saikiasunny
Ambassador of Buzz
I know you don't like cm cabinets, but theres one case that you will like. Its the 690 II Advanced with transparent side panel. It has been praised by all the review sites. It is one hell of a case.
sukesh1090
Adam young
it has front mesh panel rusting problem or else it was a hell of a cabinet.
@tech_wiz,
i went through that thread and it looks like they don't have any solution for that right at this time and looks like even they are not interested to find one.so better get 410 and a fan controller.here i found two for you in theitdepot.com,
NZXT sentry 2 @ 1.5k
Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme Controller Panels - Black @ 1k
that sentry 2 is out of stock so call them and if they can get it in stock quickly.
but in that picture it looks like a 3 pin male connector like my fan led controller so whats the problem in connecting any fan to it?hmm...let me figure it out,i will check my connector and will try to fix any other 3 pin fan to it.
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Well I will be OCing both Processor and GFX so cooling must be top notch.
Secondly I have my PC in the Main Hall where the TV is also there and My dad's bed. So if 4-5 fans are running full throttle then they will make noise. Causing the TV Audience aka Wife + Mom watching Star TV Serials annoyance = Dead me
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Also Dad's bed is near the Comp. So if I play games late night then in the Quiet ambiance of night 5 fans will be audible. So annoyed dad is also danger.
Secondly I have my PC in the Main Hall where the TV is also there and My dad's bed. So if 4-5 fans are running full throttle then they will make noise. Causing the TV Audience aka Wife + Mom watching Star TV Serials annoyance = Dead me
. Also Dad's bed is near the Comp. So if I play games late night then in the Quiet ambiance of night 5 fans will be audible. So annoyed dad is also danger.
sukesh1090
Adam young
^^
if noise is your problem then why don't you buy CM 45CFM fans more than enough to maintain air flow, they are very quiet and those fans in 500R are already quiet(i have 400R and the fans in these cases are same) so you don't need any controller for those fans.i am using evo and i can't hear its fan noise out side my cabby,hell not even inside.so your noise problem solved without any controller.only things which may stay noisy are your vx450 and 560ti which you can't solve with a controller.
if noise is your problem then why don't you buy CM 45CFM fans more than enough to maintain air flow, they are very quiet and those fans in 500R are already quiet(i have 400R and the fans in these cases are same) so you don't need any controller for those fans.i am using evo and i can't hear its fan noise out side my cabby,hell not even inside.so your noise problem solved without any controller.only things which may stay noisy are your vx450 and 560ti which you can't solve with a controller.
Well Lets see. I am pretty much decided on 410 Crafted Series White Color Cabinet now.
I will take your advice and fit everything first and if noise comes then opt for the fan controller.
The Sun Beam 120 mm I got are ultra quiet so not worried about them. Lets see how the NZXT Fans are do.
I will take your advice and fit everything first and if noise comes then opt for the fan controller.
The Sun Beam 120 mm I got are ultra quiet so not worried about them. Lets see how the NZXT Fans are do.
sukesh1090
Adam young
ok if those two guys are raging on corsair about this 3 pin Proprietary connector,
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then they two are extremely dumb.thats it.yes it is true that you can't just take and fix that normal 3 pin connector because of those two ridges,
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just shave off those (they won't make a big difference any how if you know from which side they were as they will leave a mark of cutting or just you put a mark with marker or something.if i am right their sole purpose is that you won't fix them in reverse direction on mobo thats it.)and you will be able to fit any 3 pin female to those fan controllers and even led one.i just myself checked it by shaving those ridges and connected it to led connectors and the fan ran well.hope this clears your problem.now "if you want" you can go ahead with corsair 500R.hope this helps.
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then they two are extremely dumb.thats it.yes it is true that you can't just take and fix that normal 3 pin connector because of those two ridges,
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just shave off those (they won't make a big difference any how if you know from which side they were as they will leave a mark of cutting or just you put a mark with marker or something.if i am right their sole purpose is that you won't fix them in reverse direction on mobo thats it.)and you will be able to fit any 3 pin female to those fan controllers and even led one.i just myself checked it by shaving those ridges and connected it to led connectors and the fan ran well.hope this clears your problem.now "if you want" you can go ahead with corsair 500R.hope this helps.
saikiasunny
Ambassador of Buzz
CONGRATS.so best of luck with your phantom. Post a review if possible along with pics
sukesh1090
Adam young
@Tech_Wiz,
hey congrats and post some pics.
hey congrats and post some pics.
