Decided to put back together my WC rig but I really would like a smaller case. Been looking at the Bitfenix Shinobi midi tower. Will be installing a 2500k and most likely one 780GTX.
I have a fair few bits from my last build which I'm hoping to re-use as much as possible. I have a 360 120mm rad (XSPC EX360) which I think should do the job for cooling both of these in a closed loop. But obviously the 360rad will not fit in the midi tower. I'm thinking of having it externally which should still keep things cool
1min paint drawing to show the idea
Do you think there will be any probs with the GPU being hit first before the CPU ? I remember reading that really most closed loops should go CPU then GPU but I'm trying to keep the tubing as neat and minimal as possible.
Failing all this.... any ideas for a "small" case that would house a 360 rad.
Also the res I have is a dual bay res which will take up most of the space in the Shinobi midi but that is ok because I wont be installing a disc drive. I also have a 120 rad too (XSPC EX120) but not really sure where to put that if needed. Was hoping to leave the top of the case empty to use as an exhaust for hot air.
I have a fair few bits from my last build which I'm hoping to re-use as much as possible. I have a 360 120mm rad (XSPC EX360) which I think should do the job for cooling both of these in a closed loop. But obviously the 360rad will not fit in the midi tower. I'm thinking of having it externally which should still keep things cool
1min paint drawing to show the idea
Do you think there will be any probs with the GPU being hit first before the CPU ? I remember reading that really most closed loops should go CPU then GPU but I'm trying to keep the tubing as neat and minimal as possible.
Failing all this.... any ideas for a "small" case that would house a 360 rad.
Also the res I have is a dual bay res which will take up most of the space in the Shinobi midi but that is ok because I wont be installing a disc drive. I also have a 120 rad too (XSPC EX120) but not really sure where to put that if needed. Was hoping to leave the top of the case empty to use as an exhaust for hot air.
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grrrr how to keep that neat ! I hate trailing on show cables