Enthoo Primo Case

Dirk Diggler · 15 Jul 2016 at 20:12

I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these, and had some questions I hope someone would be able to answer.

Is there a replacement model due out?
Would I be able to use braided cable extensions, or is custom braiding required?
How thick can my radiators be, particularly top as there appears to be no limit on front and bottom.

Uncle Petey · 15 Jul 2016 at 21:20

-Dunno.
- You can do that with any case that has space .
- Depends on your mobo, but generally around 60mm I believe. Just Google Enthoo Primo radiator clearance. Pretty sure they have a chart with pics and everything.

whyscotty · 16 Jul 2016 at 01:10

70mm deep in the roof.

The only restriction in the bottom is width - 134mm max. (It was on the original)

http://www.phanteks.com/assets/manuals/PH-ES813P_Western.pdf

Rustyone · 16 Jul 2016 at 10:50

Hope you have a strong back to move it around, kept mine 2 weeks that was enough

whyscotty · 16 Jul 2016 at 12:17

Agreed, they are heavy beggars - more so when fully loaded.

Rustyone · 16 Jul 2016 at 12:38

whyscotty said:
Agreed, they are heavy beggars - more so when fully loaded.

Forklift when fully loaded

setter · 16 Jul 2016 at 13:10

Yep, theyre an extremely heavy case. With an air cooled setup and sli'd 780's mine tipped the scales at 25kg. Dread to think what one with a few radiators would weigh. Mounting the case on a castor base can help with moving it around if it's gonna be sat on the floor.

Dirk Diggler · 16 Jul 2016 at 14:49

Now having a rethink!

whyscotty · 16 Jul 2016 at 16:35

Don't let the weight put you off.

It's one of the best Water cooling cases going IMO.

archerz · 16 Jul 2016 at 17:09

how often do you move your case?

Dirk Diggler · 16 Jul 2016 at 20:54

I want to watercool an SLI setup and it looks perfect for it, and no I won't be moving it about much at all when it's in place. But when I look at those dimensions... 50mm lower than my desk, and just as deep... that's huge!

Any suggestions for alternatives that can house a EATX MoBo?

Rustyone · 17 Jul 2016 at 01:20

String said:
I want to watercool an SLI setup and it looks perfect for it, and no I won't be moving it about much at all when it's in place. But when I look at those dimensions... 50mm lower than my desk, and just as deep... that's huge!

Any suggestions for alternatives that can house a EATX MoBo?

Cases are a personal choice, but this is small and can do what you want.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...glass-mid-tower-case-gun-metal-ca-055-pt.html

Dirk Diggler · 17 Jul 2016 at 12:26

Rustyone said:
Cases are a personal choice, but this is small and can do what you want.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...glass-mid-tower-case-gun-metal-ca-055-pt.html

Can't accommodate a RVE board unfortunately.

I haven't ruled out the Primo, I actually think I may need to see one in the "flesh" to make my mind up. It looks like a joy to build in, but there's no way it can sit atop my desk so will need to make some room for it beside the desk or under it.

Time to get the tape measure out...