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make new custom bezel for the front from acrylic with cooling fan. 

Very nice, thank you for sharing! I've also made note to make another batch! 

Thank you for being patient with me. I had to pause progress so i could get the exodus pc finished in time for their launch and currently working build for DiRT Rally 2.0 giveaway. Once thats finished, I can hopefully (sigh) get back to this project. Personal projects always get halted so I can pay the bills.

Thank you for being patient with me. I had to pause progress so i could get the exodus pc finished in time for their launch and currently working build for DiRT Rally 2.0 giveaway. Once thats finished, I can hopefully (sigh) get back to this project. Personal projects always get halted so I can pay the bills.

Thank you for being patient with me. I had to pause progress so i could get the exodus pc finished in time for their launch and currently working build for DiRT Rally 2.0 giveaway. Once thats finished, I can hopefully (sigh) get back to this project. Personal projects always get halted so I can pay the bills.

You can apply the steps in this guide for the H440 to the 500 version. 
 
 

I've been hearing from many NZXT owners who share your concern, Yes, you do see a difference in temperatures.  This is why this DIY guide is very popular.
 
 

Horcrux Smashing Recommended. Just be sure to bring your basilisk fang and/or Sword of Gryffindor
 
Whatever you decide on doing in terms of either a simple 120mm hole, A 280x140mm long rectangle, a simple pattern like what @Mnpctech does on the Evolv cases, or a fancier design like this NZXT H700 on reddit, anything you decide to do should drastically improve airflow. 

amazon is gaining momentum in PC hardware sales as more manufacturers use it's platform.

Mosquito and I  share the do-it-yourself steps in modifying the Fractal Design S2 case with Lambo Door style side panels. These doors have also been described as Butterfly doors or Super car style scissor doors. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links Parts used in Lambo Door PC Case Mod Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to Mounting Plate, https://tinyurl.com/y3uty2vh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fractal Design Define S2 case, https://amzn.to/2W2wECB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cabinet hinges for lambo door pc case mod panels:   Qrity 170 degree cabinet hinges, https://amzn.to/2T4jL9h ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Attaching hinges to lambo door pc case mod door panels:   16x 8/32 x 1/2" screws for hinges, https://amzn.to/2TypLw2 16x 8/32 nuts for hinges to panels, https://amzn.to/2TyC2jW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red push button releases for lambo door pc case mod panels:   Quik-Latch Products QL-25-RD22, https://amzn.to/2Fai0Ue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts for fabricated left side latching post   2x Black PC Thumbscrews, https://tinyurl.com/y2jp23xu 2x 6/32 nuts for attaching bracket, https://amzn.to/2CiTlLf 2x 6/32 washers, https://amzn.to/2VWdEFR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tightening the Qrity cabinet hinges for more lift strength:   12x 6/32 x 1-1/8" screws tighten hinge, https://amzn.to/2XUGWX7 12x 6/32 Nylon Lock Nuts, https://amzn.to/2TCU9p8

Mosquito and I  share the do-it-yourself steps in modifying the Fractal Design S2 case with Lambo Door style side panels. These doors have also been described as Butterfly doors or Super car style scissor doors. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links Parts used in Lambo Door PC Case Mod Guide ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to Mounting Plate, https://tinyurl.com/y3uty2vh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Fractal Design Define S2 case, https://amzn.to/2W2wECB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cabinet hinges for lambo door pc case mod panels:   Qrity 170 degree cabinet hinges, https://amzn.to/2T4jL9h ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Attaching hinges to lambo door pc case mod door panels:   16x 8/32 x 1/2" screws for hinges, https://amzn.to/2TypLw2 16x 8/32 nuts for hinges to panels, https://amzn.to/2TyC2jW ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Red push button releases for lambo door pc case mod panels:   Quik-Latch Products QL-25-RD22, https://amzn.to/2Fai0Ue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts for fabricated left side latching post   2x Black PC Thumbscrews, https://tinyurl.com/y2jp23xu 2x 6/32 nuts for attaching bracket, https://amzn.to/2CiTlLf 2x 6/32 washers, https://amzn.to/2VWdEFR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Tightening the Qrity cabinet hinges for more lift strength:   12x 6/32 x 1-1/8" screws tighten hinge, https://amzn.to/2XUGWX7 12x 6/32 Nylon Lock Nuts, https://amzn.to/2TCU9p8

Even if you DIY your own version, yoiu're most likely going to find the card itself blocks the rest of the PCI-E slots anyways. 
 
