V.6.0
AMS cases - CF-1006,
CF-1009 
OVERVIEW: Although
we located the AMS cases about a year ago, we've not aggressively marketed
them. Following an extensive search for an 'aluminum case' that has a
satisfactory chassis design for both cooling and modification, the AMS
CF-series cases were selected. Now that we've spent the time sorting out
the appropriate mods for this chassis and the price is at reasonable levels,
we're ready to market it in the storefront and on-line catalog.
We found that by offering this case design in two heights, AMS provides the capacity for drives our buyers need: the CF-1006, the short version, provides four HD mounts in its lower front rack. The taller CF-1009 can hold up to seven HDs--more than enough capacity for nearly any workstation-type, storage-intensive use. Its additional height makes it perfect for an office server or workstation that still fits under a desktop. In a 'modern' office decor, it certainly looks better than the unbiquitous beige case.
The lower front design allows easy conversion to a "positive pressure" fan configuration because of its bezel attachment design, the 5.25 bay lateral location allows us to install 5.25 drive-column cooling fans on the right side, and the width overall allows installation of an 80 fan next to the 120 in front and even allows 60mm fans to be installed adjacent to the PCI slots in back. With its height, the CF-1009 is only the second case we have found that is capable of installing two 120 fans in the lower front!
As
we experimented further with these two cases, we became more and more
impressed with their cooling performance.
Adding 92 intake fans to the Upper Right side for cooling on the 5.25
column also provides air for power supply exhaust, thus boosting the lower
section performance as well. 43-mm punches on the right side of the 5.25
drive column provides direct air flow between the 5.25 drives. Balancing
intake and exhaust is completed by adding exhaust fans in the backboard
(60s by the PCI slots) or 92 or 120s on the left side- (by the PCI slots).
Using Panaflo Low and Medium-speed fans in 80s, 92s, and 120s, and JMC's special low speed 120 fan on the CF-1006, intake airflow can range from 85 cfm intake (JMC 120L, P80L1A) to about 144 cfm (adding a P92L1A Upper Right side) at 12 v, and the exhaust can range from about 83 cfm (J120L, PS fan at low speed) to about 134 cfm (P120L1A in the backboard, P90L1A in the left side, or two P60H1As in the backboard).
At any level of fan configuration, a fan controller can be added. Two-, three- and four-pot controllers are available, and the fans are parallel-wired as needed to provide intake and exhaust fan control 'zones'. With controls to lower the voltage to 7v, and figuring a flow factor of .5833 (7/12), the same setups can range from about 50 to 85 cfm intake and 58 to 86 cfm exhaust, and fan motors are virtually unheard.
The CF-1006--well, the variations expand geometrically. At the extreme, but still using the same fans, with a dual 120 lower front and one or two 80s to blow directly on the motherboard, and a 120 on the upper right--there's an easy 225+ cfm intake at 12v--and with the same 120s in the backboard and left-side PCI, and P80L1As in the upper back--there's another 198 cfm exhaust (with a low-speed PS fan). That's about 400 cfm of flow through, using some of the quietest fans available!
The case design does have its shortcomings--most notably, these include the lack of an intake filter and the minimal intake grill design in the lower front. However, the small grill intake is offset by the full-width 'slot' between the bezel bottom and chassis, and metal mesh filters can be installed with the intake fan punches. A fixed 3.5 'floppy' cage is not the worst nuisance, for the bays can be filled by a floppy, memory reader, and a 4-pot controller. A removable motherboard tray would be wonderful--but builders don't always see that as a mandatory item.
These shortcomings are more than made up for by the good cooling performance the case provides in its modified versions. This performance, combined with the attractive design of the exterior, makes both versions a worthwhile consideration for buyers wanting a non-traditional case that can cool well. After more are sold, I suspect that we will find this case will match Chenbro's fabled GENIE (SR1040x) for flexibility in configuration and cooling performance.
We currently have a limited amount of left side windows for the CF1006, and this first load is the standard 'brushed aluminum' color. Our next order will bring in the additional current color selections.
CF-1006
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE
- 17.25" High by 8.75" Wide by 19" Deep.
DRIVES - exposed: three
3.5; four - 5.25; hidden: four 3.5s in lower front rack.
FANS - Lower Front: one 80
fan mount for 120x25 fan.
Backboard: one 120 fan mount
for 120x25 fan.
FRONT I/O - USB 2.0, audio in and out, and 1394.
CF-1009
SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE
- 21" High by 8.75" Wide by 19" Deep.
