Oh snap, lol.

so in honor of Carl, I was at best buy today, and I saw this for 10 bucks so I had to get it.

The widescreen version of Dude, Where's my car?

edit: I would have psted this in my own thread, but it got merged with yours.

I am honored by your sparkyFTWedness.

I love educational films.
Especially when they have hot babes in them.

Leave your mind at home.
Not necessary to think at all, just laugh.

http://www.foxhome.com/dude/



Probably that title deal thingy again:)

So I got the Dallas One-wire thermal probes all sleeved in blue. (a breeze)
Radodrill was kind enough offer some sleeving.



And finally stopped procrastinating and added 6 inches to the Power, Reset, and HDD leads.
As Run N. Gun said, it's hard to believe that Antec made these so short.
Did they extend them at all in V3 of the 900?
Or just add the cable management holes?
I'll need to change the HDD LED again in a month anyways. :sad:



Just chopped it in the middle.
You can see the 3 LEDs at the bottom that I am using to set "Events" sequence(strobe, On, flashing etc.) in LCDC.
These will be embedded in the rear of each of the 3 sections of the "radobase".
But for now I can see them working correctly through the Mirror Panel as I program them.



And here is a shot of them plugged in with all the wire hidden behind the mobo.



And I was at Microcenter (12-5-07)yesterday and they had lots of the Antec 900 (not sure if they are the latest version).
Sale price was $59.95 after a $20 MIR.
Hale of a deal, almost bought another one.

Thought I'd throw up a pic of my oldest son, Lukas.
He's on his way down to Miami for a fight this weekend (UFC, 3-0).
(and yes, my kid CAN beat up your kid)

That's not fair, my son is only 8....can we give him a few years before we toss him in the Octagon with your kid?

Carl thats a good deal at the center, may have to run up there and get another one.

Any new updates for us? Enquiring minds want to know.

Hey man, when is that UFC fight being broadcast, or otherwise available? I wanna see your kid in action. I used to love the old school UFC fights, I mean back when Royce Gracie, Tank Abbott and Ken Shamrock were kicking ass.

Yeah! Same here I want to see him kicking some ass!

Actually he lost the match and was pretty depressed until they handed him the check.
(There is a new PlayStation 3 and HDTV in his crib now)

I'm on the road this week in Chicago and radodrill has been busy with with school and some of his own projects.
(Jebus, less than two weeks until Christmas already.)

I'm sending some parts to him when I return and we have been working on the design of the HDD LED assembly.
I'll try and get a pic or sketch up this weekend as well.

I think we have decided on a "name" for the rig.
Just doesn't seem right to be calling it the "Antec 900 Mod" any longer.
Anyone with an idea for a name, please don't hesitate to suggest it.

I am upgrading from the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker system to the Blue Sky "EXO" Studio Monitor.
I've been very happy with the Klipsch for the last two years but the difference between the two systems is "night and day".

I'll have some pics up in a day or two.
Thanks for the bump Shaun

Here's my suggestion for a name:

Carl's Significant Other

LOL at t_ski.

I'll get the BlueSky Monitor pics up tomorrow morning.
rado and I are pretty confident the rig will give some folks a "chubby" when it's done

Dang, just realized I passed 8,000 posts.

soundx98: Dude

radodrill: Sweet! LOL

soundx98: I think we need a "name" for this case mod.

radodrill: We could name it after you. How about "Dufus"?

soundx98: certainly has a nice ring to it, put I was thinking about something a little more techy.

radodrill: That dang Run N. Gun has already snagged "Fusion".
Maybe "Oldfaht900"

soundx98: Do me a favor and put your face real close to your monitor so I can biatch slap ya.
I'm serious, something with some meaning to it, like your "Rad GT".

radodrill: "IPinthenight"?

soundx98: put you face next to the monitor again
I think we should keep it short and simple.
Be very kewl if we could etch the name into the plexi we are going to use for the HDD LED.
So when you look through the 2-way Mirror it will "pulse" with the HDD activity.

radodrill: I got it, just 3 letters. "O-L-D"

soundx98: hehehe, or maybe "radodik"
We could mount the plexi between the Video Card and the TV Tuner card.
Puts it right at the center of the case.
(pours Geritol into wine glass)

So how about "SR-1".
(soundx98-radodrill-1st collaboration)
whataya think ?

radodrill: Sweet!

soundx98: LOL, "SR-1" is cantundastanian for "radodik", (the hyphen is silent)

radodrill: Did you just put on that sleeveless cardigan again?
I'm getting that "rustling" noise over my speakers.

soundx98: Oh Jebus, forgot to tell you about the Blue Sky Studio Monitors.
(These are probably illegal in West Virginia cause they cause hillbilly's to lose control of their colon)



radodrill:

I dont know why but the name "Lucille" comes to mind....?

