Water Cooled -NZXT Tempest

[jay51]

Originally Posted by 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.

good idea,no paint for me till tomorrow,so there's something for me to do to the case today

[jay51]

Originally Posted by Supergrover

No gloss, I would go for a interior that absorbs the light rather than reflects it.
Hope that makes sense.

makes sense yes,got gloss&no gloss panted old panel to test,no gloss looks sharp,maybe ill use gloss to revive old scratched up case i have..

[jay51]

well i managed to get it painted,had to use gloss ,the tip broke off my flat black.
few runs but the board will cover them,looks better to the eye,camera makes it look wet and like i missed spots,its the flash/lighting ..few spot to touch up but pretty much ready to assemble.
ill put the rad and fans in later tonight and post more pics.

[Wein13]

Wow, that looks pretty good jay. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[renoracer]

looking great so far

[jay51]

Well heres some pics,dont know why so blurry today..lol
last pic i put camera on floor
get better ones in morning

can i splice the 2x140mm fan together and run/adjust with controller as one?
same for 2x120mm front fans,or only 1 per input/output?

tip:install mobo before rad in the Tempest,rad cover 2 of 3 top pegs

[jdrom17]

Originally Posted by jay51

can i splice the 2x140mm fan together and run/adjust with controller as one?
same for 2x120mm front fans,or only 1 per input/output?

Check how many watts per channel the controller supports, then figure out how many watts your fan uses. If they are the same, or the fan uses less, you should be alright.

[jay51]

well guys quick update ,i changed to 780i mobo with 8800gtx in sli,diff psu ,just waiting on a item or 2 loop will be fin tonight anyways , and fan controller is wired :)
changed design of loop 5-10 times already. doh.

[jay51]

hey guys/gals what controller would you use?

im liking this one NCIX.com - Buy NZXT Sentry LX High Performance Aluminum Fan Controller Black with LCD Display Dual 5.25" - SENTRY LX In Canada. now for my nzxt.

have this atm NCIX.com - Buy Zalman ZM-MFC2 4 Fan Speed Controller 5.25IN Bay W/ Backlit LCD Display & Watt Meter - ZM-MFC2 In Canada.

you think the 1st one is nicer,?
think my zalman going up or sale

[sswilson]

Do you have any fans ganged together on a single channel? The amperage on the NZXT is half of what it is on the Zalman. 4W vice 8.4 P=I X E with E=12V. .7a for the Zalman, .33a for the NZXT (assuming I've got my math right.... :) ).