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Production Lazer3D LZ7 - Quiet Gaming Cube PC Case
- Thread starter K888D
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Google translate of the post:
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I bought 2 cases of this model for my sons with custom colors. Here are the components before ignition:
Lazer3D case with a wooden panel
I7-8700K processor in stock version
ASUS STRIX Z370-I Gaming Motherboard
Memory 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX Series DDR4-4000
SSD 960 PRO NVMe SSD, PCIe 3.0 M.2 Typ 2280 - 2 TB
SSD 850 PRO SSD Series, SATA 6G - 2 TB
Gigabyte GTX 1080 Mini Graphics Card
Corsair SF600 80 Plus Gold SFX Power Supply
Prolimatech Ultra Sleek Vortex Ventilator 140 mm
Prolimatech Samuel 17 CPU heatsink with NOCTUA NF-A12x15 PWM fan
Custom cables supplied by CableMod
Thermal Grizzly Conductive Paste
ASUS PG27VQ ROG Screen Swift G-Sync 165Hz
IDLE: 26 °
WITCHER 3 graphic options up to 59 °
PRIME 95 after 27 minutes: 112 °, processor = "kaputt"
Finally, and after this fire ignition, I put everything in the trash and offered them a simple MacBook Pro.
Conclusion: avoid putting a k-type processor in this case and you will have a suitable configuration with a unique and exceptionally attractive case.
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Thanks posting your builds, do you have any photos of the built up systems?
Regarding the 8700k, those temps are pretty high, it would seem that the Samuel 17 is not a good choice for this level of CPU.
In comparison @Tek Everything with a similar specced system (8700k + GTX 1080) but with Noctua NH-L12S CPU cooler instead saw Prime95 temps of 86C which is a fair bit lower than the 112C you are seeing with the Samuel 17.
Post with results for reference:
Here is a very nice build with some custom cables and high quality photos:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/dKKBD3
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/dKKBD3
I'd rather think he started at 1000, pretty common practice
Yep these cables are really cool. I comtemplated shortening mine for a short while but then decidedt hat since I had SATA cables that would be too long anyway it wasn't worth bothering.
Anyway the most annoying of ALL the cables is the USB3 front panel cable, way too long and super rigid
I'd rather think he started at 1000, pretty common practice
You would be mistaken.
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/lz7-7-build-log.1260/
Not quite! Its a couple hundred so far, keeping me busy though!
I'd rather think he started at 1000, pretty common practice
The Production units started at 1000.
Good spot, the First Edition units started from 1 up to 35.
There should be an option in the configurator to choose which style of feet you want. The price on Overclockers UK includes 20% UK VAT, if you live outside the EU the VAT is deducted at the checkout stage.
so all the feet are metal with rubber bottoms, i might have read your first post wrong but no just rubber option. i have it selected for the US NY and it lists 194.19 but in pounds. so that means when i pay i have to convert the pounds to us dollars right.
There are "HiFi" style feet available to choose from, they are metal effect but not actual metal with padded bases. I supplied Overclockers Uk with a load of rubber self adhesive feet that they should be including a set of 4 with each case, hopefully that is happening.
The £194.19 is shown UK currency, the price in your basket should include the US shipping.
So today I tried installing the NH-L12S I've had sitting on my desk for a while. But in combination with my Sharkoon SFX-L 500W PSU, I can't make it fit. To have the PSU holes line up, I need to seriously excert force on the PSU to push the heatsink down. But the PSU is a no-go nonetheless, as it doesn't have the 6 screw holes but only 3 (2 on the corners, 1 in the center at the opposite side).
So is there a lighter AC-DC and DC-DC solution I could use internally ? The HDPlex 160W DC-ATX and 160W AC-DC seem like a good fit for my build which doesn't have a dedicated GPU. If I'm correct, my "First Edition" case needs the following:
Rear panel: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laze...anel-pcie-cover-midnight-black-ca-034-lz.html
Mount panel: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laze...lex-dc-dc-mount-midnight-black-ca-03d-lz.html
Do I also need new corner pieces or any other parts ?
I'm also confused about the material, it seems Midnight Black is the matte black opaque acrylic, while Grey Tint seems to be the dark translucent panels my "First Edition" has both of these. But both these panels are the opaque ones it seems. Is it possible to acquire the rear panel in the dark translucent version ?
So is there a lighter AC-DC and DC-DC solution I could use internally ? The HDPlex 160W DC-ATX and 160W AC-DC seem like a good fit for my build which doesn't have a dedicated GPU. If I'm correct, my "First Edition" case needs the following:
Rear panel: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laze...anel-pcie-cover-midnight-black-ca-034-lz.html
Mount panel: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/laze...lex-dc-dc-mount-midnight-black-ca-03d-lz.html
Do I also need new corner pieces or any other parts ?
I'm also confused about the material, it seems Midnight Black is the matte black opaque acrylic, while Grey Tint seems to be the dark translucent panels my "First Edition" has both of these. But both these panels are the opaque ones it seems. Is it possible to acquire the rear panel in the dark translucent version ?
