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Will the Corsair h100i GTX Cooler fit in my case (antec GX 500)
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Case link is broken.
The Antec page says
http://store.antec.com/gx-series/gx500-window.html#
which would appear to indicate that water cooling is expected to be outside the case. It does allow for (2) 120mm fans but from the pics.... I don't think a radiator and pair of fans can fit.
The Antec page says
http://store.antec.com/gx-series/gx500-window.html#
which would appear to indicate that water cooling is expected to be outside the case. It does allow for (2) 120mm fans but from the pics.... I don't think a radiator and pair of fans can fit.
Specs - http://store.antec.com/gx-series/gx500-window.html
Any case that has 2 x 120mm fan spaces next to each other should also take a H100i.
Your's has 2 x 120mm spaces on the front and the top. So you should be OK.
But it's not listed here - http://www.overclock.net/t/1144409/h80-h80i-h90-h100-h100i-h110-case-compatibility-thread-page-1-for-full-listings
Maybe the case is newer than the thread.
But it is listed by PartPicker as compatible - https://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/?compatible_with=corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i
So you should be OK.
Any case that has 2 x 120mm fan spaces next to each other should also take a H100i.
Your's has 2 x 120mm spaces on the front and the top. So you should be OK.
But it's not listed here - http://www.overclock.net/t/1144409/h80-h80i-h90-h100-h100i-h110-case-compatibility-thread-page-1-for-full-listings
Maybe the case is newer than the thread.
But it is listed by PartPicker as compatible - https://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/case/?compatible_with=corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i
So you should be OK.
Thanks. For answers. I know. i7baby . I read all those pages before.but i still dont know if this radiator+2 fans will fit on the top of case.. Meaby i just have to order it. And we will se or what. Nobody have the same problem.....
on front i already have 2x noctua nf-f12 PWM....
so i will try to fir it. On the top of case.
on front i already have 2x noctua nf-f12 PWM....
so i will try to fir it. On the top of case.
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The issue with the case here is not the width or length as I had indicated, the case fhits 2 x 120 on top. The problem is "ceiling height"
Looking at the area above the MoBo tray opening, there appeared to be no room for a radiator
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/GX500/4.html
Nejc Red :
Meaby i just have to order it. And we will se or what. Nobody have the same problem.....
so i will try to fir it. On the top of case.
so i will try to fir it. On the top of case.
It won't fit
If you can, fit it to the front. Then cool air comes in through it. But quite often the hoses aren't long enough. Which means you'll have to fit it to the top.
I gather the only difference between the h100i and gt version is the corsair link set up.
I gather the only difference between the h100i and gt version is the corsair link set up.
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Looking at this pic
It seems to be certain that it can't be mounted in the front unless you can remove the HD bays (can't see if they are removable). I looked at several review and you can see that the bays are fastened in place in some photos but whethrr they are screws or rivets can not be determined. Given the cost of the case, I'd say rivets.
In this review:
http://www.dvtests.com/antec-gx500-test-review/
They say:
And when ya look at the pics.... the HD cage is still in the chassis....That being the case, I would have to surmise that installation in either the front or the top is a "no go" situation.
But as you have the case .... you can open it up and look whether they are rivets or screws and have your answer. Also the dimensions of the H100i are readily available. I would suggest that you grab a ruler and see if any of the available the spaces will allow it to fit. It's quite clear from the pics above and the review quote that it will not fit on the top. From what I can see in the other pics, the front isn't looking good either.
It seems to be certain that it can't be mounted in the front unless you can remove the HD bays (can't see if they are removable). I looked at several review and you can see that the bays are fastened in place in some photos but whethrr they are screws or rivets can not be determined. Given the cost of the case, I'd say rivets.
In this review:
http://www.dvtests.com/antec-gx500-test-review/
They say:
And when ya look at the pics.... the HD cage is still in the chassis....That being the case, I would have to surmise that installation in either the front or the top is a "no go" situation.
But as you have the case .... you can open it up and look whether they are rivets or screws and have your answer. Also the dimensions of the H100i are readily available. I would suggest that you grab a ruler and see if any of the available the spaces will allow it to fit. It's quite clear from the pics above and the review quote that it will not fit on the top. From what I can see in the other pics, the front isn't looking good either.
But i stil think that it will fit.on the top.a. radiator +fan =thickness ?
Listen . I wil try to fit it where are pre-installed antec fans on the top of case..under this i will put 2 fans witch are included with radiator. I will install them with some long screw(6cm long screw)
I think this is gona work why not???
