Pics of my new Antec P180!!

[Dynamix3D]

I didn't get the extender yet. It'll be here on Tuesday.
And yes I'll take some pictures after I get it installed.

 

[mdwerner]

Originally posted by: Dynamix3D
Okay well after all that bitching, I managed to get the power supply untangled without ripping the seal on the case to the power supply, so my warranty won't be voided. I got all the cables to come out neatly, and in a straight forward fashion like how it should be. I installed it into my system today and it came out pretty good. Not as good as my old Coolermaster since the cables are shorter, and aren't sleeved either. I decided to ditch the sleeving idea cause its too much work, and I really don't feel like doing it. It was enough work untangling all the wires, so I decided to leave the wires unsleeved.

Anyway here is a picture of how it looks installed in my system.
Antec P180 with TruePower-II 550W installed...

The 4 pin motherboard connector wasn't long enough to hide behind the motherboard. That really is the only thing I wish I could change. Everything else is fine with me though. If only that cable was about 2" longer, I coulda got it under the motherboard.

Did you happen to measure / do you know the length of the 4 pin 12V cable on the Antec? The reviews at www.silentpcreview.com on PSUs are the only place I have found consistent listings for cable lengths, but I could not find a review for the TP II. Per SPCR, the CM RP 450W you were previously using has 23" long 4 pin cable. I'm planning to go with the Enermax 600W SLI PSU, which has a 21" long 4 pin. (My first choice was the Seasonic S12, but not with the P180). I prefer to route it under the MB as in your first setup. Hopefully, 21" will be long enough to do so.

I'm also curious why you didn't consider the Enermax PSU. I think it is an excellent choice for a SLI system. The Seasonic would be better but for the short cables, the Silverstone is too loud, and the PC P&C is too loud and too expensive. The CM and Antec just aren't up to snuff, IMO. See the Tom's Hardware stress test for any who are interested. BTW, I only considered nVidia SLI certified PSUs.

Also, people have mentioned using an extension cable, but I'm concerned about the connectors (to the extension) fitting under the MB. Your thoughts?

Thanks much for the info and your pictures. They have helped me greatly in choosing my PSU due to my concerns with cable length and cable management. This is the last component choice for my new system. I plan to purchase everything soon!

 

[lordsaytor]

The cable management is so damm good that Alienware or Falcon Northwest should hire you to build their systems.

Have you ever considered painting the exterior, is it possible with your case I wonder.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: mdwerner
...people have mentioned using an extension cable, but I'm concerned about the connectors (to the extension) fitting under the MB...

I've been wondering that VERY SAME THING MD !!!

Let's hope Dynamix posts some revised pictures after he installs his 12V extender cable.

 

[Insomniak]

Clean Install, very nicely cabled, but could do without the rice.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

I still can't believe you've got a 3000 oc'ed to 2.6 with a (technically) fanless cooler. That's a testament to how good that case is I suppose.

 

[Burner27]

Dynamix3D:

Question for you....

In your original setup you had the 4 pin ATX power connector running underneath your mobo, but with your new setup you have it running on top.......Is this because the original PSU was sleeved and this new one isn't? Is it safe to run ANY power cables sleeved or unsleeved under the motherboard? I guess I am worried about the wires scraping against the mobo and exposing wires and possibly shorting something out or maybe EMI?

 

[Dynamix3D]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: mdwerner
...people have mentioned using an extension cable, but I'm concerned about the connectors (to the extension) fitting under the MB...

I've been wondering that VERY SAME THING MD !!!

Let's hope Dynamix posts some revised pictures after he installs his 12V extender cable.

I have the 4pin extendered installed, but i havent had any time recently to take any pictures. I promise as soon as I get some time i'll get around to it.

But for your information the extension does not fit under the motherboard. The connector on the cable is too thick to sit the motherboard properly. But I managed to run the 4pin to the side of the motherboard and still managed to hide the connector behind the 24pin connector. I guess you'll have to wait till i post the pictures to have a better idea of what im talking about. But either way to me it is much better than running the cable over the motherboard. And there was no slack at all, so i didnt like that really.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Originally posted by: Insomniak
Clean Install, very nicely cabled, but could do without the rice.

So which part is ricey? I would assume your talkin about the LED's. But if you are then I guess you need to take a look at my most recent pictures. In those pics I have no LED's or cathodes at all.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Originally posted by: scrawnypaleguy
I still can't believe you've got a 3000 oc'ed to 2.6 with a (technically) fanless cooler. That's a testament to how good that case is I suppose.

