CompuCase LX-6A19  

 OVERVIEW--STOCK CASE

 Called the 'D8000' by us until now, this case is the CompucaseLX-6A19. At least one other company has licensed this chassis (or owns it, or whatever) and brought it out as their own product in a bronze color, with a door over the 5.25 bays. We buy it as a "distributor pack" version with two Globe 120 fans and an AGI/HEC 300w power supply installed.

The LX-6A19 has created a lot of interest because it is seemingly the case that has it all--all the features a computer enthusiast could want in a standard midtower case:  four 5.25 external bays, easily-removable cage for two 3.5 external bays, HD 5-bay rack (with rubber mounting grommets) in the lower front, latches on the left side door, USB 2.0 in the front I/O, pop-open grill for access to the easily-removable filter--and standard 120 fan mounts in the lower front and in the backboard!

                 SIZE - 18.5" High by 8.5" Wide by 18" Deep.
           DRIVES - exposed: four 5.25, two 3.5;                                       hidden: five 3.5s in lower front rack..
FAN MOUNTS - Lower Front: one 120 fan mount with clip for 120x25 fan.
Backboard: one 120 fan mount with clip for 120x25 fan.
FRONT I/O - USB 2.0 only
(opt'l PCB with USB, 1394, audio in & out if avail.)

Combine these features with a relatively low price, add in color choices for standard beige and black, accent colors for the latches, I/O panel cover, and the lower front grille, and for those of you seeking the most bang for the buck, it hard to beat.  The stock black case has come with a blue grill and I/O door, and the latches have a matching blue accent stripe in them; however, the latest load came in with black grills installed and the steel blue accent in the left side latches. (One never knows just what the factory has shipped until one has the product in one's hot little hands....) Beige cases have matching beige grills and I/O door. 'Factory pack' orders will receive whatever color variant is currently available, but the black panels will be installed for a $5.00 cost, including the panels.   

Factory pack cases: the included fans are two Globe 120x25s, and these are equally feature laden:  they are true variable speed, and have a remote thermistor  One caveat--they also are apparently of typical OEM-qualtiy, for no MTBF rating is given at the Globe fan site. The included PSU is an AGI 300w PSU, with a part number of HEC 300AR-T. This identifies it as the Hirolchi 300w PS, which is the PSU that won accolades at TomsHardware.com as a 'good-value' PS in their summer 2002 Power Supply article.

The factory pack, then, provides for the standard case buyer an economical version into a 'performance' type case. We needed to add a case like this to our performance case lineup, so we looked at it more closely to see how cooling could be improved.

MODIFIED CASES

We "unbundle" modified cases and sell the Globe fans and AGI/HEC PSU separately. The modifications bundles follow a logical order that results in a high-performance case that can be fit to your budget as well as to your system needs.

"M1" level mods consist of the removal of the factory chassis fan grills, trimming those punches, and installing grommets.

"M2" level consists of the M1 mods and adds a right-side 92 mm. intake fan to the case, and

"M3" Mods adds a 92 or 120 mm. fan to the left side, by the PCI slots, to the M2 mods.

For the 'aesthetics' mods, there are two window designs available, and installed lighting is coming soon.

MODIFICATION ISSUES: The various storefront packages set up of the case for neutral to 'positive pressure'--e.g., more intake than exhaust--and increase airflow throughout the case at any mods level. The main reason for doing this is to limit dust and dirt because drawn into the case through every nook and cranny, but it has to be approached carefully--positive pressure can also create "pockets" of poor circulation. A 120x38 intake fan is usually an easy way to do this, but the LX-6A19 HD cage is close enough to the lower front fan location that installing a 38mm-thick 120mm fan there is problematic: it can be done, but buyers have reported that there is no room for either grommets or an inside fan guard. It is best to stay with 120x25mm fans in the LF.

Increasing airflow thoughout the case by adding fans: The case itself does not have a lot of venting built into it elsewhere--like in the backboard by the PCI slots, in vent holes in the front chassis, or in louvers stamped into the side panels. The case width and the drive-bay column lateral location do NOT allow cooling fans to be installed for the 5.25 drive column--but there is room for one or two 92 mm intake fans, mounted by the 3.5 floppy cage and the 5-bay HD rack. This location is ideal, for the airflow is disrupted by the cages and disperses to the back, flowing over the motherboard area. Additional exhaust venting can be done by the addition of a left-side exhaust fan, mounted in the back by the PCI slots. (There is room for 50mm fans in the actual backboard, but that area is impinged by the lower left latch, and punches for fans smaller than 60 is not generally a cost-efficient cooling benefit.)

