I think that just confirmed that I said. Too much swearing.

Actually will you're the one who started it with a personal attack on monkey.

Especially considering what he has been through I think it is acceptable to give him a break, what's your excuse?

Grow up, or you'll wind up being banned if every thread just turns into some pathetic argument.

Aaron

02-10-09, 10:37

+1:thumbsup:

marsey99

02-10-09, 12:41

the thing i keep telling myself is that i have ties older.

Aaron

02-10-09, 12:44

the thing i keep telling myself is that i have ties older.
:chairfall:

Will

02-10-09, 16:25

I never start any personal ATTACKS! :thumbsdn:

I never would do anything of the sort, I see it differently.

I'm fully appreciative of what Monkey has gone through, as I shared my condolences at the time! :thumbsdn:

I can quote over 20 times he's said "shed fail"....:thumbsdn:

Nifty

02-10-09, 16:34

In my opinion you crossed the line a bit.

I'm no mod, I just want a friendly forum, end of.

wonderlust

02-10-09, 16:36

In my opinion you crossed the line a bit.

I'm no mod, I just want a friendly forum, end of.

+1:thumbsup:

Will

02-10-09, 16:36

Nifty

02-10-09, 16:41

Monkey has probably annoyed most people on the forum. He ****ed me off and I remember having arguments with him across several threads.

Just learn that this is the way Monkey is and he doesn't mean what you think he means then move on.

Honestly I think we need a "Beware of the Monkey" sticky somewhere :p

Now come on, lets all show some Monkey love!

EDIT: @ JB Really sorry for your epic thread derailment. This is what Aria forums are like :)

Will

02-10-09, 16:46

coiler

02-10-09, 17:22

In future any serious beef on the forum and I will be dishing out infractions.

You have been warned :cop:

Will

02-10-09, 17:22

In future any serious beef on the forum and I will be dishing out infractions.

You have been warned :cop:

Does that apply to other people aswell? :order::lol:

Aaron

02-10-09, 17:46

Only when they reach the level that you guys have got to.. So probably not for a couple of years :lol: :lol:

coiler

02-10-09, 17:49

Applies to everyone :surprised:

The slate is now wiped clean :thumbsup:

Monkey

02-10-09, 21:48

Yes...that is fair, looking back on it I did....FAIR!

But don't sit there with you "blinkers" on wondering why I said that....seriously if you can't see how I was provoked, as am continuously, you can't blame me for eventually having enough and saying something fairly nasty. :surprised:

I am with you Alex, but I see it that Monkey has a problem with me and "jumps down my throat" with Shed this and Shed that....so I'm not the only person in the wrong here.

I don't have a problem with you in the slightest, I don't even know you.

I do wonder about some of your antics though... and everyone calls you shed, after all you chose your original login :)

I just think a joke after a joke after a joke got taken a little too seriously :thumbsdn:

Maybe my humour is a little hard to get when its read in plain text (more than likely)

Monkey has probably annoyed most people on the forum. He ****ed me off and I remember having arguments with him across several threads.
Yeaaa.... sorry about that... :P :getmecoat:

Just learn that this is the way Monkey is and he doesn't mean what you think he means then move on.

Honestly I think we need a "Beware of the Monkey" sticky somewhere :p

Now come on, lets all show some Monkey love!
Maybe the sticky idea isnt such a bad one, and it should say, Beware of monkey, no-one understands his humour :vio

But im not a fan of your last idea, im afraid Nifty that i just don't swing that way :closet

And Shed, here's a brew to break the ice :beer

Maybe two :beer:beer

PS. love the new smilies

Will

02-10-09, 22:22

I don't have a problem with you in the slightest, I don't even know you.

I do wonder about some of your antics though... and everyone calls you shed, after all you chose your original login :)

I just think a joke after a joke after a joke got taken a little too seriously :thumbsdn:

Maybe my humour is a little hard to get when its read in plain text (more than likely)

Yeaaa.... sorry about that... :P :getmecoat:

Maybe the sticky idea isnt such a bad one, and it should say, Beware of monkey, no-one understands his humour :vio

But im not a fan of your last idea, im afraid Nifty that i just don't swing that way :closet

And Shed, here's a brew to break the ice :beer

Maybe two :beer:beer

PS. love the new smilies

Humor is a ******* to get across over forums/MSN etc etc but thats cool man *shakes hands* :D :beer

coiler

03-10-09, 00:07

:surprised:

:clap:clap

James Bond

03-10-09, 00:38

omg...lol... I am under the table, my thread popular, huh?

but would be nice if someone would stick to the topic too)

Aaron

03-10-09, 00:43

Beautiful, beautiful moment... :vio

:lol:

Monkey

03-10-09, 12:05

Ha... yes... indeed....

Monkey

03-10-09, 12:10

Your a real idiot Monkey, no wonder you got nowhere in life.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9327/57487610.th.png (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/57487610.png/)

Now never speak to me about my temperatures again! FOOL.
This........ was still out of order though, you ****in prick faced **** goblin *** munching **** ****er! ******** to you!

LMAO!