Cases which can fit a 3x120 360 radiator ?
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manofchalk
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Pretty much any $170+ case, below that it will be a case by case basis.
Though pick a case you like, then figure out how the water will fit in it. Remember external mounting or a rad-box is always an option.
Though pick a case you like, then figure out how the water will fit in it. Remember external mounting or a rad-box is always an option.
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In order to choose a case you'll need to understand:
1| its features provided
2| the features you're looking for
3| a budget
4| the sort of hardware you want case to accommodate
5| if internally mounted the thickness of the rad may cause an issue with mobo and/or rams
another route would be:
1| to just mod the case
2| have rad at the back of case via a radbox(courtesy of swiftech/koolance) as stated by manofchalk
2.1| nylon/metal screw spacers for the rads instead of a $20+(+shipping) piece of hardware
1| its features provided
2| the features you're looking for
3| a budget
4| the sort of hardware you want case to accommodate
5| if internally mounted the thickness of the rad may cause an issue with mobo and/or rams
another route would be:
1| to just mod the case
2| have rad at the back of case via a radbox(courtesy of swiftech/koolance) as stated by manofchalk
2.1| nylon/metal screw spacers for the rads instead of a $20+(+shipping) piece of hardware
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Oh. And can the XSPC Raystorm RX360 be mounted on a NZXT Phantom 410 ? ( I cant mod cases , I mod 3x3 & 4x4 puzzles though 😛 )
I know I could get a Switch 810 , but its double the price here.
Could it cool a OC'ed 8350 @4.4 and possibly a HD 7950 ?
I know I could get a Switch 810 , but its double the price here.
Could it cool a OC'ed 8350 @4.4 and possibly a HD 7950 ?
bigcyco1
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Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139001#top
Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00752QYOC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cupcre06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00752QYOC
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225#top
Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00752QYOC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=cupcre06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00752QYOC
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119225#top
manofchalk
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Quote pulled directly from NZXT's product page.
http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/crafted_series/phantom_410
Its even the first feature listed.
No, you cannot fit a 360mm rad in the 410.
When you look in the specs page of any case, it will state all the fan mounts in the case. If you see it says 2x120mm, then it can support a dual rad. 3x120mm then it can support a 360mm rad.
http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/crafted_series/phantom_410
Its even the first feature listed.
No, you cannot fit a 360mm rad in the 410.
When you look in the specs page of any case, it will state all the fan mounts in the case. If you see it says 2x120mm, then it can support a dual rad. 3x120mm then it can support a 360mm rad.
manofchalk
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External mounting, similar to what I did.
Or go for the rad-box solution, which is basically just housing all your radiators in a separate enclosure to the case and having a tube in between.
EDIT: Fairly sure the rad box solution will require a decently strong pump to achieve and construction/modding skills unless you want to pay out the nose for a pre-done box.
Or go for the rad-box solution, which is basically just housing all your radiators in a separate enclosure to the case and having a tube in between.
EDIT: Fairly sure the rad box solution will require a decently strong pump to achieve and construction/modding skills unless you want to pay out the nose for a pre-done box.
bigcyco1
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LHjJ8sPe_8 It shows you can fit a 360 and a 240 easily
*Edit* Watercooling on the video starts at 35:00
*Edit* Watercooling on the video starts at 35:00
manofchalk
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Both my rads are in a pull configuration, not for any performance reason, but just easier to clean that way and its how the internal rad mounts to the case. I could go push/pull for extra performance, but I'v got 2x360mm for just my CPU at this point, I think Iv got enough radiator performance :lol:. And fans are expensive in these kinds of numbers.
I have the XSPC X20 750L V2, which is a combination reservoir and pump.
Though if you are making a fully custom loop (not a kit like I did), I advise getting a dedicated pump and reservoir. Iv found that having a pump/res makes bleeding and filling somewhat difficult. Also having it mounted in the 5.25" bays makes it fairly loud since you cant really pad it to reduce vibrations.
Would depend on the particular radiator, fans and whether you are running in push/pull.
At a rough guess, maybe. A single 360mm could hold it, but you would be at the threshold I think.
Have a read through the water-cooling sticky, it will give you all the info you need and links to resources where you can find more specific information. It even has a section dedicated to figuring out whether you have enough radiator (TDP section).
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky
Might take two or three reads to fully understand, but it covers pretty much everything.
I have the XSPC X20 750L V2, which is a combination reservoir and pump.
Though if you are making a fully custom loop (not a kit like I did), I advise getting a dedicated pump and reservoir. Iv found that having a pump/res makes bleeding and filling somewhat difficult. Also having it mounted in the 5.25" bays makes it fairly loud since you cant really pad it to reduce vibrations.
Would depend on the particular radiator, fans and whether you are running in push/pull.
At a rough guess, maybe. A single 360mm could hold it, but you would be at the threshold I think.
Have a read through the water-cooling sticky, it will give you all the info you need and links to resources where you can find more specific information. It even has a section dedicated to figuring out whether you have enough radiator (TDP section).
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky
Might take two or three reads to fully understand, but it covers pretty much everything.
manofchalk
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Different radiators can deal with a differing amounts of heat, and at a rough guess, a 360mm rad will only just be able to dissipate the heat put off by an 8350+7950.
Though this will be dependent on factors like fan speeds, flow rates and such, but at a guess.
But read the sticky and calculate it yourself, might be that the particular radiator your going with will be fine. Though its generally advised to have a good bit of headroom when it comes to rad TDP.
Though this will be dependent on factors like fan speeds, flow rates and such, but at a guess.
But read the sticky and calculate it yourself, might be that the particular radiator your going with will be fine. Though its generally advised to have a good bit of headroom when it comes to rad TDP.
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