I'm sorry to hear that, what Motherboard Socket are you using? With Intel 1151 there is exactly 70mm of CPU clearance to the underside of the SFX PSU, meaning the NH-L12S fits perfectly. I have not however tested it with an AMD system and so there could be a chance that the FM2 or AM4 sockets sits a couple of mm higher, effectively reducing the CPU clearance. But I'm not sure!
There are a couple of different options that can be configured to fit an internal DC-DC board and internal AC-DC converter, I'm sorry that this information is not more readily available. I will try and explain some options below.
Yes those are the right panels to get, the DC-DC mount can fit a range of different things, including the HDPLEX DC-ATX boards, HDPLEX AC-DC converters, generic DC-DC boards and also a single 2.5" HDD at the same time.
The DC-DC rear panel replaces the SFX bracket with a 92mm fan mount and a C14 cutout and adapter plates for attaching a variety of different DC jack designs. the rear panels also includes mounting standoffs for fitting a HDPLEX DC-ATX board to the rear (instead of 92mm fan).
So in theory using both of these DC-DC panels you can mount a DC-ATX to the rear panel and an AC-DC converter to the HDD mount panel, but this layout is highly dependant on what CPU cooler you use as it actually reduces CPU height clearance compared to an SFX PSU unless your cooler lines up just right in between the two.
Another option would be to also get the XL-Vent Top Panel which provides more mounting points on the top panel for extra case fans or other accessories, so you could actually mount both the HDPLEX DC-ATX and AC-DC converter to the top panel through the slots with some M3 screws and Nuts.
Putting all this together you have a bunch of different options, here are 2 possible configurations with CPU clearances listed:
For reference, the HDPLEX DC-ATX can be mounted to the DC-DC Rear Panel or DC-DC + HDD Panel. But the HDPLEX AC-DC converter can only be mounted to the DC-DC + HDD Panel.
The First Edition LZ7's used 3mm thick Acrylic for the rear panel, but for the production model this was increased to 5mm Acrylic to increase rigidity for mounting heavy power supplies. The shape is still the same, but the thickness is different, so you will see a small overhang of 2mm if you mount a production rear panel to a First Edition case.
The First Edition case used translucent Smoked Grey Gloss panels for all 3mm thick panels which included the rear to keep it simple. The production version uses Opaque matte panels, unless you specifically select a translucent panel, but these are only available as options for the side panels and not the rear panel.
However, please DM if you would like a new custom panel making from 3mm thick translucent smoked grey, I think I have some in stock.
Thanks for the very comprehensive information !
I am using an Intel G3258 in the case with an ASRock Z87E-ITX board, so "Socket 115x". I'm guessing it's manufacturing tolerances for the heatsink, it might also be the PSU that's slightly out of spec. The heatsink has the pipes oriented at the right side, where the power button is located.
The heatsink sits right up to the edge where the PSU cutout is.
On the bottom right, you can see the difference in screw hole allignment. Now, this PSU also has no holes on the left side at the top and bottom corners, so it's useless anyways. But the top panel also can't close.
I'm looking at a Direct-Plug DC-ATX 160W with a AC-DC 160W, at the moment looking at the Dynamo Mini 160W (based on HDPlex DC-ATX 160W) and a 160W AC-DC (probably HDPlex 160W AC-DC). I'll contact you on the panels as soon as I get confirmation I can get these parts in time (before the 23rd).
For now this will be a CPU-only build and it might become an APU gaming PC at some time, which should remain well inside the 160W power budget.
I am using an Intel G3258 in the case with an ASRock Z87E-ITX board, so "Socket 115x". I'm guessing it's manufacturing tolerances for the heatsink, it might also be the PSU that's slightly out of spec. The heatsink has the pipes oriented at the right side, where the power button is located.
The heatsink sits right up to the edge where the PSU cutout is.
On the bottom right, you can see the difference in screw hole allignment. Now, this PSU also has no holes on the left side at the top and bottom corners, so it's useless anyways. But the top panel also can't close.
I'm looking at a Direct-Plug DC-ATX 160W with a AC-DC 160W, at the moment looking at the Dynamo Mini 160W (based on HDPlex DC-ATX 160W) and a 160W AC-DC (probably HDPlex 160W AC-DC). I'll contact you on the panels as soon as I get confirmation I can get these parts in time (before the 23rd).
For now this will be a CPU-only build and it might become an APU gaming PC at some time, which should remain well inside the 160W power budget.
A nice new video from Jay on Tek Everthing here:-
Will be interesting to see the follow up video with benchmarks & temps with the CPU @ 5 Ghz
You really need the cable management sorted out on this Jay would probably lower the temps by 5 degrees
Will be interesting to see the follow up video with benchmarks & temps with the CPU @ 5 Ghz
You really need the cable management sorted out on this Jay
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