Micro ATX or ITX Chassis for a custom liquid cooler

[Ergastolano]

Hi all,
what Micro or ITX case you suggest to install witha custom liquid cooler (EK FluidGaming A240)?
My eyes are for the In Win 301C and the Corsair Crystal 280X. I prefer the first one becuase is small than the second one but the second have a better space.
The Cooler Master MASTERBOX Q300L is also interesting but i think is very very small.

The others componets will be an micro or itx motherboard, a standard psu and a MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X.

Do you have some others suggestions or comments for me?

Thanks

 

[bonehead123]

go big or go home......

Yes there may be some ITX or micro cases than can "technically" fit/handle a WC set-up, but it will be a bitch to install & wire up unless you have REALLY small hands & fingers....

Most WC components are rather large, and therefore will fit better & look better in a mid to large sized case...... and IMHO, putting micro/ITX mobos in larger cases is just a total waste of space & time......

Having said that, if I had to choose from the ones you listed, I would definitely go with the Corsairs......both of which are really well-built cases and are flexible enough in their designs to allow you some creative approaches of where/what/how to fill them up with parts...... I would also suggest you consider some of the mid-sized ThermalTake models, for the same reasons....

I know this because I have built rigs for my clients with all of these, the I-Win was a majpr P.I.A. from the minute I unboxed it, but the Corsairs & TT's were a breeze to work with....

 

[Ergastolano]

And what do you think about Fractal Design Meshify C Mini – Dark TG ?

 

[bonehead123]

And what do you think about Fractal Design Meshify C Mini – Dark TG ?

I like the mesh front & top, but other than that, it is somewhat same-ole-same-same to me, but I don't do s.o.s.s, but that's just me

Granted it would probably do what you want in terms of WC & other parts, but does nothing for me aesthetically.......
whereas the Crystal 280X & the TT Level 20-XT offer a different take on both design & aesthetics

You did not mention your intended use for this rig once built, but if it is for gaming, a larger case will enable better airflow possibilities IF configured correctly with strong but silent cooling system.....

 

[Ergastolano]

You did not mention your intended use for this rig once built, but if it is for gaming, a larger case will enable better airflow possibilities IF configured correctly with strong but silent cooling system.....

yes gaming. In this moment i have a Thermaltake F51 Suppressor but i would to like build something of small.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

And what do you think about Fractal Design Meshify C Mini – Dark TG ?

IMHO, the "C's" are designed for AIO's. Where would you put the pump/res?

 

[Ergastolano]

Where would you put the pump/res?

i think i have one possibility, in a cage near psu (at the psu level)? or i don't know, suggestions?

 

[thebluebumblebee]

That's my point - there's really no place to put a pump/res in a "C" without some difficulty.

 

[Ergastolano]

That's my point - there's really no place to put a pump/res in a "C" without some difficulty.

but is not impossible