Cooler Master Storm Trooper [New Case for Sabin]
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DXWarlock
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PostPosted: Thu, 15th Aug 2013 15:42    Post subject:
I would if it had attachments to get into the tiny places..haha

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So far the $20 shop vac has been great, not TOO much airflow that I worry about it blowing anything off or breaking anything. But more than enough airflow to get any dust out. Plus when doing the final bit of holding it back a bit and just blow out the whole thing, it gets dust out of the corners, off the cables,and in those hard to get to spots/ones you don't think about like behind the HD cage, and behind HDs and under the tool-less clips and such.


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PostPosted: Thu, 15th Aug 2013 15:52    Post subject:
Makes me want to buy a new case as well... But my current one is not too bad either.
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difm




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 10:41    Post subject:
Sabin, could you post more pics of the handle and its surroundings? Smile


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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 12:58    Post subject:
Sure, I'll snap a couple later Smile It's very solid, has a rubber coating and soft rubber bristles underneath so it doesn't dig into your fingers when lifting. Supposedly made to carry 45kg in weight but Jesus.. who would? Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 13:04    Post subject:
I'd like to see how the underside or bottom of the handle ise. Is there an opening etc.


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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 13:20    Post subject:
Half and half, there's a small flat "shelf" directly under the handle - I use it for my phone - and just behind that is a slot where the top dust-filter slides into place.
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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 14:14    Post subject:
And done! Here you go matey Smile




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 14:29    Post subject:
Nice case mate, it looks loads better than the old one.


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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 14:32    Post subject:
Thanks man, it really does feel better too! It's incredibly quiet and has significantly better cooling - definitely worth getting, especially for the price these days. Even though you almost never need to touch the case for any reason, I still love the material it's made out of - the steel has this powdery coating with flecks in the paintwork that makes it look and feel really industrial.

Is is possible to fall in love with a CASE?! Laughing
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difm




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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 15:38    Post subject:
So the case is "open" below the handle? Hmm... Bit odd.
I'm thinking about getting the white one Smile


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PostPosted: Fri, 16th Aug 2013 15:41    Post subject:
Yeah, kind of. The dust cover is a long plastic insert that sits above the 200m fan near the back of the case and the top has these vented grills in it as well. A small shelf that makes up the roof of the steel case it self sits underneath the handle.
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PostPosted: Mon, 17th Mar 2014 17:30    Post subject:
I finally got the Stryker. FUCK it's huge and I love it! Very Happy

Dinner now and then it's time to transfer my stuff from CM692 to Stryker Razz


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PostPosted: Mon, 17th Mar 2014 17:35    Post subject:
Congrats man, enjoy it Very Happy Putting this thing together was a joy Smile
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PostPosted: Mon, 17th Mar 2014 17:52    Post subject:
I'm baffled already by the amount of wiring this things has in stock Very Happy
Every fan has a led etc.


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PostPosted: Mon, 17th Mar 2014 21:35    Post subject:
Holy shit, I lost 2C of CPU and 4C of GPU idle temps just by switching cases Very Happy

Now I just have to figure out the proper fan layout. Currently it has the top fan (200mm) pulling air out above my Silver Arrow, 1 120mm blowing through the HDD rack and 1 120mm for intake. It's going to get dusty in there soon enough Sad


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