If its not gonna work what do u suggest me to do with cpu cooller ?? Witch to choose
Tnx for helping me
Listen . I wil try to fit it where are pre-installed antec fans on the top of case..under this i will put 2 fans witch are included with radiator. I will install them with some long screw(6cm long screw)
I think this is gona work why not???
If its not gonna work what do u suggest me to do with cpu cooller ?? Witch to choose
Tnx for helping me
The video on http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129191&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite at 8.30 says 240mm radiator at the top. I think the h100i will be fine.
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At 8:30 it's a black screen as the video ends at 8:34but at 3:55 she is examining the case exterior and says you can mount a 240 radiator "on top" of the case. Externally or internally ? The presence of water cooling grommets at the rear top would seem to support an external mount, on top of the chassis but in the "attic" where the fans are. While that would accommodate a custom loop, you wouldn't be able to get the H100i's tubes if you had to go thru the grommets.
Looking at the 5:30 mark when she tips it up you can see the top motherboard standoff which does not appear to allow room for a radiator inside the chassis
This is supported by the the techpowerup review which shows the same standoff and states:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/GX500/4.html
Here we get little detail ... not sure I have seen the word "waiver" used before in this manner.
http://www.vortez.net/news_story/antecs_gx500_emerges_as_a_new_budget_challenger.html
http://t4cam.blogspot.com/2014/04/antec-gx500-gaming-chassis.html
Kitguru writes
Not sure what that means.... this appears to support the above the chassis and in the "attic" assumption made earlier. With the conflicting review statements, I am wondering if there are several versions of the case in existence.
here we get more support for the 240
http://www.dvtests.com/antec-gx500-test-review/
Let's use some more pics from above link
So here's my final thoughts:
1. Looking at the first pic, I would say that there is little chance that you are going to fit an H100i **inside** the chassis with an ATX MoBo. Those top MoBo standoffs are just way too close to the top of chassis plate with the fan holes.
2. It would appear however that from statements made by reviewers you can fit a thin 240mm rad on top of the chassis in the "fan attic".
3. Now looking at the 2nd pic, it shows the top of the chassis with the fan holes as part of the chassis and it's unremovable. So while I can see that one could possibly fit a 27mm rad in there, how do you route a CLC's unremovable / unreplaceable tubes thru the top ? Where does the rad ports go since the top of chassis allows no opening for same ? Are the tubes long enough to go to the rectangular opening in the case, wrap around and back to the CPU ?
Given the above, my supposition is:
1. I'm sticking with the H100i will not fit inside the chassis. There does not appear to be adequate room possibly between chassis plate at the top (with the round fan cutouts) and the top of an ATX MoBo. Use a Micro ATX Mobo and that would eliminate this issue.
2. There appears to be enough room to fit a 240mm radiator w/ end ports in the "attic" where the fans are ... but not a CLC like the H100i as the rad ports are on the bottom (or top). The ports themselves likely won't fit above the chassis plate or below plastic top but the tube can't make a 90 bend in that small space.
3. In order to make this work, a significant case mod would be required. Openings would have to be cut to allow the tubes to get down from the "attic" to the case interior.
4. A thin 240mm radiator with end ports a D5 pump and bay res should be doable w/o issue
However rather than all this speculation from photos and incomplete review statements, there's a simple and expedient answer to the question since the the OP is looking to fit it in "[his] case". If it's already "his case", using a tape measure to determine the distance from the bottom of the chassis plate w/ the fan openings to the top of the motherboard will answer the question. If he has more than 1.06 inches (1-1/16") he won't have to worry about us speculating whether there is room for the rad.
If he mods the chassis top plate, cutting the necessary holes, the ports / tubes might be an issue by blocking access to important MoBo components ..... and he may lose access to a cable opening in the MoBo tray.
Interesting Note: While looking at pics to try and see how the H100i might fit with regard to the ports, I noticed that the fans as shown in the newegg picture are contrary to Corsair's published installation instructions. The pic shows an exhaust configuration, the installation instructions say intake.
Antec answer:
Dear Sir,
As you can read at the specifications tab on our website the GX500 is capable of mounting a 240 mm radiator for water cooling, you still need to look where the screw holes are from the Corsair and our GX500.
Since we don’t have a sample of a Corsair we have no means to answer you in a positive way.
You will need to go to a shop where they will have our product and your Corsair to see for yourself if the screws will line up.
In general the answer will be no, since Corsair make their own enclosures so they will not consider other brands.