So, while the optional fan locations are limited, those locations do conform to a good cooling design--intake towards the front, and exhaust at the back, with back exhaust at the top as well for more extreme cooling. We do NOT recommend top blowholes, BTW--those tend to be a good location for dust or liquids to fall into or be dumped into the case.

FAN SELECTION ISSUE AND GUIDELINES

For more information about our approach to providing quiet and powerful cooling, click here.

Three different fan kits can be used in conjunction with this to match your cooling objectives--super quiet (JMC and or Panaflo fans at 7v), quiet (JMC, Panaflo, or Enermax "UC" fans at low speed, 12v power), and quiet-performance (typically Panaflo low or medium speed fans at 12v, or the Enermax UC fans at medium or even high speeds).

Using premium-quality fans at low or medium speeds, then, allows us to set up the case this way:

With the first level mods done, achieving positive pressure can be done by running a higher-speed fan in the lower front, or running the backboard fan at 7v. With our JMC 120L special low-noise fans, that means that the intake airflow is about 61 cfm at 12v, and with a JMC 120L at 7v, the exhaust will be 58+ cfm, including a typical low-speed PS exhaust fan.

Adding the right side-middle 92 intake fan means one can easily set up the case for positive pressure and provide intake air that is deflected into the upper motherboard area, over the memory and towards the CPU/HS/HS fan areas. Using a JMC120L and Panaflo 92L1A fan for intakes, at 12 v the intake is about 103 cfm and the exhaust will be about 93 cfm if one uses a Panaflo120L1A in the backboard 120 mount. At 7v, the total flowthrough will be approximately 140 cfm, and the fans are nearly silent--all you can hear is the white noise of the moving air.

Adding a left-side 92 exhaust fan just above the lower latch now provides good exhaust for any hot cards you may have installed. It provides complete airflow throughout the lower two-thirds of the case, and provides comprehensive cooling everywhere except directly on the 5.25 drives. Note that with positive pressure, you will get air movement in this area if a bay is empty and there are gaps around your devices--and that the air will be blowing out, rather than sucking (dust) in.

FAN CONTROL: The benefits of having easily-adjusted airflow cannot be overstated. A controller allows one to tweak the airflow to meet current processing needs, as well as adjust for user noise preference. So far, we've seen no "automatic" controllers that are useful, BTW--they simply don't respond appropriately.

Adding a fan controller can be done at any modifications level--for level 1 configurations, we generally recommend the Enermax A03-FATR2 (3.5"/2-pot) controller. That unit works perfectly with the Globe (OEM) fans--but one does have to disable the fan speed readings in the LCD readout with 2-wire fans like the Panaflos or JMCs. For the fan configurations with three or more fans, we use the Mitron 3.5"/4-pot controller. If One desires a 5.25 bay controller, several are available, but we will probably promote the Mitron 3-pot control that controls two fans per pot and has two on-off switches as well.

AESTHETICS

WINDOWS: two or three versions--coming soon!

Window 1: A rectangular window (nominally 9"w. x12"h.) that extends from the PSU bottom down to the latch bottom, 'doglegging' around the lower left latch. The width extends from the nominal forward edge of the backboard 120 fan to the back edge of the HD and floppy cages.

Window 1 is available as the 'A' version, with no fan provision, and as the 'B' version (shown) , which clears a 90 fan mount

Window 2: a simple 9" dia. round window.

Both versions offer good locations for installation of concealed lighting at the top or bottom.

MODIFICATIONS LIST

1. remove the factory fan mounting clips--n/c
2. punch the Lower Front or Backboard 120 chassis grills, drill direct fan mounting holes, trim punches with u-channel polymer edging:. $10.00 ea.
3. overdrill fan mounting holes, install grommets: $3.00 ea. fan mount.
4. punch a second intake fan, 92 mm., in right side-middle fan location, drill mtg. holes, trim: $10.00 ea.
5. add a second exhaust fan, 92mm, in left side panel, above lower latch, drill mtg. holes, trim: $10.00
6. if a second right side fan is installed, then make the LS-PCI exhaust fan a 120mm.
7. At buyer's request, install a 92 or 120 blowhole in the top. Such installations may disable the use of a full form-factor 5.25 device there, and we do NOT recommend such an installation.