Blue Sky International makes studio monitors.
Killer Studio monitors!

http://www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/cata...e.asp?linkid=97

Sound has always been very important to me as I am "always" listening to music while on the PC.
I also watch TV, movies and game on it.
But unfortunately, high resolution PC speakers are few and far between.

I've been using the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers for a couple of years now.
Very happy with them for the price.
But almost all sub-sat systems I've listened to seem to have issues.
Highs are often shrill.
Vocals are colored.
Accurate bass is non-existent, usually "boomy" and ill defined.
yada yada yada

Stereo Imaging is almost always lacking.
Ie, I hear a left speaker, a right speaker, and a sub.
Often a "hole" in the lower mid-bass between the sats and sub that cause even more localization.

I heard the Blue Sky Media Desk about 6 months ago and was blown away.
http://www.abluesky.com/asp/catalogue/prod...odcode=00012_51

The Media Desk was designed as Blue Sky's least expensive Studio Monitor system and targeted at Professional musicians, Game Developers, and Recording Studios for mix-down and editing.
I'm talking about extremely high quality drivers, "real" amplifiers - none of those "ILS" (If Lightning Strikes) wattage ratings, quality construction and attention to detail like beveled edges to prevent diffraction effects.
In a word "musical".

Now the top-of-the line Blue Sky "Big Blue" runs around $7500 for a 2.1 system and a tad under $16,000 for a 5.1 configuration.
And although they do offer lower priced systems such as the Sky One and Pro Desk, the Media Desk at $599 for 2.1 or around $1000 for a 5.1 sys was an incredible value.
I was lucky enough to evaluate the Media Desk for a month.
I gave serious thought to armed robbery, but in the end I realized it was still out of my price range. :sad:

Blue Sky must have heard my soft weeping at night and wails of despair because they have introduced their very affordable 2.1 system, the "EXO" at just $349.
It uses the same 8" Bass driver as the Media Desk, with smaller satellite's (3" drivers instead of 4"), but the all the other Blue Sky trademark qualities.

It's extremely well packed in a large (and heavy) carton.





The subwoofer enclosure is supplied with "spikes" to better couple the enclosure to your room and contains a 90W amp for the sub and two 35W amps for the sats.
160 watts of clean power.





look Ma, no "spring" terminals"



You can see the multi-pin DIN connector on the back where the desktop remote control "hub" plugs in, in the pic above.

The "hub" features XLR/ TRS inputs (for feed off a console or DAW), L/R RCA inputs (DVD or TV analog out), a 3.5mm stereo input for PCs or iPod, and a stereo headphone output (mutes the amplifiers).
The EXO is supplied with a 3.5mm stereo to RCA L/R cable.
The front panel has a very smooth feeling "gain" and "subwoofer" level control.





The satellite enclosures, like the sub, are made of an extremely dense MDF and covered with an attractive silver vinyl wrap.
They are designed to be angled slightly on the desktop (15 degrees) or can be mounted via the mic stand bolt hole on the rear.
Took some pics of both the EXO and Klipsch sats for comparison.
Although very similar in physical size, there is simply no sonic comparison here.
Blue Sky wins hands down.



The front of the sats uses a molded "rubber" material that is beveled on the edges.
Each sat contains a proprietary 3" driver and 1" soft-dome Neodymium tweeter with excellent dispersion.



The EXO sats aren't as deep as the Klipsch so I even gained a little desk space.



[img]http://premium1.uploadit.org/soundx98//Blue-Sky0026.jpg[/img]

[img]http://premium1.uploadit.org/soundx98//Blue-Sky0034.jpg[/img]

Listened to "gun-shots" for about two hours yesterday
Pulled every movie and game I had with weapons fire.
Amazing how different they can sound on the two systems.
I'm listening to the Eagles "Melbourne" DVD right now.
Man these puppies are sweet!

I know the "Guitar Center" stores carry the "EXO" system.
If you get a chance read some of the reviews on the Blue Sky site and then go give them a listen!

