Case for watercooling

Crashgate3 · 21 Jun 2008 at 14:08

I'm planning on making a new watercooled PC, but I'm not sure what's the best case to use. I was originally planning on using one of the beautiful Silverstone cases, but due to the insane cost, that's pretty much out. Which case would take a 120.3 rad with the minumum of fuss (ie, not having to cut holes in it, which I don't have the tools for)?

Yewen · 21 Jun 2008 at 14:08

What is your budget?

Crashgate3 · 21 Jun 2008 at 14:14

I can probably just touch over £100 for the case.

Pilky01 · 21 Jun 2008 at 16:58

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-093-LL

You will need to cut the roof up though. If you are not happy moding the case then i think you will probably need a silverston tj07. They are not cheap though.

WJA96 · 21 Jun 2008 at 18:52

Any decent water-cooling specialist will cut a case and fit a radiator for you.

MikeTimbers · 21 Jun 2008 at 19:19

Just to offer a different option:

Antec Three Hundred

You'll need a PSU too.

Then get a PA160 and mount it above the 140mm fan in the roof.

Crashgate3 · 21 Jun 2008 at 19:52

Can't afford a Silverstone (as I said) and I don't want external rads as I *will* smack something against them and either break something or pull a tube off sooner or later.

WJA96 said:
Any decent water-cooling specialist will cut a case and fit a radiator for you.

How much extra does this cost usually?

Also how much is the cutting equipment and how hard is it to use if I want to do it myself?

WJA96 · 21 Jun 2008 at 20:45

Crashgate3 said:
How much extra does this cost usually?

I usually pay my guy £30, but assuming you've had it shipped direct to the specialist for cutting, you then need to factor in an extra £10 or so to have it shipped back to you.

Jokester · 21 Jun 2008 at 20:49

Old style Coolermaster Stackers can be had for under £100 I think.