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I'm building in the Thermaltake Armor Revo Full tower, The mobo is a MSI Mpower Max, and the PSU is a Corsair AX860.
The front panel has the usual USB, mic and headphone ports, an e-sata and a sata docking unit. In addition, there is a fan control setup with 2 speed control buttons and LED-control button. Three fans are connected to this panel : front side and top. Front and top are chained together.
There is a very short molex for power to the docking unit...can I use a regular "peripheral 4-pin" to extend it to the PSU ?

I'm fine with the 2 sata power cables. Also okay with the "thin" wires for the power button, reset and so on...they go to an m-connector and then to mobo. The only other power connection is a weird looking molex-like connector which is male on one side and female on the other, with 2 leads going into the middle of it to pins 1 and 2. I suppose this is power for the fan/LED controls. Is this supposed to go straight to the PSU...?
 
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youssef 2010

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I assume you're talking about this connector. From my personal experience, you can connect it direclt to the power supply or use an extension. It doesn't make a difference as the molex is keyed so it can connect in only one direction
 
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Yes, that looks to be the one I'm talking about. So you're saying I can connect this 2-pin/4-pin thingy directly to the PSU ? Alternatively, via a peripheral molex cable ?
I'm just a bit scared of doing something wrong here...don't want to fry anything... *G*
 
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Okay...thank you, youssef :)
How do you find the case, are you satisfied with it ? Did you install any extra fans (floor, top, others) ?
 
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Advice:
- I reversed the top fan to act as an intake because they put a filter in the top panel. If you intend to use it as an exhaust, remove the filter because it will increase the dust buildup.

- Try to remove the unused HDD bays to allow for more airflow

Pros:
- I didn't need any extra fans as the temperatures remained within reasonable limits even during summer or after many months of dust buildup. But that depends on your configuration

- The tool-less mechanism for the 5.25" bays works really well. Will see if it stands the test of time

- Cable management space is adequate if you have a modular power supply

- The stiff aluminum wings were very handy. I tripped once while carrying my system. The case hit the wall and I fell over it. But it didn't have a scratch on it.

- The side fan's contacts are a great idea

- The front panel can easily be removed to access the filter below.

- The headphone hanger was really useful

Cons:
- The feet aren't rubberized. They make a terrible screeching noise on the wooden floor of my computer table.

- I really miss the carrying handles on my old storm sniper

- The front panel connectors make using the top 5.25" bay a significant hassle.



Overall, I'm very happy with the case.
 
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Hmmm...turning the direction of the top fan gives a netto of 3 intakes and only one exhaust...not so sure how smart that is. Think I'll keep the filter on top...if I let a minimum of dust into the cabinet in the first place, it shouldn't clog up. It would also keep dust from falling into the case when it is not in use.

Otherwise, I agree with your observations. Except I have put my 5.25 drive in the bottom slot, to allow for better airflow in the upper part of the case. The tooless HDD slots work fine, and 90 deg SATA connectors help with space in the back. And yes, a modular PSU is must have these days :)
 
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Having more intakes than exhaust tends to create positive pressure inside the case which is useful for repelling dust since this case has some open vents. The filter on top won't be of use to you when the fan is set as an exhaust. It might even increase the dust buildup because it might trap the dust that passes through the case's open vents
 
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