Which case for WC?

[Elmo]

Hey guys im looking to upgrade my case to make it wc proof in the near future plan to get a 240 rad in the roof of either case to wc the cpu only but not now . Anyway my current case is to cheap and small so im looking to upgrade . I have been looking around for the perfect case for some time now . So far i have 2 choices of Corsair 650d or Shinobi XL Window(White).
I was looking at cooler master haf x case but it looks to rough for me.. Im going for a clean look . The above reasons i choose those case above is because they should be able to support wc (not 100% sure) , rubber gourmets (something i like) , spacious , tool less and finally they both have a nice clear window on the side.. My budget is about (160 USD)
I was considering nzxt 810 but unfortunately i cant find that anywhere from where i am. So if any of you have anymore suggestions please do so and those who know watercooling or have the case i mention please share your experience and what you think about it and what are the compatibility for watercooling ?

Im thinking of a 240 rad or a 360 and the reservoir in the ODD bay ...

 

[MT Alex]

Sorry you can't get a Switch 810, that's the first one that came to my mind.

 

[Elmo]

Yea the switch is really a good one...i would choose the gun metal one though.

 

[MT Alex]

I just remembered this thread, it's very helpful.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165780

 

[mm67]

Shinobi XL has plenty of space for water cooling, here is mine : http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2665886&postcount=20981

 

[MasterInvader]

The 810 it´s a nice WC case, but only if you want to use 30mm rad´s :shadedshu

So my choice would be the Shinobi XL

 

[Elmo]

Shinobi XL has plenty of space for water cooling, here is mine : http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2665886&postcount=20981

Im not in the position to remove the hard drive cage :S as i have alot of hard drives and ssd..

but i have a question i was looking at reviews for shinobi xl and they said that you cant fit a 60mm thick 240 rad at the roof? What is the thickness of your rad?


More information - i only want to wc my cpu .. so 1 rad is more then enough.

 

[mm67]

If you want both fans and rad inside the case then you are limited to thinner rads like mine, it's 45 mm thick EK rad. If you modify the top cover a bit by cutting of some supports then you can put fans between roof and top cover and use a 60 mm radiator. I have 2 SSD's and 3.5" drive installed on backside, you can also install some in 5.25" bays.

 

[MasterInvader]

More information - i only want to wc my cpu .. so 1 rad is more then enough.

If you only want CPU; one 3x120x30mm or 2x120x45/50mm its ok.
In that way both the 810 or Shinoby will get the job done.

NZXT 810 Kit: XSPC Rasa 750 RS360 WaterCooling Ki
http://shop.xs-pc.com/xsp/XSPC-Rasa-750-RS360-WaterCooling-Kit_25419.html

Shinobi XL: XSPC Rasa 750 RX240 WaterCooling Kit
http://shop.xs-pc.com/xsp/XSPC-Rasa-750-RX240-WaterCooling-Kit_25421.html

 

[mm67]

As far as I know Rasa kits have been discontinued and some places don't have them in stock anymore. This Alphacool kit might also be good choice, good radiator and pump and the block should be ok too : http://www.aquatuning.us/product_in...ool-NexXxoS-Cool-Answer-360-DDC-XT---kit.html