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2014/06/10 05:01:03 (permalink)
So....I picked up a Case Labs SMA8 to replace my Corsair 750D.  This will be a transformation from my old Corsair 750D to the new Case Labs SMA8.  These are all of the components I planning to use. I will obviously be changing/adding the cooling components to fit the new case. Suggestions are welcome!
 
System Components:
  • Case: Case Labs SMA8 (Black) ✔
  • Case Labs Caster kit ✔
  • Case Labs 120.4 Flex Bay ✔
  • Case Labs 120.4 Radiator Side Mount ✔
  • Power Supply: EVGA 1600 G2 ✔
  • Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Black Edition ✔
  • CPU: Intel i7-4960X ✔
  • Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 4x4GB 2133MHz 1.5v ✔
  • GPU #1: EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified ✔
  • GPU #2: EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified ✔
  • GPU #3: EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified ✔
  • Hard Drive: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB ✔

Water Cooling Components:
  • EK Supremacy Clean Full Nickle ✔
  • EK D5 Dual CSQ Pump Top Acetal Black ✔
  • EK D5 Dual X-Res Link ✔
  • EK X3 250 Reservoir ✔
  • Aquacomputer D5 Pump with Aquabus (x2) ✔
  • EK EVGA GTX 780 Classified Block Acetal + Nickel (x3) ✔
  • EK GTX 780 Classified VGA Ram Backplate (x3) ✔
  • EK Terminal Block Parallel Acetal + Nickel ✔
  • Alphacool UT60 Full Copper 480mm (x2) ✔
  • Alphacool UT60 Full Copper 360mm ✔
  • Primochill 1/2" OD Rigid Acrylic Tubing White ✔
  • PrimoChilll 1/2" OD Rigid Diamond Knurled Fittings - Nickel Plated Brass - Black ✔
  • Mayhems X1 Coolant clear ✔
  • ModmyToys 8way PWM Power distribution Block (x3) ✔
  • Aquacomputer Aquaero 6 XT USB Fan Controller ✔
  • Corsair SP120 Quiet Edition (x13) ✔
  • Monsoon Hardline Pro Full Bending Kit ✔
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 
 
post edited by JLMS2010 - 2014/08/08 12:18:33

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/10 05:09:09 (permalink)
    Nice. Looking forward to lots of pics!

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/10 05:28:25 (permalink)
    So many layers of pieces.  Everything was packaged extremely well and very neatly!
     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    Assembled...
     

     
    Here is a side by side of the old 750D. 
     

     


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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/10 06:24:32 (permalink)
    Looks like you'll have just a little more room ;)  Will be cool to see the switch.
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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/10 23:28:25 (permalink)
    Definitely more room there

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/11 05:10:41 (permalink)
    A few more pictures...
     

     

     

     


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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/11 05:22:09 (permalink)
    I really like that case, but I sooo wish they had rounded all the corners instead of squaring them off. Especially at that price tag. Anyway, grats on a fine pick for a case, youll probably never need to buy another case again. :)

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/11 10:25:21 (permalink)
    Good luck with mobo pal... i had two faulty RIVBE in a row .. :) 
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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/12 08:12:52 (permalink)
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    I really like that case, but I sooo wish they had rounded all the corners instead of squaring them off. Especially at that price tag. Anyway, grats on a fine pick for a case, youll probably never need to buy another case again. :)



    I don't plan on getting a different case anytime soon, if ever for this system. 
     
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    Good luck with mobo pal... i had two faulty RIVBE in a row .. :) 

     
    That sucks...It has been fine for 6 months so far.  I'll probably sell it when the X99 comes out haha

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/15 06:00:02 (permalink)
    A few progress pictures...going to try to get some piping work completed today.
     

     

     


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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/15 06:10:37 (permalink)
    That is looking very good indeed. Coming along nicely.

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/15 06:54:14 (permalink)
    I will die how much I wish Caselabs. 
    Really bad because they don't have office in Europe.
    I could pay their price on USA site, same price only in euro but shipping could kill me.

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/15 22:18:04 (permalink)
     
    Looking good so far.       

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/18 06:24:38 (permalink)
    Piping has been completed.  On to the wiring!
     

     

     

     
     

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/19 01:20:46 (permalink)
    Great Look so far! Very clean.


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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/19 05:03:25 (permalink)
    Thank you! 

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/19 05:21:44 (permalink)
    Looks great. Looking forward to the wiring and final pics.

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/06/19 06:20:47 (permalink)
    I'm crossing my fingers for the EVGA 1600 G2.  

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/07/18 11:13:04 (permalink)
    Build has been a little idle recently.  I can't believe how time flies!  I have some wiring finished and am waiting for my new cables to arrive.  I should have more pictures by the end of next week.  (Fingers crossed )

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/07/18 13:56:44 (permalink)
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    I'm crossing my fingers for the EVGA 1600 G2.  



    Funny how things work out, huh?
     
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    Build has been a little idle recently.  I can't believe how time flies!  I have some wiring finished and am waiting for my new cables to arrive.  I should have more pictures by the end of next week.  (Fingers crossed )




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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/07/18 14:07:17 (permalink)
    I'm adding a "Ti" to some of my parts. :)

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/07/18 14:27:18 (permalink)
    Oh ya, that's a nice update :)
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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/08/01 08:14:46 (permalink)
    Some updated pictures with the new parts.  I have everything and hopefully will have it finished this weekend! 
     
    Out with the old...

     
    In with the new...

     
    In it's new home...

     
    A few GK110's...

     
    Almost ready to go back into the SMA8...

    post edited by JLMS2010 - 2014/08/01 08:17:39

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/08/01 09:07:37 (permalink)
    Looks great! Just in time to be outdated as well 
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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/08/01 09:12:43 (permalink)
    Yeah I know right.  Oh well.  Lol

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    Re: Case Labs SMA8 Transformation 2014/08/08 12:15:52 (permalink)
    Finished pics are in. I hope you all enjoy...

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