Those are some incredible speakers, Carl! (Checked 'em out before you posted the details) Is that a "Santa" present to you?

Ya know, "Lucille" ain't a half-bad name! HAR!

Except if the system ever dies, he'll be singing, "You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille... Four hungry children and the crops in the field..."

Soundx98: “Houston”

Command Center: “Come in Berlin”

Soundx98: “We’ve got a trouble light on.”

Command Center: “Roger that soundx, out of Geritol again? Or do you need another P break”

Soundx98: “Dang, is that you rado?”

Here is the problem, I’ve been seriously thinking of upgrading to (the elusive) 8800GT 512MB.

Problem is I want it with a Black Printed Circuit Board.
(Manufacturer’s please note: Green PCBs match nothing these days and Black matches “everything”)
The good folks at XFX support have advised me that they do offer one model with a black PCB.
It’s their Model PV-T88P-YDQ4. (625/1600)
Actually their lowest price offering.
NewEgg lists it for $269.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16814150259
Course it’s NOT AVAIALABLE but I clicked on the auto-notify.

XFX support told me that new models they will be receiving have the improved cooling solution (larger and quieter fan).

Next question is, will it fit in either slot on the DFI NF4 Ultra-D?
Well kinda, sorta, and maybe.

So the reference card is 9" long, meaning it ends right between the SATA ports.
The Top (and maybe bottom) one is blocked for sure with the “original” reference cooling solution on.
The two SATA ports next to the edge look like they will clear the card OK.
Now it DOES appear that it will clear if an aftermarket cooler is used.
(Might even be able to use the VF900 from my 7900GT)

It also looks like a little dremel action could solve the problem but you'd have to remove the fan assembly anyway.

Here is a pic I found and the area in question highlighted in yellow in the bottom right corner.



Cobia69 has a couple of eVGA 8800GTs (original cooling) and was kind enough to take some pics.

7900GT vs 8800GT size comparison



This one shows the clearance with one card in the bottom vid card slot.
You can see it blocks removal of the battery. (Big problem if you own a DFI NF4 )
Connection to the internal USB may be a problem depending on cable thickness, but of course putting a card in the bottom slot allows access to ALL four SATA connections.
With an SLI DFI NF4 board (or with the SLI mod) the bottom PCI-e slot is limited to 8X.
(Note: there is no difference in real world performance between the 8X and the 16X slots although there may be slight differences in benchmarks.)
A standard Ultra-D bottom slot is only 2X speed.



Here just with one 8800GT in the top slot using an angled SATA cable to still have access to the outer of the top two SATA mobo connections.
No access at all to SATA port 3 (closest to the CPU).
So the maximum number of ports that can be used is 3 (1,2, and 4 – Port 3 is blocked).
But the top slot can run at 16X.



Both 8800GT cards inserted in the DFI NF4.



I can only assume that the latest card versions have identical layout except for the larger fan. I’ll keep you posted if I can get my hands on one.

Just clicked the order button on the XFX 8800GT 512MB PV-T88P-YDQ4 (the one with the black printed circuit board I am so anal about)

Also ordered 2x 1GB GSkill DDR2 F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ RAM as I work and scrimp towards an upgrade.

Today my man radodrill got the package of parts I sent him for the SR-1 "radobase"

Gonna need to re-do the measurements for the plexi SR-1 Logo/HDD LED indicator with the new 88000GT card but everything is still on schedule.

Oh, and I have a bonar right now

Stay tuned, more pics and craziness coming at ya.

TMI, Carl. What you do at home with your bottle of Viagra is your own business. :cat:

bonar = big old nasty arthritic rheumatism

Got the shipping info on the XFX 8800GT and the GSkill DDR2 (future build, I hope, I hope)

Should land in Minnesota today, but says delivery won't be until the 28th.
Dang!
Well at least I'll have for next weekend



Perhaps UPS is using "Pony Express" during the Holiday Rush.

Dagnabbit!!! why does UPS always have to be so slow?

I bought an MSI 8800GT from Dell for $207...it's been delayed 3 times because they can't get any in stock. Told me it would ship on Dec 10, the Dec 17 and now Dec 26

I am sure there will be great deals in January but I just said fugit.
Figured I won't have any money by them.
I had a $50 credit at the online e-tailer that was gonna expire so it was now or never.

Dear Santa

I'd like to lodge a complaint against one of your elves.
His name is "Santa's Acryl Master" and he uses the forum handle "radodrill".
I believe he took two unauthorized "sick days" that are causing delays in my Christmas gift.

