Phenom | Spider Platform v2.0

[batmang]

To view this case mod, go here (http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1622.html).

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Specs:
AMD Phenom 9600
MSI K9A2 790FX Platinum Motherboard - 1.1B3 Bios
Scythe Katana II Heatsink
Sapphire HD3870 512MB
MSI HD3870 512MB
G.Skill 4x1GB DDRII PC2-6400
Samsung DVD +/- RW SATA
Seagate 320GB SATA 7200.11K RPM HD
Western Digital Raptor 74GB SATA 10K RPM HD
Antec 120mm RED LED 3 Speed Fan - Rear Exhaust
HEC 90mm Fan - Front Intake
HEC Black Steel Case
Acer AL2016W 20" LCD
Thermaltake 600W Modular PSU

Used a Dremel to cut holes to hide the cables better. Added some foam on the bottom inside of the case. Other than that, nothing too special. Just a clean case with goodies. I think I did the best I could with the cable management. The case is very limited.

I figured I'd setup a new case mod page since my old one is out of date. I've changed quite a few things since the first setup. Better cable management, Raptor drive, fans, misc. other tid bits.

[jtbond008]

very nice.... clean as well those 3870's are rocking

[Bytor]

Very nice setup... Love the red....

Very clean cable management...

How do you like that MSI MB? Picking one up myself to mess with..

Working on a Rocketfish case mod now myself....

[batmang]

Thanks guys.

I like the motherboard actually. Has never given me any issues. Solid board if you ask me.

[pentastar111]

Very nice man...Tell me something...Does the first vid card really touch that heat pipe? I keep reading reviews on that mobo and that seems to be a repetitive complaint.

[Reaper83]

Sweet Rig Indeed! 8/10

[MRCL]

How did you managed to secure that hd? I tried to put them in the reverse way like you did too, but mine keeps "loosing balance" (sorry cant describe better in english). Would appreciate if you could tell me. BTW, 8/10, I like your rig, nice and clean

[batmang]

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.

Very nice man...Tell me something...Does the first vid card really touch that heat pipe? I keep reading reviews on that mobo and that seems to be a repetitive complaint.

There is very little clearance but its just enough. Fits fine with my 3870's. I'm not sure about other cards though.

How did you managed to secure that hd? I tried to put them in the reverse way like you did too, but mine keeps "loosing balance" (sorry cant describe better in english). Would appreciate if you could tell me. BTW, 8/10, I like your rig, nice and clean

I used a standard hard drive screw. Just one on each side. The drive bay is so tight it scratched my drives as I installed them. Aside from the screw, its a tight fit anyway. I used just one screw on each side.

http://img.techpowerup.org/080617/drives_screws.jpg

[ShadowFold]

I voted 10/10 because:

Nice rig

Great cable management, good specs and looks nice with the red LED's too

[batmang]

Dang, no one comments anymore. :(

[pentastar111]

I'm going all AMD for the next build (completion sometime in Nov or Dec of this year) In looking at the MSI mobo is it true that if you go with a 9850 phenom you have to have a different CPU in order to boot just to get the bios update to run the 9850?

[batmang]

I'm not sure about that pent. It might be a possibility.

[Thermaltake]

I voted 10/10 because:

...no comments just love it...

[batmang]

^^ Glad ya love it! Thanks!

[cute_kidchucky]

for a case thats really hard to work with in terms of cable management i would say u aced this one...nice build 8/10

[batmang]

3870 pride! (but really... I want two 4870's :P)

[Chicken Patty]

very nice rig, 10/10. Red leds looks great.

[Bytor]

Very nice.....

I see your not using the PCI-E power plug next to the north bridge.

Have you noticed any stability issues from your video cards?

How do you like the MB?

[batmang]

Thanks Bytor. No stability issues at all and I like the motherboard. It will hopefully last me a while although the features of the SB700 chipset are making me think otherwise. :P

[batmang]

Anyone have any suggestions for remounting my hard drives in a neater way?

[pentastar111]

Anyone have any suggestions for remounting my hard drives in a neater way? Looks good as is. I'd leave it...Just enjoy your machine....it's a nice one...:-)

[batmang]

My next " mod ".
http://www.quietpc.com/files/images/products/gt900.jpg

Just need $400... :(

[ShadowFold]

Zalman cases are nice. My friend has that case its very nice!

[batmang]

Did some more cable management. Here are the two updated pics:

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1622/__9.jpg

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1622/__10.jpg

[pentastar111]

Looks great man.

[Chicken Patty]

nice job with the new cable management.

I need to do some of my own. Just waiting for the new rad to come in so I can have everything where it is going to go, that way I only have to do it once!!!

[batmang]

Thanks guys. I'm planning on a new case to be able to tidy things up more and have more space. I think I've maximized my current case without getting too crazy with the dremel.

