Project: White Shadow. last update: 03/01/14

[fresherrrr]

UPDATE: 13/10/2013

 

i put my current pc into the shell of the new case, just to measure up window cuts, hole sizes, front panel, and cable management.

need some advice tho. looking at different cable management solutions:

 

as you can see from my brilliantly draw plans: 

 

option 1: is where i run the cables down right hand side of the mother board, through hole cut in the drive bays (you kinda have to imagine it, because it will be all white cables, a black case and all new hardware)

option 2: is where i run them behind the mobo tray (it'll be tight but it will work), and out through holes i with cut myself (its a bit boring and i was trying to be different but it may be the better looking option)

 

so what should i go for 1 or 2?

 

sorry for terrible drawings

[big_lilo]

Personally I'd go with option 2 but I'm not sure if it will fit behind the tray without molding it. It's mega tight

[alpenwasser]

If you're going to lace the cables or get them to look tidy with some other method,

my vote goes to option 1, otherwise door number 2.

[fresherrrr]

Personally I'd go with option 2 but I'm not sure if it will fit behind the tray without molding it. It's mega tight

it does fit, just, but you're right, its a bit too tight for my liking 

 

If you're going to lace the cables or get them to look tidy with some other method,

my vote goes to option 1, otherwise door number 2.

my plan is re-sleeve, and make small brackets to hold them in place, so it will be neat 

[Johnsen556]

I would have to say option #2. Just because to me it seems it would look better.... Just a suggestion though....

[Shrubpig]

Option 2 would look better. I wouldn't go with the 290x... It sucks for the price point. Get a 780 instead.

[fresherrrr]

Option 2 would look better. I wouldn't go with the 290x... It sucks for the price point. Get a 780 instead.

option 2 is looking like the most popular then! and im going to see what the final prices are and the benchmarks, but i have been considering getting a 780 or a r9 280

[KieranThePCGuy]

I'd say option 2 personally, and looking forward to seeing more! Subbed!

[Shrubpig]

option 2 is looking like the most popular then! and im going to see what the final prices are and the benchmarks, but i have been considering getting a 780 or a r9 280

An R9 290x is going to run you $730 on Newegg... a 280 will perform nothing like a 780. I would either get a 780 or a 7990, although I would prefer the single gpu solution.

[fresherrrr]

I'd say option 2 personally, and looking forward to seeing more! Subbed!

most people are saying 2, so im going with that and ty !

 

An R9 290x is going to run you $730 on Newegg... a 280 will perform nothing like a 780. I would either get a 780 or a 7990, although I would prefer the single gpu solution.

i thought the $730 price point was only what someone found in the coding and not yet confirmed? but anyways, if it is $730 i wont get it il go for the 780 (i prefer it over the 7990) if you are right, thanks for the info  

[terrytek]

I would say 2 since I came up with that idea with you, along with widening the case.

[fresherrrr]

I would say 2 since I came up with that idea with you, along with widening the case.

yeah man, ive settled on 2, thanks for the idea, i will credit you!

[llllCHRISllll]

if it was me id get 2x 7970 or 7990 look at there benchmarks! they are still packing a punch plus with the new cards coming out prices will be low on the old ones!

[fresherrrr]

if it was me id get 2x 7970 or 7990 look at there benchmarks! they are still packing a punch plus with the new cards coming out prices will be low on the old ones!

I think ima get the 790 if the r9 290x is at the same price point the rumours say it will be

[RaVenBelgium]

Pretty cool dude, too bad the case doesn't have good cooling. Good luck!

He can drill holes in the bottom, install 2 fans and put some stand-offs (I don't know the correct word for it) so that the case is 5cm higher or so

[fresherrrr]

He can drill holes in the bottom, install 2 fans and put some stand-offs (I don't know the correct word for it) so that the case is 5cm higher or so

yeah man i was thinking about getting some feet/stand-offs and mounting two/one corsair sp's down there. im going to post a full list of all parts and mods either tonight or Friday so il consider it if i think its needed

[fresherrrr]

UPDATE: 19/10/13

progress is being made, ive nearly finalised plans for the front panel and hope to get it ordered by the end of the week, my dremel came recently so cuts have been made, the case has been windowed and appropriate motherboard cable route holes have been cut, the case is nearly stripped to raw metal to be ready for painting. i was going to spray it myself but i know a guy who can get it powder coated so that should be sorted soon.

 

as far as mods and parts go, im still waiting to see the benchmarks for all the new cards so i can decide what to get. but im going to be ordering soon:

- h100i

- 2x extra fans for underside cooling

- 24pin cable extension, aswell as sleeving and heatshrink to do the rest of the cables

- a Phobya radiator grill dual (240) Stripes - black, for the front of the case

- 3x Aircraft Toggle Switches for the power on and leds

- a sheet of Two Way Acrylic Mirror for the side panel

- many led strips and cathods for case lighting and mobo backlighting

- a 92mm fan for the back. lol

- case feet

and eventually i will be getting new ram

case in its current state:

 

more updates asap

 

- Fresh

[llllCHRISllll]

looking good mate loving the brushed metal look atm tbh looks battletested! haha but yeah cant wait for the alpine slut to be finished 

[fresherrrr]

looking good mate loving the brushed metal look atm tbh looks battletested! haha but yeah cant wait for the alpine slut to be finished 

ahhha i told you man, im not calling it the "alpine slut"    :lol:  but thanks anyway

[llllCHRISllll]

.....Alpineslut....alpineclit....ANY of the two will do!

[fresherrrr]

UPDATE.. kinda..: 23/10/13

So its nearly time to get it powder coated, but i need to make a final decision, do i

 

[A] get it done black on the outside and white on the inside

 

or..

 

black on black?

 

.....? decisions.. decisions ..

[Lord Pantaloons]

looking good, subbed

[alpenwasser]

Personally, I vote black/black.

[fresherrrr]

Personally, I vote black/black.

thats what im thinking too man

[RaVenBelgium]

thats what im thinking too man

Definitely black-black!