Unlike the measurements of fan’s, there is no agreement between manufacturers about the placing of the screws.
best regards,
Dear Sir,
As you can read at the specifications tab on our website the GX500 is capable of mounting a 240 mm radiator for water cooling, you still need to look where the screw holes are from the Corsair and our GX500.
Since we don’t have a sample of a Corsair we have no means to answer you in a positive way.
You will need to go to a shop where they will have our product and your Corsair to see for yourself if the screws will line up.
In general the answer will be no, since Corsair make their own enclosures so they will not consider other brands.
Unlike the measurements of fan’s, there is no agreement between manufacturers about the placing of the screws.
best regards,
i have motherboard: asus sabertoth 990fx rev2. and RAM: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c8
In the back of case will be a radiator+1 fan from the GPU : Sapphire r9 295x2
or is there an option to put corsair hydro series h80i GT to the side of case ????
In the back of case will be a radiator+1 fan from the GPU : Sapphire r9 295x2
or is there an option to put corsair hydro series h80i GT to the side of case ????
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Antec missed the boat entirely.... 120mm fan holes are 120mm fan holes. The key issues are:
1. Where is the radiator intended to go (in chassis or in attic)
2. How much vertical space is available at top if chassis and / or attic for a rad.
Of course a ruler will answer same questions
Since you said "will be" I assume that you haven't bought the 295x2 yet and I would suggest that before pulling the trigger, you consider alternatives. That's a lotta heat for a 140mm cooler...think about it... 140mm coolers are oft used for 84 watt CPUs and they get beat by air coolers....this ah heck throws out over 500 watts.
That's a whole lotta heat for such a small case and 295x2 reviews make a point to stress the need for strong case ventilation.
-Two stock 970s will provide 114% of the performance of the 295x2 @ 1080p
-Two stock 970s will provide 106% of the performance of the 295x2 @ 1440p
-The 970s have more overclocking headroom
-The 970s pull 328 watts, the 295x2 pulls 507 watts
-That means a 200 watt larger PSU and case handling an extra 179 watts of heat.
-Cost wise it's $660 fir the 295x2 versus $620 for the cheapest ones on newegg so cost really isn't a factor unless you consider that you do get two Witcher 3 coupons valued at $60 each with the 970s....so that's $60 you don't have to spend and $50 back in ya pocket if ya sell the other to a friend for a $10 discount.
-With an 86% efficient PSU, you talking an increase in electric cost of about $100 over a 3 year period.
As for the heat , if it takes .005 watts to heat 1 cubic foot of DRY air 1 degree F. In a 12 x 14 room with 8' ceilings, it takes 6.72 watts. Of course w/ humidity and ll it would need more but that still make a difference in room temps....nice in the winter tho
1. Where is the radiator intended to go (in chassis or in attic)
2. How much vertical space is available at top if chassis and / or attic for a rad.
Of course a ruler will answer same questions
Since you said "will be" I assume that you haven't bought the 295x2 yet and I would suggest that before pulling the trigger, you consider alternatives. That's a lotta heat for a 140mm cooler...think about it... 140mm coolers are oft used for 84 watt CPUs and they get beat by air coolers....this ah heck throws out over 500 watts.
That's a whole lotta heat for such a small case and 295x2 reviews make a point to stress the need for strong case ventilation.
-Two stock 970s will provide 114% of the performance of the 295x2 @ 1080p
-Two stock 970s will provide 106% of the performance of the 295x2 @ 1440p
-The 970s have more overclocking headroom
-The 970s pull 328 watts, the 295x2 pulls 507 watts
-That means a 200 watt larger PSU and case handling an extra 179 watts of heat.
-Cost wise it's $660 fir the 295x2 versus $620 for the cheapest ones on newegg so cost really isn't a factor unless you consider that you do get two Witcher 3 coupons valued at $60 each with the 970s....so that's $60 you don't have to spend and $50 back in ya pocket if ya sell the other to a friend for a $10 discount.
-With an 86% efficient PSU, you talking an increase in electric cost of about $100 over a 3 year period.
As for the heat , if it takes .005 watts to heat 1 cubic foot of DRY air 1 degree F. In a 12 x 14 room with 8' ceilings, it takes 6.72 watts. Of course w/ humidity and ll it would need more but that still make a difference in room temps....nice in the winter tho
thx for information
but i already decide that i will buy sapphire r9 295x2, in this case antec gx500 is already 5x Noctua NF-F12 fans. (3x intake and 2x as exhaust) + one more exhaust from the GPU. i think its gonna be a lot of air flow thru the case.
