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04-21-2013
 Fun stuff
These guys are a blast to modify. I’ve modified six of them. The ATX bundles have been shortened and look factory (it can be done in about 2-3 hours) and the 12v bundles have been routed through the bottom of the can so they’re closer to the motherboard 12v header with the shortest run. Every power bundle was modified to fit the case arrangement of the components, including a custom set up for four and five storage SATA drives in the lower HDD cans. The fans have been replaced with LED fans to match the cases’ other LED fans and with a couple rubber grommets the whole package looks twice as nice. Of course removing the circus stickers is another trick, but with lots of GooGone, denatured alcohol and perseverance, the cans look clean. For those really into tricked out stuff there are metal caps for the panel mount jacks on these units. The plugs and jacks are basically Ham radio and/or marine connectors so a trip to the local Ham radio supplier, American Radio Supply.com under microphone plugs will get you to the right spot if you’re looking for a smart looking dust cap that matches the plugs and jacks. As for performance, the oldest unit is over six years and the youngest is one year. Lost only one unit in six years, but an upgrade to 1000w from 600w was inevitable. Haven’t gone so far as to critically test the electrical aspects, but they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, so why bother, besides, the warranties are blown anyway. |
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03-06-2013
 baby steps
Have used these little guys for over 10 years. Hints; purchase 3, use gently and curse less. |
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05-20-2012
tidy
Been using these connectors for banks of up to 5 high capacity HHDs using stripped stranded 18AWG wire, twisted then soldered at the cut end. Pushing the stripped wire is easier then insolated, but tedious, if you’re a stickler for neatness. The HDDs’ spacing is approximately 1⅛” and heat shrink tubing was cut to fit and used between each connector on each wire. Pass through caps are in tandem and an end cap is used at the last connector in the line. The cluster of cables is connected to the PSU sheathed cables using gold Molex male & female pins with each connection covered with heat shrink. A larger heat shrink covers the cut end of the PSU woven sheath and encapsulates the wire bundle much like an exhaust manifold. The appearance is tidy, straightforward and above all works like a charm. |
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