Question 1

Can i put a dvd optical drive in this case?

Accepted Answer

Its possible to mount a usb cd drive in the back panel. Anything is possible with a little Velcro.

Question 2

I have a rear mounted H80i does that have a place to mount on the back?

Accepted Answer

I would have to say no to mounting the H80i to the back. However, you could conceivably mount it to the right side (when facing the glass) by removing fans, as I have seen others with configurations like that. But even that positioning is contingent on hose length from radiator to the CPU. With a little ingenuity, this case is highly configurable.

Question 3

can i put a gpu vertically with this case?

Accepted Answer

This case is absolutely massive. I can fit my entire head in it with room to spare. There are also many holes in which to mount your motherboard so I dont see a reason why you couldnt.

Question 4

How does the K-Boost Button work with a i7 4790K?

Accepted Answer

I'm Not exactly sure if there is a difference between Intel & AMD, but the system I put in this case is an AMD FX8350 on a 990fx Motherboard. When you push the button either on the case or in the software (that you need to download if you want it) sets the case fans to 100% and sets the power mode in Windows 10 to High performance. (not sure about Windows 7 or 8)

Question 5

How is the window mounted? Screws? Or by some adhesive?  Would like to know so I can custom fit a tempered glass panel.

Accepted Answer

Are you wanting to just replace the current window with some glass? The door is fitted on by two hinges with quick release by two levels. If your asking about just the window, probably adhesive but I can't say for sure.

It's important to note that no one has seen the final version of this case at this point. All the ones sent out that have been reviewed are pre-ship models.

Question 6

Will the EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 220-T2-1600-X1 power supply fit this case without removing anything such as drive bays?

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First thing EVGA is a great company. They developed their products like the case and power supply to build super good computers. With that being said I'm pretty sure they wouldn't do anything to cause major issues between two of their products. The hard drive bays in the dg87 are in the back except two metal bays for standard hard drives that are simply slide out when you are building. That power supply sho ukd have no issues sliding in place. In have the evga1000g2 in mine. Now in just want to make you aware that the case is very big. Make sure you read the physical dimensions of the case and weight of it as you wouldn't want tonnage to lug it around all the time. Otherwise it has a lot of room. A side note the whole front/side panel (front window panel itself. Not the door) pops off where you can install things with ease. Ibdidnt know this and it was uncomfotable when doing do. After the fact I realized you could pop that off and slide the power supply in really easy. Feel to reply to me if you have other questions about it.

Question 7

how long is the incuded led strip? i would like to replace it with a rgb.

Accepted Answer

Mine didn't include a strip. It does have built in lighting for liquid cooler reservoir/EVGA shroud and ambiant mother bored lights. Extra rgb lighting, while not necessary, would take this case over the top.

Question 8

Do the rear fans actually make a noticeable temp difference for the various components in the case?

Accepted Answer

i took them out for easier cable management, you only need an entry point and exit point for the air to flow, Ive found adding fans in every direction just makes your case collect dust faster

Question 9

How does the front facing HDMI on the case work while using the GPU's functionality? Using the mobo's onboard graphics for my VR headset would defeat the purpose of my GPU. I need to learn..! Please explain!

Accepted Answer

On the case I got (DG-87) the front HDMI connector is just an extension that is routed to the back of the video card, so it just extends one of the HDMI ports on the back of your video card to the front of the case.

Question 10

If I got the nzxt x72 water cooler instead of the 120 mm fans could i still use the 140mm fans if i had the radiator below it?

Accepted Answer

Short answer is no, but anything is Possible with enough modding, but it wouldn't be a easy bolt up situation. None of the holes would line up properly. I would just use the 120mm fans as they should be more than enough for a CPU with a 360mm radiator.

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