With the supplemental fan locations sorted out, we then created "levels" of performance modifications. Basically, there are three levels for this case, and we've got aesthetic modifications coming up--e.g., three different left side windows, and eventually, installed case lighting. Until those are ready to go, here's the current (September '03) LX-6A19 modifications groupings:

Mods 1: Remove factory fan clips; punch the Lower Front 120 fan mount chassis grill, punch the Backboard 120 fan mount chassis grill, drill fan mounting holes, and overdrill and install fan mounting grommets.

Mods 2A: to the Mods 1 package, add a 92 fan mount on the right side, middle location by punching the panel, drilling mounting holes, and installing grommets.

Mods 2B: to the Mods 1 package, add a 92 fan mount on the right side, lower location by punching the panel, drilling mounting holes, and installing grommets.

Mods 3A: to the Mods 2A package, add a left side 92 exhaust fan, mounted just above the left side lower latch, drill mounting holes and overdrill and install grommets, etc.,

Mod 3B: to Mods 2A and 2B, add a left-side-PCI 120 exhaust fan, complete with mounting grommets.

MODIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:  

1. Lower front, backboard chassis 120 grills punched and trimmed with U-channel - $10.00 ea.
2. fan clips removed, 120 fan mounting. holes drilled. - included with '1'
3. fan mounting holes overdrilled, grommets installed - $3.00 ea.
4. one or two intake fans:  Right-side 90 by floppy cage; right-side 90 by HD cage - $10.00 ea., plus fan and fan accessories.
5. exhaust fan- 90 or 120, as needed:  left side, by the PCI slots - $10.00 ea., plus fan and fan accessories.
6. left side window--coming soon. appr. $25-28.00.
7. add a fan controller, wiring harness - installed, ready to hook up
8. add a MFP of varying type.
9. add a PS:  select a storefront PS, have it installed and receive discount pricing..

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.

STOCK CASE - 'the factory pack'

CCLXA6FP-FKFF	Case,  AGI 300w PS, two Global 120 3-pin thermal-control fans
COMMENTS:  As a factory pack this configuration represents very good value--the AGI / HEC PS is the one that was highly recommended in the later summer '02 PS review at tomshardware.com, and the fans should provide good cooling if not necessarily a positive pressure setup.
CASE:
1- LX-6A19 beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O with USB 2.0, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:	none
POWER SUPPLY	AGI 300w. - HEC 300 AR-T
FANS	(factory fans)
LF: 1-G120/3T-C	(Global 120x25 var. sp.fan with remote thermistor--34-64 cfm, 34 dBA)
BBd: 1-G120/3t-c	(Global 120x25 var. sp.fan with remote thermistor--34-64 cfm, 34 dBA)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.	none
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:	none
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 28 lbs

MODIFIED CASES--NO PSU, NO FANS

MODS 1 PACKAGES

CCLXA6M1-FKFF	NO PS. LF 120 and BBd 120 chassis grills punched, trimmed, and mounting grommets; Globe (factory) fans reinstalled with fan accs.
COMMENTS: This is the starting point--mods level one, with the factory fans reinstalled. The Lower Front and Backboard chassis grills are punched, fan mounting holes drilled, u-channel punch trim installed, and grommets installed in overdrilled fan mounting holes. When the factory fans are reinstalled, chrome fan guards are added to the lower front fan on the inside and on the outside and inside of the backboard fan. This version is ideal for the buyer who already owns his own PS and and wants to save money on fans-- note that the Lower Front fan mount can only take a 120x38 fan if one forgoes grommet mounting and an inside fan guard.
1- LX-6A19 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O with USB 2.0, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
LF: 1-G120/3t-c	(Global 120x25 var. sp.fan with remote thermistor--34-64 cfm, 34 dBA)
BBd: 1-G120/3t-c	(Global 120x25 var. sp.fan with remote thermistor--34-64 cfm, 34 dBA)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 l.f. - u-channel trim	punch trim
4 - screw sets	fan, fan acc. mtg. screws
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs

CCLXA6M1-FKnone	"BAREBONES"--  NO PS. LF 120 and BBd 120 chassis grills punched, trimmed, and mounting grommets; NO fans and NO fan guards.
COMMENT: and here's that Mods 1 package, this time with no fans or fan guards. If you see this version up on the site, it means we've managed to start selling the Globe fan takeouts and our inventory of them is low enough to offer this version.
CASE:
1- LX-A619 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O with USB 2.0, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
LF:	none
BBd: none	none
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 l.f. - u-channel trim	punch trim
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 - screw sets	(8 - XL fan mounting screws for grommet installation)
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 24 lbs

