Lian Li pc-Q07 build

XXX-XXX · 26th March 2010, 4:39 PM

Just putting together a htpc with this case.What is the deal with the front usb cables?They are only about 5 inches long,and i cant get them anyware near the header on the mobo.Any easy way to extend them.

Blinky · 26th March 2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XXX-XXX

Just putting together a htpc with this case.What is the deal with the front usb cables?They are only about 5 inches long,and i cant get them anyware near the header on the mobo.Any easy way to extend them.

Your complaint is a common one for that case I think. This is the kinda thing you want is it?

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BTW, would you mind taking some pics and posting them here please - I guess you got a black one.
I'd so love to get a blue one of those cases and dress it up to look like a Tardis!

http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upl...7/pc-q7-23.jpg

XXX-XXX · 27th March 2010, 8:56 AM

Yeah thats what im after.any idea where to get them?Here is some pics,of the build at the moment.

Little Man · 27th March 2010, 9:04 AM

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Blinky · 27th March 2010, 9:36 AM

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Yeah thats what im after.any idea where to get them?Here is some pics,of the build at the moment.

BTW, http://www.overclockers.com.au/pix

It would have been nice to see the pics without the PSU in place

geesh, it's tight in there hey !

Re: the cable, AFAIK it's an overseas or ebay job for pre-made ones.
Personally I would just cut it in the middle and solder in an old bit of network cable - don't forget to slip your heat shrink on for each join on before you join. You can buy 1.2 meters of 1.5mm heatshrink at Jaycar for $1.45.

XXX-XXX · 27th March 2010, 11:00 AM

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BTW, http://www.overclockers.com.au/pix

It would have been nice to see the pics without the PSU in place

geesh, it's tight in there hey !

Re: the cable, AFAIK it's an overseas or ebay job for pre-made ones.
Personally I would just cut it in the middle and solder in an old bit of network cable - don't forget to slip your heat shrink on for each join on before you join. You can buy 1.2 meters of 1.5mm heatshrink at Jaycar for $1.45.

Yeah i forgot to take pics before i put the psu in

yeah its pretty tight in there not much in the way of cable management.I might try to join the cable like you say.Thanks

Blinky · 27th March 2010, 4:24 PM

Would you mine taking a photo square on from the back please. I want to see my options layout wise if I ran a pico PSU instead and try and squeeze in more drives. Cheers.

XXX-XXX · 27th March 2010, 5:10 PM

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Would you mine taking a photo square on from the back please. I want to see my options layout wise if I ran a pico PSU instead and try and squeeze in more drives. Cheers.

It might be a good way to go.There is bugger all space with an atx psu.Temps are a bit high with everest torture test on it got to about 80c.Though since its just going to be a htpc it probably wont ever be pushed that hard?

argent · 29th March 2010, 4:16 PM

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Would you mine taking a photo square on from the back please. I want to see my options layout wise if I ran a pico PSU instead and try and squeeze in more drives. Cheers.

Ahh.. just out of interest.. where are you planning to get the pico PSU from?

s3kemo · 29th March 2010, 4:40 PM

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Ahh.. just out of interest.. where are you planning to get the pico PSU from?

FWIW I was considering getting one from www.logicsupply.com. They're US based but they sell a ton of tiny gear for good prices (postage not so good though I don't think). I haven't bought from them before but they're pretty cheap and have tons of stuff... so I'll probably grab some stuff next payday

Blinky · 29th March 2010, 5:12 PM

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Ahh.. just out of interest.. where are you planning to get the pico PSU from?

I use this guy for mITX stuff as he is usually cheaper than else where and is reliable: http://stores.ebay.com/MitxPC

PicoPSU 150 watt $36usd + $10 usd postage

There is the Australian version of minibox.com -> http://www.mini-box.com.au
Don't these look cool.

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I'm just having a wade through www.logicsupply.com now - quick hide the visa!

XXX-XXX · 29th March 2010, 5:25 PM

What do you guys think about my temps?Im thinking it might be getting a bit too hot in this case.It gets too about 65c just playing a blueray disk.Here are the specs.Intel dh57jg/intel i3 540/4gb ddr3/1tb hdd/550w antec psu.i would like to try and fit a case fan in there somewhere though i don't see how i can fit it

Blinky · 29th March 2010, 5:38 PM

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......It gets too about 65c just playing a blueray disk.Here are the specs......

The CPU does or the inside case air temp does?
You really need to tidy up those cables somehow, I don't know how anything could move in there - even air!

XXX-XXX · 29th March 2010, 5:47 PM

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The CPU does or the inside case air temp does?
You really need to tidy up those cables somehow, I don't know how anything could move in there - even air!

yeah the cpu temps,according to everest anyway.yeah ill try to tidy it up somehow.Might have to get another cooler too,kind of limited for choice though

Blinky · 29th March 2010, 6:20 PM

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yeah the cpu temps,according to everest anyway.yeah ill try to tidy it up somehow.Might have to get another cooler too,kind of limited for choice though

Could be a little high temp wise.
A quick (only four screws), but more importantly CHEAP way to tell, is to run the system with the PSU outside the case - god knows you should have long enough cables by the looks of it, to do that. Let us know how you go.

Beyond that check, that the heatsink is well seated on the processor (i.e. making good contact).

26th March 2010, 4:39 PM	#1
XXX-XXX Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 241	Lian Li pc-Q07 build Just putting together a htpc with this case.What is the deal with the front usb cables?They are only about 5 inches long,and i cant get them anyware near the header on the mobo.Any easy way to extend them.

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27th March 2010, 8:56 AM	#3
XXX-XXX Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 241	Yeah thats what im after.any idea where to get them?Here is some pics,of the build at the moment.

27th March 2010, 4:24 PM	#7
Blinky Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: South TAS. Posts: 2,067	Would you mine taking a photo square on from the back please. I want to see my options layout wise if I ran a pico PSU instead and try and squeeze in more drives. Cheers.

29th March 2010, 5:25 PM	#12
XXX-XXX Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 241	What do you guys think about my temps?Im thinking it might be getting a bit too hot in this case.It gets too about 65c just playing a blueray disk.Here are the specs.Intel dh57jg/intel i3 540/4gb ddr3/1tb hdd/550w antec psu.i would like to try and fit a case fan in there somewhere though i don't see how i can fit it