I was thinking of removing the bottom filters once I upgraded my GPU.A bit late to this discussion but I figured I'd say that a 2.5 slot GPU fits inside DA2 and touches the bottom filters. It's exactly the maximum thickness you are allowed to have. I am rocking a Gigabyte 2080S OC gaming inside it atm.
I was thinking of removing the bottom filters once I upgraded my GPU.
I don't.
It is not the easiest case to build in. Mainly that is due to many options you have. You really have to rethink it. I am quite bad with imaginary mind games, so I built like 7 versions before ended using it without plastic top and bottom as this way you can really fit every oversized component easily. Like my modded GPU or Noctua NH-C14S with double 140mm fans. Basicaly, as @bubbl3 pointed out, I now have an open bench case with good temps. BUT it is closed in a case, with dust filters and fits easily in my sports bag if someone calls me for a retro LAN party. I am quite happy with it.
Hi BorG
Wonder if you tried inverting the fans on your Noctua fan GPU mod? Pull instead of push, and then making the top exhaust?
YES!!!Off topic:
Another Calvin and Hobbes fan, I see!
I mean, kudos for the effort, I ended up hating this case so much
FYI, Streacom just announced a number of accessories for the DA2 today.
I do like the way they are doing the vertical GPU mount, a complete panel replacement so it isn't some kind of hack job. Plus you can always switch back if you want.Thrilled they’re finally delivering on the promise of the platform. “Promise” not in so much as a pact, but more the novelty + nature of the DA2 as a framework instead of just a case.
Particularly excited about the vertical GPU mount, as I’d love to try out a sort of vertical wind-tunnel dual-radiator loop, with the newfound clearance at the bottom for a pair of fans. This might mean that the “dual sandwich” layout (think, “A4” but in turn sandwiched between two 240mm radiators) I’ve always hoped would make it to market is possible within an existing case! The Ghost nearly did it, but still seems horribly fussy both in construction and aesthetics. ?
Could you tell me, It ts pointless to mount hdd directly near to power supply? There is any possible complications for that kind of mounting ?
Thx for answer and advices. I used brackets because I wanted to push maximally PSU and hdd to the right side to have a gap for fans from NZXT water cooler (x62) and for tubes. With PSU+HDD bracket the wideness of holes have to big margins then I can't fit cooler. Almost done.As long as the fan on your PSU is facing the outside of the case, this shouldn’t be a problem! If you have a small rubber gasket or washer, it might be worth stuffing that in, to reduce (potential) noise from vibration.
Do you not have the PSU + HDD bracket? If you use that, you won’t have to use three brackets for the PSU.
You may have some difficulty routing your AIO tubes with the remaining clearance, here—but you can try rotating it 180° so the tubes exit the radiator closer to the CPU.
If there is space to spare, I would rather use the next screw holes to provide some clearance between the back of the HDD and the PSU.Thx for answer and advices. I used brackets because I wanted to push maximally PSU and hdd to the right side to have a gap for fans from NZXT water cooler (x62) and for tubes. With PSU+HDD bracket the wideness of holes have to big margins then I can't fit cooler. Almost done.
I put little pieces of flat rubber to have little bit amortization. But now after make all together have problem. PC is turning off and turning off after 5sec. Have you guys any idea what cause this problem.If there is space to spare, I would rather use the next screw holes to provide some clearance between the back of the HDD and the PSU.
Is the back of the HDD actually touching the PSU? I think, the back of the Seagate HDD has an exposed PCB. I surely hope it is not physically in contact with the PSU. I would think, having even a very small (<1mm) gap is still a big welcome. Maybe you can try to insert a piece of paper in between to see if it can go through easily. If yes, I would still be happy.