Bitfenix Phenom M build

[writetomichael]

Here are some pictures of the Phenom M with a custom side window
hope you enjoy

 

[writetomichael]

Specs are

CPU: i5 3750k @ 4.5ghz
RAM: 8gb DDR3
Mobo: Maximus V Gene
GPU: GTX 680 Direct CU II OC
SSD: 128gb Vertex 4
PSU: 650w OCZ ModXtream

 

[bunnyfubbles]

still too strange for me to associate "phenom" with anything particularly good in the world of computing (but your build looks good)

 

[thedosbox]

Yeah, may want to consider updating the title to include "Bitfenix".

Looks like a clean build. Do you have any pics with the side cover off? I'm curious as to whether the video card and PSU interfered with each other.

 

[CapApples]

Nice case I just purchased the same one for $85 on Superbiiz.com. How did you make the window? I heard the setup is burdened by hot air being blown out from the bottom instead of the top.... Have you had any overheating problems? Nice Nocturnas as well

 

[writetomichael]

Hi guys,

I am still trying to come up with the ideal airflow setup. I have all fans on intake except for the cpu cooler. After sustained load, the bottom intake fans start to pull in hot air from the PSU so i will either switch them or put some kind of heat deflector on the bottom. CPU gets to 70c max, GPU gets to 75/80c max (with the fan profile set to ALWAYS be on lowest speed (20%))

Here is a video i made of the build. maybe this will help you to visualise just how small it is inside this case:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDDb11mLTK8

 

[writetomichael]

I am impressed with the cooling in this case - for GPS cooling it is excellent.

I will need to make 2 mods to improve the airflow however:

1. Create a heat shield on the bottom of the case between the PSU exhaust and the 2 intake fans. When the PSU heats up the intake fans draw in a lot of hot air. Perhaps a better PSU than mine would also help (my PSU is terrible)
2. I will need to open up those side ventilation areas on the side of the case - there is actually solid plastic under that mesh, except for a few sporadic holes which is crazy from a design point of view.

 

[Mauriceeatsyou]

What radiator did you use to cool your CPU? Is it 120mm or 140mm in size?

- thanks, Maurice

 

[erick.mendes]

Just to make it clear... It seems to me that you cut the side pannel and glued the acrylic to it... is that correct?

I want to make aside window in my Bitfenix Phenom, but I`m studying how to do it so I don`t screw it up...