[freaksavior]

very nice and clean m8

[batmang]

thanks freak.

[batmang]

These are coming in two weeks. Silent time.
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/35-186-016-02.jpg

Once Deneb's get released, I will be rocking one of those as well. AM2+ pride! :)

[ShadowFold]

Sweet! You getting a FX or a normal? My guess is the FX will be around 300$.

[MKmods]

very clean build. I like the front look of the case (smooth/gloss)

I am a fan of the Z machine case too (cool industrial look), only prob is the price (close to the cost of a custom case)

[batmang]

Sweet! You getting a FX or a normal? My guess is the FX will be around 300$.

It really depends on the pricing Shadow. If the FX is within reach I'll be getting an FX for sure.

very clean build. I like the front look of the case (smooth/gloss)

I am a fan of the Z machine case too (cool industrial look), only prob is the price (close to the cost of a custom case)

Thanks. I would love to have the Zalman case but the price is just nuts. If it ever goes on sale I'll scoop one up.

[Chicken Patty]

Is it even a sure thing the FX's are getting released for sure?

[HELLSPAWNPR]

Cool set up, nice and clean. :)

[batmang]

Recently got a Razer Lycosa to go along with the Razer DeathAdder, good stuff.
http://www.electrobeans.de/bilder/20071004_razer_lycosa.jpg

[HELLSPAWNPR]

sweet keyboard

[p_o_s_pc]

like the case and i like your SRT4(car) too bad you don't live close to me if u did i would race you when i get my car done...(neon Sport dropping in a 2.4l rebuilt and boarded out also a 35PSI turbo etc)

[batmang]

How would I even stand a chance when your putting in a rebuilt motor and running 35lbs on whatever size turbo your going with!? I'm only spiking 17 and holding 15lbs on the stocker. :)
Your better off racing my friend with a stage3 and a bunch of goodies. His best time so far is 12.4 in the 1/4.

[p_o_s_pc]

How would I even stand a chance when your putting in a rebuilt motor and running 35lbs on whatever size turbo your going with!? I'm only spiking 17 and holding 15lbs on the stocker. :)
Your better off racing my friend with a stage3 and a bunch of goodies. His best time so far is 12.4 in the 1/4.

well your car still looks vary nice :) The engine when it is done is estimated to be putting out about 700hp :D

[Chicken Patty]

How would I even stand a chance when your putting in a rebuilt motor and running 35lbs on whatever size turbo your going with!? I'm only spiking 17 and holding 15lbs on the stocker. :)
Your better off racing my friend with a stage3 and a bunch of goodies. His best time so far is 12.4 in the 1/4.

Since you guys brought it up the SRT conversations, lets enjoy a video. No pun intended, however this was my only encounter with a Stage III, car dynoed 365whp and 389 of torque.

At the moment I had a 50 trim at 19psi stock clutch, car made 371whp and 367 torque at the time, don't know why it wasnt a better race, kid can drive too!

I am the red one, in front


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBeF_AX9YDU

[p_o_s_pc]

the video could have been longer. but lets try to not hijack his thread... I give you 9/10 on the case.
I would have gave you a 10/10 if you would have painted the case.

[Chicken Patty]

the video could have been longer. but lets try to not hijack his thread... I give you 9/10 on the case.
I would have gave you a 10/10 if you would have painted the case.

I wish I had a longer one.

[p_o_s_pc]

I wish I had a longer one.

don't we all. lol


(sorry i had to say it) btw that made my sig

[Chicken Patty]

don't we all. lol


(sorry i had to say it)

haha, wrong thoughts my friend, wrong thoughts.


Rephrase, I wish a had a longer video of my car hehehehe.

[p_o_s_pc]

haha, wrong thoughts my friend, wrong thoughts.


Rephrase, I wish a had a longer video of my car hehehehe.

i knew thats what you were talking about. lol i wish you had a longer video of your car too

[Chicken Patty]

i knew thats what you were talking about. lol i wish you had a longer video of your car too

haha, yah bro, I do, i just gotta put them up. Oh and find them first :)

[batmang]

Added a couple new pictures of how my rig is looking as of now.

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1622/__11.jpg

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1622/__12.jpg

[Chicken Patty]

badass work place hehehe. Couldn't you find a smaller mouse pad though, pretty big mouse pad dude!!!

[batmang]

When you play games like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpucFF47cHU

Bigger mouse pads are needed. :)

[Chicken Patty]

When you play games like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpucFF47cHU

Bigger mouse pads are needed. :)

i see now so fast paced you dont want to fall of the mouse pad hehe.

[batmang]

exactly! :)

[batmang]

Well, unlikely change in my rig happened this week. I sold my 3870's and now am temporarily using a 8800GTX with a Acclero X8800 cooler. Pics to come this week.