My CM HAF 932 Came Today!!!!

[KBD]

wareagle, do you think it would be possible to mount a clear plexi on the side panel where the mesh is now? How is that mesh being attached to the side panel, screws? Are they possible to remove? I'm thinking of doing this mod as i prefer clear side panels to meshed ones.

 

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

wareagle, do you think it would be possible to mount a clear plexi on the side panel where the mesh is now? How is that mesh being attached to the side panel, screws? Are they possible to remove? I'm thinking of doing this mod as i prefer clear side panels to meshed ones.

The mesh isn't "attached" to the side panel.. it IS the side panel, It is one whole piece. You would have to cut the mesh out to mount plexi there.

 

[KBD]

The mesh isn't "attached" to the side panel.. it IS the side panel, It is one whole piece. You would have to cut the mesh out to mount plexi there.

darn, darn, darn, i dont know if i'm willing to undertake that but we shall see.

 

[TRIPTEX_CAN]

If you like the look of plexi better I understand but the cooling provided by the side panel with that fan is amazing.

 

[KBD]

If you like the look of plexi better I understand but the cooling provided by the side panel with that fan is amazing.

yea, i realize that. im actually having a decision making battle going on between this HAF and TT Armor+ which does have a clear side panel. There is a lot of similarity between both cases, yet some differences. For me the benefits of the Armor is that its bigger and has the clear plexi on the side. I dont know, its a really tough choice to make.

 

[Sasqui]

WarEagleAU - You inspire! Ordered mine earlier this week from compsource.com. Free ship and $25 discount using a new payment service (not google) - great price. now I have to actually get it

Got some grand plans for this thing (and more money to spend.) I ended up getting a bunch of the leftovers from EnergyFX for a new w/c loop.

Biggest thing left is a radiator - I want to look at the case before I decide on a 240 or 360 size one. Oh and a waterblock.

Any recommendations on a radiator or waterblock? Was thinking swiftech apogee, but is the GTZ or GTX worth the extra? Have a 655 pump and may mix 1/2" and 3/8" tubing, but considering doing all in 1/2"

 

[KBD]

Any recommendations on a radiator or waterblock? Was thinking swiftech apogee, but is the GTZ or GTX worth the extra? Have a 655 pump and may mix 1/2" and 3/8" tubing, but considering doing all in 1/2"

for rads if you are cooling just the CPU a dual or triple will be sufficent, though triple prolly better. if cooling other components you could get either 2 dual rads for inside the case mounting or 1 dual for inside case and one triple to mount on the back of case via Swiftech radbox but that depends what other parts are u cooling. If you are on the budget get the Swiftech MCR220 or MCR320, those are good rads for the money. If you want the best get the Thermochill PA series or Feser Xchanger for low to mid CFM fans and the Black ICE GTX for high CFM (80+) fans. Tubing -- 1/2 ID 3/4"OD would be better IMHO. GTZ is great from i keep hearing.

 

[WarEagleAU]

For the case side, it is mesh mixed with plexi. The only mesh part is where the 230mm fan is. Youd have to figure out how to make the whole part Plexi and still keep the fan grill (mesh) going with it.

You may have got a better deal than I did sasqui. I got mine for like 167 shipped from Mwave in CA. That was like 20 bucks cheaper than newegg.com would do. I checked buy.com but they didnt seem to have it. THe GTZ/GTX are good blocks but it wouldnt hurt to use the V2 block from Swiftech I think it is? The one at petrastech shop. It escapes me at the moment. I plan on using this huge ass black Koolance I got from Binge for a W/C loop in the case. Problem is, its an external one. It wouldnt hurt to have the fan blowing air on it while it sits on top. It would just look weird.

 

[WarEagleAU]

Alright, Im gonna post some pics here that I took of the insides of my PC. Last night I put my new HP DVD Drive in (sans lightscribe, I clicked wrong one at newegg.com but my Samsung has LS so Im good) and card reader. I could go better for CM (which when I go Phenom 2 Ill take even more time to do it [Cable Management is CM]) but for now my system is nice and cool and really quiet.