The Sorcerer
oh wow...Xenforo!!!
Corrosion/rusting is inevitable. Even my Lian Li A70F's front vents have that issue. 2 reasons: Humidity and pollution.
The most important thing is, how long does it take to rust? If its more than a year or so, its not really a big deal, but its well under then its cause for concern. Even worse concern is that the headers shouldn't create an issue- also the metal portion on the USB/Audio slots shouldn't rust because they render them useless eventually.
And those are not proprietary connectors. If they were, there would have been no way at all to install any other fan in the first place if they were proprietary.
The most important thing is, how long does it take to rust? If its more than a year or so, its not really a big deal, but its well under then its cause for concern. Even worse concern is that the headers shouldn't create an issue- also the metal portion on the USB/Audio slots shouldn't rust because they render them useless eventually.
And those are not proprietary connectors. If they were, there would have been no way at all to install any other fan in the first place if they were proprietary.
sukesh1090
Adam young
^^
can't a good painting job and regular cleaning prevent rusting?btw even a corrosion after a year hurts too much you know because you spend 5-8k for a case and it loses its face within a year.ahh but i can relax as i have 2 years warranty and hope corsair will provide replacement for rusting.
yes thats wht i am telling those are not proprietary,just a small design flaw by corsair.you have to clear out those ridges on the female connectors to fix them to those connectors,without shaving those ridges it won't slide in.
can't a good painting job and regular cleaning prevent rusting?btw even a corrosion after a year hurts too much you know because you spend 5-8k for a case and it loses its face within a year.ahh but i can relax as i have 2 years warranty and hope corsair will provide replacement for rusting.
yes thats wht i am telling those are not proprietary,just a small design flaw by corsair.you have to clear out those ridges on the female connectors to fix them to those connectors,without shaving those ridges it won't slide in.
The Sorcerer
oh wow...Xenforo!!!
They are good enough paintjob. Some companies use cheap mesh quality but 1 can't expect a lot on a case that costs less- or cases that give a lot of headroom of space, some features and ability to do easy cable management. That's why I like 400R. Even though the I/O section and the vent section on a base is weak, you're getting pretty good stuff for the case. That L shaped section is half inch depth more mind you- and that does help a lot.
Well if you're living in a place with humid climate and lot of pollution, it can slow down the process. If you see some I/O connectors, some are made by foxconn whereas others are made by another company- like LOTES. I see the metal housing over these connectors fading away and eventually rusting, whereas the other one doesn't. If its used in another condition, it lasts longer- perhaps not even rusting at all.
That needs to be cleared with the manufacturers na. When questions were asked to few manufacturers, they didn't really give a straight answer if rusting is covered or not. They may entertain few complaints but unless one says rusting is covered under warranty than there's not much can be done. Companies have their own forums. People need to start asking manufacturers directly, especially when companies have twitter, facebook and their own forums. If people don't ask them directly then they won't know. Nothing happens if a small group of 1-4 people say it. People need to ask.
sukesh1090
Adam young
^^
let me try corsair forum.we have to just hope that corsair's best after service holds true for rusting of the mesh also.btw is there a good way i can clean the optical driv bay covers and front honey comb meshes in 400R.a lot of dust has accumulated in those places and i can't clean them with cloth,i am able to clean the inside mesh by removing it and opening infront of the fan but the problem is in other areas sorrounding that round openings as they are covered by a plastic wall from the inside.will they get damaged if i dip those covers in water for some time?
let me try corsair forum.we have to just hope that corsair's best after service holds true for rusting of the mesh also.btw is there a good way i can clean the optical driv bay covers and front honey comb meshes in 400R.a lot of dust has accumulated in those places and i can't clean them with cloth,i am able to clean the inside mesh by removing it and opening infront of the fan but the problem is in other areas sorrounding that round openings as they are covered by a plastic wall from the inside.will they get damaged if i dip those covers in water for some time?