DRIVES - exposed: three
3.5; four - 5.25; hidden: four 3.5s in lower front rack.
FANS - Lower Front: one 80
fan mount for 120x25 fan.
Backboard: one 120 fan mount
for 120x25 fan.
FRONT I/O - USB 2.0, audio in and out, and 1394.
MODIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
- BASIC MODS: make top removable, reverse HD rack base to allow 38mm fans in front - $20.00
- backboard, upper back grills removed, trimmed with U-channel - $10.00 ea., $15.00 for two 80s.
- Lower front fan mount punched to 120, trimmed with U-channel - $10.00.
- Lower Front 'dual 120' fan mount in CF-1009 - $25.00
- add'l intake fan punches - 80(s) in lower front-right, 90s in right side-front, high or middle - $10.00 ea.
- 5.25 drive column intake punches, trim - two for $15.00.
- add'l exhaust fan punches - 60s in backboard, or left side- PCI 90/120 punches - $10.00 ea.
- fan mounting holes overdrilled, grommets installed - $3.00 per fan.
- select 7v. or 12v. wiring on 4-pin (PS) fan connections--$1.00 more per fan.
- add a fan controller, fan leads extended and 'detail-wired' - installed, ready to hook up - varies
- add a PS: select a storefront PS, receive discount pricing. (Note: shipped in case, but NOT installed due to possiblity of damage to chassis PS mounting during shipment.)
Modification Packages: Until we can get a final program design for a decent 'custom configurator,' we've assembled mods packages into fan configurations that progress from level 1 to level 4. The packages go like this:
Basic Mods: make the top removable, offset HD cage to provide 38mm fan clearance. The Basic Mods can be ordered with any mods level.
CF-1006 MODIFICATIONS LIST
Mods 1: Punch the Backboard and Lower front chassis grills, drill mounting holes as needed, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. The airflow will be both quieter, and the grommets reduce case harmonic vibration. Airflow improvements are limited to fan selection for 120 flow.
Mods 2A: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front chassis grills, and punch an 80 to the right of the Lower Front 120; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. Adding the right-side 80 provides airflow aimed directly at the memory and CPU/Heatsink areas of the motherboard; this is an excellent approach to top-end CPUs and Heatsinks, like Xeons.
Mods 2B: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front chassis grills, and punch a Right Side Upper 92 complete with two 5.25 drive column ventilation punches; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. With the Upper Right mods done, airflow is used for cooling 5.25 drive column devices--burners--and is also disbursed over the motherboard area.
Mods 3: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front 120 grills, punch a Lower Front 80, punch the Right Side Upper 92 and drive column ventilation, and punch one or two Backboard-PCI 60s; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. With the two extra intake fans installed, one or two backboard 60 fans are added to increase exhaust flow low in the case. Airflow is generally complete throughout the case, no matter what drives or cards are installed. This version is intended for buyers of cases with left-side windows.
Mods 4: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front grills, punch a Lower Front 80, punch the Right Side Upper 92 and drive column ventilation; and punch a 92 or 120 fan in the Left Side back by the PCI slots, drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. Using a left side exhaust here in the larger fan sizes reduces heat for ANY card installed, including high-end video, Drive Controllers, or high-end sound.
CF-1009 MODIFICATIONS LIST
Mods 1: Punch the Backboard 120 grill, and punch a dual 120 Lower front mount; drill mounting holes as needed, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. The airflow will be both quieter, and the grommets reduce case harmonic vibration. Airflow improvements are limited to fan selection for the 120 fan speeds and to adding fans to the two Upper Back 80 fan mounts
Mods 2A: Punch the Backboard grill, the dual 120 lower front, remove upper back 80 grills, and punch an 80 to the right of the Lower Front 120; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. Adding the right-side 80 provides airflow aimed directly at the memory and CPU/Heatsink areas of the motherboard; this is an excellent approach to top-end CPUs and Heatsinks, like Xeons, as well as for systems running RAID 5 hard drive configurations
Mods 2B: Punch the Backboard grill, the dual 120 lower front, remove upper back 80 grills, and punch a Right Side Upper 120 complete with two 5.25 drive column ventilation punches; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. With the Upper Right mods done, airflow is used for cooling 5.25 drive column devices--burners--and also feeds the PSU and Upper Back 80s.
Mods 3: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front 120 grills, punch a Lower Front 80, punch the Right Side Upper 120 and drive column ventilation; drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. With the two extra intake fans installed, upper back 80s should be increased to the next speed level. Airflow is generally complete throughout the case, no matter what drives or cards are installed. If this version is selected by buyers of cases with left-side windows, additional exhaust low in the case can be provided by installing one or two 60mm fans in backboard by the PCI slots.
Mods 4: Punch the Backboard and Lower Front 120 grills, punch a Lower Front 80, punch the Right Side Upper 120 and drive column ventilation, and punch a 92 or 120 fan in the Left Side back by the PCI slots, drill mounting holes, install u-channel trim, overdrill fan mounting holes and install grommets. Using a left side exhaust here in the larger fan sizes reduces heat for ANY card installed, including high-end video, Drive Controllers, or high-end sound.
Note: This list of available modifications follows our typical progression for cooling performance improvement. For more information about our approach to providing quiet and powerful cooling, click here.
CF-1006 STOREFRONT OFFERINGS
| AMS1006-FP | (CF-1006 FACTORY PACK ) |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; removable 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio
In & Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | none |
|
POWER SUPPLY |
none |
| FANS | (factory fans) |
| LF:
1 - TM80/PFG |
ARX OEM brand 80, medium speed, with plastic fan guard |
| BBd:
1 - TM120/PFG |
ARX OEM brand 120, medium speed, with plastic fan guard |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. none | |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 1 - finishing
kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 21 lbs | |
|
COMMENTS: Just as it comes from AMS.... |
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| AMS1006-BMM2A-FK0 | (AMS CF-1006, Basic Mods, Mods 2A, no fans-'barebones') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; removable 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio
In & Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| BASIC
MODS |
make top removable; remove/reinstall HD rack to clear 38mm fans |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| LF-R:
P, D, & T 80 |
(punch 80 in lower front-right, drill 80 mtg holes, trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| 3
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all three fan mounts) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
|
none |
| LF-R:
|
none |
| BBd: |
none |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 3
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 3.25
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 1
- MMF80 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 2
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 2
- screw sets |
Long PH fan mounting screws for grommet mounting |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 22 lbs | |
| COMMENTS: For the barebones buyer, we've put together a configuration that includes the removable top and the HD cage offset. This 'Mods 2A' package improves the airflow over the memory and at the CPU and heatsink directly; cooling them does not rely on the 120 intake air alone. It's ideal for the buyer who already owns his own PS and fans and whose fans may include 120x38 models, and who is looking for additonal motherboard cooling. There is greatly-improved circulation in the case and it is easier to set up the case for positive pressure. |
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| AMS1006W-M3-FK0 | (AMS CF-1006W, Basic Mods, Mods 3, no fans-'barebones') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
Left Side Window, two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB
2.0, Audio In & Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| BASIC
MODS |
make top removable; remove/reinstall HD rack to clear 38mm fans |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| RS-T:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in right-side, upper location, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5.25
DC: P & T two 43 |
(punch two nom. 43 holes in right-side 5.25 drive column; trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| BBd-PCI:
P, D, & T 60 |
(punch 60 in backboard, by PCI slots, drill 60 mtg holes, trim) |
| 4
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all four fan mounts) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
|
none |
| RS-T:
|
none |
| BBd: |
none |
| BBd-PCI: |
none |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 3
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 4.0
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 1
- MMF90 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 2
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 3
- screw sets |
Long PH fan mounting screws for grommet mounting |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 21 lbs | |
|
COMMENTS: This "Mods 2B" package is for the buyer who wants better 5.25 drive cooling and still get enhanced airflow over the motherboard in a case with a factory window. Instead of using an intake fan in the lower front, a 92 fan mount is punched in the right side by the 5.25 drives, and two nominal 1&1/2" holes into the drive column mounts themselves. These changes give you direct airflow between drives, so cooling the opticals does not rely on conductivity alone. (Aluminum "conductivity" benefits are a factor only in cases with the poorest air circulation--if then.) The backboard exhaust is pumped up by the addition of a 60mm fan near the upper PCI and AGP slots, thus avoiding any need to worry about cracks in the left side acrylic window. |
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| AMS1006-M2A-FKPJ | (AMS CF-1006, Mods 2A, Panaflo & JMC fans') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| LF-R:
P, D, & T 80 |
(punch 80 in lower front-right, drill 80 mtg holes, trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| 3
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all three fan mounts) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - J120L/4-12 |
JMC 120x25, spec. low noise - 61 cfm, 26 dBA @ 12v |
| LF-R:
1 - P80M1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 80, med. sp. - 32 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12 v |
| BBd:
1 - J120L/4-12 |
JMC 120x25, spec. low noise - 61 cfm, 26 dBA @ 12v |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 3
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 3.25
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 6
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| 1
- MMF80 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 1
- FG80 |
fan guard, 120mm--LF inside, BBd inside & outside |
| 3
- FG120 |
fan guard, 80mm--LF-R inside |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 23 lbs | |
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COMMENTS: Here's a standard configuration, all set to go with quiet fans. The intake air flow is about 93 cfm, and the exhaust is about 83 with a typical low-noise PS fan. Fan connectors are the standard 4-pin (PS ones). If you want it wired for super-quiet operation using 7v connections, just tell us that in the comments section of the e-commerce ordering process. |
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| AMS1006-BMM1BFKUC: | (CF-1006, Basic Mods, Mods 1B, Enermax "UC" fans') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| BASIC
MODS |
make top removable; remove/reinstall HD rack to clear 38mm fans |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| RS-T:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in right-side, upper location, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5.25
DC: P & T two 43 |
(punch two nom. 43 holes in right-side 5.25 drive column; trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| 3
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all four fan mounts) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - UC-12 |
Enermax 'UC '120x25- 3-sp. fan - 54 to 89 cfm, 26-39 dBA |
| RS-T:
1 - UC-9 |
Enermax 'UC '90x25- 3-sp. fan - 48 to 67 cfm, 26-39 dBA |
| BBd:
1 - UC-12 |
Enermax 'UC '120x25- 3-sp. fan - 54 to 89 cfm, 26-39 dBA |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 3
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 4.0
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 1
- MMF90 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 2
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 3
- screw sets |
Long PH fan mounting screws for grommet mounting |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 23 lbs | |
| COMMENTS: This "Mods 2B" package is for the buyer who wants better 5.25 drive cooling and still get enhanced airflow over the motherboard in a case with or without a factory window. In addition to providing an intake fan in the right side by the 5.25 drives, we now punch nominal 1&1/2" holes into the drive column mounts themselves. These changes give you direct airflow between drives here, not relying on conductivity alone for heat dissipation. Setting up this case with the Enermax 'UC" fans lets you tweak the airflow in different parts of the case--albeit at higher noise levels. However, their low speed settings are as favorable as Panaflos for noise, and they are a premium-quality fan. If you want this case with a left-side window, just tell us so in the comments field in the e-commerce ordering, and we'll include it for $20.00 more. (Bear with us until we get the final ordering configurator up.)
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| AMS1006-M4-FKPJ | (AMS CF-1006, Mods 4, Panaflo & JMC fans') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| LF-R:
P, D, & T 80 |
(punch 80 in lower front-right, drill 80 mtg holes, trim) |
| RS-T:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in right-side, upper location, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5.25
DC: P & T two 43 |
(punch two nom. 43 holes in right-side 5.25 drive column; trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| LS-PCI:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in Left Side, by PCI slots, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 3
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all four fan mounts) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - J120L/4-12 |
JMC 120x25, spec. low noise - 61 cfm, 26 dBA @ 12v |
| LF-R:
1 - P80M1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 80x25, med. sp. - 32 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| RS-T:
1 - P92L1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 92x25, low sp. - 42.7 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| BBd:
1 - P120L1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 120x38, low sp. - 69 cfm, 30 dBA @ 12v |
| LS-PCI:
1 - P92L1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 92x25, low sp. - 42.7 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 5
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 5.25
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 10
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| 1
- MMF80 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF90 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 90 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 1
- FG80 |
Fan guard, 80 mm. - LF-R inside |
| 4
- FG92 |
Fan guard, 80 mm. - RS-Top, LS-PCI inside & outside |
| 3
- FG120 |
Fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 5
- 7v tails |
4-pin pass-through conn., c/w telco quick connectors |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs | |
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COMMENTS: This one is close to the whole enchilada: If you need a powerful case holding 4 HDs by your desk, this one provides the most complete air circulation package we've sorted out so far--and with quiet fans. With the fans set to 12 v, this case has about 135 cfm intake and about 134 cfm exhaust. With the fans set to 7v--done simply by switching the tails to the included 7v version--the airflow will be reduced to about 160 cfm, and all you will hear is the white noise of the moving air. This package is ideal for those of you with the 3.+ P4 packages, or even a dual Xeon package with the appropriate PSU. About the only thing to add would be the Basic Mods--i.e., the removable top and HD cage offset for 38mm-thick fans. At the time of this writing (early September, '03) the only better setup would to get it with a fan controller installed--so if you want that, simply see the controller packages in the storefront. The controller and fans are completely installed--all you have to do is install your PS connector to the controller. At least two four-pot controllers are available, in different colors. If you use the 3.5 one, you'll still have room for two more 3.5 external devices--the typical floppy, and a memory card reader can be fit. |
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CONFIGURATIONS WITH FAN CONTROLLERS
| AMS1006-M1-FKUC-C1EA03BLK | (CF-1006, Mods 1, Enermax UC-12 fans, Enermax 3.5 ctlr') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| 2
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all four fan mounts) |
| install
controller |
install A03 controller, black or silver, in lower 3.5 floppy bay |
| install
leads to controller |
'detail-wire' two fan leads from fans to controller, tie down. |
| hook
up controller |
connect leads to controller, install 12v power adapter |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - UC-12FAB-B |
Enermax 120x25 3-sp. fan - 54-89 cfm, 26-39 dBA |
| BBd:
1 - UC-12FAB-B |
Enermax 120x25 3-sp. fan - 54-89 cfm, 26-39 dBA |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 2
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 2.5
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 4
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 3
- FG120 |
Fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside |
| 1
- A03-FATR2 |
Enermax 2-pot controller, I/O, LCD fan readout, failure alarm |
| 3
- 3-pin extensions |
3-wire extension cables |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 24 lbs | |
| COMMENTS: Here's a controller version of the case with a Mods 1setup that uses Enermax fans and controller. Testing this spring showed this to be a very flexible setup--when the Enermax fans are manually set to given speed, the Enermax controller allows you dial the speed down as well. The components work together perfectly, since they're both from Enermax. For a buyer wanting a standard-type configuration and some flexibility, it really works well--and it can be used with a left side window easily. Until all the details for wiring are sorted out, we're selling the controller packages completely installed. The fan leads are extended, leads are carefully positioned along the chassis, out of the way and secured with cable ties on stick-on bases--and all the leads connected to the controller. Connections are all soldered joints covered with color-matched heatshrink. |
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| AMS1006-M2B-FKPJ-C43.5: | (CF-1006, Mods 2B, Panaflo & JMC fans, 3.5 4-pot ctlr') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| RS-T:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in right-side, upper location, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5.25
DC: P & T two 43 |
(punch two 43 holes in right-side 5.25 drive column; trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| 3
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all three fan mounts) |
| install
3.5/4-pot ctlr |
(install black Mitron controller in lower floppy bay) |
| detail-wire
3 fan leads |
(install fan leads from fans to controller, locate & tie down) |
| hook
up leads to controller |
(zone as needed; terminate; hook up leads to controller) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - J120L/4-12 |
JMC 120x25, spec. low noise - 61 cfm, 26 dBA @ 12v |
| RS-T:
1 - P92L1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 92x25, low sp. - 42.7 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| BBd:
1 - P120L1A/4-12 |
Panaflo 120x38, low sp. - 69 cfm, 30 dBA @ 12v |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 3
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 4.25
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 8
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| 1
- MMF90 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 90 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 2
- FG92 |
Fan guard, 92mm. - RS-Top, inside & outside |
| 1
- C3.5/4-pot |
black Mitron controller - 13 w, channel, 4-pots |
| 3
- fan lead extensions |
extend fan leads to controller, custom length |
| 3
- FG120 |
Fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 5
- 7v tails |
4-pin pass-through conn., c/w telco quick connectors |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 21 lbs | |
| COMMENTS: Here's a controller version of the case with a Mods 2B setup--the second intake fan is the Right-Side Upper 92, and the three case fans are wired to the a 4-pot controller installed in a 3.5 bay. At 12v, the intake airflow is about 104 cfm and the exhaust is about 91 (including a low speed PS fan). Dialing it down allows nearly silent operation, but still with good airflow. The fourth pot on the controller is available for your use for your CPU HS fan (not recommended) Video HS fan, case light dimming.... Now you can balance the case for quietness and good airflow--dial each fan as needed to put the sound or the airflow as needed for your current use. It's the ultimate in flexibility for a higher-powered workstation. Since this version uses no left-side PCI fans, it can be paired with a left side window. Or, add up to two more backboard 60 fans and we'll set it up accordingly. Until all the details for wiring are sorted out, we're selling the controller packages completely installed. The fan leads are extended, leads are carefully positioned along the chassis, out of the way and secured with cable ties on stick-on bases--and all the leads connected to the controller. Connections are all soldered joints covered with color-matched heatshrink. |
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| AMS1006-M4-FKPJ-C43.5 | (AMS CF-1006, Mods 4, Panaflo & JMC fans, Mitron ctlr.') |
| CASE: | |
| 1- CF-1006-none | (case, NO PS;
two factory fans; 4-HD cage; front I/O with USB 2.0, Audio In &
Out, and 1394; parts kit) |
| MODIFICATIONS: | |
| LF:
P, D, & T 120 |
(punch lower front to 120, drill 120 mtg holes, trim) |
| LF-R:
P, D, & T 80 |
(punch 80 in lower front-right, drill 80 mtg holes, trim) |
| RS-T:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in right-side, upper location, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5.25
DC: P & T two 43 |
(punch two 43 holes in right-side 5.25 drive column; trim) |
| BBd:
120 grill removal |
(remove backboard 120 grill, trim) |
| LS-PCI:
P, D, & T 90 |
(punch 92 in Left Side, by PCI slots, drill 92 mtg holes, trim) |
| 5
- grommet mounts |
(overdrill & install grommets at all five fan mounts) |
| install
3.5 bay 4-pot ctlr |
(install black Mitron controller in lower floppy bay) |
| install
5 fan leads |
(install fan leads from fans to controller, locate & tie down) |
| zone
fans; hook up leads to controller |
(zone as needed; terminate; hook up leads to controller) |
| POWER SUPPLY | none |
| FANS: | |
| LF:
1 - J120L/U |
JMC 120x25, spec. low noise - 61 cfm, 26 dBA @ 12v |
| LF-R:
1 - P80M1A/U |
Panaflo 80x25, med. sp. - 32 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| RS-T:
1 - P92L1A/U |
Panaflo 92x25, low sp. - 42.7 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| BBd:
1 - P120L1A/U |
Panaflo 120x38, low sp. - 69 cfm, 30 dBA @ 12v |
| LS-PCI:
1 - P92L1A/U |
Panaflo 92x25, low sp. - 42.7 cfm, 28 dBA @ 12v |
| INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S. | |
| 5
- grommet sets |
fan mounting grommets, set of four |
| 5.25
l.f. - u-channel trim |
punch trim, .50 per lineal foot |
| 10
- screw sets |
fan, fan acc. mtg. screws |
| 1
- MMF80 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 80 mm. |
| 1
- MMF90 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 90 mm. |
| 1
- MMF120 |
Metal mesh intake filter, 120 mm. |
| 1
- FG80 |
Fan guard, 80 mm. - LF-R inside |
| 4
- FG92 |
Fan guard, 80 mm. - RS-Top, LS-PCI inside & outside |
| 3
- FG120 |
Fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside |
| 1
- C3.5/4-pot |
black Mitron controller - 13 w, channel, 4-pots |
| 5
- fan lead extensions |
extend fan leads to controller, custom length |
| INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: | |
| 1
- finishing kit |
(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter) |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs | |
| COMMENTS: And this version is the whole enchilada--about the only thing to add would be the Basic Mods--i.e., the removable top and HD cage offset for 38mm-thick fans. If you need a powerful case holding 4 HDs by your desk, this one provides the most complete air circulation package we've sorted out so far, using five quiet fans. A 4-pot controller allows independent control of the lower Front intake fans, the Upper Right 92 intake, the backboard exhaust, and the Left Side-PCI exhaust. Flowthrough will range from about 300 cfm at 12v down to about 180cfm or lower at 7v. At 7v, the fan motors are really undetectable--all you will hear is the white noise of the moving air. This package is ideal for those of you with the 3.+ P4 packages, or even a dual Xeon package with the appropriate PSU, and requiring a quiet editing workstation that can also provide increased cooling on burners or HDs when needed. The controller and fans are completely installed--all you have to do is install your PS connector to the controller. At least two four-pot controllers are available, in different colors. If you use the 3.5 one, you'll still have room for two more 3.5 external devices--the typical floppy, and a memory card reader can be fit. |
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POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS:
1. Purchase the SPI350-120 (Forton Source / Sparkle Power no. SP350-60PN) with automatic fan control for $5.00 less than the storefront price when you buy one of the modified cases.
2. Want more power? Get the TT-420SS for $5.00 less, or step up to the Enermax 465FCA and take $5.00 off. Any PS will receive an additional discount when purchased with our cases. Further, it will be installed and/or shipped with the case, as one package, thus saving you shipping expenses.
CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS: Want a variation on these storefront configurations? Just tell us in the "comments" field in the order, and we'll reply promptly with the adjusted configuration. For more information or special requests, just e-mail-- jfh@coolcases.com