TJ07 build

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 12:27

I think I am almost ready to pull the trigger on my TJ07 build. It will house my 360 in the bottom and a slim 240 up top (Can I fit a thick 240 up top?)

I am already using a Lancool K62 with an externally mounted 360 radiator.

This will be cooling an i5 2500k @4.0 and a 7970.

In my basket is:

a TJ07 case- non window possibly older version without motherboard cutout.

2 metres of XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear

2 litres of Mayhems Pastel - Raspberry Purple

480RX rad

Other things I need to get:

Black TJ07 midplate
Waiting on some compression fittings in the post.

Anything I haven't thought of?

Cleeecooo · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:04

Why not a 480 in the bottom?

Or even a slim 480/360 and slim 240 in the bottom?

That would drive the price up though...

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:20

I already have a 360.

Which 480 would you spec as money is the issue?

Cleeecooo · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:29

It depends what you want really. If you want to do a 240 and 480 in the bottom, then I personally would go with slim rads such as XSPC EX's.

If you wanted just a 480 in the bottom and wanted silence, then a SR1 or maybe an RX rad.

That being said, a 360 and a 240 would be plenty for your system, infact, the 360 on its own should manage just fine. the only reaon I mention a 480 is because that's what would fully utilise the TJ07's potential.

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:36

ok I have just added an 480RX to my basket and dropped both fans as I will have enough now

Cleeecooo · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:46

So you're going for a 480 only?

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:48

yeah I think so... other thoughts?

Cleeecooo · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:49

Where you planning to mount the pump and reS?

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:52

I am thinking in the bottom but could shift it to one of the upper bays

Cleeecooo · 27 Dec 2012 at 14:54

All looks good to me then

You may need some angled fittings though, just bear that in mind.

Any reason you're going for the non windowed version?

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 15:08

I have a few already.

I don't like light pouring out when I game (mostly at night) girlfriend sleeps in same room as pc :/

edit: tube res will be mounted next to motherboard

Avathar77 · 27 Dec 2012 at 15:52

There are ways to turn off the lights you know

I too have a window less version but soon to be changed. Lights will be controlled by a switch.

skylineboy · 27 Dec 2012 at 20:03

Avathar77 said:
There are ways to turn off the lights you know
I too have a window less version but soon to be changed. Lights will be controlled by a switch.

Something I will consider in the future.

Just ordered now. I have got a 480 SR-1 coming instead of the RX480. Cannot wait. Pictures galore await