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| System Name | Core |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel 12700k @ 5.0/4.0 |
| Motherboard | ASRock z690 Steel Legend |
| Cooling | Artic Cooling Freezer 420 AiO |
| Memory | GSkill 64GB 3200 cas 14 b die |
| Video Card(s) | Asus Nvidia RTX 4070 Super OC |
| Storage | Optane 900p x2, SK Hynix p41 Pro |
| Display(s) | ACER 250hz 1080p 25" IPS display x2 |
| Case | Phanteks p500a with all Noctua Chromax/Arctic fans |
| Audio Device(s) | Focusrite interface, Presonus Studio Monitors and Subwoofer |
| Power Supply | Seasonic 850w plat with cable mod cables |
| Mouse | Glorious Model O |
| Keyboard | Corsair mech k65 |
| Software | Win 11 Pro |
| Benchmark Scores | 3dmark TimeSpy 20240-rtx 3090FE/12700k/Optane 3dmark TimeSpy 21862-rtx 4070Super/12700k/Optane |
I get bored with my rigs (and collect cases), so I swap cases pretty often on several of my pcs. I haven't changed my main workstation's case in two years, so it was time for something new. I have really modded a case in a while and wanted to do some real carbon fiber on it, so I wanted to start cheap with the case. In comes Cooler Master's Q500L Atx pc case. Its tiny for an atx case, which I like a lot. It will fit all of my hardware as I have gone air cooling for this update.
So I get the case and yeah, its cheap all right, but I do like it. I like that it uses a plexi window instead of glass, has movable I/O and has some nice flat surfaces that I can cover with carbon veneer sheets (the real stuff).
First thing I did was take a dremel to the top 140mm opening I need and also the rear 120mm opening. At this time, I should have cut the holes for the bottom fans as well, but I didn't, so when the carbon fiber comes, I will empty the case and do that.
I did add feet I stole from a Silverstone FT03 case which raises the pc another 3/4" off my desk.
As I use this PC on a daily basis, it had to be thrown together before the case was done. Right now, I am using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO with push pull Corsair fans. That is getting replaced with a Noctua U12S in black. When I order that, probably next week, I will order the carbon fiber sheets from Dragonplate Carbon too. Then I will spend the weekend finishing up this simple mod.
Here's a pic of the inside of the case atm.
So I get the case and yeah, its cheap all right, but I do like it. I like that it uses a plexi window instead of glass, has movable I/O and has some nice flat surfaces that I can cover with carbon veneer sheets (the real stuff).
First thing I did was take a dremel to the top 140mm opening I need and also the rear 120mm opening. At this time, I should have cut the holes for the bottom fans as well, but I didn't, so when the carbon fiber comes, I will empty the case and do that.
I did add feet I stole from a Silverstone FT03 case which raises the pc another 3/4" off my desk.
As I use this PC on a daily basis, it had to be thrown together before the case was done. Right now, I am using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO with push pull Corsair fans. That is getting replaced with a Noctua U12S in black. When I order that, probably next week, I will order the carbon fiber sheets from Dragonplate Carbon too. Then I will spend the weekend finishing up this simple mod.
Here's a pic of the inside of the case atm.
