this post was submitted on 29 Oct 2023
1 points (100.0% liked)

PC Modding

0 readers
1 users here now

A place for Modders to show off their PC mods that they have made or found online, discuss new mod ideas for their rigs and look for help getting their dream mod project off the ground.

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 

I really, really, REALLY want to use this case with modern components. I was told the case is completely unworkable and trash, however I really want to have a sleeper build with this case. (attached images are from the seller). Is there any possible method I could figure out a way to make sure I can get good thermal management? I also noted that there's some PCI exhaust fans, would that help perhaps? I really hope there's something I can do to make this case work.

https://preview.redd.it/2e784b60g1xb1.png?width=708&format=png&auto=webp&s=fd421ea35701e7ff78c3ec4fd83ca03dcee7d37e

https://preview.redd.it/56molrwkg1xb1.png?width=1457&format=png&auto=webp&s=dc9052064be4dbe02ac08368d64f0f4fde03ee11

https://preview.redd.it/cqo6t72tf1xb1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8ec90151c92d8c1661fe34872899b652c55e798

https://preview.redd.it/sq872iaqf1xb1.jpg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93f391e68d2903b138300c5c04c9a50620d42b40

https://preview.redd.it/1r48viaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ead98b7f199a49cbd979c7c5d65d0b5975676e7

https://preview.redd.it/jjs2xiaqf1xb1.jpg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a90e61dd64399792f97b547fad4b3fa0cbd73851

https://preview.redd.it/4lm7poaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8e6d0a975cb9bcd8fc9117b6ceaf364318468aa

https://preview.redd.it/uc82bjaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1be8d0bb2062938bf968c1e4d0ba08d2db89d048

https://preview.redd.it/gt9uoiaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44bc0b414369c3b29d6e5344779cc26da1e60652

https://preview.redd.it/hqibxiaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76bbcac15fa738dd5e9b638db3317c372b062374

https://preview.redd.it/57zftiaqf1xb1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4080d42fb4de68eda90357377ec55c61fe8b224d

top 5 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] Stavinair@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

It's a lost cause, ain't it?

[–] arvaaperekele@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I really dont see any issues with it, you can get allright airflow from that one front intake and you have a exhaust for the cpu cooler, you have a side intake for gpu etc...

Your thermals wont be amazing but nothing to worry about either.

EDIT: also i wouldnt use those pcie exhausts they are practically useless and introduce noise for no benefit

[–] BillyBuerger@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That doesn't look that bad compared to other "old" cases. My biggest concern is the drive cage right behind the front intake. That seems like it would block a lot of airflow. Unless you plan on having a bunch of 3.5" drives, I would remove that giving you direct airflow from that big intake fan to your GPU and CPU. With that thing, I would think you'd likely be looking at a positive pressure setup so adding crappy PCI slot fans would do little. Just put in some vented PCI brackets or leave them open if you don't care how that looks and the air will find it's way out. Especially if you install a side case fan as well adding to the intake. Also assuming you aren't installing any 5.25" drives, you could mount an additional 120mm fan (or two?) in the drive bays for even more airflow into the case.

[–] Stavinair@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Well it would have been a nice build but sadly the buyer backed out. It's not to be. Ngl, feeling quashed.

[–] Tenx82@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

That drive cage is a huge restriction for the intake fan. Other than that, it's not too terrible. I'd cut out the venting at the rear, and put the biggest fan you can fit there for exhaust (move the second CPU fan to the front for clearance).