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matthew_davao · May 28, 2008, 11:22 PM

@lowfat

Is it possible to paint the inside of the stacker without ripping out the rivets? Would a clear coat be needed as well?

Lowfat · May 29, 2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew_davao

@lowfat

Is it possible to paint the inside of the stacker without ripping out the rivets? Would a clear coat be needed as well?

I would definitely suggest taking the rivets out to do a proper job, otherwise you'll likely have runs and missed areas. I would also suggest a clear coat because it will get scratched easy. So the more clear coat you have, the more durable it will be. Taking rivets out isn't all that bad, just drill them out. And I find putting rivets back in is kind of fun

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BTW my case isn't painted, it is powdercoated. I painted the first Stacker 830 I had and it didn't turn out that well.

Mousey · May 29, 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonicknight

Wow why is the cpu so cool yet the system is 42 degrees? You should invest in some more case cooling, maybe an extra fan in the side. I wish my cpu ran that cool ....

Oh i had a feel around my system a few nights ago, i think it's my 3850 putting out all the extra heat, the back was very very hot to the touch

Demonicknight · May 29, 2008, 03:30 PM

I'd get the Thermaltake Duorb. But it still blows the heat into the case. It will keep your card cool though.

Mousey · May 30, 2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonicknight

I'd get the Thermaltake Duorb. But it still blows the heat into the case. It will keep your card cool though.

55 degrees c idle

maybe a duorb would do me some good

procupine14 · May 30, 2008, 10:24 AM

*feeling HOT HOT HOT*

Demonicknight · May 30, 2008, 02:32 PM

The duorb is amazing it's comparable to watercooling. I had my 3870 running at 31 idle. It's quiet too. Costs around $50 but oh so worth it!

Mousey · May 31, 2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonicknight

The duorb is amazing it's comparable to watercooling. I had my 3870 running at 31 idle. It's quiet too. Costs around $50 but oh so worth it!

Very nifty

Looks like there's an investment to be had there, right after i slap a few sticks of high end ram into this thing

swimtech · Jun 7, 2008, 06:37 PM

Here mine is, as it is...
I borrowed the 21" Viewsonic - yup, honestly, I like LCD's much better even though the color is great. Civ4 looks awesome though at 1600x1200! Unreal 3 is gorgeous too...

Shot with KODAK EASYSHARE C433 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
It's overclocked to 3.2 Ghz and at idle - fan speed visible, idle temp is about 30C.

...and this picture was just too geeky to pass up posting - and a first I bet...

Shot with KODAK EASYSHARE C433 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

kind of fitting the picture shows the "Old Girl" down in the lower right corner - it's what was inside the boxes that replaced her...

The Pig · Jun 10, 2008, 04:17 PM

Powered off:

Lights off:

Close up of Resevoirs

Top Grill

Just waiting on the new monitor and it'll be done...

Mousey · Jun 10, 2008, 05:33 PM

Very niiice

procupine14 · Jun 11, 2008, 10:19 AM

i like that case. Is it custom or who makes it?

Mousey · Jun 11, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by procupine14

i like that case. Is it custom or who makes it?

Looks like a custom modders job to me, probably one of those acrylic cases you assemble yourself

Snoop around on ebay for em you'll find one easy enough

The Pig · Jun 11, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by procupine14

i like that case. Is it custom or who makes it?

It's KXNG from AC Ryan. But I had to make a few modifications, like the radiator on the side and the pumps/resevoirs in the front.

Heres a link to the KXNG
A.C.RYAN

Mousey · Jun 11, 2008, 03:04 PM

That's pretty cool man, respect to your modded case

procupine14 · Jun 11, 2008, 10:06 PM

cool well that answers my question. I thought at least a portion of it had to be premade or you were just awesome

. in any case mad wicked props on the mod. You did a good job. i miss my clear case now

BTW thanks for the link!

Mousey · Jun 17, 2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by procupine14

cool well that answers my question. I thought at least a portion of it had to be premade or you were just awesome

. in any case mad wicked props on the mod. You did a good job. i miss my clear case now

BTW thanks for the link!

I still reckon Just Learnin's case is the best because he made it all himself

**ChaosMinionX** · Jun 22, 2008, 02:19 AM

Updates inbound!

New Q9450
Rampage Formula
4870X2's

Cheers

Mousey · Jun 22, 2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaosMinionX

Updates inbound!

New Q9450
Rampage Formula
4870X2's

Cheers

You really know how to make us jealous huh?

procupine14 · Jun 25, 2008, 12:43 PM

Only update to soon hit here for me is the liquid cooling loop and an Accelero ver2.0 on the 8600GT. Later on tonight hopefully