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First hardcore ($600+) water cooling PC case decision, need your advice!

Which PC case would you buy and why, if other please provide preferred case.

  • Silverstone TJ11

    Votes: 2 50.0%
  • LD PC-V8 ATX/HPTX

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Case Labs MAGNUM TH10

    Votes: 1 25.0%
  • Other, please indicate preferred PC case

    Votes: 1 25.0%

  • Total voters
    4

Systemlord

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I should probably first provide what I intend to WC with this long-term PC cooling solution, I have been doing a lot of research and have added these three computer cases onto my growing list. Let's get down to what I'll be cooling now and into the future, (1) a multi-core processor (4-6 core), and (2) no more than two graphics cards (ie. 2 X GTX580...) in SLI or CrossFire. The Silverstone Temjin TJ11 will hold one quad plus one dual radiator (single loop) while the LD PC-V8 ATX/HPTX holds upto three quad radiators, I'm just not sure if one quad and one dual 120mm radiator in a single loop is enough for a multi-core processor and two hot graphics card.

The Case Labs MAGNUM TH10
is just insane but is more like a cube case design (reminds me of the Thermaltake Mozart) with lots of options, I believe this case would after all options I want would just cost to much money compared the LD PC-V8 ATX/HPTX which has just as many options, that's why its number #3 on my list. That's about it as I'm not into cooling chipsets, so with the above mentioned how much radiator do I to keep temperatures tame as I'm heavily into overclocking while keeping temperatures down to sane levels as in nothing crazy like going past default Vcore settings. Thank you.

My List

1. SilverStone Temjin TJ11
2. LD PC-V8 ATX/HPTX
3. Case Labs MAGNUM TH10 Case
 
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Ilden

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Have you considered the XSPC H2?

If you're set on the choices you listed, the CaseLabs gets my vote. I prefer towers more than cubes though, and CL has stated they have towers coming. I like the simplicity of the XSPC tower, however.
 

Systemlord

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Case Silverstone TJ09
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Power Supply Enermax Infinity 720W PSU
Software Windows XP SP3
Have you considered the XSPC H2?

If you're set on the choices you listed, the CaseLabs gets my vote. I prefer towers more than cubes though, and CL has stated they have towers coming. I like the simplicity of the XSPC tower, however.

Yes I do prefer towers, I'm not to crazy about the XSPC H2 as the aluminum panels aren't stiff enough and are somewhat flimsy! Hay though I'm open to anyone who wants to recommend a case as I haven't yet considered, I want more options before pulling the trigger spending 600+ dollars. :)
 

stinger608

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Jesus, if your wanting to run a crazy ass liquid cooling system then maybe take a look at the frigging huge Mountain Mod cases.....LOLOL

I personally would not pay the premium prices they want, but many have and most that have just love the quality and room for "crazy ass liquid cooling.":rockout:

Something like the Ascension CYO. case?

I mean, take a look at the pictures of these to get some idea of the size of these frigging things:laugh: they are huge!!!!!

http://www.mountainmods.com/ascension-cyo-choose-your-own-p-483.html
 

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Mountain Mods or Danger Den both can be customized to your WC needs.
 
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love my XSPC H1. if you have the patience to take your time to put together is great. currently have 2 xspc rx360 rads installed with room for 2 more. :]
 
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