CCLXA6M1-FKJM	NO PS. LF 120 and BBd 120 chassis grills punched, trimmed, and mounting grommets; JMC 120L fans reinstalled with fan accs.
COMMENTS: This configuration of a Mods1 case adds the very-quiet JMC 120x25 fan we can get--at 12 v, it is rated as 61cfm at 26 dBA.  However, we set it up with the backboard JMC at 7v, which allows the case to run with a bit of positive pressure if the PS fan is a typical low-speed fan (about 22-23 cfm).  With this setup, the intake is about 61 cfm and the exhaust is about 58, for a flowthrough of approximately 119 cfm--and it's done with some of the quietest fans available.
CASE:
1- LX-6A19 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-J120L/4	(JMC 120x25 spec. low noise, 4-pin @ 12v - 61 cfm, 26 dBA)
BBd: 1-J120L/4-7	(JMC 120x25 spec. low noise, 4-pin @ 7v - 35cfm, much quieter)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 l.f. - u-channel trim	punch trim
4 - screw sets	fan, fan acc. mtg. screws
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs

CCLXA6M1-FKUC	NO PS, punches, trim, grommets, Enermax UC-12FAB fans
COMMENTS: A 'performance version' of the Mods1 package. These Enermax fans have a manual speed adjustment AND a remote thermistor, so tweak the fan setup for your preferenace.  total Flow-through can vary from about of approximately 132 cfm up to 215 cfm! When we experimented with these fans in the spring of '02, we found that at low speed their sound was virtually identical to the JMC and Panaflo fans--obviously, at the medium speeds they will be louder, but they also produce more flow.
CASE:
1- LX-6A19 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-EUC12-B	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--63 to 94 cfm, 26 to 34 dBA)
BBd: 1-EUC12-B	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--63 to 94 cfm, 26 to 34 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
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 - 4>3 fan adapter	adapter to run 3-pin fans from 4-pin (PS) connector
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs

CCLXA6M1-FKUC-CA03	NO PS, punches, trim, grommets, Enermax UC-12FAB fans, Enermax A03-FATR2 controller.
COMMENTS:  These Enermax fans have a manual speed adjustment AND a remote thermistor, and this configuration adds the Enermax 3.5"/2-pot fan controller to them. This setup gives you two different ways to tweak the setup: if the manual control is set for low speed, the controller will run the fans lower as well. So, set the lower front fan for "medium" speed and then dial it down make it quieter and still have positive pressure. The controller is installed, and the fans are wired to it, with the leads neatly tied off and located in a 'detail-wiring' manner. The controller not only reports fan speed for both fans, but allows setting alarms for no or low-speed dropoff. When we experimented with these fans in the spring of '02, we found that at low speed their sound was virtually identical to the JMC and Panaflo fans--obviously, at the medium speeds they will be louder, but they also produce more flow. Adding an Enermax controller gives you a flexible configuration.
CASE:
1- LX-6A19 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
install controller	(Install Enermax A03-FATR2 controller in lower 3.5 bay)
detail-wire leads to controller	(detail-wire two leads from LF and BBd to controller)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-EUC12-B	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--63 to 94 cfm, 26 to 34 dBA)
BBd: 1-EUC12-B	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--63 to 94 cfm, 26 to 34 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
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
1 - Enermax A03-FATR2 ctlr	beige or black to match case--3.5"/2-pot with LCD and I/O
4 - 3-pin extensions, misc.	fan lead extensions, cable tie bases, ties, etc.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25 lbs

CCLXA6M1-W1A-FKnone	"BAREBONES WITH A WINDOW "--  NO PS. LF 120 and BBd 120 chassis grills punched, trimmed, and mounting grommets; Left Side custom 9x12 window installed.
COMMENT: and here's that Mods 1 package, this time with no fans or fan guards, and with the larger window installed. We'll be adding lighting packages soon--until you see a configuration on the site, if you are interested in lighting, just e-mail when you order this case and we'll give you an update on what and when.
CASE:
1- LX-A619 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O with USB 2.0, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
2 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
LS door: install W1A window	(open left side, trim opening, install 9x12 'short dogleg' window)
LS door trim	(Trim back flange of left side door to clear BBd 120 grommets)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
LF:	none
BBd: none	none
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 l.f. - u-channel trim	punch trim
1- W1A window kit	9x12 'short dogleg window kit, c/w opening trim and inst'n tape
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 - screw sets	(8 - XL fan mounting screws for grommet installation)
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 26 lbs

MODS 2 CONFIGURATIONS

CCLXA6M2-FKnone	"BAREBONES"-- MODS 1, plus a right side-mid level 92 punch, trim & grommets; NO fans and NO fan guards.
COMMENTS: Adding the right side-middle intake fan mount is probably the most important "upgrade" for increased cooling performance in this case. It provides for much better airflow, dispersing air throughout the motherboard area but particularly at the memory- CPU-HS-HS fan area. We're able to regularly offer a barebones package for this configuration now--so if you want one, you can now get it on-line. The Right-side filter detail varies slightly, depending on the case color:  For the beige cases, a chrome fan guard is installed on the outside, the metal mesh filter in installed inside, next to the panel, and another chrome fan guard is installed on the inside of the fan.  For the black case, a black plastic mesh filter is installed on the outside.  The beige detail still allows vacuum cleaning of the filter, but will require disassembly for washing.  The black detail allows easy filter cleaning by snapping off the cover for filter access, or by vacuuming. If you prefer the chrome guard detail on the black case, just put a note in the 'comments' field during the ordering process. We'll adjust the invoice accordingly.
CASE:
1- LX-A619 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
RS-M: P & D 92	(punch right-side 90 by ext 3.5 bys, drill 90 mtg holes, trim)
2 or 3 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF:	none
RS-M:	none
BBd:	none
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 or 3 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 or 3.5 l.f. - punch trim	u-channel punch trim, per lineal foot
1 - screw sets	RS-M filter mounting screws
1 - PMF or MMF90	Plastic (black) or metal mesh filter for right-side 90 intake fan
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 - screw sets	(8 - XL fan mounting screws for grommet installation)
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 10 stick-on cable tie bases)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 24 lbs

CCLXA6M2-FKJP	MODS 1, plus a right side-mid level 92 punch, trim & grommets; JMC and Panaflo fans, fan accessories. RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION--
COMMENTS: Adding the right side-middle intake fan mount is probably the most important "upgrade" for good cooling performance in this case. It provides for much better airflow, dispersing air throughout the motherboard area but particularly at the memory- CPU-HS-HS fan area. The fan configuration here uses a combination of JMC and Panaflo fans--and it's available in either a 12-v or 7v configuration. (Just specify which version you want in the comments section in the on-line ordering, but note that 7v. versions are powered off PS (4-pin) connections. At 12v, the intake airflow is about 100 cfm, and the exhaust is about 91 cfm. At 7v, the intake airflow is about 62 cfm, and the exhaust is about the same, all with the fans running at nearly inaudible levels. The Right-side filter detail varies slightly, depending on the case color:  For the beige cases, a chrome fan guard is installed on the outside, the metal mesh filter is installed inside between the case and the fan, and another chrome fan guard is installed on the inside of the fan.  For the black case, a black plastic mesh filter is installed on the outside.  The beige detail still allows vacuum cleaning of the filter, but may require disassembly for thorough cleaning.  The black detail allows easy filter cleaning by snapping off the cover for filter access, or by vacuuming. If you prefer the chrome guard detail on the black case, just put a notes in the 'comments' field during the ordering process.
CASE:
1- LX-A619 - beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
RS-M: P & D 92	(punch right-side 90 by ext 3.5 bys, drill 90 mtg holes, trim)
2 or 3 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-J120L/4	(JMC 120x25 spec. low noise, 4-pin @ 12v - 61 cfm, 26 dBA)
RS-M: 1-P90L1A/4	(Panaflo 90, low speed, 4-pin @ 12v - 43 cfm, 27.7 dBA
BBd: 1-P120L1A/4-7	(Panaflo 120x38 low speed, 4-pin @ 12v - 69 cfm, 30 dBA)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 or 3 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 or 3.5 l.f. - punch trim	u-channel punch trim, per lineal foot
6 - screw sets	fan, fan acc. mtg. screws
1 - PMF or MMF90	Plastic (black) or metal mesh filter for right-side 90 intake fan
1 or 2 - FG90	fan guard(s), 90 mm - RS-M outside (beige) and inside for RS-M fan
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 24 lbs

8000 - Mods Pkg. 3-2:  THE RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION, with Enermax UC9 and UC12 fans.

