does the zalman z11 plus support a 240mm radiator

[Rob_86]

hi
ime looking at getting the zalman z11 plus case but cant seem to find weather it will accept a Cooler Master Seidon 240V AIO Liquid CPU Cooler. i brought the cooler to fit in my cit vanquish but it doesnt fit.

does anybody no if this cooler will fit.

Thanks

 

[aquielisunari]

I don't know. http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1644486/zalman-z11-water-cooled.html suggests that it will not fit up top but it will fit in front. That means the CPU's heat exhaust is going straight into your case. Not an optimal cooling solution. I'd keep looking.

It would look something like

 

[aquielisunari]

This is a more understated but capable case that will accept your cooler https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119277. An extra $10 investment.

 

[Rob_86]

Hi thanks for the speedy reply. Definatly not ideal I would expect some problems with heat build up with a setup like that Might go for the gamemax titan big case and it's advertised as 240mm rad ready.
Thanks again

 

[aquielisunari]

Hi thanks for the speedy reply. Definatly not ideal I would expect some problems with heat build up with a setup like that Might go for the gamemax titan big case and it's advertised as 240mm rad ready.
Thanks again

You're welcome. And the Game Max case includes 3 fans. Not too expensive either. Nice

 

[Rob_86]

I like the cases that aint 'box shaped' and the gamemax one is. also it has to have a see through side panel and minimum 2 5 1/4 inch drive bays preferably 3 as i have a fan controller that takes up 2. I also like the fin designs on some cases. all of my requirements does not leave a very big selection to choose from.

If you could recommend any with the above requirements that would be much appreciated.

budget around £70 $85

Thanks again

 

[aquielisunari]

I like the cases that aint 'box shaped' and the gamemax one is. also it has to have a see through side panel and minimum 2 5 1/4 inch drive bays preferably 3 as i have a fan controller that takes up 2. I also like the fin designs on some cases. all of my requirements does not leave a very big selection to choose from.

If you could recommend any with the above requirements that would be much appreciated.

budget around £70 $85

Thanks again

2 bays or 3? How will you install 10? USB/download or disk?

When you said you didn't like boxy cases I thought of https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Computer-Components/NZXT-Manta-Mini-ITX-Computer-Case-Black/B01B4RPWP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489314889 . It might get some of its characteristics from the praying mantis, maybe not. Either way I think mother nature would approve. She abhors straight lines. But you will not approve. Could only use external fan controllers and it's expensive.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermaltake-Versa-Midi-Gaming-Case/dp/B01CPL29VY/ref=sr_1_123?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1489315252 could work if you had 10 on a USB. Users can easily build up a complete high-end water cooling solution with a 240mm radiator

Anything less and the reviews start to go down.

 

[Rob_86]

Hi mate 2 bays would be the bare min. ive got win 10 on my ssd so that wont be a problem and if there is only 2 bays i will get an external dvd rw.

 

[Rob_86]

I was looking at the thermaltake case but decided against it as it would not fit my dual 5 1/4 inch fan controller in. the next manta is a very nice case but a bit above my buget