Hey c_g_f : 1. How did you secure the HD sideways like that. I like it. 2. "I even thought about cutting a 120mm hole where the psu sits so I can replace the current psu for a more powerfull psu that exhaust the air from the main chamber of the case. Anyone tried that, or it is just too crazy?" I'm ...

Hi krick, just wanted to say THANKS.. I made a rig very similar to yours, but not yet as nice.. I hope you can maybe give some tips in the thread I just opened about this case for gaming.. Couple of tips I need: Where can I get grommet strip to cover the holes and second, how else (another method) ...

Hi Jamie, thanks for your reply.
I think the Antec Earthwatts 500 would provide me plenty of juice for my system.

I'm planning a new I7 build in this case as well. So in your opinion what is the best power supply replacement for the stock PS. The signature Series from Antec seems too long to also fit the DVD ROM and a HD in the upper case area. Is there another power supply that you guys can think of which is o...

I find the Lian Li cases way too deep for my liking.

Has anybody been able to fit a third HD in the 3.5 external cage in the NSK3480?
Also is it possible to install a power supply with 120 mm fan pointing upwards, do you guys see any issues with that?
I also have holes made in mine to have the cables hidden behind the MB tray.

Thanks, in advance.

Well I got the new Thermaright Heatsink in and temps are looking much better. The construction of this heatsink feels so much more robust than the Xigmatek and also the mounting system is great. This build is now done, thanks to Steve and others for inspiration.

Soon. I'm waiting for the new CPU heatsink to arrive (Thermalright HR-01) and finish some holes with plastic trim (currently I have tape on the edges) then I will take a few pics. This is an awesome case (NSK3480).

Prime95 small FFTs all cores loaded. The heatpipes are not warm at all, at the base. I get same readings in Core temp and Speedfan, 69-72 full load. All fans running at 800 RPM and Power supply has a 80 mm Noctua with ULNA adapter. I'll let you know what temps Thermalright will yield once I get it. ...

Hello, I'm not sure where I should ask this but I'm looking for plastic trim for holes as in the picture.

Cool thanks for your reply. I will be installing the new cooler when it comes in, hopefully my temps will be better. I did try to re-seat the Xigmatek but no change. The reason I asked you about the fan install after MB is in the case is because I may want to try a couple of different fans and it's ...

Steve, I have finished a build in this case and I currently have the XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 cooling an overclocked Q9550 but my temps are too high. I also have a 120 fan in the front bottom (cutout mod as yours). I have just ordered the Thermalright HR-01 Plus and I have one question for you. Do you thi...

Thanks. I was just worried about current through the resistor as others normally come with a much larger resistor size and wattage. Since it's not getting hot it looks as if it's all good.

You guys think it's ok to use the Noctua LNA or ULNA adapters on other fans like S-Flex? It seems to work and the (resistor or zener diode or not sure what's in there) does not get hot.

Thanks.

Thanks for your reply. I have selected the HIS 4670 from your list, that should be good.

Hi all, I have an Antec NSK3480 and I need both HDs installed. I also have the ASUS P5Q-EM MB with Q9550 and Xigmatek rifle cooler. I am having a really hard time finding what video card to use. I only need one to run dual monitors not for gaming but also want a fairly new card. Seems the only optio...

~114 for the 4850 full load is about right.
I'll have to try this out, we'll see if the 380 can handle it...at lest until I find a good 500w unit.

Thanks for you reply. I actually might just set the Q9550 to it's original clock to keep power down a little. I'm thinking at full load this sys will not pull more than 250 W but I may be wrong and I really don't trust the power calcs online. I wish I had a Kill-a-watt meter.

Hi team, I have a question regarding power. This is my system:

Q9550 overclocked to3.4 G
Asus P5Q-EM mAtx board
Corsair 8 Gig DDR2
Asus HD4850 Video
3 HDs (650G *3)
2 120 mm fans

I have a NSK3480 mATX box would the EA380 watts that comes with this case be enough for this?

Thanks.

Can you fix the pics links?

Thanks.