A step into the blue

[FR@NK]

Looks great. I was thinking of getting the larger version of that case, the air 740.

 

[cdawall]

Looks great. I was thinking of getting the larger version of that case, the air 740.

It has a very unique front panel, don't quite know how I feel about it.

 

[Devon68]

It has a very unique front panel, don't quite know how I feel about it.

I do. It's ugly as sin. To me the AIR 540 is the best looking one from these types of cases.

 

[cdawall]

I do. It's ugly as sin. To me the AIR 540 is the best looking one from these types of cases.

I like the 540, but it is too big I have a giant lian li I am done with huge PC's

In other news I did a thing since my 290 went all sad panda.

 

[AsRock]

Some photo updates of the new fans and ugly cabling on the back side. Case temps dropped a good bit.

Finger removers?

One thing I must say for this case, dust build up is almost non-existent I am very impressed with that. The machine next to it is absolutely horrible for dust on the inside (monthly cleanings).

This will also be getting a new video card here soon, weigh in your opinion...

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/yet-another-480-vs-1060-thread.226786/

Got to love cases that except 38mm fans.

 

[cdawall]

Got to love cases that accept 38mm fans.

I should have done the 54w ones I have since the board is limiting them anyway I think they would have had more SP, but these are dead silent with the current setup. It definitely smokes my 290 while making no noise.

 

[Devon68]

I see the temps are better with this card than with the 290.

 

[cdawall]

I see the temps are better with this card than with the 290.

I have the fan control tweaked it's maxing around 71c and makes next to zero noise. I could get temps lower, but it starts to lower clock speeds.

 

[cdawall]

I should get another card

 

[cdawall]

Did a couple of things today, swapped to 32GB of ram because I had it, 2 of the sticks can't clock to save their lives, will eventually get a matched set of 3200.

Then I visited my brother and acquired his XFX 480 for some testing. Couldn't get them to clock together (I think I need to swap my TPQ-1000 out she seems tired)

 

[cdawall]

So I did a thing, the TPQ-1000 was on it's way out so it has been replaced with a Seasonic SnowSilent 750W. I finally went to a white fluid (EK) and added a second MCR220, this is allowing me to lower temps and fan speeds.

 

[manofthem]

System looks pretty awesome, and I like the double rad, interesting setup. I can appreciate the extra rad space allowing slower fans and less noise!

Definitely looks better than before.

 

[cdawall]

System looks pretty awesome, and I like the double rad, interesting setup. I can appreciate the extra rad space allowing slower fans and less noise!

Definitely looks better than before.

I still think I could have done better, but it was a somewhat rushed job.

 

[lexluthermiester]

The only thing that seems iffy are the zip-ties. Black would contrast the fluid tubes better, but you really need to use thicker/stronger ties. A little cable management wouldn't go amiss.

What fluid do you use?

 

[cdawall]

The only thing that seems iffy are the zip-ties. Black would contrast the fluid tubes better, but you really need to use thicker/stronger ties. A little cable management wouldn't go amiss.

What fluid do you use?

The red was all I had laying around I am planning to go grab some black ones when I am at work next I will also probably grab another rotary fitting/barb to replace the one that you see zip tied, I ended up one short. When I grab the tie straps I promise the cable management will be fixed it is driving me nuts right now.

Fluid is EK EKoolant with distilled water.

 

[lexluthermiester]

The red was all I had laying around I am planning to go grab some black ones when I am at work next I will also probably grab another rotary fitting/barb to replace the one that you see zip tied, I ended up one short. When I grab the tie straps I promise the cable management will be fixed it is driving me nuts right now.

Fluid is EK EKoolant with distilled water.

Fair enough.

Have you considered using mineral oil? I've been using it for some time and really like it. Never goes rancid, never needs replacing and the one time I had a leak, nothing happened as it doesn't conduct, corrode or destroy electronic components. Had to get better tubes for it, but my pump, reservoir and radiators were all MO ready.

 

[cdawall]

I have, but this was an I'm old school watercolors build. It was just plain distilled water and PT nuke until this past week. Lol

 

[cdawall]

Had to jerry rig some fans for the time being, but have xfire running a little bit happier I think.

 

[AsRock]

You tried laying a fan(s) down on the top card pushing air at the card, or in your case as you have a backplate blowing air upwards ?.

 

[cdawall]

This was just to see if it stopped crashing. The heatsinks are all heatpiped together and temps dropped a shit ton. I think what all do to completely fix this is remove the glass and swap it for metal mesh. Mount two 120's as intakes at the top and it should be happy again.

 

[AsRock]

Intakes on the top a clear Win Win.

 

[cdawall]

It looks like PCP912 already did this on overclockers

That with some quiet 120mm's blowing across the cards and board should keep it nice and cool in the case.

 

[jboydgolfer]

I should get another card

i was going to JOKINGLY say Yeah! ....then i scrolled down to see you actually did.

 

[cdawall]

So I am going to order a second window panel and mesh both sides. This should let me drop temps and possibly add a radiator to the other side of the case.

(pic stolen from Xfinity on overclockers)

 

[cdawall]

Got my chip in from retail edge. Booted with my daily 5820K clocks no issues.