DrewZ312 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 WANTED: Core X9 extra fan mount side panel and extra fan mounts. NO window required. I have tried contacting Tt main USA site, Tt store, Newegg, Twitter, and now here...but I have not been able to get any response or find any info on how to buy. I know there are at least 2 guys on Newegg wanting a 2nd window side panel. I just want to maximize cooling! If Tt store carried these I would have already purchased! I am in LOVE with this case and here is why: 1. It is very similar to my own case design. 2. 100% 140mm fan friendly (140mm's are usually more silent with better airflow). 3. I have been waiting forever for a case that is E-ATX and NOT a tower 4. Will allow 280mm radiator mounting for somewhere besides the top...HEAT RISES! Oh and you may want to think about selling sound proof side panels also...just a thought! My case concept had all 3 options and a few other perks which I have been trying like crazy to share but...cannot get a hold of anybody at Tt Hr3YNvjdh1, Josephliz, Richardsaky and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tt Leo Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thank you for your love and support for Core X9. We do have plan to offer the accessory parts for the entire Core X series, which you should be able to get it soon. Please contact our USA customer support for your requirement, they maybe able to help you at the meantime, before it is available for purchase. By Email: support@thermaltakeusa.com By Phone: Toll-Free 800-988-1088 M-F 9:00AM – 5:30PM (P.S.T) By the way, thanks for your suggestion on the silence panel, we will take that into consideration. DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thank you for your love and support for Core X9. We do have plan to offer the accessory parts for the entire Core X series, which you should be able to get it soon. Please contact our USA customer support for your requirement, they maybe able to help you at the meantime, before it is available for purchase. By Email: support@thermaltakeusa.com By Phone: Toll-Free 800-988-1088 M-F 9:00AM – 5:30PM (P.S.T) By the way, thanks for your suggestion on the silence panel, we will take that into consideration. Thank you! The support@thermaltakeusa.com is the very first email I sent about 2 weeks ago. Is there a known issue with hotmail-live-outlook? I will try calling again also. My case concept: 100% 140mm fan friendly EVERYWHERE - Most of us prefer 140mm since that size has the 2nd best selection available and usually increased airflow and silence compared to 120mm. Include 120mm holes EVERYWHERE also though. 100% radiator friendly = 480mm, 420mm, 360mm, 280mm, 240mm, 140mm, 120mm 100% motherboard friendly = SSI EEB/CEB, XL-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, m-ATX, m-ITX 100% silent – professional grade sound dampening material similar to Auralex on sound proof panels Give builder the option of ten rectangular and interchangeable: See-through window panels Sound proof panels Radiator/fan mount panels with removable dust filters Include whichever panels are cheapest to manufacture and sell the rest separately STRONG steel structured frame to support increased weight of 3 or more rads PWM fan hub with multiple mounting locations 3 Levels equal in size: Well-hidden Bottom Level - Removable Sides Left side is for the hard drives and SSD’s Right side is for the power supply Front of the bottom level is for cable storage Release-latch-style mini doors on both sides for easy access Cable drop areas will prevent heat buildup from hard drives and power supply Cool Middle Level – Removable Motherboard Tray Removable motherboard tray (E-ATX, ATX, m-ATX, m-ITX) Front of middle level (past motherboard tray) is cable drop (open) Sides of middle level (past motherboard tray) also have cable drops (holes and/or open) Middle level is completely radiator friendly. ALL radiator mounting locations/fan mounts 140mm & 120mm fan compatible also Space allowed for push/pull fan configurations on all 3 rads Ultimately Open Top Level – for TALL CPU coolers Front of top level has optical drive, 5.25" drive bays, USB 3.0, fan controller, etc. Top level left open for taller CPU coolers, fans, and exhaust heat through top since heat rises. Bottom Panel Power supply vent Removable dust filter for power supply Top Panel Release latch “hood†with as many 140mm fan mount locations as possible Heat naturally rises – many of us have been forced to intake air from top Large see-through window or other top panels sold separately Rear Panel Power supply hole/mount (bottom) Motherboard connections (middle) Front panel Top has access to drive bays, power/reset buttons, USB 3.0, and fan controller.Side Panels Bottom is release latch style mini doors on both sides for easy accessInner Frame Structure STRONG steel-frame structure capable of supporting increased weight Tt Leo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiobe Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Speaking of side panels, will half window side panels be an option? The bottom half is not worth showing off most of the time, anyway. And it increases cooling. BillBrasky and hotcoolman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Drew, Please give us a call so we can check on the email issue with you directly. We are looking into accessories to support for the Core X9 for users looking to do more. Chiobe, This is a stock chassis that has a modified Top/Side window. They just cut out the grill section and added windows. The Side window panels we plan to offer will be just like the factory window panel included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi, So we have the Core X9 side panels up on our Tt Buy Store. https://store.thermaltakeusa.com/inside03.php?s=44&k=204&a=1990 This is just the start, we have only 1 available right now. I am posting this here only for you guys to have a chance if you want it. More will be coming in the next shipment, stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiobe Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 So we have the Core X9 side panels up on our Tt Buy Store. https://store.thermaltakeusa.com/inside03.php?s=44&k=204&a=1990 Why on earth would we want more windows on it? I mean, its just ruining the cooling even more. I would think that the panel with air holes will be far more popular. And yeah, I know that the half window option is a mod, but it still solves 2 problems (showing off the build, while getting enough air in). Maybe a window side panel with cutout holes for cooling, can be an other option. DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Why on earth would we want more windows on it? I mean, its just ruining the cooling even more. I would think that the panel with air holes will be far more popular. And yeah, I know that the half window option is a mod, but it still solves 2 problems (showing off the build, while getting enough air in). Maybe a window side panel with cutout holes for cooling, can be an other option. I hear you on the performance side of things and I have got feedback on the other side as well with users that want a window on both sides. This is the same as the Core V1 and V21 that we offer window panels for as an optional accessory. Personally I would like to see more people mod their panels and come up with their own version, but offer users an option as well. Thanks for the feedback! DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiobe Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I hear you on the