Water Cooled -NZXT Tempest

[3.0charlie]

Originally Posted by sswilson

Just remember to practice your deep breathing exercises before you try to get it installed.... some folks seem to get it right away... took me an hour!!!!

Install the o-ring loosely, and slowly tighten the screws. Once all four are started in the threads, push the o-ring in place using a flat screwdriver, or a small ruler. Just make sure you don't use an object that could cut the o-ring.

Also Enaberif mentionned to freeze the o-ring before installing it - looks like it makes it stick more into place. Next time I may try that.

[jay51]

managed to get this case apart and ready for paint. it actually came apart fairly easy,im not bleeding anyways
the case is not quite what i expected for the price,after building antec(well built,sturdy,can feel the value),the Tempest(mostly plastic and very light steel/aluminum)...but i own it now,so lets see what i can do to it. i have couple ideas..

[miggs78]

So far so good lookin' Jay.. Can't wait to see final picture :p

[jay51]

Originally Posted by oksir

so how big is the tempest?? and do u think the quality is cheesy, since its like $130

well,compared to other cases i built..yes a bit cheap/cheesy.

[enaberif]

oh crap. hahaha I gotta send you the backplate for that board! I'll do that tonight for you.

[jay51]

Originally Posted by enaberif

oh crap. hahaha I gotta send you the backplate for that board! I'll do that tonight for you.

geez .i forgot all about that
thanks

[miggs78]

Originally Posted by jay51

well,compared to other cases i built..yes a bit cheap/cheesy.

how about compared to the Antec 900, if you've touched one. The interior is almost very similar.

[jay51]

Originally Posted by miggs78

how about compared to the Antec 900, if you've touched one. The interior is almost very similar.

never seen a 900 in person,just pic's..so cant comment there

[miggs78]

No worries, they are lots of reviews on the case you have, and they are almost spot on, except for few minor issues, which I can't remember on my finger tips. Hopefully you won't experience any major or rather any issues with this case. I would always love to have a case like this but more full tower, bigger, but I have the Lian Li, I do like the upside down design, it is quite handy honestly..

Good Luck on yours Jay.

[SugarJ]

I'd try scuffing the interior gray with sandpaper before painting to promote adhesion. I just did my case last weekend and didn't do that, kinda regretting it now. The paint comes off very easily, at least Tremclad Flat Black anyway.