Case for Push+Pull H100

[kemperkipie]

I'm looking for a new case, where I can apply the Push+Pull configuration on my Corsair H100 cooler. I also want fans in the left side, to cool my GPU's better.

My build:

i7-3770k
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Corsair H100 liquid cooling
16GB G.skill ripjawsz 2133Mhz 4-kit
Corsair force 3 240GB SSD
1 random 500GB HDD (Don't know the specs)
2x Palit Jetstream GTX 680 4GB in SLI
Asus Xonar D2X
XFX 1050W Black Edition PSU

This needs to fit inside the case, with optimal cooling.

I'm looking for:
- Big case! (midi is too small for 2 GTX 680, IMO)
- Side panel cooling (at least 1 or more fans in the side)
- Room for Push/Radiator/Pull configuration at the top of the case (Thickness of 3 fans I think)
- Prefer the colour blue, since my current case has blue fans, and then I can use the previous fans.
- I also prefer case with quiet build-in fans.
- Budget limmited to <€150 (I'm dutch, so I buy things in Euro's)

I personally like the cyborg, transformer looking cases, such as Aerocool x-predators, or Zalman Z11 plus, with I currently have. (My current case is too small to even only radiator/pull.. I demolished half my case to get it working)

I hope someone has some suggestions, just link the cases, with name or something. I'll look them up on dutch sites myself.

thanks in advance!

 

[nna2]

the CM 690 II advanced is supposed to support push/pull in the roof of the case

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Here is a link to a variety of pc cases for liquid cooling:

http://www.xoxide.com/watcoolcas.html

Just looking at the images I am sure some of the cases do not meet your requirements. Hopefully there are a few that are suitable and available in Europe.

 

[kemperkipie]

@ nna2

Thanks for the advice, but I'm currently looking for a bigger case to fit my 2 GTX 680's. I think this is still a bit too small for the huge GPU's with their coolers, and cables.

@ JohnnyLucky

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I meant a case which supported enough space for my "Corsair H100 Liquid Cooling" it's a looped CPU cooler. It's like a normal CPU cooler, but with a water loop the the radiator, which can be located at the top of the case.

Corsair H100

 

[nna2]

@ nna2

Thanks for the advice, but I'm currently looking for a bigger case to fit my 2 GTX 680's. I think this is still a bit too small for the huge GPU's with their coolers, and cables.

@ JohnnyLucky

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I meant a case which supported enough space for my "Corsair H100 Liquid Cooling" it's a looped CPU cooler. It's like a normal CPU cooler, but with a water loop the the radiator, which can be located at the top of the case.

Corsair H100

are they the "top" asus cards? coz it will fit 2 dual slot cards just fine

 

[kemperkipie]

are they the "top" asus cards? coz it will fit 2 dual slot cards just fine

As mentioned before, it are 2 Palit Jetstream GTX 680 4GB's. They cover 2,5 PCIe slot. However I currently have a midi-case, which shares about the same GPU length as every other midi-case. This length is a bit to short, I can hardly cover the power cables. , it blocks too much air which should be blown between my cards. I want more length, to be able to cover up my cables, while keeping the best possible airflow.

I would love to send some pics of what I mean. but I don't know how to upload pics here. I seem to need to add an URL.. not just a file? If someone can explain that as well ;P

Thanks in advance

 

[hellfire24]

h100 has a really slim rad and i highly doubt you need push/pull.better just buy two high static pressure fans and stay happy.
will save ya both money and space 😉

 

[kemperkipie]

h100 has a really slim rad and i highly doubt you need push/pull.better just buy two high static pressure fans and stay happy.
will save ya both money and space 😉

I currently have 2 Zalman ZM-F3BL on my radiator.

But they don't fit properly in my Zalman Z11 Plus case..
However, I don't think it will increase performance overall, because I'm using a i7-3770k where the heatspreader seems to be the bottleneck (according to some reviews). But still, if I want to upgrade my case, I would like to get Push+pull in case I upgrade my CPU in a couple of years. And the upgrade is also for my GPU's which are getting real hot now, and the Soundcard above it, gets hot as well.

 

[hellfire24]

so just get a bigger case with better airflow,add the 2 case fans on the case instead of h100.

 

[kemperkipie]

"Add 2 case fans instead of h100" ??

