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Here's something a little cheaper but those Xigmateks are VERY VERY nice!

Link These would just require to be taken off the 5.25" drive bay mounts
 
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Cheers Jr yeah theyre not as sexy tho :p so the xigmas are better?
 

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Cheers Jr yeah theyre not as sexy tho :p so the xigmas are better?

100% better But comes at a cost of 3 more pounds each.
 
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Benchmark Scores They're pretty good, nothing crazy.
hey before you buy that... stack the 2 140MMM that came with the CM just to make sure youre not gonna lose ram slots/ not be able to fit the block atfer the rad and fans are in.
 
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So it sounds like you are going with the 2-140mm fans right? Would a shroud help with reduced air flow for the larger fans? Just something to think about.
 
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Nice find phan! cheers
Thanks patty they do look good, u reckon thats enough airflow?
what are those fans youre talkin bout? maybe i can find 'em :toast:

you can do deltas, they have sick 140mm fans but they go all the way up to 200+cfm :eek: just search delta fans, or panaflo 140mm
 

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you can do deltas, they have sick 140mm fans but they go all the way up to 200+cfm :eek: just search delta fans, or panaflo 140mm

Didn't even think of those CP! Good call.

This may be your best bet crush3r but they are gonna cost a pretty penny.
 
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Ryte im off to work now but ive got a few ideas floatin round now! thanks everyone thats a great help
i think ill lok up some 140mm deltas haha always wanted a private jet ;)
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Ryte im off to work now but ive got a few ideas floatin round now! thanks everyone thats a great help
i think ill lok up some 140mm deltas haha always wanted a private jet ;)
Cheers

:roll::roll:

that post made me laugh bro :laugh: have a good day at work, and as far as the help, s**t thats what we are here for bro. People like us make this forum the shit!!!!!!! :rockout:
 
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Thanks man and youre not lying there! :toast:
another question: which is the best top for the mcp355? or am i better off with the 655?
 
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cheers mate think im gonna go for the xspc one it looks the best. will 1/2inch barbs fit in that 1/4 threading? my tubings 1/2 ID
 
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cheers mate think im gonna go for the xspc one it looks the best. will 1/2inch barbs fit in that 1/4 threading? my tubings 1/2 ID

the threading is G1/4th. Whether you get 3/8th barbs, or 1/2 inch barbs, just make sure the threading is G1/4. threading is the same, the barb end is just bigger or smaller :toast:
 
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Great jus needed that clearin up patty ;)
 
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