I was pretty shocked myself also. And you are right it does go to show how well the P180 does for cooling. And hitting 2.6Ghz at 1.55v and still hitting under 50C sometimes under full load (if the AC is on). If the AC is off I gett around 3-4C higher which is still in the low 50's. I can't complain for a fanless cooler.

 

[Bona Fide]

All you need now is dual-core to be on top of all the latest stuff.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Originally posted by: Burner127
Dynamix3D:

Question for you....

In your original setup you had the 4 pin ATX power connector running underneath your mobo, but with your new setup you have it running on top.......Is this because the original PSU was sleeved and this new one isn't? Is it safe to run ANY power cables sleeved or unsleeved under the motherboard? I guess I am worried about the wires scraping against the mobo and exposing wires and possibly shorting something out or maybe EMI?

If you were worried about the wires being scrapped and possibly causing a short, then i guess you could always sleeve the wires that are ran underneath the mobo, or even use electrical tape to cover them up for added security. But I don't really think its an issue, cause its not like ur moving the cables are for them to be rubbing underneath the mobo. I never had any problems yet, so i say that you are safe.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Originally posted by: lordsaytor
The cable management is so damm good that Alienware or Falcon Northwest should hire you to build their systems.

Have you ever considered painting the exterior, is it possible with your case I wonder.

I never considered painting... Not really something I wanna do cause I like the color it is already. Although it would be cool if the aluminum was polished or something so it would be shinier. But I doubt I will modify it.

And that would be nice to get a job @ one of those companies building PC's. I would be up for the task

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Dynamix3D
... i havent had any time recently to take any pictures. I promise as soon as I get some time i'll get around to it...

We'll be waiting.

 

[Burner27]

Would using the GPU/PCI ducting setup increase or decrease temps ?

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

The duct does nothing to help temps, and I think I even heard someone say that it increased temps, so don't bother with it.

 

[Burner27]

Really? I thought if youi were to draw air in using the duct that your video card would be very happy?

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

Nah. Of course, I don't have the case, but this is just what I've heard from others. Apparently the air in the duct has to change direction too many times and that the airflow just ends up going nowhere, and then the fan just adds to the noise.

 

[Burner27]

My concern is with my 7800GTX OC getting enough air from the outside to cool it off. I don't plan on inserting drives in the middle drive cage so I figure that the air drawn in from the front 120mm fan that pretty much is in line with my video card "should" provide enough cool air to blow across the video card.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Okay guys, I have taken some recent pics of my setup, and they are actually very nice. I got alot of angles so you can see how things are set up. But I won't be posting them till tomorrow... So check back then

 

[McPudd]

Originally posted by: Burner127
My concern is with my 7800GTX OC getting enough air from the outside to cool it off.
I don't plan on inserting drives in the middle drive cage so I figure that the air drawn in from the front 120mm fan that pretty
much is in line with my video card "should" provide enough cool air to blow across the video card.

I was wrestling with the same puzzler.
I was going to get an eVGA GeForce 7800 GTX KO and one of these:
ZALMAN ZM-OP1 80mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan - Retail
80 x 80 x 15mm Model #: ZM-OP1
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/search_list.asp?pr_name=ZM-OP1
and set it to draw air away from the video card and out of the case via the duct.
The idea of recycling the hot air from the 2 rear fans back into the case makes no
sense to me.
I now plan to get an Asus Extreme N7800GTX TOP/2HTV instead which is a 2 slot
solution that vents its heat out of the case.
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=2&l2=6&l3=0&model=589&modelmenu=1
I will now completely remove the duct and duct tape both sides of the remaining
holed opening.
Even with an extra TriCool mounted in the front (set to MEDIUM) assisting air intake,
the 2 top ones set to LOW + the vid card fan there should create a negative
pressure in the case.
The tape will insure that warm air from the back will not migrate back into the case.
My advice is to get the small fan ... no biggie ... leave a power connector available for it
and try it to see if it helps.

Happt trailz,

 

[Dynamix3D]

Okay here are the updated pics some of you have been waiting for. I hope you enjoy them (Fisher) lol...

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[OnceoveR]

nice looking heatsink, what is it?

and what kind of tems are you getting with it?

 

[Aznguy1872]

is that the 7000 verision or the 7700 zalman?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

dynamix could you take a pic of the right side panel off ? and why did you go from CM fans, to YateLoons, to CM fans again?

(side question, which do you like better the CM or the YL? and do you have a front fan intake?)