New build, old case

[DDG69]

Some would call this retro since it doesn't use the newest "state-of-the-art" case, but I would love to see the guys build a new top-of-the-line system but using a CoolerMaster HAF X.  What dream machine could be made with that case.  It may not be as RGB flashy out of the box, but it has plenty of potential still and a ton of space.

 

I'm sure I'm the only one that watches Tech Tips that wants to see this build, but I own an old HAF X and, except for the weight, think it's a fantastic case.  I just want to know what kind of rig someone with LTT's experience and resources could build.  I really need to upgrade my 2012, i7-3770K, system, but would love to keep my versatile case.

 

Would anyone else want to see such a build?

[corrado33]

 

[DDG69]

Thanks Corrado33, I just subscribed to GN videos about a month ago, so missed this.  Still, Steve just used the case as a test case (and it still beat most modern cases in the majority of his tests), he didn't try to build the best system he could with perfect cable management and maybe adding a liquid cooling solution to the system.  This case actually has 3 rubber grommets in the back specifically designed for an external radiator and/or reservoir.  I have the scond top fan in mine, but with the advances in case fans, I'm sure the whole rig could be made acoustically pleasing while actually increasing it's air flow. 

[corrado33]

1 minute ago, DDG69 said:

Thanks Corrado33, I just subscribed to GN videos about a month ago, so missed this.  Still, Steve just used the case as a test case (and it still beat most modern cases in the majority of his tests), he didn't try to build the best system he could with perfect cable management and and maybe adding a liquid cooling solution to the system.  This case actually has 3 rubber grommets in the back specifically designed for an external radiator and/or reservoir.  I have the scond top fan in mine, but with the advances in case fans, I'm sure the whole rig could be made acoustically pleasing while actually increasing it's air flow. 

Unfortunately man, LTT really doesn't seem to have room for a build like this in their lineup anymore unless the case happens to come up in a future scrapyard wars. It's much more profitable to feature a brand new case that they can get sponsored for. 

[DDG69]

25 minutes ago, corrado33 said:

Unfortunately man, LTT really doesn't seem to have room for a build like this in their lineup anymore unless the case happens to come up in a future scrapyard wars. It's much more profitable to feature a brand new case that they can get sponsored for. 

Yeah, I know.  Just MY dream.  

[TVwazhere]

 

[Syntaxvgm]

I have a haf 912 and I hate the space it takes up on a shelf. 

 

Just moved my server into an antec 300 for kicks, found an original one still for sale new.