As you know I have been pretty good this year.

Most of those bar fights weren't my fault.
And I swear up and down that I DID NOT touch that dancer.
I was just pulling up my socks or something.
And fell.

I'm not asking for much this Christmas.
I has just hoping you could taser radodrill (lightly).
He's got a ton of stuff he needs to do so he can finish the "radobase" for my rig.

I'm trying to be patient but I'm "jonesing" pretty bad this morning.

So if you notice he is sleeping or surfing the web for pRon, please give him a little taser zap on the hiney.

You know I still believe in you mang!
Peace to you and "Lady Claus"
(I remember her as "Montana" from her lap dancing days)

Your Runnin' Partner
soundx98

P.S. Any chance you can bring money too?
P.P.S. Does Lady Clause's friend "Jasmine" still work at the club?

Dear soundx98,

As my oldest elf, you should be well aware Unified Package Smackers (UPS) are the slowest bastards out there and I was very much against their partnership with newegg, which has resulted in a substantial amount of late presents.

My Acryl Master is working very hard on his other projects and has not forgotten his commitment to making the SR-1 radobase.

Perhaps giving him the Porsche Carrera GT he's been wanting would get him even more fired up; and I think he'd also appreciate my daughter


Ho Ho Ho,
Santa

"Candy! Hey it's me"

You probably remember me from a coupla nights ago.
I was the oldfaht with the $600 tab that fell a couple (OK, three) times.

I really had a blast, even though I had a tough time getting the glitter off.
And believe me, I sure wouldn't have said some of those things if I knew you were related to Santa and "Montana".

Got a little bit of a problem with the "tip" I left you.
Seems that somewhere after the 5th Long Island Iced Tea and the "takillya" shooters, I managed to "mixup" two envelopes I had with me.

The funds I mistakenly left with/on-you/check-your-string were earmarked for the "Mentally Unstable Modders Movement" (M.U.M.M.).
It's a great cause and it keeps those creeps off the street and away from entertainment establishments like the club.
(In addition, they are very tight-fisted and spend ALL their money on "putering" parts, not your type of people for sure)

I am sure you realize how important the safety of our society is and why we need to keep M.U.M.M.M.s (Mentally Unstable Modders Movement Members) at home and talking about heatpipes and sheet.
I'll swing by tonight and you can just hand me the money back.
(that guy with all the "tats" won't be hassling me again will he?)

Now I recommend you DON'T try anything funny, like keeping the money.
I severely bruised both my lips and nose during the falls.
I have retained legal counsel from forum/M.U.M.M. members "Hoss" and "pleasekillme".

They are also prepared to testify that although they were not allowed to enter the club due it's to age (and height) restrictions, they did hear me "cry out" numerous times.

So I'll be doing a little partying and then swingin' by tonight.

Luscious
(cause that's the way I roll)

you can leave her under my tree all tied up (with ribbons as a present sicko)

Carl, you crack me up.

Happy Holidays to an older "faht" that me

Carl, you ought to be locked up! How do people ever survive partying with you?

Merry Christmas, and all that implies for ya!

EDIT: And Always Remember:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, Glass of wine
in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

M.U.M.M.s the word.
It's the young ones that suffer the most.

And a Merry Christmas Eve to all you knuckleheads!

"I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!"

The Society of Pro/e Affluent Modders (SPAM) wishes all of you MUMMs a Merry Christmas

Merry christmas Carl.

Rado get back to work, you want to have the base done before he kicks the bucket don't you?

J/K.

Also carl that first post reminds me of a motivational poster. Not DIY appropriate in my mind rthough.

Your so right on that.

On a side note. DDR2 memory ordered??? Going to build yourself a AM2 rig:shake:

Catkicker wit da good eyes

hmm, seems like there may be another $200 available.
looks interesting
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819115029
this does too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813136039

I'd really wanna see 3.5 on air if upgrade.
I still have a lot of work left on this mod.

3.5GHz should not be a problem considering my E2160 will do 3.66GHz on air without getting crazy tweaking BIOS settings.

I was trying to be sarcastic with the AM2 comment. I'm still waiting to power up my DFI LP UT P35T2R & 6750
By the way Crazy, keep your eyes open for a MX 600 series preferably used.

I bought an E6850 because I have a 975X mobo (400-440 FSB max, but I wanted CrossFire), but I can easily do 3.6GHz on air. You ought to do rather well on a P35.

