new itx build

[bubuleh]

hi guys,

looking to build an itx for a friend and was wondering if this build was ok? would the liquid cooling fit the case and be able to keep the temperature at acceptable levels? from what i've seen from the manufacturer websites they should fit but im not entirely sure if i read it right.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gvdrRJ

also we're looking to add 2 noctua NF A15 fans in front of the case and also considering using a cheaper mobo (MSI B250I Gaming Pro AC).


thanks for the input!

 

[zoltan.boese]

Well, a 120mm radiator AIO would fit, but it would not give you a great cooling performance. The case has plenty of clearance, you´d be better off with a tower cooler or a 240mm radiator. Cooling options and radiator placement possibilities are listed on the product page http://phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ITX.html

 

[shmoochie]

I'm pretty sure that case has room for up to a 280mm radiator. I would definitely get that or a 240mm radiator instead of the 120mm you have. Everything else looks good though. If you can wait two months to build, there should be new gpus and cpus out to choose from and the other part prices may drop.

Oh, and those two mobos are super similar, so it is up to you. Here's a spec comparison: https://versus.com/en/msi-b250i-gaming-pro-ac-vs-msi-z270i-gaming-pro-carbon-ac

 

[bubuleh]

Well, a 120mm radiator AIO would fit, but it would not give you a great cooling performance. The case has plenty of clearance, you´d be better off with a tower cooler or a 240mm radiator. Cooling options and radiator placement possibilities are listed on the product page http://phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ITX.html

thanks man. yeah we're going for a 240mm radiator now.

 

[bubuleh]

I'm pretty sure that case has room for up to a 280mm radiator. I would definitely get that or a 240mm radiator instead of the 120mm you have. Everything else looks good though. If you can wait two months to build, there should be new gpus and cpus out to choose from and the other part prices may drop.

Oh, and those two mobos are super similar, so it is up to you. Here's a spec comparison: https://versus.com/en/msi-b250i-gaming-pro-ac-vs-msi-z270i-gaming-pro-carbon-ac

hey thanks! yup we're making changes with the radiator but the rest as is. thanks for the advice!