Finding a case thats perfect.

[andrewsvalesen]

I'm looking for the smallest case possible that I can put a water cooling setup in it. Price isn't an issue.

So far the only thing I've seen that i liked were the cosmo cases, they're all internal - that being the most important thing to me.

Basically what I'm asking is, what cases could you suggest to me that could be a complete water cooled system. (Watercooling for everything,VGA, CPU, etc.)

And is a 3.120 radiator necessary?

I overclock alot, if that helps. But only my CPU.

 

[oceanboundtx]

Perfect amount of space in the cosmos... thats what I just bought. Radiator on top, pump in the HD racks, resevoir between MB and 5.25s.

Perfect. =-)

 

[Ric0h]

the cosmos is not small in size though hope you know that.

 

[oceanboundtx]

Oh, the thing is bigger than most hybrid cars. And probably pumps out more emissions too.

But, its pretty slick.

This new WC setup is running my 4 cores average at 27c, stock. I havent goofed with overclocking it yet... (which is a sin, but Ive only had it 24hrs).

I think you'll like it, =-) Just make sure you get a mb, or fan controller, that can handle 3 pin fans, because its loud as **** until you get those 120mms off 100%

 

[Apokalipse]

You might want to have a look at Lian Li cases
they tend to have very good layouts, and quite moddable
*edit*
I'm currently using a PC-A70 which I modified. It's not a small case though....

 

[baron5]

agreed, lian li are the ultimate in quality cases. alot of cases have predrilled WC holes to have the rad outside of the case aswell. so even something like a nzxt tempest you could use, but its not gonan give you the layout a lian li would. everything is so well planned out in their cases.

 

[andrewsvalesen]

I guess I'll stick with my tj-09 case.. It has an ability to hold a 2.120 radiator inside.. but meh.

What is expected with a 2.120 radiator? could I cool everything in my case?

Whats so good about a 3.120 rad?

 

[Apokalipse]

I guess I'll stick with my tj-09 case.. It has an ability to hold a 2.120 radiator inside.. but meh.

What is expected with a 2.120 radiator? could I cool everything in my case?

With one CPU and one video card, it'll do fine. One CPU and Two video cards would be pushing it.

Whats so good about a 3.120 rad?

It's bigger, so it can dissipate more heat.

 

[baron5]

yeah ive heard the tj series cases are great. always wanted one but they are pricey round here.