Watercooling...

I'm in a similar boat to you Ryan, although with a different case (antec 300). Have you considered the idea of multiple rads?
e.g. you could go for a double in the top as discussed above, and a single on any other available 120mm slot (rear, or in your case (pun unintentional), there is one at the bottom).
[anyone with experience of similar setups please feel free to point out any floors in this plan, its just an idea I had, never WC'd properly myself]

also if it happens that the space between motherboard top edge and case is insufficent for push/pull, have you considered mounting 2 of the fans externally on top of the case? I was thinking of doing this on my antec, possibly with a custom made beveled surround/top panel to make it look more subtle.

as another alternative, if you don't mind noise....
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-022-SY

got 2 for my mate as his i7 920 bundle @ 3.8ghz was getting far too hot, dropped 15 deg. celcius (ish) at load vs 2 noctuas (on the noctua U12 cooler), they aren't too loud for the amount of air they push (110cfm for 37dB if memory serves), but the pitch/frequency of the noise is quite penetrating

edit: memory does serve, and fan specs are in store page!
 
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I run a phenom 965 overclocked and a overclocked 5850 on a single loop using a Thermochill PA120.2, shroud and 2 antek tricool fans on 5 volts (people seem to have a real dislike of these fans but I mount my rad externally so they are really usefull should I want any more cooling ability). I use the plastic hose clips and they are very good as long you tighten them up properly. They are also available on 'the bay'.

I think people go a bit overkill with thinking about multiple rads as 1 decent rad will do all the cooling you need and still have room for expansion at a later date.
 
I thought about the multiple rad idea. I thought I could do Pump/Res > 120.2 > CPU > GPU > 120.1 > Pump. I think I will get a 120.2 for now, just for CPU, then when I get my GPU as well, if temps are too high I might get another 120.1 for the bottom.
 
Before I buy this;

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Would anyone make any changes and how are enermax clusters on radiators?

I put 2 rads in, one for the roof, one for the bottom of the case, will be more than enough for the CPU and GPU and should allow me to keep the fans on a fairly low speed :)

Thanks.

Edit; I forgot about fluid, what do people use in their loops? Use deionised water to leak test it first then use coolant? What are peoples opinions on coloured fluid? Fancy some Blue :) Or Red? hmmm...
 
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Colours are just by dye in the water. And as far as i know you just use Distilled (de-ionised) water the whole time.

And don't spill it! :D

And go for a yellow/pink to be different eh? :D
 
Save the money and just use distilled/deionised water and a silver kill coil (google for places that sell them). Im old school and use a water wetter called Zerex but it does slime your pipes up over time but will be buying a kill coil for me next rebuild soon.
 
I dont see any problem with fitting 360 rad on the top of Haf922 i have and is working fine.
But i had to use slim 12mm fans otherwise i could not fit my memory.
i would suggest you to use compression fittings they are much safer and better looking,and cost only 1,29£ on overclockersuk.
 
Did you have to do any modding to the top of the HAF to alow airflow for the far right hand fan?
 
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