NZXT Phantom Enthusiast

[rickss69]

Teaser pic's...

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast001_zps9452c8e2.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast002_zpscb24e135.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast003_zps3b7bb293.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast004_zps24879720.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast006_zps631fcb87.jpg

[DOM]

nice case :thumbsup:

my kids would color all over that lol

[Neuromancer]

Why do cases still come with 5.25" bays?

Not bad other wise...


NZXT still using all aluminum designs?

[Witchdoctor]

I think for fan controllers and bay resevors ................... :blink:

Sharp case though, the Giga OC board would be off the chain in that

[Neuromancer]

I think for fan controllers and bay resevors ................... :blink:

Sharp case though, the Giga OC board would be off the chain in that

I had the Zero, was an aluminum case and ran VERY cool. Case was like a giant heatsink.

[rickss69]

Slight delay in assembly...I decided against a window side and I'm swapping out case fans for red led models. There will be a soft red glow visible from all screenage. Thinking of orienting the cooler so the 200mm top case fan draws the air upwards and out.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast002_zpscd4189da.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast006_zpsed5efb81.jpg

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http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast008_zpsee035355.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast010_zps6fb019bf.jpg

[rickss69]

Installation of the Phanteks cooler proved to be a pain in the a$$...too many obstructions on this Classified mb. This configuration is the only way it will semi-fit.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast001_zpsd1b578a2.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast002_zps2de90804.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast004_zpsc78c5194.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast005_zps91bb43c1.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast006_zps7f97f668.jpg

These temps are just idle...having a bit of a problem with the rig atm. Just before dis-assembling the old pc to swap out parts I began to experience random bluescreens. Now, with fresh drives, memory and OS it will bluescreen at the drop of a hat at default settings. Hoping the mb is not going south.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/firstboot_zps4d0b7d56.jpg

Question - What should the NB temps be on this mb at default settings? It's showing around 105 degrees in bios within minutes of start-up.

EDIT: Problem solved...it is these damn Zotac 560 Ti video cards. Jerked them out and installed the trusty 5850 and she's running sweet now.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/problemsolved_zpsa601f561.jpg

[Kal-EL]

I don't recall seeing NB temps that high tho Rick, may need to inspect contact and TIM just to be safe.

Sexy handywork bro :good:

[rickss69]

Have to get to bed now, but a quick OC shows me the air cooler is holding it's own. :)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/quickyOC_zps9e5dcf19.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Nice bro, been awile since I have seen a Classy ................ :thumbsup:

[Neuromancer]

I don't recall seeing NB temps that high tho Rick, may need to inspect contact and TIM just to be safe.

Sexy handywork bro :good:

Yeah you can see in the picture, it looks like the NB heatsink is pushed down. Need a different CPU cooler. :ohcrap:

[kikicoco1334]

wow that's a tight fit! actually i had that same problem with my E762 (that's a E760 right?)
I end up just replacing my board to a ASUS

but yeah looks like a killer setup dude!

[rickss69]

Yeah you can see in the picture, it looks like the NB heatsink is pushed down. Need a different CPU cooler. :ohcrap:

It isnt pushed down, but the cooler is bearing right against the fins. I'll pop over to Evga's forum and make inquiries.:thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

rick, i think those chipsets runs hot no matter what, i remember my 762 ran smoking hot when i had it in my 24/7 gamer

[Neuromancer]

rick, i think those chipsets runs hot no matter what, i remember my 762 ran smoking hot when i had it in my 24/7 gamer

It shouldn't if that massive heatsink is mounted properly. (I had the 760 also iirc) It was teh coolest running NB i had used on x58.

[rickss69]

I'll have to get some reply from Evga to know what the temp range should be...no idea if it is reading Farenhieht or Celcius.

EDIT: Yep, it's Celsius. Appears something is wacked...maybe the hsf is pushing against the NB fins and it is losing good contact. I shut it down and guess I will need to take this apart to determine the problem for sure. :this:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps001_zpsd8029455.jpg

[Kal-EL]

IIRC some of the boards arrived with a slight bend in the NB. PITA but I'm sure upon inspection you can correct any deformity.

[kikicoco1334]

holy hell Rick! that thing is running smoking hot! i thought my ran hot, but not THAT hot! my 762 ran around 70C, i end up adding a bigger fan on the heatsink.

btw, i know this sounds kinda dumb but is the fan on your chipset cooler plugged in or working at all?

also if i remember right, the onboard voltage regulator or what ever people call it runs smoking hot as well.

NICE CPU TEMP

[rickss69]

There are no fans on the Classified. I will pull it out this weekend to investigate.

[GFDuke]

The NB temp on my Classified is 65c. I think the cpu cooler is pushing on the NB fins making it lose contact. Or the heat from the cooler is blowing into the NB fins?

[kikicoco1334]

like this fan right here
http://images.anandtech.com/galleries/730/e762board1.jpg

[GFDuke]

I don't know what version of the Classified is, but it dosn't look anything like mine.