CASE:
1- D8000-beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
RS-M: P & D 120	(punch right-side 90 by ext 3.5 bys, drill 90 mtg holes, trim as needed)
2 or 3 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-EUC-12	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--67 to 94 cfm, 34 to 44 dBA)
RS-M: 1-EUC-9	(Enermax UC-9FAB-B fan--42 to 53 cfm, 26 to 33 dBA)
BBd: 1-EUC-12	(Enermax UC-12FAB-B fan--67 to 94 cfm, 34 to 44 dBA)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 or 3 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 or 3.5 l.f. - punch trim	u-channel punch trim, per lineal foot
6 - screw sets	fan, fan acc. mtg. screws
1 - PMF or MMF90	Plastic (black) or metal mesh filter for right-side 90 intake fan
1 or 2 - FG90	fan guard(s), 90 mm - RS-M outside (beige) and inside for RS-M fan
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 26 lbs
COMMENTS:A 'performance version' of this recommended modifications package. These Enermax fans have a manual speed adjustment AND a remote thermistor, so tweak the fan setup for your preferenace.  Flow-through can vary from about of approximately 195 to 277 cfm! The Right-side filter detail varies slightly, depending on the case color:  For the beige cases, a chrome fan guard is installed on the outside, the metal mesh filter in installed inside, next to the panel, and another chrome fan guard is installed.  For the black case, a black plastic mesh filter is installed on the outside.  The beige detail still allows vacuum cleaning of the filter, but may require disassembly for thorough cleaning.  The black detail allows easy filter cleaning by snapping off the cover for filter access, or by vacuuming.

D8000 - Mods Pkg. 4-1: RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION AND A 4-POT CONTROLLER INSTALLED

CASE:
1- D8000-beige or black:	(case, NO PS, two Global t-c fans, remov. 3.5 cage, 5-HD Rack, HD rubber mtg. grommets, front filter, front I/O, parts kit)
MODIFICATIONS:
LF: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
BBd: P, D, & T 120	(punch lower front 120 grill, drill 120 mtg holes, trim)
RS-M: P & D 120	(punch right-side 90 by ext 3.5 bys, drill 90 mtg holes, trim as needed)
2 or 3 - grommet mounts	(overdrill & install grommets on two fan mounts)
install 4-pot 3.5 bay ctlr	(install silver, blue, or black four-pot controller-13 w./pot.)
hook up 3 case fans to ctlr	(install 3-pin fan leads to controller; hook up CPU fan lead to 4th pot)
POWER SUPPLY	none
FANS:
credit memo factory fans	remove both factory fans
LF: 1-J120L/U	(JMC 120x25 spec. low noise, remove tail; @ 12v - 61 cfm, 26 dBA)
RS-M: 1-P90L1A/U	(Panaflo 90, low speed, untailed; @ 12v - 43 cfm, 27.7 dBA
BBd: 1-P120L1A/4-7	(Panaflo 120x38 low speed, untailed; @ 12v - 69 cfm, 30 dBA)
INSTALLED PARTS & ACC'S.
2 or 3 - grommet sets	fan mounting grommets, set of four
2.5 or 3.5 l.f. - punch trim	u-channel punch trim, per lineal foot
6 - screw sets	fan, fan acc. mtg. screws
1 - PMF or MMF90	Plastic (black) or metal mesh filter for right-side 90 intake fan
1 or 2 - FG90	fan guard(s), 90 mm - RS-M outside (beige) and inside for RS-M fan
3 - FG120	fan guard, 120 mm - LF inside, BBd inside & outside
1 - 4-pot ctlr	3.5 bay, 4-pot controller - silver in beige case, blue or black in black case
1 - 4-lead fan harness	fabricate and install wiring harness for three case fans, one CPU fan (opt.)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
1 - finishing kit	(25 cable ties, 5 stick-on cable tie bases, free 4>3 fan adapter)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 27 lbs
COMMENTS: The best of all worlds!  The four-pot controller allows each fan to be adjusted--but equally important, you can now have the benefit of high airflow when you need it, or low and much quieter operation at other times.   We've been working our way to this kind of offering for some time now, making it available to interested buyers while we sort out the details.  This is a complete and detail-wired installation:  leads are run from each fan similar to the traces on a PCB, and secured at numerous locations with stick-on cable ties, then routed to the controller.  fan or controller connectors are soldered on as needed, and color-matched shrinkwrap is used to protect all soldered connections.   All connections except for the optional CPU fan hookup are made--that's for you to decide to use. Since the stick-on cable tie bases allow replacement or additional cable ties to be placed, this wiring harness provides and excellent beginning to you building a fully-detailed system.

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

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