Carl....

You know if you took that 200bones and bought a real P35 board (Gigabyte P35-DS3l (or R)) you'd have enough money left over to go see "Montana" and "Candy" 1 more time...

Nice letter to Santa....

Montana and Candy were both there last night showing off their pole techniques.
I had technodanvan's credit card so I was buying a lot of drinks.
(Sorry Dan, I had to as they don't take PayPal)
Candy asked me, "Is that a stick of RAM in your pocket or are you just glad to see me."
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
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I said "both".

"Hoss" and "pleasekillme" didn't make it past the front door again.
I told them the StarTrek uniforms would cause a problem. n00bz.

You gotta hook 'em up with some pimp suits

Pimp suits wouldn't help "Hoss" and "pleasekillme"; they'd just put their Zoltan jumpsuits on over top of them :tooth:

Seriously Carl why don't I get invited on these outings; RAD will prevail

Pretty dang excited.
The XFX 8800GT (and 2gB SKill DDR2 for a future build) are "out for delivery".
Yes, the one with the Black PCB.



had a heck of a time trying to find a 270 degree LEFT ANGLE SATA cable that would clear underneath the video card.
A normal RIGHT ANGLE goes the other way, so I ordered two from performance-pcs.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...6386a81093ce079
Should be here in a day or two.

Santa, Montana, Candy and her friend Jasmine are all coming over to party for the 4 day weekend.
(Jasmine loves geeky gifts and knee high leather boots)



Doesn't get much better than this.

(Don't worry rado, I'll send some pics)

UPS Dude looking for a signature.
I signed "radodrill"



GSkill DDR2 - ooo, shiny box



Nice Packaging and graphics



Little peak-a-boo action. Very glad to see it had the new larger 60mm fan :thumb:



And a black PCB to match the mod color scheme.



Nine inches/230mm long.



It's got the XFX Metal escutchen that keeps the card from bending



Sweet black and green theme for the Back of card.



I'm trying to hold myself back and take some pics and run some benches of the old 7900GT vs new 8800GT.
It ain't gonna be easy.
Feelin that "b" word coming on again.

I've got three 939 Overclocking Database entries I'll throw into a spreadsheet along with the 8800GT later.
Just couldn't wait to install the 8800GT

Here are the default benchmarks with a quick card swap.
Rig is at my 24/7 OC of 2850 MHz, 8 Hour Orthos stable.

This card at stock, but I'm using RivaTuner to set the GPU fan at 80%.
Note: Yes, I can definitely hear the 8800GT fan above the others.
All the Antec fans are set to Medium, EverCool VC-RE chipset fan at 100% and Zalman CNPS 9700 CPU fan at 100%

GPU-Z/CPU-Z/custom DFI MBM5



RivaTuner 2.06



FutureMark 200SE



3D03



3D05



3D06



Not sure how it will clock with the stock cooler, but I'll give it a try soon.

If you read my post here
http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-work-log...tml#post3114840
regarding the 8800GT blocking the SATA ports on the DFI NF4 I got some news.

Well, yes and no, on that information.
Once I had the new Card in it looked like there just might be enough room to get that 3rd SATA cable in behind the 8800GT without using the special 270 degree LEFT ANGLE cables I just ordered
(shoulda seen that one coming, huh?)

So if I bent the SATA connector just a little bit (this is when I usually break something of course), I could get it in.
Well it fit, not even a hair to spare.
The card and the connector hit each other.
Looks like the card is pushed up slightly.
But it's working fine so far.

the 3 SATA connectors in.



Does, the card look a little raised to you?



You can see the 3 LEDs that will be inserted in the "radoBase" at the bottom of the pic.
I can test them while I program the LED sequence.





Not so happy with these shots.
Try and get something better later.
I may have figured out how to work the camera (sorta)

radodrill, you are in luck

Seems some of santa's helpers are stuck on the East Coast because of the storm and need a place to stay for a while
(luggage has been lost, poor girls don't have thing to wear, just tragic.)
Do whatever you can to protect them from the cold.
(I hope you have "vitamins" there)

That's "Montana" on Santa's left in the photo.
(she's always trying to put something in her mouth)

I gave the girls your address and they should be there any minute.

EDIT: WARNING RADODRILL WARNING:
forum/M.U.M.M. members "Hoss" and "pleasekillme" somehow overheard me when I gave your address to the girls.

