Question Will O-11D Mini Fit EK Nucleus CR360 AIO?

[exspade]

I'm planning to buy EK Nucleus CR360 and I wonder will it fit nicely in the O-11D Mini. Wanted to do a push-pull configuration as well. I'm using an ITX motherboard. I'm abit concerned that the CR360 dimension that is stated on the website is 400 x 124 x 27 mm.

 

[Aeacus]

First off,
case specs: https://lian-li.com/product/o11-dynamic-mini/?cn-reloaded=1
AIO specs: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-nucleus-aio-cr360-dark

As said, rad is 400mm long, 124mm wide and 27mm thick.

Based on case specs, it will fit 400mm long rad, either top or bottom:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uplo...0kiwnwv3u37mhyymea1kt8kpxwwbeqrgdcqe8ffpg.png

Push-pull conf would bring the overall thickness to 77mm (27mm rad + 2x 25mm fan on each side).
This way, you can fit the rad on top, given that you mount the MoBo on it's lowest spot, giving you 3 PCI slot free for GPU:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/O11Dmini-3-Slot.jpg

100mm clearance in this situation. Ample for push-pull rad at the top.

Installing MoBo at the top position would give 150mm clearance on the bottom:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/O11Dmini-7-Slot.png

But this 150mm is then competed with GPU thickness as well. So, your GPU may not fit, if it is thicker than ~50mm. Also, it would be bad idea to block the GPU fans with rad fans. So, better to mount the rad on top.

 

[exspade]

First off,
case specs: https://lian-li.com/product/o11-dynamic-mini/?cn-reloaded=1
AIO specs: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-nucleus-aio-cr360-dark

As said, rad is 400mm long, 124mm wide and 27mm thick.

Based on case specs, it will fit 400mm long rad, either top or bottom:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uplo...0kiwnwv3u37mhyymea1kt8kpxwwbeqrgdcqe8ffpg.png

Push-pull conf would bring the overall thickness to 77mm (27mm rad + 2x 25mm fan on each side).
This way, you can fit the rad on top, given that you mount the MoBo on it's lowest spot, giving you 3 PCI slot free for GPU:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/O11Dmini-3-Slot.jpg

100mm clearance in this situation. Ample for push-pull rad at the top.

Installing MoBo at the top position would give 150mm clearance on the bottom:

Direct link if image doesn't load: https://lian-li.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/O11Dmini-7-Slot.png

But this 150mm is then competed with GPU thickness as well. So, your GPU may not fit, if it is thicker than ~50mm. Also, it would be bad idea to block the GPU fans with rad fans. So, better to mount the rad on top.

Thank you so much for your reply, your explanation clear my confusion! I was worried that it wouldn't fit in as I'm really interested with the AIO. I was using this image instead to measure the rad clearance in the first place which I was skeptical whether it will fit or not.

 

[punkncat]

I would mention something about this setup just in case of differing further updates. I have the O11D Mini and originally built it with an ITX board, which as we have seen leaves a bunch of space between the top of the case and the motherboard. I put in an AIO at the top and worked out pretty well.

I ended up finding a really good deal on the full ATX motherboard of the line that I was using. The top of the case will neither allow for the rad to sit there but also if choosing the 140 fan configuration. The heat sink for the VRM along there was too high. I was forced to move my AIO to the placement along the front/side of the motherboard tray.

The specific reason I say all this to the point is that whatever AIO you purchase, make sure the hoses are long enough for that placement while still in return period. (and realizing your current choice is 3X fan)

 

[exspade]

I would mention something about this setup just in case of differing further updates. I have the O11D Mini and originally built it with an ITX board, which as we have seen leaves a bunch of space between the top of the case and the motherboard. I put in an AIO at the top and worked out pretty well.

I ended up finding a really good deal on the full ATX motherboard of the line that I was using. The top of the case will neither allow for the rad to sit there but also if choosing the 140 fan configuration. The heat sink for the VRM along there was too high. I was forced to move my AIO to the placement along the front/side of the motherboard tray.

The specific reason I say all this to the point is that whatever AIO you purchase, make sure the hoses are long enough for that placement while still in return period. (and realizing your current choice is 3X fan)

Thank you for your insight, thats a great one. Didn't think of that. At first I was thinking, if the hose isn't long enough maybe I can position the radiator where the hose is one the left side instead of right. But that would block the exhaust fans or the heatsink of the VRM would get in the way.

Haha I didnt want to get a MATX or ATX board because saw alot of finicky problem utilizing all 4 dimms slot so I just went with ITX instead.

 

[exspade]

I would mention something about this setup just in case of differing further updates. I have the O11D Mini and originally built it with an ITX board, which as we have seen leaves a bunch of space between the top of the case and the motherboard. I put in an AIO at the top and worked out pretty well.

I ended up finding a really good deal on the full ATX motherboard of the line that I was using. The top of the case will neither allow for the rad to sit there but also if choosing the 140 fan configuration. The heat sink for the VRM along there was too high. I was forced to move my AIO to the placement along the front/side of the motherboard tray.

The specific reason I say all this to the point is that whatever AIO you purchase, make sure the hoses are long enough for that placement while still in return period. (and realizing your current choice is 3X fan)

When you brought up regarding the hose length. Do you think 400mm tubing length for EK CR360 is enough for this case?