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post Nov 10 2012, 02:42 AM

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CM Elite 372 casing with stock cpu cooler, if want to add fans + led, which would look the best?

1. Red LED kit + AC F12 fan
2. White LED kit + AC F12 fan
3. White LED kit + XtraFlo red fan
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post Dec 2 2012, 08:00 PM

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anybody know where can I get rubber grommets for corsair 300r other than ordering it oversea?
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post Jan 1 2013, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(noobfc @ Jan 1 2013, 07:57 AM)
hey guys, wanna ask

afaik there are 3 type of casing

the small one, medium tower and full tower casing

now when building your rig, what are the things that make you choose between a medium tower and a full tower

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for me it depends on how much room u have to keep the rig and the size of your mobo. m-atx and atx can fit easily into most medium towers, but the extended atx needs full tower for easier fitting
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post Jan 1 2013, 02:08 PM

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air circulation will have to see how the manufacturer design the case. bigger case will be better for wc though
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post Jan 1 2013, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(noobfc @ Jan 1 2013, 02:40 PM)
so lets say my rig will just have 1 gc, 1 hdd and 2 ssd

a medium should do just fine right (no water cooling)
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even the prodigy is enough for that dude. its a very nice case thumbup.gif
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post May 23 2013, 03:51 AM

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QUOTE(lucidlts @ May 23 2013, 02:50 AM)
sorry for the random post guys but...

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Expected price RM3XX
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rclxms.gif i heard its a medium sized ATX case that can do 2x 240rads?
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post May 24 2013, 11:24 PM

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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ May 24 2013, 09:54 PM)
Guys, any suggestion for iTX casing? If possible, I avoid Prodigy for the rubberized finished. And I'm still dilemma whether I go for water or air cooling. I'm looking for air cooling but I'm afraid the temp issue due to the small size of the casing. But again, water cooling involved a lot of work and not to mention, water cooling trouble me since I stay at rural.

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Have u hears about the Jonsbo casing? They r aluminium n itx
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post May 25 2013, 01:03 AM

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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ May 25 2013, 12:23 AM)
Sound like lubang Jobo. Haha... Yes I heard of that casing and I recommend the casing to other forumer last time. Really love the minimalist design. However some people claimed the airflow are not really good. Well, I doubt that but haven't googling yet. Actually, looking casing that water cooling friendly. I have a GTX 670+WB and if possible, I want to re-use my XSPC kit. The more I re-use, the less I spend.

Unless WC a mITX rig will be a pain in the ass, I think I will sell the WC kit and my GPU+WB, and go back to air cooling. And I'm wondering how is the HD 7970 Ghz performance in SFF.
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try check with cyntrix, their stock should be coming in soon... from the pictures, i guess they would not be very good for airflow
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post May 25 2013, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(diaBoliQu3 @ May 25 2013, 11:13 AM)
I think can fit in some low profile aftermarket cooler but I think, no more 4Ghz for my i5 3570k. Fuh...
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haha, typical portability vs performance issue. but still very much more powwah than a laptop

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post Sep 24 2013, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(pali_5373 @ Sep 24 2013, 03:28 AM)
i think on upgrading my case..the one i am using now is tj07.. but it's look like too much crowded in that case..my case is keeping 3 gc,2 set of 480 rad at the bottom side, one 270's reservoir
i have budget around 1500 for the casing. so which one do u prefer? either corsair 900d or my tj07 big bro, the tj11.or maybe vector desk(this one have to top up around 1k more)?
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why not Phanteks Enthoo Primo>>
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post Nov 10 2013, 01:44 AM

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QUOTE(izzudinhafiz @ Nov 9 2013, 11:06 PM)
Thanks for your suggestion. Dont really like the look and the window is still tongue.gif small. Hehe. But thanks a bunch
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why not go to any advertising shop and get them to make a clear window for u? i got mine for rm20 only thumbup.gif
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post Nov 10 2013, 01:59 PM

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cut some holes and then mount it back on like the original one. later i'll catch a photo let u see
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post Nov 10 2013, 02:21 PM

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QUOTE(izzudinhafiz @ Nov 10 2013, 04:56 AM)
then how to mount back on the side panel ??? good idea also
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hope these helps u izzudinhafiz

front:
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back:
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close up:
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post Nov 11 2013, 01:02 AM

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QUOTE(izzudinhafiz @ Nov 10 2013, 04:29 PM)
Oh wow! Its exactly what i needed. Btw how did you cut the hole?

Thanks alot. this helps alot really
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mine was done using acrylic cutter knife, thats why it's crude. u can use dremel or drill for smoother effect
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post Nov 11 2013, 01:25 AM

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QUOTE(fahd_dhaf @ Nov 10 2013, 09:45 PM)
Is Cooler Master CM693 good?
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define good hmm.gif
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post Nov 12 2013, 01:17 AM

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QUOTE(izzudinhafiz @ Nov 12 2013, 12:28 AM)
just a question, why arent the metal retention tab pulled back towards the outer edge of the side panel? I mean you can see it from the outside with your current method.
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damn right you are!! how come i didnt notice that shocking.gif
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post Nov 20 2013, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(wansirpunk @ Nov 17 2013, 11:41 AM)
can someone recommend small form case?

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the thing is most small case kinda box like red colour but i want something like some slim and dont mind if a little longer like blue one

i want something to

fit mini itx
3.5 inch hdd = 2 piece
maybe ssd i future
built in graphic is enought

price not issue now as i want to see the option first...
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QUOTE(Clem1982 @ Nov 18 2013, 09:56 AM)
The only thing that comes into mind is the Asrock M8 Mini-ITX barebones PC, cool looking chassis that one but with some drawbacks in slim-line designs
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another that comes in mind is the Parvum cases or N9 wub.gif
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post Nov 23 2013, 06:54 PM

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anyone looking for nice mATX case, can visit this guy with the 1st Parvum in malaysia (i think) garage sale
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QUOTE(noonies_naruto @ Jan 3 2014, 07:46 PM)
hi guys! can please recommend me a casing:-

1. Airy with a lot of ventilation and fans
2. with a handle on top for easy mobilizing
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from what i know and idealtech pricelist:

Bitfenix Survivor rm350 *top handle but not much option with fans
CM HAF XB rm255 *side handle
CM HAF XM rm399 *side handle
CM Cosmos rm959 *top handle
CMS Striker/Trooper rm459 *top handle
CMS Scout 2 rm339 *top handle


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post Feb 12 2014, 12:22 AM

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QUOTE(redlyfs @ Feb 11 2014, 10:55 AM)
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry58158430

1 back, 2 side, 1 front. Sides and back installed with filter. Top and front left unfiltered outflow. This picture was taken before long ago.
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do u mind sharing which header are u using to connect the fans? and how do u control the fan speed?

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