[Witchdoctor]

yea Duke that was the quad SLI version as eVGA tried to capitalize o the Classy's sucess. That NB cooler was problimatic on many boards, remeber Dent used to weight his down so it would make decent contact ...

you could try taking it off and lapping it a bit and with some new TIM may see better results

[kikicoco1334]

i think that's the one ricks' got. it's the e760 classified
(i think this board is 3 Way, 4 way is the e762)

[Witchdoctor]

the pic you put up is a big board .......... :ohcrap:

[kikicoco1334]

yeah 762 is pretty big it didn't fit anywhere other than my xaser i think it's a full ex-atx

[rickss69]

Thanks guys - Took it all apart, re-timmed and made sure there was no contact pressure on the NB heatsink. Temps are back to normal now...I'll take some pic's of what I changed when I get it back on the table.

Initial NB temp first boot...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps001_zps7ed1ff72.jpg

NB temps after 4GHz run...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps002_zps8aa49cd8.jpg

All core/threads 100% crunching away at 4GHz...
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBfixed_zps1f772341.jpg

Oh yeah kiki - I did add a temporary 40mmx25mm spot fan on the NB, but it's probably not needed now. ;)

[rickss69]

Not entirely happy with the solution...I had to change the cpu cooler orientation. After benchmarks I go back into bios and see the NB temps have climbed to the mid fifties...probably a little higher before I get there. Is there any monitoring software I can use to view the NB temps in real time?

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps010_zps757a4b85.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps009_zpsfe1627da.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps007_zpsb2c99711.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps005_zps4d201577.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NBtemps004_zps2655edea.jpg

[Witchdoctor]

Need a smaller cooler bro ........... :thumbsup:

[kikicoco1334]

rock out!

[Kal-EL]

I know Everest monitored real time.

[Neuromancer]

You could always just swap in a AIO liquid cooler. Might not be as effective on an open bench, but you move the giant tower out of the way. That will improve caseflow which is always a good thing.

Looks like you might even be able to top mount an h100 style unit.

[MaadDaawg]

i think that's the one ricks' got. it's the e760 classified
(i think this board is 3 Way, 4 way is the e762)

It's either an e 760 or an e759, impossible to tell from the pic. The e762 was a clunky IMO.

[rickss69]

The size of the cpu cooler is not a problem at this point guys...nothing is bearing against the NB. Another cpu cooling solution would do nothing for NB temps. I have never kept up with NB temps in the past so I have no idea if this is normal behaviour...the addition of the spot fan could only have been a positive. :Dizzy:

[MaadDaawg]

rick, i think those chipsets runs hot no matter what, i remember my 762 ran smoking hot when i had it in my 24/7 gamer

Nope, I had several of those boards and the NB NEVER ran that hot :eek:

I'd guess the big air cooler is nudging the NB HS at a slight angle just enough to break contact. Water cool the board and your problems are over dude :thumbsup:

or downsize your CPU cooler :P

[rickss69]

Nope, I had several of those boards and the NB NEVER ran that hot :eek:

I'd guess the big air cooler is nudging the NB HS at a slight angle just enough to break contact. Water cool the board and your problems are over dude :thumbsup:

or downsize your CPU cooler :P

Once again, there is no longer any contact. It is what it is for whatever reason. No, I will not be watercooling anything in this pc lol....if it can't run on it's own it will burn the frick up on it's own.;)

[rickss69]

Tried Everest Kal, but no NB temp monitoring there either. I've asked Evga if temps of 55 degrees were normal after running a benchmark...awaiting a reply.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/4GHzbench_zps96d24817.jpg

EDIT: Evga says that sounds about normal...also say they know of no software to monitor NB temps either...as long as under 100 degrees it's good to go.

[Kal-EL]

Ah man, I woulda wagered one of my kids Everest showed NB temps. I must be getting old-durr.

[MaadDaawg]

50 sounds normal, I thought you were saying it was running at 100 degrees :Dizzy:

[DOM]

50 sounds normal, I thought you were saying it was running at 100 degrees :Dizzy:

You didn't read all of the thread thats why you would of known he fixed it :laugh:

[rickss69]

Wish I could figure out how to take some pic's in the dark for you guys...this thing looks awesome with the red glow. I was able to install the 1TB hdd from the old rig so I didnt lose my DOOM game which I have vowed to beat this time lol. Using the single 5850 atm, the Zotac 560 Ti's are going in for rma Monday because of the sli problem. If I can't get any satisfaction from Zotac I will probably sell the cards and go for a single card solution like a GTX 680 or a 7970.

[rickss69]

Just arrived for the gamer...Crysis 3, here I come. :)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/NZXT%20Phantom%20Enthusiast/NZXTPhantomEnthusiast001_zps2534bec9.jpg

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[Kal-EL]

:D card looks monsterous.

[DOM]

where is the twin :laughing:


nice pics making me want to get another :P

[Witchdoctor]

yea baby, had (2) refrence designs just like that, wait till that bad boy ramps up, It's like a Leer ripping down the runway ............ :thumbsup:

[69_Goat]

Eleet monitors temps in real time.
Make a comparison to what the bios says to figure out which temp is NB.

http://www.overclockaholics.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6808&stc=1&d=1363217121

[rickss69]

Brian from Zotac emailed me today about the rma on the 560Ti cards...seems they don't have any replacements and offered to send these in their place... http://www.zotacusa.com/geforce-gtx-570-zt-50204-10m.html

Told him to go ahead and send them...tired of thinking about it anymore. They won't be going in the gamer at any rate as I now have the 7970 in there. I'll find something to do with them.

[Witchdoctor]

Not a bad deal

those in SLI will out preform (1) 7970 ...... :thumbsup: