Best case for watercooling?

FrK` · 22 Jan 2007 at 14:45

I’m looking to build a water cooled system. I’m not to keen on cutting holes in the case as I can see myself messing it up.

Are there cases which have place ready to mount a radiator? If so, should I pick one of these over a pre built water cooled case?

I’m a bit water cooling clueless, so any help is appreciated

thanks

CarlD · 22 Jan 2007 at 15:11

lian li v2000 is a good case , you can put the rad in the lower chamber etc

Messiah Khan · 22 Jan 2007 at 15:19

Coolermaster stacker 810 if you can get hold of one.

Reality Bites · 22 Jan 2007 at 15:25

the pc75 i'll be selling next week with holes cut and rad mounted

seriously though....any full size case will do, but the pc7x, cooler master stacker are 2 of the classics.

Messiah Khan · 22 Jan 2007 at 15:47

The Lain Li g70 is another top coice, but you would most likely have to cut holes for the rad.

Reality Bites · 22 Jan 2007 at 16:11

messiah khan said:
The Lain Li g70 is another top coice, but you would most likely have to cut holes for the rad.

without wanting to pimp anywhere.....i'm sure i've seen services where places will cut holes and fit a rad for you?

if not, i'm sure someone local to you will give you a hand.

topgun06 · 22 Jan 2007 at 16:18

I bought the gigabyte 3D Aurora for my water-cooling set-up. It has holes pre-cut in the back which are handy and my 2 x 120mm RAD fits nicely on the back of the case.

The only problem I found was that there was little room for my DD12V-D5 pump at the bottom. However I drilled two small holes and mounted it in the hard drive cage and the pipes fit nicely.

I think the case looks good and I would recommend it.