The keys to the forum 1965 VW Micro Bus are missing as well as a large container of Arctic Silver Ceramique.
(the mind reels at what might be going through their overclocked brains)
I am afraid they may be headed your way.

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR THEM!
(Both are very short and are wearing the Zoltan jumpsuits you knitted them for Christmas).
"Hoss" is wearing his P4 HSF Beltbuckle and "pleasekillme" has case badges all over his face.
At least they'll be easy to spot.

P.S. - Mom asked how the "radoBase" was coming

Lots of stuff going on here.

As we last left the case



Decided to take it apart this weekend.
(shakes head - it takes so long to put it together and hide those wires,
but you can strip a rig down in minutes)
Got some new stuff going inside.



The SkyHawk 620 PSU will be upgraded to a Corsair HX-620 with those nice flexible black modular cables.
Great review here and the cables lengths are listed on Page 3.
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html...W50aHVzaWFzdA==

The XFX 7900GT is sold, and we'll be using the XFX 8800GT.
(I'm still on the 8800GT stock cooling but intend to upgrade that as well)

The reviews on the GSkill F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ look fantastic and I hope I get as lucky as other users.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=135578

Going with the DFI LT LP P35 T2R.
I love the looks and got a great price on it!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813136039

Not sure what processor but I really hope I can wait for the E8400 (3.0GHz 45nm)

So I took the 2G GSkill RAM, the 8800GT, and the 3 HDDs (900Gb) and added another 250Gb (cause I think "Terabyte" sounds really kewl) -
and stirred it up in a big kettle with my backup rig
DFI NF SLI-DR
(The board has 4 additional Silicon Image 3114 controllers, which was good since only three of the nVidia can be accessed due to the 800GT's length.

My trusty Antec Trio 550 PSU (butt ugly plain jane old skewl looks but great performance)
and added a dash of A.C. Ryan UV CCFLs

I left my 939 X2 3800+ in the board (2.7GHz OCDB stable)
http://www.diy-street.com/forum/showpost.p...7&postcount=406
but removed the stock AMD heatpipe cooler and went with the Arctic Cooling A64 Pro.
I'd tried the A64 Pro on it before but still couldn't pass 2.7G Orthos stable.

Forgot it wasn't the nekid Opty 170 so I just dialed in the 2.85G/GSkill settings and everything worked perfectly.

This all went into an Old Antec Lanboy case.
(And actually it was much easier to hide the wires than in the Antec 900 )

http://premium1.uploadit.org/soundx98//x2-3800.JPG

I find OCCT to be a great "quicky" test for stability.
I especially like the temperature and voltage graphs.



Needs some cleaning up but it's coming along,





Check the UV paint on the TV Tuner card at the bottom,
It really lights up well under UV light. schwing!



With the side window on.
Not sure why Atec made the window on this case so "murky" (probably cost)
Sure makes you wonder what a Mirror panel would look instead.



My temperatures were up at least 10 degrees across the board.
Wasn't surprised at all.
The hard drives pretty much block the input from the 120mm front fan.
(the 200mm on the top of the 900 may help cooling a little)
During a 4 hour Orthos the CPU hit 55C (so I'd think the Core Temps were around 65C), the PWMIC hit 63, and the Chipset 54C.

Gonna be selling some more "pre-driven" components.
May want to keep an eye on my FOR SALE thread and take advantage of the old geezer.

So we still got a lot going on.
(Case Mods are never really completed, the case just gets more holes cut into it.)
Hope you stick around as we near completion.

LOL,
I just used the UV paint on the edge of the TV Tuner card at the bottom of the PC.
It does look really good doesn't it?

Dumping the Antec 900 case?
No way Jose.

But obviously this mobo and PSU will require a different layout.
Plenty of modding still to do on the Antec 900.
(May actually have to cut some holes in the Antec 900 to make it look spiffy)


I was just showing what I will be using instead for the next two or three weeks.
Like the cowardly lion from Oz, the Antec 900 needs a new "heart"

So we're upgrading GPU, PSU, CPU and mobo.

P.S. what do you think of these handles in black?



Dang it, I'm getting that error message again.

Actually they look more like this





Thoughts anyone?

"pleasekillme" gave the handles a 10 out of 10.
But he's also talking about having a Matrix Orbital display implanted into his forehead.
Said he really digs the "arrows".
(Most of the case badges have fallen off. Probably for the better.)