Case advice for AiO 280 on top.

tomis69 · 7 Apr 2023 at 15:03

Hello everyone

I’m new in this forum

I looking for new case for my chosen pc parts. Would like to mount AiO 280 on top along with:
Gigabyte z690 Gaming X ddr4
Intel i5 13600k
Kingston Fury Renegate 2x16GB 3600 cl 16
AiO model still subject to consider.

For now GPU i will use from previous spec. gtx 650ti but later will change for rtx 2070 or rtx 30xx.

I’ve seen Corsair 4000D and Be Quiet 500DX doesn’t support 280 AiO on top. What do you think about 5000D? It looks too big for me but it there will be no other alternative will get that. Budget is flexible i would like to buy something cheap but in this days it looks imposible so i will consider all options

Edit.
I read that if instead of kingston ram will use Corsair Vengeance LPX then we can use AiO 280 with Corsair Ai even in 4000D - what do you think?

Drumroll · 7 Apr 2023 at 19:44

The 5000D may have clearance issues if the AIO or the fans are thicker than the standard (27 and 25mm).

tomis69 · 8 Apr 2023 at 02:24

Drumroll said:
The 5000D may have clearance issues if the AIO or the fans are thicker than the standard (27 and 25mm).

Thanks. That's what i tought...

I found few other (better - i hope) options. What do you think about cases listed below?
1. Lian Li LANCOOL 215
2. Lian Li LANCOOL 216
3. MSI MPG VELOX 100P AIRFLOW
4. MSI MPG VELOX 100R AIRFLOW
5. CoolerMaster MasterBox 520 Mesh
6. CoolerMaster MasterBox MB520
7. Antec DF700 FLUX (many positive comments)
8. Antec DF600 FLUX
9. Antec DP503 Mesh
10. Antec P20C
11. Antec AX90 (no filter at the front)

Drumroll · 8 Apr 2023 at 08:38

Only had experience with Lian Li from your list. The 215 is cheaper and a good performer. The 216, using the motherboard in watercooling mode would be perfect. I would also suggest a quick look at Phanteks and Fractal Design.

tomis69 · 8 Apr 2023 at 13:28

Antec DP503, Antec P20C and Phanteks G360A looks good to me and they cost around 100£ but i can’t find someone who compare them.

Phanteks giving 5 years warranty what’s suprised me a lot...

alx · 10 Apr 2023 at 19:15

I recently built a pc with the Corsair 4000D Airflow and have a 280mm AIO, it definitely fits. I'm using the Arctic Liquid Freezer II, which has a thick radiator. The radiator overlaps the AIO cpu cooler and pump, but it definitely fits and the case supports 280 AIO. As you mention you want lowish profile ram.

For reference I'm using G.Skillz Ripjaws S5 ram which fits, although there's not a huge amount of clearance with radiator.

Would you consider front mounting the AIO?