Good case for Water Cooling?

[DOM]

Originally Posted by Paulieg

The Eliminator I can get for $130, the freezone is $170. The thing I like about it, is there is no modding necessary, and it will fit in my case.

well if cutting two holes in the back is to much idk what to say lol

well heres a review on here CoolIT Freezone lil old

[SystemViper]

Originally Posted by Paulieg

Well, I know Air coolers. I've owned about 25 of them over the last 2 years. My favorite is the Zerotherm NV120. Probably the best by a couple of degrees is the TRUE. Some would say the Sunbeam CC or Xig 1283. However, I was NOT impressed by the Xig.

BAM, man that is the first time I have heard anyone say that!

I love Zerotherm, I have used the Zerotherm BTF90 and it's still kicking in 2 systems with great temps. And i just got the Zerotherm Nervana 120mm and I love it!

Sweet!!!

[Wile E]

Originally Posted by Wile E

Simple solution Paul.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...084&Tpk=radbox

If running 1/2" tubing, all you need to do is drill 2 holes in your case for the tubes. Nothing major in the ways of modding at all.

Do not get a CoolIt setup. Way overpriced for the performance.

Forgot to mention, if you use 3/8" tubing, you don't even have to drill. You can pass the tubes thru an expansion slot.

Originally Posted by Paulieg

Well, I know Air coolers. I've owned about 25 of them over the last 2 years. My favorite is the Zerotherm NV120. Probably the best by a couple of degrees is the TRUE. Some would say the Sunbeam CC or Xig 1283. However, I was NOT impressed by the Xig.

I think it's this particular cooler, Must be slightly off or something, because it's not performing for me either. I think I'm gonna try some light lapping on it sometime in the future, just enough to make sure the heatpipes are all making even contact.

[Sasqui]

http://www.epowerhousepc.com/Koolanc...ver-p-519.html

A little dated, but basically turn-key. It's the same box that I'm using right now (but the blue is nice mine's black!)... It's a modded Chieftech case.

I can't beleive they are selling it for so cheap.

Caveat: You'll need a CPU block to go with it.

Pros - Redundant pumps, thermal probe @ CPU block, temp readout, Auto fan modes, Auto Kill switch (in case BOTH pumps fail ...or something else). Room to grow.

Cons: 1/4" tubing

[sampofin]

antec 1200

[Binge]

Firstly this thread got me to make a user account and comment

Originally Posted by Cold Storm

I think you might like the
Antec Gun Metal Case
since you can take it apart, place the pump wherever and what not. 3/8" tubing will work quite nice.

If you want to ignore the money of water cooling and have fun this case mentioned above will give you the most possible flexability with any number of kits, rads, and tubing size right out of the box. I seem to make the same mistakes over and over when I pick a chassis to avoid spending $$$ and end up forgetting that to lower air flow is to cool more components with water. After moding a "s***" case to get the flow I needed and the holes right where I want them I realised I would have spent the extra 50-60 bucks just to get a case like this! ONE hole in that case and it would suit my cooling setup.

Coming from experiance (e.g. too much money wasted on water cooling trouble shooting) I would have to say don't do it! Especially for a CPU the cost of an entry level Rad, which really doesn't do the job and that's what you're getting on that CoolIT crap, pump, and block is "too much". By "too much" I mean money or fun . By the way my most recent pump was a defect, caught on fire, and I almost fried my CPU!

Difference of a cpu on water and a cpu on air realistically is next to nothing unless you're using a peltier or you're trying to cool a 65nm quad core with a wicked overclock. I've noticed that with 45nm tech that the chips will be warm (45-50C) and only warm with shoddy air on sane voltages. The gpus on the other hand are beautiful on water cooling and I would recommend water solely for the purpose of keeping your baby nice and comfortable while it churns out pixels. Cheers

[cdawall]

punch out the bottom and use this one

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...19620&CatId=32

looks like a sweet case to me