The honestly easier and alternative method to reducing the strain on your GPU is a support bracket. There's a few types. the DIY method which is to jsut put something under the card to hold it up. It can be strictly functional like a cardboard tube, or have an aesthetic purpose like a lego figure.


 
If you'd rather a custom solution, there's under bracket solutions like the ones @Mnpctech sells here -> https://mnpctech.com/gpu-support-bracket/

You can also get cheap plastic versions on amazon but they're probably not suited for heavy cards.
https://www.amazon.com/Graphics-Support-Holder-Gaming-Bitcoin/dp/B01DQK7DDW
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HTWN6G/?tag=pcpapi-20
 
Fianlly the last option is a adjustable stand from Coolermaster (or others like it)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAE308G67173&nm_mc=OTC-Hatch&cm_mmc=OTC-Hatch-_-Cooler+Master-_-Accessories+-+Case+/+Rackmount-_-9SIAE308G67173
 

They do do this stuff. Taren, the keyboard/Macro guy, does go on to explain his keyboard macros and stuff and pads he uses. Brandon does the camera reviews for the most part.. so this does happen already. 

Topic locked.

I've used both the Define C and Define Mini C(I reviewed specifically the Define Mini C in my Purple build, didnt make a review for the Define C). It's the same case but the Mini C is smaller (and as such can only hold 2 120mm fans at the front instead of 3) Everything else is exactly the same and you'd be happy with either, thoguh for space savings i'd probably go with the Define Mini C. 
 
For an added bonus you could always install custom handles to the top of the case @Mnpctech
https://mnpctech.com/pc-case-lan-party-gaming-carry-top-server-tower-handles/
I'd recommend the bar handles for cheap effectiveness or the Spring loaded ones for compactness.

nice detailing, very well done and clean!

for a sec, I thought Corsair sold you my build... well done, you almost had me fooled!
 
https://mnpctech.com/rogue-one-k-2so-toy-600c-corsair-gaming-pc.html
 

 
 
 

for a sec, I thought Corsair sold you my build... well done, you almost had me fooled!
 
https://mnpctech.com/rogue-one-k-2so-toy-600c-corsair-gaming-pc.html
 

 
 
 

Also, Please share photos of your build.

Thank you everyone for being patient! Here's Ep4 of my Retro PC Build Series, https://youtu.be/qE4z6zRPu7M
thats the FIRST wave of photo submissions, I will have more in next Ep! 

It's been a lot of fun doing this retro series, it's invited so many cool new online friends! This morning I met Martin, Author or "The Legacy of 3dfx" book on kickstarter. He told me he has over 50 vintage 3dfx video cards in his personal collection! It would be fun to possibly do a 3dfx theme mod with an actual case from same release year as a card. 
 
 

cobalt6700's build from 2005
 

Derek's Windows 98 Gaming PC build, Keep the photos coming, Thanks guys!  

y2k_se's PC system

Inwin A500 Case
ASUS P2B v1.12 Motherboard
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz Coppermine CPU SL4KL
256 MB PC133 RAM
80 GB Western Digital IDE (one of the 7200RPM 8MB cache versions)
32x HP 9100-series CDRW
12x Creative DVD-ROM
Matrox G400
2x VooDoo 2 12 MB
Creative AWE 64 Value
Linksys PCI NIC
 

whoisit's Lian Li Aluminum case (forget the model)
Asus A7N8X nForce 2 motherboard
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (yay Barton core)
Creative Audigy 2 soundcard (that motherboard didn't come with the awesome nForce2 soundstorm codec