Smallest case and rad for dual 7970's and i7

snedie · 19 Feb 2015 at 20:43

Looking to downsize my rig considerably from a Mountain Mods Ascension. What is the smallest radiator that I can get away with (with push pull fans) for two 7970's and an i7 (no overclocks), and then what can I ram it all into?

I currently have an Asus Rampage IV Extreme and would prefer to keep this so obviously the case is already going to be fairly large, however if there is a substantial downsize to be had switching to say an ATX board than I will consider it.

Other items to fit in include a bay res and DVD drive and a D5 pump.

Info much appreciated guys.

pigeonguyuk · 19 Feb 2015 at 21:17

I would take a guess that very minimum you would be wanting at least 480mm total rad space for all 3. if go with a very thick rad might get away with 360mm total space

snedie · 19 Feb 2015 at 21:35

Guess that throws away my plans for a 240mm gig

I currently have an HAFX Case and an EK 360mm thick rad not doing anything, however it's to thick to fit into the case properly. I was considering "modding" the case to make it fit, IE cutting the roof so that it fits around the rad (might look good?) but I'm always short on time due to my work schedule and was more looking toward a build in a night sort of deal.

So ideally I would need a case which can support two 240mm rads (or a 360 and a 120) and two 7970's, any ideas?

snips86x · 19 Feb 2015 at 21:38

What about a Phanteks Evolv? 240mm & 120mm and/or 180mm should do it!

snedie · 19 Feb 2015 at 21:50

Doesn't look to be a bad case that, price is nice too on OcUK.

Mark This Day · 19 Feb 2015 at 22:37

I would go for this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-PT

Or a cosmos 2/900d
do you have a budget in mind

snips86x · 19 Feb 2015 at 23:05

snedie said:
Doesn't look to be a bad case that, price is nice too on OcUK.

I think it's a great case. There is a thread in the case section and believe there are some pics of forum builds. Check it out

Disco_P · 19 Feb 2015 at 23:24

Have you considered the H440? Can fit an uber thick 360mm push pull rad in the front and a 240mm in push or pull in the roof.