External Triple Rad

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 16:38

Hi guys, my plan is to build a triple rad into my WC system.

I think I want to build it onto the top of my case in order that it has plenty of fresh air around it, does anyone have any input or past experiance with this?

I have been looking around but can't see any build logs with this kind of idea.

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 18:03

Oops, just noticed your post in the gallery

Thanks a lot mate!

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 18:04

How'd did you fix the Radiator down to the case?

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 18:22

benjo said:
Looks like he just mounted it with a case fan through a blowhole? Unless it's just a shroud to hold it in place

Yeah, I'm wondering if the psu is botton mounted and their is a hole in the top of the case...

I think i want to mount mine on legs so there is air flow over and under the rad.

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 18:45

Ok thanks dude, ideally i don't want to drill any holes in my case due to the fact that i have no power tools available to me

Feel free to post any ideas!

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 19:03

I have a cheapo XClio. Finding it very hard to resist buying a cosmos s, especially because you can mount a triple rad in the roof of the bloody thing....

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 19:54

How are you're fans set up? Do they pull through into the case or something?

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 21:12

AH i see! That looks good! Though i can't do any hole cutting

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 21:27

Hmmm yeah.

I was thinking of maybe lifting the unit plus fans about an inch or so off of the roof of the case on legs.

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 21:32

Yeah i think I might have to invest in a drill, drill 4 holes and use these..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...e=Alphacool External Radiator Mounting Risers

Whilst I'm at it i might just drill 2 large holes for tubing to enter and exit the case just under the psu...

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 21:35

Weight (kg): 1.8
Brand: Unbranded
Safety Cut Out: Yes
Keyless/Keyed Chuck: Keyed Chuck
Age Restriction Details: Not to be operated by persons under 18 years unless supervised
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Warranty/guarantee: Warranty
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WEEE Requirements: Elec & Electronic Tools
Manuf part no: UB500WID
No. of Drill Speeds: 1
Power (Watts): 500
Product Type: Corded
Corded/Cordless: Corded
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£9.98 (CHEAP!), the store is around the corner from me....

This should handle a thin alloy case right?

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 21:47

Can get a 21 MM Holesaw from the same place from £5.49 (Bosch too :O)

So it'll prolly cost me £20 to get the drill, some drill bits and the holesaw.

I'll see if i can blag a high def camera from the uni to take pictures. We're supposedly allowed to get them whenever as i'm on animation...

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:05

WHat would the cutting compound be for?

I thought it was for removing paint.... :O

konam4 · 5 Oct 2008 at 22:08

Ignore me i asked my trusty friend google

konam4 · 6 Oct 2008 at 12:44

That is exactly what i want to do! Though i think i am going to mount the fans underneath and blow up throught the radiator.

konam4 · 6 Oct 2008 at 16:22

I have thought about it but i don't have much room horizontally. However i have plenty of room above the case. (It's up on top of a desk)

konam4 · 7 Oct 2008 at 21:41

Right, So I'm thinking of Mounting a Double XSPC Rad In the same way that this thread states.

However, I can't decide on a fan set up.

Would 2 or 4 fans be best? I want it to be as cold as possible.
I am planning on Yates Loons, how difficult would it be to wire 2 or 4 of these fans into a single port on my fan controller?