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Ace Modder · 10 Dec 2009 at 14:39

Meridiusuk said:
why are ocuk telling you to contact the manufature as you bought the case from ocuk they should sort it and get it replaced ? should they not.

I will be sorting him out when he gets in contact with me!

I am going to send him the replacement fans.

The official process is to get the case returned and arrange a replacement, however their is no stock of the case left. We were out of stock of the fans at one point, maybe this was the time he asked us. We are happy to sort out the fans for him now. But I need his details, hence my previous post asking him to contact me!

_SBradley_ · 10 Dec 2009 at 16:11

I completed about half my build before I had to come into work today. I need to install my NH-D14 (I sure hope it fits!) and all cabling. I'll take some pics once I'm done.

Oh, btw, how tightly should I do up the hard drive screws? They obviously squash the rubber mounts, and I wasn't sure whether to leave them "loose" (not really loose, but with the rubber "unsquashed"), or if the mounts should be compressed somewhat.

Also, I used the four "odd" thumbscrews to install my SSD, as those seemed to be the only screws that fit the threads?

faugusztin · 10 Dec 2009 at 16:25

_SBradley_ said:
Oh, btw, how tightly should I do up the hard drive screws? They obviously squash the rubber mounts, and I wasn't sure whether to leave them "loose" (not really loose, but with the rubber "unsquashed"), or if the mounts should be compressed somewhat.

Let them "loose" as much as you can, but of course you need to have the screw in the HDD mounting holes at least a bit

Meridiusuk · 10 Dec 2009 at 17:58

Ace Modder said:
I will be sorting him out when he gets in contact with me!

I am going to send him the replacement fans.

The official process is to get the case returned and arrange a replacement, however their is no stock of the case left. We were out of stock of the fans at one point, maybe this was the time he asked us. We are happy to sort out the fans for him now. But I need his details, hence my previous post asking him to contact me!

Ah right sorry did not know

tankskun · 11 Dec 2009 at 11:00

hi, thanks ace modder.

can you check my details through my order number: OC923413 difficult for me to get on msn right now.

look forward to recieving my replacement as i will then have my i7 build finally complete.
cheers ace!

Ace Modder · 11 Dec 2009 at 11:20

Tanksun, I have placed an order on our system for 2 replacement 120mm fans for your case, the order will ship out today.

Regards
Ace Modder

chris__stoke · 11 Dec 2009 at 20:44

Im not sure if this has been asked but im 2 lazy to read thru 15 pages sorry

But i was wondering if there was a clear/window side panel for this case or if anyone knows if one is planed?

faugusztin · 11 Dec 2009 at 20:55

No, there is not, and it would defeat the purpuose of this case.

daniel_bourton · 11 Dec 2009 at 21:43

i would defeat the reaon for the case but i am putting one in mine anyways
got me dremmel and files ready
now just gotta get some bullocks

Josh P · 11 Dec 2009 at 22:46

Seems a bit of a shame to be honest but each to their own I guess!

Essexraptor · 12 Dec 2009 at 00:46

Seems a shame to have a brill white/black interior with lovely cable management etc and not be able to actually show it off to any one!!!!????

unless you take the side off!!

chrx · 12 Dec 2009 at 10:20

My case smells very strong from the bitumen. I wonder if its safe to breath in that air in the long run.
Some says you should not use it indoors at all.

daniel_bourton · 12 Dec 2009 at 10:43

my doesnt smell it smelt for the first day or two but not any more

gee3000 · 12 Dec 2009 at 17:00

Anyone done any mods to this case yet?

I want to show my system off a bit so I'm considering putting it on TOP of my desk and modding a windows + uv lights. I want to be able to turn UV lights on/off via an easily accessible button. Anyone give me some basic guidance as to what i need and how I need to do it as I've never done holes/windows/uv before?

Roman2K · 13 Dec 2009 at 20:06

PishY said:
Pleasure mate! forgot to mention about the rubber grommits, that was the only set back, but nothing which couldnt be sorted.

great purchase, and a great system you have there mate, get some pics up, be intresting to see a H50 in there

Fractal Fans are also fab, very very quiet, and move a very acceptable amount of air.

Pleasure once again! PishY

(Sorry for the *very* late answer. I have been busy lately.)

Thanks. It is a great system indeed. I am very, very satisfied with it. Especially now that it's housed in the Define R2. It looks like I now have the perfect combination of components

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I will try to post some pictures next week-end.

tankskun · 14 Dec 2009 at 16:54

Thanks Ace Modder, you are the best!

Recieved the fans today, can finally finish my build off tonight, will post up some pics of my build soon when I get a chance.

Tweaker · 14 Dec 2009 at 17:47

Few quick snaps of my file server build, 4 x 1TB in RAID 5, 1 x 250GB OS drive. Pretty much one of the only cases that suited my needs for a quiet case with lots of HDD mounts.

PishY · 14 Dec 2009 at 22:01

looks good mate! load of harddrive caddys!

br83taylor · 15 Dec 2009 at 13:12

_SBradley_ said:
I have a Noctua NH-D14 arriving (hopefully!) on Monday. I'll have 5 mm spare with that one.

Any update on if this fitted? i am thinking of the same combo of case and cooler.

thanks

_SBradley_ · 15 Dec 2009 at 15:37

br83taylor said:
Any update on if this fitted? i am thinking of the same combo of case and cooler.

It's fitted, and it certainly appears to fit, although I haven't yet got the side on! Pretty sure it won't be a problem, though. No chance of a side fan, obviously.

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