I don't get it. You want me to throw away my H100, and use.. stock cooler I guess, to use 2 fans? I guess not, but I can't make anything else out of your information.

Anyway, I just want a bigger case, which fits the Push+Pull for my H100, but these cases are pretty hard to find imo. Does anyone have suggestions?

 

[hellfire24]

^i said,use two fans on your h100 and use other two on your case for a better airflow.
h100 rad is pretty slim and you won't need 4 fans in push/pull.

 

[kemperkipie]

Oh, I see what you mean. But I understand it isn't nessecary, but won't the performance be better after all, and can I set the fans lower if I have Push+Pull? So I will have the same performance, with less noise, or something like that? I don't mind spending some money on this upgrade, but not more than 150 for the case.

 

[hellfire24]

cooler master storm trooper is an excellent case for $150ish budget-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119245

 

[kemperkipie]

That's a very nice looking case. Do you perhaps know this one supports Push+Pull for the H100? And does the side fan cover the GPU's as well? I've seen the foto's of the fan positioned at the HDD's.. But personally I find HDD cooling a waste of fans..

 

[hellfire24]

well,your personal preference has nothing to do with the real life performance of the case,as long as cooling is the concern,see here-
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/Storm_Trooper/1.html

 

[kemperkipie]

Does one of the Silverstone Raven series fit H100 Push+Pull? I like the idea of the turned motherboard. Are there any other cases which have that?

 

[hellfire24]

read this-
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/46543-corsair-hydro-series-h100-liquid-cpu-cooler-review-8.html

 

[kemperkipie]

Ah, I see. But does the "SilverStone Raven RV03B-W" support the Corsair H100 overall? Because it seems like it doesn't fit there at all :O, at the bottom there seems to be place for only 1 set of fans, even if I don't put GPU's in it, I can't attach it because there is an edge hanging over the screws or something.

Does anyone know if I can fit the H100 with fans attached (Only pull, or push config, whatever is better) in the case at all?

Also, which one will be better, push or pull?

 

[hellfire24]

Ah, I see. But does the "SilverStone Raven RV03B-W" support the Corsair H100 overall? Because it seems like it doesn't fit there at all :O, at the bottom there seems to be place for only 1 set of fans, even if I don't put GPU's in it, I can't attach it because there is an edge hanging over the screws or something.

Does anyone know if I can fit the H100 with fans attached (Only pull, or push config, whatever is better) in the case at all?

Also, which one will be better, push or pull?

 

[kemperkipie]

Cool, it even fits Push+pull.. But it doesn't seem to be attached to anything? It just lays there?

Which specific case is this? SilverStone Raven RV03B-W?

Also, this noctua fans you see on picture 1.. Are they just levitating? 😛

But this case most likely fits all of my other components as well? Mobo with 2 GPU's taking 2,5 PCIe slot each. And the shitload of cables I have?

 

[hellfire24]

it fulfills almost every need.

 

[AenonElec]

http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=30659

Cool, it even fits Push+pull.. But it doesn't seem to be attached to anything? It just lays there?

Which specific case is this? SilverStone Raven RV03B-W?

Also, this noctua fans you see on picture 1.. Are they just levitating? 😛

But this case most likely fits all of my other components as well? Mobo with 2 GPU's taking 2,5 PCIe slot each. And the shitload of cables I have?

Hi, first of all I like to say the Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced edition is the best midi case so far, becuase of the space inside and the fantastique finition. if you really worry about the size of your graphic cards you can check on my built. I mount the h100 on top in the CM 690 ii like Mr nna2 mentioned before.

I recently upgrade my components, so here are the pictures

http://www.modsrigs.com/detail.aspx?BuildID=30659

 

[jay_nar2012]

Hmmm, Sandstorm speakers from currys, look nice.

 

[hellfire24]

^beautiful build!

 

[kemperkipie]

Nice build!

May I ask you, how do I upload pictures to this forum, so I can show you my build at this moment, and show you what's bothering me. I wanted to upload, but I only seem to add them with a URL, how does that work?

I'm not sure how much bigger my cards are. But when I look at them, they just look insanely HUGE! everything is so annoyingly thight which causes bad airflow. When my GPU's are IDLE, like now (PC has been powered on for 4 hours, not done any game yet) my top GPU is 58 C, bottom gpu 49 C. I mean.. come on.. it's IDLE