This one and some of the ones below are pictures of the Rad that Binge sold me. Minus the smudgey finger prints, its huge, beautiful and alot better than my old Koolance Exos.

Not sure how I will set it up. I may just build a small stand for it to put above the computer case.

 

[WarEagleAU]

Im going to get my USB internal Hub today so I can get my card reader working. Then Im done messing with this for awhile or until my other 2x1gb set of DDR 1066 AxeRams come in

 

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

I have this case and it is amazing for water cooling. I fit a 120.2 Thermochill inside with 2 fans underneath it with room to spare. I am still not quite in love with the styling, but it is amazing as for utility and flexibility.

how did u affix the thermo?

 

[J-Man]

I heard that case sucks.

 

[KBD]

I heard that case sucks.

i dont know where u heard that, everyone here that has it gives is quite happy with it. reviews are also very favorable, the only weak point of this case is that it sucks dust like crazy and comes with no dust filters, even for the front fan. but those can be made on one's own.

 

[WarEagleAU]

Agreed and true. This case is very quiet and very roomy and very big. Slow moving fans that suck and blow out alot of air, I love it. I would sleep with it next to me (just kidding).

 

[Scrizz]

the HAF is a great case, very roomy

 

[WarEagleAU]

Yeah and the fact you can fit two power supplies in there is awesome. This is the second time I got a case IVe wanted, the first being my Antec 900. I liked that case but I couldnt route cables to save my life. At least it looks alot better in this one. When I get more gear for it, I will update my wiring, of course, that comes after P2 and a new mobo possibly an Asus Dark Knight

 

[Sasqui]

Alright, Im gonna post some pics here that I took of the insides of my PC. Last night I put my new HP DVD Drive in (sans lightscribe, I clicked wrong one at newegg.com but my Samsung has LS so Im good) and card reader. I could go better for CM (which when I go Phenom 2 Ill take even more time to do it [Cable Management is CM]) but for now my system is nice and cool and really quiet.

This one and some of the ones below are pictures of the Rad that Binge sold me. Minus the smudgey finger prints, its huge, beautiful and alot better than my old Koolance Exos.


Not sure how I will set it up. I may just build a small stand for it to put above the computer case.

Hey WarEagle, what size is that Koolance - are those 120mm fans? Did you consider taking out the rad and mounting on the inside of the case?

I ordered the Swiftech 320 yesterday, martinslabs had a great review - the price point can't be beat @ $48 shipped. Looking at mounting it below the large fan at the top, and adding two 120's a the ends of the rad, blowing up. The middle portion will get air from the case fan.

Oh BTW - my case arrived Saturday!!! (FedEx). Was in great shape, already put the casters on it and gave it a once over. Not as heavy as I thought it would be.

 

[WarEagleAU]

The Rad is huge but its a 3x120MM radiator casing. I didnt think about taking it out as Im gonna leave it in its housing. It is probably about 8-10" longer than my original Koolance Exos LT cooler.

Im probably going to build me some legs and attach it to the bottom some how and attach it to the top of the case. Kind of like standoffs.

 

[Sasqui]

The Rad is huge but its a 3x120MM radiator casing. I didnt think about taking it out as Im gonna leave it in its housing. It is probably about 8-10" longer than my original Koolance Exos LT cooler.

Im probably going to build me some legs and attach it to the bottom some how and attach it to the top of the case. Kind of like standoffs.

Can't say I blame you - that's a nice looking rad box. Somewhere last week I ran across someone who did the same thing, mounted on the outside above the HAF on posts. Looked and I couldn't find it. I was searching on "HAF case mod" or something close.

 

[WarEagleAU]

If you happen to find it, PM me or email me and link it. Id like to see how they done it. What Im proposing is simple and elegant

 

[Scrizz]

can't w8 to see your results

 

[WarEagleAU]

Cant wait to get everything for it. I still have a couple things to get for my water cooling setup. Im thinking Ill wait until I go Phenom 2 before hooking it up though.