For CPU fan i will buy :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C9EYVGY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1HTB3JR1AGESMSNWSSY9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455333147&pf_rd_i=468294
If is there a better CPU cooler that will fit in my case, give me a link ...... (I already have HIGH PROFILE RAM : http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9)
and i will buy 1000W Corsair PSU... i was thinking about "RM" Series......
my PC:
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX rev.2
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0Ghz
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S
RAM:Corsair vengeance 2x4GB 1600Mhz
GPU:Sapphire r9 295x2
PSU:Corsair "RM" 1000W
SSD: Kingston 250 GB
Case fan : 5x Noctua NF-F12 PWM
but i already decide that i will buy sapphire r9 295x2, in this case antec gx500 is already 5x Noctua NF-F12 fans. (3x intake and 2x as exhaust) + one more exhaust from the GPU. i think its gonna be a lot of air flow thru the case.
For CPU fan i will buy :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C9EYVGY/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i4?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1HTB3JR1AGESMSNWSSY9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455333147&pf_rd_i=468294
If is there a better CPU cooler that will fit in my case, give me a link ...... (I already have HIGH PROFILE RAM : http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9)
and i will buy 1000W Corsair PSU... i was thinking about "RM" Series......
my PC:
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth 990FX rev.2
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0Ghz
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S
RAM:Corsair vengeance 2x4GB 1600Mhz
GPU:Sapphire r9 295x2
PSU:Corsair "RM" 1000W
SSD: Kingston 250 GB
Case fan : 5x Noctua NF-F12 PWM
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1. I'd upgrade the PSU. The lower wattage ChannelWell RM builds had really poor caps (Chicony made 750 and 850 were better. The 1000 has CapXon capacitors on the secondary side which would be a concern to me with a 295x2. The RM is $150. You can get excellent 750 and 850 watt PSUs for less than that and my son bought a EVGA G2 1000 like 3 weeks ago cause it was cheaper than the 850 watter.
But the 1000 is now $180 on newegg but cheaper elsewere. EVGA has the new GS series which gets G2 like scores from jonnyguru for the 850 watter. It's very similar to the Seasonic
EVA GS 1050 $130 http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=105449&vpn=220-GS-1050-V1
EVGA G2 1000 $150 http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=83583&vpn=120-G2-1000-XR
Seasonic X-1050 $160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0
2. Does your motherboard have enough fan headers ?
Wow, that's $145 worth of fans on a $50 case ($195 total). In the future, the Phanteks fans outperform the Nocs by 3C while spinning 300 rpm slower.... can usually get them on sale on newegg every coupla weeks for $10. Right now they have a $5 rebate
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/phenteks_f140/3.htm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709023
My son just built an Enthoo Luxe White ($160) to which he added (3) Phanteks for $30 (Total $190). The case came with 2 fans for a total of 5. Here's a pic so far
The reason for the pic is to show ya the top of case ..../ ya see that big space above the MoBo.... you can easily fit a 240/280mm rad or even a 420mm. He was gonna use the Swiftech H240-X liquid cooler in there but
a) the orange mod involved creating is own acrylic inserts and replacing the coolant
b) he likes that big-ass orange thingie
But the 1000 is now $180 on newegg but cheaper elsewere. EVGA has the new GS series which gets G2 like scores from jonnyguru for the 850 watter. It's very similar to the Seasonic
EVA GS 1050 $130 http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=105449&vpn=220-GS-1050-V1
EVGA G2 1000 $150 http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=83583&vpn=120-G2-1000-XR
Seasonic X-1050 $160 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0
2. Does your motherboard have enough fan headers ?
Wow, that's $145 worth of fans on a $50 case ($195 total). In the future, the Phanteks fans outperform the Nocs by 3C while spinning 300 rpm slower.... can usually get them on sale on newegg every coupla weeks for $10. Right now they have a $5 rebate
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/phenteks_f140/3.htm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709023
My son just built an Enthoo Luxe White ($160) to which he added (3) Phanteks for $30 (Total $190). The case came with 2 fans for a total of 5. Here's a pic so far
The reason for the pic is to show ya the top of case ..../ ya see that big space above the MoBo.... you can easily fit a 240/280mm rad or even a 420mm. He was gonna use the Swiftech H240-X liquid cooler in there but
a) the orange mod involved creating is own acrylic inserts and replacing the coolant
b) he likes that big-ass orange thingie
Or try Capstone - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone1000m
supernova - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g21000xr
supernova - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-120g21000xr
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