Slade Case and Fan Questions

I have a few questions regarding the case and fans for the Slade system hopefully someone at DS or someone who owns the case can clarify.

First I would like to say to DS the While I think the Slade Info page (the one with videos and reviews etc.) is great but I would also like a more itemized spreadsheet like info page. I'm referring to the one you get when you click "more info" on a case inside the configurator. Problem is the case shown inside the Slade 2 configurator is not the same case. It shows the Corsair Carbide 400q which is a very different case. You may want to consider updating that area of the page as it gave me a bit of confusion.

First, I'd like to know if by placing fans on the inside of the side panel mounts will interfere with the video card, PCI cards or PSU?
If it does not leave enough room on the inside of the mounts can you place the fans on the outside of panel on the mounts? while still hiding the cords?

Second, can the corsair h100i 240 radiator be mounted inside the case venting out or only in? which areas can the radiator actually be mounted to vent out of the case just the top or can the front work as well?

Third, How many total fans can be mounted in the case (including radiator)? Also is the below airflow setup possible and is it the best way to do it (would DS do it this way):
2 intake fans on the front, 2 intake fans on the side, 2 exhaust fans on radiator at top and 1 exhaust fan in back?

Lastly, Does DS have any performance type fans that are non-LED and neutral colored (black, white) or is the only option the corsair fans with the red trim on them?

No, I'm certainly not referring to the Corsair Carbide 400q which is not the case they are actually using in the default pictured Slade 2. I'm referring to the "noise cancelling" one. The one that is shown in the case video on the Slade info page when you select Slade but before the configurator. The page with all the flashy specs and reviews etc. It has no window, but a removable side fan panel.

The real Slade case is completely different. It has hidden side panels so no, its not about cutting any new holes. I'm asking about the space inside the case and clearance between the fan and the GPU and PSU.

I was planning on putting the radiator on the top, facing out as I was asking about in my "third" area in the last post. That is the setup I'm basically wondering if it will work. (IE will the space between the top of the case and motherboard allow it)(I'm assuming yes though)

I am aware of special ordering fans. I was asking a specific question of what DS offers and what the Corsairs fans actually look like (I.E are they red trimmed or is that just a default picture)

The rest of what you stated about the case price and airflow is irrelevant. The case they show in the Slade video is good airflow. I would name it better if I could find its name. The incorrect one is the Carbide which IS a worse case on airflow it would seem to me.

I appreciate your enthusiasm to quickly post in my threads but as I stated in my opening sentence in the OP I would like to hear from someone in DS with the knowledge of the case specs and can clarify the mismatch of cases or someone who owns a Slade build that can answer the question. Thank you.


Edited by EdgeCrusher - 30 Jul 2016 at 3:36pm

Well, thank you Frank for the response and the case name. I looked it up from there and I think its actually called the 550d.

If what you say is true then this is EXTREAMLY disappointing news for me. The big flashy page and video showcasing the Slade case is basically a lie or to somebody who wasn't paying attention on the configurator page would get the ol' "bait and switch."

I thought the confusion was the other way around, meaning the 550d is what you get but the pictured 400q was wrong. This is a major problem.

The 400q is not nearly good enough. I was only interested in the slade for that case. That 550d case is in fact the only one I find appealing on the site. In another thread I said I had a thing for Silverstone cases or any case with a solid, heavy, not flashy case. This is the only suitable professional looking option IMO. My liking it has little to do with the sound dampening and that is certainly NOT the ONLY reason to get that case. To that point though I may be getting the DS hydrolux fan controller to automate the fan speeds when not needed at full speed. So I realize that filling the case up with fans is less silent but the case COMES with those slots, I'm just using all the ones I see available, not trying to mod the case or anything.

I'll state it again from the top. I would like to place the airflow like this:

* 1x 240 rad on top venting out with its 2 fans.
* 1x exhaust fan in back
* 2x intakes in front
* 2x intakes in side

That setup would have positive air pressure and good flow and basically what you both repeated, so I guess we are in no disagreement there. I wasn't asking about HOW to create good airflow as much as I was asking if that setup would work in the 550d specifically or if something would have to be changed to accommodate space, case design, etc.

...but if its the 400q that is the actual Slade case then all that is pointless because that is smaller sized and far less capable case and I will not be getting it.

I guess if what you say is true Frank then next I will have to see if DS has a few of the old 550d laying around they will let me use or something. I felt like I was getting close to a final config but this might send me back to step one.