performance side of things and I have got feedback on the other side as well with users that want a window on both sides. This is the same as the Core V1 and V21 that we offer window panels for as an optional accessory. Personally I would like to see more people mod their panels and come up with their own version Its a little hard to mod windows to give more air. Its easier the other way around. DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 By putting 2 windows on it you are taking a case with better cooling potential than most other cases and making it closer to average. It may LOOK cool but it won't BE cool! For lowest possible temperatures mount radiator(s) on bottom or sides with all fans as intakes except for top. The top should be exhaust since heat rises. You CAN defy the laws of physics and mount your rads on top but this has never made sense to me. You should always have more intakes than exhaust to create positive air pressure. This is why I want the fan side panel...because there will be (6) 140mm fans as exhaust on top so I need to maximize intake fan mounts. I REALLY love this case, from a cooling perspective, it makes more sense to me than anything else on the market. ThermalMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! We are looking to include the fan brackets as an optional item for users looking to maximize the cooling options for our Core X Series. Please stay tuned... DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! We are looking to include the fan brackets as an optional item for users looking to maximize the cooling options for our Core X Series. Please stay tuned... My Core X9 arrived today, VERY SOLID. So far I LOVE everything about this case EXCEPT...are we unable to mount fans on the top portion of the side panel? Because if that's the case then I am going to have to figure out a way to mod this thing! I assumed that the specs on the website were because it only included so many fan mount brackets. I thought that by adding more brackets to the side panels I would be able to get a total of eight 120mm's. So far I am unable to see a way to get either bracket to attach there though, it's just open air and wasted space? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaticFX Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I like the idea of a second window.. the case is already one large vent lol - I cant see how putting a window on the other side would ruin it too much (depending on set up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I like the idea of a second window.. the case is already one large vent lol - I cant see how putting a window on the other side would ruin it too much (depending on set up) I don't think it would ruin anything but I do think that (like you said) it depends on your setup AND how important airflow is to you. For example, I have a GTX 780 that exhausts hot air inside the case. My CM HAF XM is no problem because it allows installation of two 140mm Noctua's in the exact spot that the card sits. A window with this type of video card would just reflect the hot air in that area. Granted, you can suck the hot air out the top, but it's not exactly the greatest positive air pressure for my GPU. I like to keep everything OC'd 24/7. At least with the 2nd fan side panel I will have ventilation...even if there is no way to install fans on the upper half of the side panels...hope I'm wrong about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I think many builders are going to want different options for different areas. That's why my case concept allowed for rectangular sections for cooling, silence or windows (2 sections of the 3 levels on each side). Everyone's values and goals are probably going to be different. So if you can make a case like this that offers this much freedom AND covers all possible options as far as additional side and top panels...then you officially have the greatest case on the market. I still think this case has come the closest to perfect so far though. If there is another version that comes even closer to my concept then I will buy that one too! I always knew that a case like this would be a huge success...seems like Tt is still in a learning phase right now but I am sure that they will figure it out! Swappable sections for fans/rads, silence, and windows = everyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaticFX Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 well... considering the few minutes I spent pulling apart my X1 - I am already impressed with what you can do! flip the window.. even the power buttons! the shelf, bars, etc... so much can move its great. So I can only see them adding features to these ThermalMike and DrewZ312 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I have the X9 stripped down to the frame too, waiting for fans to arrive and then I will get started on it. What a project! I hope they have those fan mounts soon. When they analyze their sales and see what a big hit this line of cases has been, I am hoping that they ask the question "How can we make these cases even better?" So far we have seen cases for cooling, cases for silence, cases with windows...but we have not yet seen a case that attempts to please everybody. With swappable side panel sections that becomes a possibility. I think that having 3 chambers or levels instead of 2 can solve this problem. The bottom should be kept hidden for the power supply, hard drives, and cables. But from the outside it should look like there are 3 panels on each side (one for each level). You can only do so much with the front and rear but the top could be 3 panels also or one big window. Then they just need to make sure that the panels are completely available and they have a bestseller + additional sales from panel sections! Tt Andy and ThermalMike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiobe Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Any update on when parts will be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Any update on when parts will be available? What parts you looking for? We have some shipments in process now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiobe Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 What parts you looking for? We have some shipments in process now. An side door without window, and 5 of the brakets for mounting stuff in the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks for the feedback! We should have fan brackets available within the next 1-2 weeks. Side panels will be later. FrancesNums and Richardsaky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skline00 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Where will the fan brackets for the sides be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 We just received them in.. I hope to have them up today or tomorrow. Will update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThermalMike Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hello, Happy to announce we have Core X9 accessory parts now available for purchase: Fan Bracket - https://store.thermaltakeusa.com/inside03.php?s=44&k=204&a=2082 HDD Cage - https://store.thermaltakeusa.com/inside03.php?s=44&k=204&a=2083 Rear Fan/PSU Cover Bracket - https://store.thermaltakeusa.com/inside03.php?s=44&k=204&a=2084 DrewZ312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewZ312 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thank you! Will order as soon as I can... ThermalMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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