Raidmax Cobra windtunnel mod + Silent Eagles [Archive] - Aria Forums

coiler

09-08-07, 10:28

Started off with me installing 4 new fans in my case to try and get cooler temps since installing my 6800 GT, - I have now decided my tired looking Raidmax Cobra could do with a little updating,

this covers my first attempt then the drill came out :twisted:

The front and side of my raidmax case, note the inside is very messy :-/

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00564.jpg

i've never been too happy with those fan heat sensors crossing the case window

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00563.jpg

The standard raidmax exhaust fans

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00540.jpg

After lots of struggling with these which I NEVER want to attempt again

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00526.jpg

The front was off (arghhhhhhh look at the silver drives in a black case what was i thinking when i built this)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00527.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 10:30

I cant mount the fans on this side as the front bezel wouldnt fit back on

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00535.jpg

heres the fans i bought 2 x sharkoon silent eagle 2000 is actually incredibly quiet and tasty, and 2 x ccfl which has a sexy blue glow!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00533.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00534.jpg

This yellow grill cant be good for airflow

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00538.jpg

Its coming off \"CRACK\"

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00537.jpg

There we go nice airflow, NOTICE the top right fan 'grill' has a segment filled in, all Cobras have this, what is that all about?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00536.jpg

(note at this point in time i wouldnt have dreamt of putting a sharp implement to my case and decided enough airflow would make it through these tiny holes)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00535.jpg

and proceded to install my fans on the rear for exhaust

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00528.jpg

and behind the front panal for my intake

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00529.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 10:32

Two CCFL's wouldnt fit together which was my original plan to put them both on the back, but the cirular CCFL bit protrudes and stops another fitting there, so i put one of either front and back.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00521.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00522.jpg

Notice the window fan which comes as standard with the Raidmax case it blows in. Look at the 2 inverters and maze of wire on the floor of the case :-/

I thought i would be happy. initially i thought Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm nice colours (picture homer). heres some quick temperature tests i did, before and after the new fans>

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/temp.jpg

a drop of 2-3 degrees celcius.

WHO WAS I KIDDING? I'm not happy look at the messy cables, look at the lighting, i NEED MORE temp drop than that, becoming obsessive with increasing the airflow I learnt about Holesaws.

I figured these small holes - which also cover the back exhaust fans

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00535.jpg

HAD TO GO.

They were holding back my dream of keeping the Christmas Turkey frozen in my case. I wanted clean holes, right through, blowholes, a windtunnel!

A quick impulse buy later

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/75_1_b.jpg

and

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/ModStreamfull.jpg

did somebody say \"impulse\"

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00603.jpg

*CHI-CHING*

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00587.jpg

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Fans that look like golf balls :P

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00588.jpg

Yes i got a bit carried away, uv lamps, round cables, uv zip ties, 6x silent eagle 2000's etc etc. :eek:

coiler

09-08-07, 10:38

The mess of cables before I stripped everything out!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00602.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00601.jpg

Stripped >>

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00600.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00599.jpg

Marking the cut zones >>

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00598.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00597.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00596.jpg

I don't know what Raidmax make their cases out of but I went through 2 Bi-metal holesaws :( which kept getting stuck in the small perforations and stripping the teeth off (along with flinging the drill dangerously in the air!)
With the 3rd Holesaw managed to finish off the front of the case.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00595.jpg

I'm pleased with the overall finished result, it tidied up really well. (used a metal file from b+q to smooth off the sharp edges)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00593.jpg

WOW these look sexy!!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00585.jpg

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00584.jpg

and the back complete with grills (not as tidy a cutting job, used a jigsaw when 3rd holesaw broke :hit: )

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00583.jpg

^^^^ note the brand spank OCZ Modstream very tasty.

The shelf below had to be sawn down to accommodate the Modstream. The fan grill and screws on it caught the edge and stopped it from sitting all the way back. Used a hack saw and it was very awkward due to the lack of hand movement which was restricted by the case.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00591.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 10:47

I was planning on putting these four filters over the front intake Silent Eagles

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00587.jpg

But due to the large edge on them they wouldnt all fit, the edges covered the screw hole of the adjacent fan.

Some duct tape and one filter later, covered two of the front intake vents

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00577.jpg

*HACK*

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00576.jpg

It looks messy but it won't be seen and I wanted to make sure it wouldn't budge.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00575.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00574.jpg

NO dust is getting through here :)

A nice gold sparkle from the outside

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00573.jpg

These unneeded ATX version 2 cables tucked out of the way

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00571.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 10:54

The Ocz fitted a treat once the shelf was a bit shorter

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00589.jpg

More zip tying wires out the way

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00626.jpg

The b+q Bi-metal hole saw

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00657.jpg

THREE of them ended up like this! Don't know what material raidmax use to make their cases :(

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00652.jpg

My shiny new Vantec Nexus fan controller for my 4 intake silent eagles :devil:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00628.jpg

Looks very tasty in the dark!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00622.jpg

The back Eagles installed and the 120mm OCZ fan>>

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00631.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 10:56

Removed the last of the raidmax standard fans, this one was on the window

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00681.jpg

Replaced with this CCFL fan

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00676.jpg

Tidied it all up

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00672.jpg

Arghhhhhhhhhhh what a racket, my PC sounded like a space shuttle launch!
Since I don't like the 12 to 7 v cables I decided it had to go.