*PS. Its EdgeCrusher, Frank, not EagleCrusher, that would be a crime against an endangered species. ;)

Edited by EdgeCrusher - 30 Jul 2016 at 4:43pm

You can speical order whatever parts you like, if you want to use the 550d then have one sent to DS so they can use that to build the system, just check with them first make sure you understand all the terms that comes with ordering a customized part and that they can do the side fans and etc.

Personally I would just go with the velox case, great airflow,.

correct if I'm wrong but is this not what you are looking for pretty much? keep in mind those 3 front fans are pushing in major air:

3x 140mm front intake fans, 2x 120mm/2x 140mm top, 1x 140mm motherboard tray, 2x 140mm right side door, 1x 120mm rear exhaust fan.

keep in mind I'm saying pick the velox case and not velox build.

Edited by DST4ME - 30 Jul 2016 at 6:41pm

@EdgeCrushe, if it feels like you are repeating yourself to me its probably because you are, and I do appologise for that, problem is that we are helping on so many different topics and threads that its impossible for me to deal with each situation by trying to remember the person, we can't possibly keep track of that many people in that amount of time.

For that reason I deal with each topic rather then the person, and when you open multiple threads, then you could find yourself repeating yourself to me or vise versa. So I hope you understand where I'm coming from, I'm not ignoring you I just didn't recognize the name as that is not what I was going with.

Now that I recognize you needless to say I feel foolish telling you to special order stuff, since you already mentioned you are not comfortable doing that.

I really think at the end your best bet to get what you want is build your own. I agree that for what you are looking for the base options here are not going to make you happy.

Thanks Frank. I did see the Coridium, before I even looked into the slade one, and yes its the closest thing to what I'm looking for and your right, its not a bad case I guess but I'm going to tell you why I don't like it anyways because, well, I have little else to do but be sour on these forums until I get a working PC again.

I liked the hidden fans on the front of the 550d by way of the door and hidden vents. The Coridium you can see right in the case if you look at it from the front. Its actually the reason why I don't like most of the cases here. I don't sit next to the computer on a desk glancing over from gaming every few seconds to drool over my video cards illuminated in neons like most, I do what you might call living room gaming. I game on a large screen TV and sit away from the computer. The computer also is a media center PC that Ill be watching movies from. The extra sound dampening, stealth nature and no windows etc. was perfect for not distracting from the screen in a dark room. Its not just that I don't NEED to see what's in my computer, I'd would actually prefer not to.

Maybe I'm the weirdo exception to the rule on this site but I don't want to see all the blinking LEDs and Illuminated brand tags, fans etc. This computer will need to function but not be distracting or gaudy. In other words what I'm looking for is a Cadillac clean off the lot, black and chrome, sleek and stylish. Not a Honda Civic that has a plastic body kit, neons, strobe lights and hydraulic wheels. If your asking yourself well why am I here if you don't want a certain degree of flashyness, well, I can still appreciate good cable management, quality assembly and testing even if I'm not interested in LED fans and neon Hydrolux colored tubes running all over. Also 6 years ago when I was here they seemed to accommodate the "Cadillac" look I was going for better and I'm just wondering why I'm the only one seemingly who is still looking for it.

The Coridium is smaller, has less features, is built less sturdy, has less fan options, no doors or covers to hide the fans and none of the cool dust filters. Even though the sound dampening features of the 550d wasn't a priority it still had rubber gaskets everywhere and vibration dampening everything. So after all that its quite a disappointment compared to the 550d. Especially since I got myself hyped for it then basically right before ordering realized he situation. Believe me, I realize the 550d is not a perfect case but I'm just having a hard time not comparing all these other cases against it now and to me they are falling short.

Maybe, I'll get past it and you guys won't have to hear me complaining any more. If you even got to the end of this. I wouldn't blame you here since I'm practically just whining now.

Hi EdgeCrusher,

It seems that unless you go with the 400Q you will have to special order a case. Take a look at the Corsair 600Q. It meets your requirements for quite and plain with no windows. Also has the slotted intake like the 400Q and is a steel case. Just something to look at.

Have you looked at the DS Bolt 3? It is a nice size for an media center computer. It has a side window but any side window can be made dark with Auto Window Film. You might get DS to cover the side window with sound deadening foam on the inside. Not sure how that would look. Just throwing out some ideas.

Frank




Edited by FrankW - 01 Aug 2016 at 5:29am