Installation (cont’d)
Video Card installation:I have 2 EVGA 295 CO-Op video cards. These cards fit perfectly with lots of room to spare. Even with the H50 occupying the space at the end of the 295s it was a comfortable fit. These 295s are 10.5” long, so longer video cards would fit in the standard cooling configuration, but may not allow for the H50 to be added where I have installed it.
There was, however, one big problem. Cable Lengths. The bottom 295 was simply too far away from the Power Supply to allow the normal cables to reach. This is a challenge that we will see again when I install the DVD drive (more on that later.)
I got lucky with my setup though, I was
able to join 2 splitters together to make the cable long enough. If
you’re not so lucky, and have to get power to a 2nd video card, you may
have to resort to soldering in a splice. It’s a shame, as the standard
cable was only short by 2”. I know this was a primary concern of many
people, and it looks like some folks should be sure to think through
how they would address this, should their power supply cables be short.
My PSU is a ThermalTake 1200w modular supply.
DVD installation:
The Optical drive bay houses up to 3 drives. The external cover is easily removed, and is held into place by secure metal hinges.
The top Drive Bay has a special spring loaded door that allows the drive to eject the DVD tray and move out of the way, but return closed when the tray retracts. Additionally, this cover houses an adjustable sliding knob that allows for various DVD drives to have their eject button pressed by the cover’s button.
There was, however, one problem with the DVD installation. The SATA connection on my MB was just out of reach of the standard 18” SATA cable. While I was able to eventually ‘make it work’ I have ordered a 24” SATA cable to permanently resolve this issue. If your MB has SATA connections only near the bottom (as mine does) then you may want to invest in a longer SATA cable.
HDD installation:
The Level 10 supports 6 HDDs. Each HDD is mounted in its own drive bay. These HDD bays have a physical switch located at the back, which control the LED on the front of the drive bay to indicate the presence of a HDD. (Note: these do not indicate drive usage, only that a drive is in that bay)
The top 2 drive bays have SATA plugs mounted for easy slide in operation. The remaining Drive bays require you to manually install the appropriate data cables / power cables from the rear access panel.
My primary drive is a 2.5” SSD. These drive bays have mounting screws for both a 2.5” and 3.5” drive. My SSD mounted without any trouble or adapters.
wicked…
wicked…
The case is beautiful but
The case is beautiful but the price is over the top. It is possible for them to make a lot of money if the stayed within the PREVIOUS LEVEL 10 family with a good power supply.
beautiful case but very very
beautiful case but very very expensive, I bet they will straggle to sell.
so nice pc and
so nice pc and good
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