Also the blue CCFL ring outshone my UV tubes :(

You may say I have obsessive compulsive disorder, but.......

*CHA-CHING*

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00668.jpg

I can't stop buying Silent Eagles.

This is the SEVENTH one, and hopefully the final one to adorn my case. It will sit in the case window.

coiler

09-08-07, 11:13

Since buying Oblivion (which ATE my Barton) the components took an overhaul since the last pics as well.

ABit KN8 SLI

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00330.jpg

Which uses a thermal heatpipe - silent OTES technology - which gets dissipated at the back of the case and via cpu and psu fans

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00305.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00312.jpg

I now have a Athlon 64 3700 San Diego,

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00300.jpg

I traded the Geil in for >>> 2gb OCZ Platinum Dual Channel CAS 2-3-2-5,

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00325.jpg

a Hitachi Deskstar 250gb Sata2, which is cooled by FOUR silent eagles!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00307.jpg

a Silent Eagle Blue LED on the case window blowing out, it sits directly over the memory and close to the cpu for cool ventilation

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/blueled.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00329.jpg

and a EVGA 7900GT 500/1500.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00306.jpg

My vantec fan controller

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00308.jpg

The OCZ Modstream 520 was ideal as it had SATA2 support for the new harddisk and a sexy blue glow >

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/blueled2.jpg

All cables are modular so the airflow is fantastic and the idle temps are now 22 degrees on the cpu as opposed to 39 on the cpu when I first started)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00310.jpg

coiler

09-08-07, 11:15

GREEN!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00320.jpg

Got my two UV's working

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00334.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00337.jpg

In the dark

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00341.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00340.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00339.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00338.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00335.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00343.jpg
:shock: :twisted: :twisted:

Since finishing this I now have a 4200 X2 939, 7950 Gx2 and a Western Digital Raptor 150gb gaming edition with window :)

The Architect

09-08-07, 11:39

The evolution of the beast is complete :twisted:

Hosser

09-08-07, 12:17

That was a very interesting read. Thanks. :D

Also, it made me realise just how much my Antec Nine Hundred needs one of those Vantec fan controllers... *drools*

coiler

09-08-07, 14:02

Thanks guys 8)

Lovefist233

09-08-07, 14:59

nice job but were you building a PC or an air conditioner???

is it noisy now its all there?

coiler

09-08-07, 17:20

Very quiet, the silent eagles run at low db :)

Figs122uk

29-08-07, 20:51

[quote:a25c27d062=\"Lovefist233\"]nice job but were you building a PC or an air conditioner???

is it noisy now its all there?[/quote:a25c27d062]

Haha.....

Honestly. I Think The Case Looks Tacky And Wierd.

But I Prefer The Neutal Look.

http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic3dl3.jpg

More than what i would do to my Case anyway. Good Job :wink:

coiler

20-09-07, 13:49

The chicks love it :P

Sl4x0r

20-09-07, 17:05

[quote:b1ab112e38=\"coiler\"]The chicks love it :P[/quote:b1ab112e38]

I bet they do - Chicks love hair-driers...

Jiggles

27-09-07, 19:25

How much did that set you back?

coiler

28-09-07, 10:22

A lot of cash! but its worth it ;)

I might get one of these

http://www.tweaktown.com/news/8255/index.html

http://images.tweaktown.com/imagebank/news_sharkgolfcools.jpg

That would be EIGHT silent eagles in my case!

Should i make the purchase? LOL

alexnifty

28-09-07, 11:37

Cool, looks a lot like this:
https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Fans%2C+Heatsinks%2C+Coolers/Socket+775/+Arctic+Cooling+Freezer+7+PRO?productId=20729

but without the poncy golfball stuff.

coiler

15-10-07, 10:20

Cool, looks a lot like this:
https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Fans%2C+Heatsinks%2C+Coolers/Socket+775/+Arctic+Cooling+Freezer+7+PRO?productId=20729

but without the poncy golfball stuff.

Ah thats whats in there now, think i'll be leaving the golf ball cpu fan :S

alexnifty

15-10-07, 10:22

Ah thats whats in there now, think i'll be leaving the golf ball cpu fan :S

Run out of money to shovel to the makers of silent eagles? :lol:

I'm actually tempted to buy one of these for my back fan, its the smallest and noisiest. Are they really that different noise-wise?

tystar

15-10-07, 11:27

Loving all the hard work you done on the case... only 1 thing springs to mind though.

you cant polish a ****..... that case is UGLY, get it in the bin and buy a Antec 900 or like.

coiler

15-10-07, 11:30

Loving all the hard work you done on the case... only 1 thing springs to mind though.

you cant polish a ****..... that case is UGLY, get it in the bin and buy a Antec 900 or like.

