Motherboard for my build?

[Mason678]

I'm reusing old PC case from early 2000s and it supports ATX, Baby(whatever that is), Mini ATX, and Micro ATX. I am open to any of these layouts. I am interested in doing a water cooled system because air flow in this case seems minimal. Not sure of case brand but was a Optima Pc. The build will be for gaming, and I want the motherboard that will give me the most space for radiator, res. ect. Any suggestions?

 

[d1rtydeedz]

Don't limit yourself based on internal space. Think outside the box, literally. Many people mount their water cooler radiator on the outside. With a little ingenuity you can make it happen. I'd get a quality water cooler first then worry about the set-up later.

 

[IDontUnderstand]

Or you can make your own fan holes in the front and top, get a drill and some pictures, you got this.

 

[Mason678]

Don't limit yourself based on internal space. Think outside the box, literally. Many people mount their water cooler radiator on the outside. With a little ingenuity you can make it happen. I'd get a quality water cooler first then worry about the set-up later.

I don't really want to mount the radiator on the outside of the case because it would look kind of tacky, so do you think I should rig up the radiator and other cooling stuff first,(this is my first build)

 

[d1rtydeedz]

For $50.00 to $100.00 you could get a case which would work to your specs and not have to worry about it. I'm not sure what your case is capable of.

 

[Mason678]

For $50.00 to $100.00 you could get a case which would work to your specs and not have to worry about it. I'm not sure what your case is capable of.

This set up is cheaper, and I think I have enough room, but I was wondering about doing a separate cooling set up, meaning the radiator would sit outside of case on desk, and feed water to the blocks. Does a product like that exist?

 

[IDontUnderstand]

That's what d1rtydeedz said, mount the cooler outside of the case, like on top of it or something. Although it would require modding to the case.

 

[d1rtydeedz]

Many towers come with large ports in the back for just such a reason. You could also drill your own holes without too much trouble. I think what you're looking for is for us to say this:

1. It's normal to mod your own case.
2. It's not difficult to mod your own case [to an extent].
3. Many people have successfully installed a water cooler with the radiator on the outside of the case.

Don't worry about it bro, a self-contained water cooler is a piece-of-cake to install. They come fully assembled and ready to go. Make sure to buy yourself some quality thermal paste to go along with it. Here a link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

Stop worrying about it, it's not as bad as you think.

Have fun!