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Finally some news on the project! - well, it's not good news.. 

 

I want to first apologize to everyone who were following this thread and expecting progress..

 

Project Toaster is sadly over, due to my lack in time and interest in the build. It was a fun ride, but i realized that the case was just too much of a hazzle and with all the setbacks i had with months and months of waiting for parts, i just couldn't bare it anymore. The toaster has gotten a new owner - one of my close friends. He needed a small chassis for carrying around, and i thought it would be best to give it to someone who would appreciate it alot more. I have therefore decided to switch back to ATX for now.

 

I can't thank you guys enough for all the support and replies on this thread. Who knows - maybe i will come up with something new? ;) I will keep you updated.

 

To see the final pictures of the build - click here

 

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problem: only really works with the V3 PSU bracket ...

problem 2: V3 PSU bracket sold out ...

I was litterally asking for the link the second you replied to the thread. Fuck.

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I was litterally asking for the link the second you replied to the thread. Fuck.

yeah ... if enough request it, they might be able to order some more from lian-li ...

because of the different orientation of the power socket on the psu it won't fit, unless you cut a piece of the bracket out ...

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yeah ... if enough request it, they might be able to order some more from lian-li ...

because of the different orientation of the power socket on the psu it won't fit, unless you cut a piece of the bracket out ...

So i wont have to order a different cable too? Just the bracket? I sure hope they get them in stock soon. God i feel stupid for not ordering one immediately.. 

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So i wont have to order a different cable too? Just the bracket? I sure hope they get them in stock soon. God i feel stupid for not ordering one immediately..

you have the V2 version, so no. the v1 came with a different cable ... so I would need cable + bracket ....

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The V3 PSU bracket is in stock

 

@MrSuperb

 

Just got a reply from ncases about the psu bracket, and they told me it was back in stock now. Hurray! :D 

 

https://www.ncases.com/product/M1%20Accessories

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The V3 PSU bracket is in stock

 

@MrSuperb

 

Just got a reply from ncases about the psu bracket, and they told me it was back in stock now. Hurray! :D 

 

https://www.ncases.com/product/M1%20Accessories

I just ordered the bracket and the left angle power cable (which unfortunately is another $20 (incl shipping))

Don't know if I will ever get the SX500-LG, but I better will be ready :D

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(Mini) Update #8 - Casemod inspiration

 

Inspiration for all of you (n)case modders out there! :)

 

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Credits: irek83 - http://forum.pclab.pl/topic/954244-NCASE-M1/

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Inspiration for all of you (n)case modders out there! :)

 

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have seen that mod a while ago over at [H].

Wouldn't call that mod "easy" though.

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have seen that mod a while ago over at [H].

Wouldn't call that mod "easy" though.

Nope, i still wonder how the hell he did it. :o

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Ah yes, i was looking for that link! Thanks!

 

EDIT: Thank god for google translate

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i5 3570k Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo Mobo: Maximus V Gene Z77 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming (w/ 0% fan mode) RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 2x8GB 1600mHz Storage: OCZ VERTEX 4 256GB PSU: Corsair AX860 Monitor: ASUS PB278Q 1440p 27" Headphones: QPAD QH-90 Laptop
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Biggest mod I made was drilling new holes in the bottom for different sized case feet :P

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Biggest mod I made was drilling new holes in the bottom for different sized case feet :P

this case costed me too many kidneys to mod :D

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I'd like to go this way but it would mean sacrificing a 240mm rad :( that's ok I have some other tricks. :) this house moving business sucks. All my parts are just sitting there... Teasing me...

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  • 2 weeks later...

(yet another mini) Update #9 - V3 PSU Bracket arrived!

 

Santa brought me a (late) present!  ;) i ordered it around 22. december and received it yesterday. That was pretty quick tbh  :o

 

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Nice! Have you ordered the SX500-LG?

not out yet :)

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Oh I thought it showed up on my facebook that its now for sale, my bad. I'm just dialing in my OC's at the moment. GPU hit 1500mhz no problem, looks like I got a decent one :)

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Oh I thought it showed up on my facebook that its now for sale, my bad. I'm just dialing in my OC's at the moment. GPU hit 1500mhz no problem, looks like I got a decent one :)

:o  :o  :o

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What is he up to?! Teaser... ;)

 

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What is he up to?! Teaser... ;)

 

 

 

:3 Jealousy

Feel free to message me if you want to chat!

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Update #10 - Triple Monitor Setup!

 

Guys. It finally happened. And here is it is in all of it's 5760x1080 glory. I've linked the imgur photo album below and added a title and some text to most of the pictures. Apologies for the blur and lack of focus but i just took the pictures and it's dark outside. Lighting sucks in my room too. The photos shot during daylight are actually taken from my new oneplus :D The desk is pulled a bit out from the wall so i could access the cables. The whole thing is just one big mess. And i might have to get me a new GPU (GTX 970) becuase of the hdmi color issue. I'm running DP on my middle monitor and HDMI on the other two. The colors on my middle screen looks great but the other screens have a green tint over them. This is a common problem when using HDMI with nvidia gpu's. Nvidia adressed this in their newest driver but the fix only works on single HDMI monitors - not when in surround mode. F*ck.

 

Inspiration credits goes to my good buddy @Glazzy :D

 

Glazzy's setup:

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>>> Photo album <<<

 

The monitors are 23" AOC i2369Vm and the stand is linked here

Enjoy!

 

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 Case: Fractal Design Define R5 CPU: INTEL 
i5 3570k Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo Mobo: Maximus V Gene Z77 GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming (w/ 0% fan mode) RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum 2x8GB 1600mHz Storage: OCZ VERTEX 4 256GB PSU: Corsair AX860 Monitor: ASUS PB278Q 1440p 27" Headphones: QPAD QH-90 Laptop
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Nice!

I always wanted a triple screen set up. The monitor choice is maybe the hardest decision for me to make on my build. I dont know if I want a Swift, a 4K or a 34" Ultrawide. I really have NO IDEA.

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