Coming from someone with a gary glitter of a case which should be winner of Canal Street case of the year thats rich!! http://209.85.62.25/6386/65/emo/gaysmiley.gif

Alex can't find the silent eagle cpu cooler anywhere on sale yet.

As for the noise they are one of the quietest biggest air pushing fans period. Get purchasing a worthy upgrade!

tystar

15-10-07, 11:39

Hey nothing wrong with my case..
I like the plain look, although the cooling isnt the best on the case but it's cool enough.

Biodoid

15-10-07, 13:54

I like my 900 :)

alexnifty

15-10-07, 14:05

I like my 900 :)

Ditto.

Antec 900 is very popular at the moment.

coiler

15-10-07, 14:10

Sl4x0r

15-10-07, 14:12

I got the pleasure of having a play with an Antec P182 and it's stunning - surprisingly low priced and touch cramped - but the build quality and the features built into it - it's staggering...

alexnifty

15-10-07, 14:13

These look like a 900 beater (they come in black too)

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Cases/MIDI+Tower/Antec+P182SE+Advanced+Super+Midi+Tower+Black%2FMir ror+%28Special+Edition%29+?productId=28845

Really, really, NOT my cup of tea. I prefer the industrial/futuristic look of the Antec 900. Plus; where's all the holes for cooling?!

Nono, I'll stick with my 900 Gamer thanks! I can see how some people would be attracted to the P182SE, you know, its shiney!

tystar

15-10-07, 14:31

I would splash the cash on the Antec 900 but i dont want a black case...
If I could get 1 in silver i'd buy 1 straight away...

otherwise i'll stick with my AX1

Sl4x0r

15-10-07, 14:33

I would splash the cash on the Antec 900 but i dont want a black case...
If I could get 1 in silver i'd buy 1 straight away...

otherwise i'll stick with my AX1

Yeah - but your case looks like ****

tystar

15-10-07, 14:34

Looks better than coilers from the front though...

coiler

15-10-07, 14:36

Looks better than coilers from the front though...

Always obsessing over my case, tut tut.

Get yourself a Antec 900 and be done with the http://209.85.62.25/6386/65/emo/gaysmiley.gif

Antec 900http://209.85.62.25/6386/65/emo/love-smiley-086.gif

tystar

18-10-07, 09:28

After much deliberation i've decided i will upgrading my case and since i cant find the silver case I like i've decided on going for the Antec P182.

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Cases/MIDI+Tower/Antec+P182+Advanced+Super+Midi+Tower+Black+?produc tId=28846

Coiler, be aware i'm going to beat ur cooling ;)

coiler

18-10-07, 09:31

tystar

18-10-07, 09:57

there's already 5 placements for 120mm fans as standard...

just gotta get 10 fans to fit...

awsome case though.

alexnifty

18-10-07, 10:22

If I fit a 5th fan to my Antec 900 do I compete? Or does my 200mm top fan count for 2?

tystar

18-10-07, 10:44

as 2 x 120mm would = 240mm your not quite there yet ;)

alexnifty

18-10-07, 10:48

DAMMIT! I need a shipment of silent eagles ASAP!!

But seriously folks, I'm going to get myself a 120mm side fan to cool my graphics card a bit more :)

tystar

18-10-07, 10:51

DAMMIT! I need a shipment of silent eagles ASAP!!

Coiler sort him out you work for silent eagle dont you ;)

coiler

20-03-08, 11:18

Just thought i'd bump this for the benefit of all the new members who like a good mod/review :p

tystar

20-03-08, 11:34

Also I never manged to upgrade to the Antec P182 but i did get a
http://www.leaddigi.com/shopping/images/malabs/CA-GZATS.gif

GIGABYTE 3D AURORA in silver. :lol:

jonwoad

20-03-08, 11:36

Wish I could have had the windowed Aurora, suppose I'll have to make do with the vented version

tystar

20-03-08, 11:36

Surely you can buy the side panel though.

Funlester

20-03-08, 11:37

I use to have one of those Aurora's with out the window, was a very nice case lots of room and easy for cooling.

Aelred89

25-03-08, 17:26

Very nice mod coiler, but I can't say I'm a big fan on the cases with big plastic fascias, windows in the side panels and UV lights. I much prefer the clean lines of the Lian-Li cases; the V600 is the epitome of style and elegance in my opinion. I am a bit obsessive about cases though, I’ve owned a PC-7, V600 and PC-A16 in the last year :mrgreen:

El Wayneo

11-05-09, 15:15

Wow you are clearly crazy!!!!

You removed some yellow mesh, then cut out the holes to improve airflow, then added some nasty gold mesh???

Not alot of sense there.

You could have saved the holesaws and gotten a DREMEL.

Oh and how much were all those fans???

Have you still got them?

I just cut 4 holes in my mates nasty giant case so he could add some fans.

coiler

11-05-09, 15:24

Dremel was too messy, VERY strong metal the holesaws gave a nice clean circle at least.

Airflow wise the AC ryan fan filter let through loads of air, the yellow thing didn't :)

Put the lot in the bin when I got my Coolermaster 590 LOL

This is the dremel attempt on the back, no where near as neat as the front >>>

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c400/pault123/DSC00583.jpg