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 [Review] Cougar Evolution with Build, newbie review. Photo Heavy

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TSZaRnX
post Aug 1 2011, 02:20 PM

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just finish top panel and psu sata cables. left 6pins 8 pins and 24pins now. estimate finish around wednesday. but i think i gonna pass to atomik to finish up the balance PSU as i will be heading outstation soon.
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post Aug 1 2011, 03:56 PM

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true rclxms.gif
this saturday would began assembling hardwares for the rig. stay tune for more photos.
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post Aug 7 2011, 05:12 PM

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QUOTE(trisx @ Aug 1 2011, 05:28 PM)
haha i knew it !
sure2. will be waiting for ya!
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Here you go!

QUOTE(jin666 @ Aug 3 2011, 01:00 AM)
nice casing and value for money...seriously considering it in near future  rclxms.gif
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Yeap. give it a try thumbup.gif

PSU done sleeving. (Sata, Molex Sleeve myself and 24pins, 6pins and 8pins by atomik, lazy tongue.gif )
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Sleeves bought from nicholasteoh. High density on top, normal quality bottom; next time i would op for high density ones.
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BitFenix Wannabe!
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Next up, Hardwares!
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post Aug 13 2011, 12:14 AM

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Slight Updates rclxms.gif

Front fan mount with filter, there is no need to screw the fan up, just snap it on will do.
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Side Panel with Filter. Easier Cleaning!
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Thumbscrew instead of the usual Cross Screws.
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Without front cover. Pending for fan arrival.
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Next update with full component.
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post Aug 14 2011, 02:52 PM

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Desktop Customization
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post Aug 14 2011, 03:57 PM

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Yeap. but cheaper by 200+. I guess this case are for those who have tight budget like me.
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post Aug 15 2011, 08:57 AM

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Oh. i am using Rainmeter with Omnimo tweak.
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post Aug 15 2011, 06:33 PM

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still waiting for fans and UV lights. ^^
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post Aug 16 2011, 08:44 PM

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Finally finish assembling the rig and using the new rig to post now. rclxms.gif

Hereby is the specs of it:

Processor: Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz
Motherboard: MSI P67A-GD65 B3
RAM: 2*Kingston Value Ram 4GB DDR3 1333MHz @ 1600MHz
Harddrive: OS: WD Caviar Blue 500GB WD5000AAKS |Storage:Samsung Spinpoint F4 2TB HD204UI
Graphic Card: MSI GTX 560 TI TWIN FROZR II OC 880MHZ
Power Supply: Cougar PSU RS 60W
Dvd-Rom: NU Slim External USB ESW860
Casing: Cougar Evolution
Fans: Cougar Votex PWM 12cm (Rear) | Cougar Turbine 14cm (Front) | Cougar Turbine 12cm (Top) | 2*Artic F12 PWM 12cm (Front) |
Monitor: AOC 24" 2436VW| AOC 22" 2236VW
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Peripheral: Razer DeathAdder | Logitech G700 | Razer ExactMat | SteelSeries Qck+ Mini | Logitech K350 KB
Speaker: Altec Lansing VS4121

Before assembly
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After assembly
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Instead of Internal DVD Burner, i opt for this
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post Aug 20 2011, 03:44 PM

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Maybe will OC this rig in 1 year time
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Fan Controller in Action:
Standby
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Group A Tuning
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Group B Tuning
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Artic from clawhammer
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After attaching to casing
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post Aug 20 2011, 03:46 PM

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NZXT LED Sleeve kit arrived from lingloong
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Controller attached on back plate
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Without Lights
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With
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post Aug 22 2011, 09:54 AM

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QUOTE(stufz @ Aug 22 2011, 07:38 AM)
Congratulations ! Your case build is now the world's only documented ..... Cougar Evolution case build ! that I could find. 

Too bad the Cougar vortex fans aren't available ... at least not in the US.  I think Ive finally found the sturdy & feature rich & affordable case to build. Now to pick my way thru the minefields of the rest of the build pieces.  Nice sleeving work.
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Thanks bro! Glad to find another cougar user laugh.gif
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post Sep 8 2011, 12:21 PM

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Lol. Thanks. but i cant fit all photos is 1 post that's why you would have to screen thru first 4 pages for the photos.
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post Sep 23 2011, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(fridel @ Sep 18 2011, 06:28 PM)
Wah..that blue led look great drool.gif
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you could get it too. it's NZXT Led kit. i bought from lingloong.
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post Oct 5 2011, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(Allentiew @ Sep 30 2011, 05:39 PM)
thumbup.gif cool man
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Thanks!

QUOTE(fridel @ Oct 1 2011, 01:17 AM)
too bad,my case dont have window biggrin.gif
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Do some acrylic mod! thumbup.gif

Final updates:

Spray paint to plain black, do not like the logo design.
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Addition of some fans and CPU Cooler. (OCed to 4.3 GHz)
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Full setup view.
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Final touch up with stickers
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In 24/7 Action.
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post Oct 5 2011, 11:23 PM

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not really. the clearance is enough. using 16gb (4x4)
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post Oct 8 2011, 11:21 AM

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QUOTE(fridel @ Oct 7 2011, 07:53 PM)
16gb? So much? tongue.gif
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Multitasking freak! tongue.gif

QUOTE(Ulysses @ Oct 8 2011, 08:46 AM)
is this brand cougar linked with cooler master?  this casing structure seems identical to hafx,932
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Cougar is linked with HEC. But it could not be denied that the similarity of HAF X though.

QUOTE(Allentiew @ Oct 8 2011, 10:49 AM)
drool.gif nice cable management n sleeve.....
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Thanks! took quite some time of it.
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post Oct 11 2011, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(safwe999 @ Oct 9 2011, 09:35 PM)
BRO! U JUZ GOT MY SALUTATION! HHGGGGHHH!!!
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Thanks bro for your kind words. blush.gif
There are a lot members here with better builds and impressive mods.
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post Nov 20 2011, 08:49 PM

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Nope. I bought the same cougar brand PSU. Reliable too
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post Dec 22 2011, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(stufz @ Dec 20 2011, 06:18 AM)
I see you've done the job to the Cougar - nice work !

I finally got around to building my Cougar-i7 rig, but the biggest part missing ?
hot-swap doesn't work and I dunno wat im doing wrong - my bad. 

sata cable & power are hooked up - i think but put in sata drive - can't read it in explorer. No support for Cougar that I can find.

Maybe you can tell me your hot swap connections ? How the cables are hooked up ?
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Bro, i had PMed you regarding the issue.


QUOTE(DrBlueBox @ Dec 21 2011, 07:03 AM)
Nice review. Altho I would suggest next time to use normal images instead of using creative filters. While it might look cool and creative, I can barely see since the casing and the background looks like it's blending together.
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Thanks for the suggestion, as i am using plain iPhone camera to capture those picture. Maybe next time i would borrow a camera from my friend? smile.gif

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