Help With My First Build

Ryan_Anthony_ · 3 Jan 2015 at 20:12

A bonus at work and some major saving is now allowing me to build myself a new rig but am unaware of a case that suits my needs... I am willing to mod if neccesary..

I want a case that can fit a watercooling loop, Ideally 2 x 480rads or bigger and at least 6 HDD's but ideally more..

Any suggestions guys? Thanks!

SamyBoy13 · 3 Jan 2015 at 21:36

Corsair 900d can support 1 480 rad in basement and 1 360 rad in the top. However what kind of case style do you like classic or something more futuristic ?

SamyBoy13 · 3 Jan 2015 at 21:40

Also Phanteks enthoo primo could be a good choice.
Front: Up to 240mm
- Top: Up to 480mm or 420mm
- Side without HDD Cages: Up to 240mm
- Rear: 120mm or 140mm
- Bottom: Up to 480mm or 280mm

Ryan_Anthony_ · 4 Jan 2015 at 11:07

SamyBoy13 said:
Corsair 900d can support 1 480 rad in basement and 1 360 rad in the top. However what kind of case style do you like classic or something more futuristic ?

Hey, Yeah I was looking at the 900D but there'd be some compromises I'd have to make, Still definitley worth looking at though... Considering case design, Ideally something clean and smart looking, although I can compromise, something of the Caselabs styling would be ideal.

Ryan_Anthony_ · 4 Jan 2015 at 11:09

Hey guys, just wondering what you thought about the Caselabs STH10??

SamyBoy13 · 4 Jan 2015 at 15:19

That case would fit you needs. However I wouldn't buy it for antithetical reasons and no fan filter which would have to be installed by yourself. Lastly if you are going to buy this case just be aware that you have to plan this case before you buy it as it comes with variety customization and option from manufacturer. Also you will have to assemble this case as it comes in parts due to its massive size of it ( It's huge) . Hope this helped. Kind regards Simon

SamyBoy13 · 4 Jan 2015 at 15:20

Here it's nice review of this case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDTBHVIJiA

Ryan_Anthony_ · 4 Jan 2015 at 15:43

SamyBoy13 said:
Here it's nice review of this case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDTBHVIJiA

Wow thanks Simon, That was a big help, Think I may take this case as is the only one that checks all the boxes.... Now just to pick the parts!

Once again thankyou!

RAC

SamyBoy13 · 4 Jan 2015 at 15:50

Nice. I glad that I could help, I'm waiting for my case it will arrive tomorrow but I never was into water cooling so decided to dont go that big. Also because you want to fit 2x480 rad are you going multi gpu or just for pure silence or both?

Ryan_Anthony_ · 4 Jan 2015 at 16:54

SamyBoy13 said:
Nice. I glad that I could help, I'm waiting for my case it will arrive tomorrow but I never was into water cooling so decided to dont go that big. Also because you want to fit 2x480 rad are you going multi gpu or just for pure silence or both?

Actually after some chatting with Caselabs support we agreed it would be possible for 2 x 560 Rads with a bit of modding... yes 3x GPU's, Mixture of both but mainly for silence...

Nice case, Do you just not have the Equipment in order to need WC or just not interested?

SamyBoy13 · 4 Jan 2015 at 17:17

Yes I dont have equipment it costs quiet a bit and I really cant afford it to go full water cooling as it will cost me about 300 pounds to get a decent water cooling kit. Instead I went for aio water cooling radiator from corsair h100i. It keeps my i7 4770k at 4.5ghz @1.277v under prime 95 quiet cool with temperature of 80 Celsius degree. Again Hope you like your new case don't forget to post a build log and let me know how it worked out for you

Kind Regards Simon