lian li mobo layout

daven1986 said:
ok ok, i've got the watercooling almost sorted now - last Qs:

2 loops - definate
2 pumps - definate
how many rads? im thinking 1 big one for graphics, and 1 small one for everything else.

also I have finally been convinced I will now have 2x 120mm slow fans in the case. where should i place rads in the lian li.

also....WHICH CASE??!?!!!?! lian li, or something else?

thanks

daven
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120.2 and 120.1 in a V1000 will be tight as if you are planning to use the case fans as intake/exhaust then the only real space left is the roof. Same will apply for most cases.

V2000 would give you more space to work in and also make finding space for the 2 pumps easier.

You could just have a huge 120.3 rad standing loose outside if you dont mind the looks.
 
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If your defaintly going fans then you definatly dont' need to WC the HDD's ( if you insist on cooling them drop a Zalman heatpipe cooler.

Then if you get a passive NB Zalman it should be fine with some airflow in the case..

Then mean you just have 1 circuit with the GC in.

Simple, effective and quiet.
 
i see your point, but i definately want to WC ram and NB, end of.

also what do you guys think of the lian li v1000 case with the koolance evo system built in? this would eliminate cutting, give me a 120.2 rad and therefore 2x 120mm exhaust. i'd mount a 120.1 rad on the back in place of the case 120mm fan, then that is an exhaust too. put a 120mm on the front of the case with maybe the HDDs in front of it in the lower bay. however this would create a lot of suction and with the case having lots of holes in the front i can see dust is going to be a problem. anyone know a way round this?

thanks

daven
 
daven1986 said:
i see your point, but i definately want to WC ram and NB, end of.

also what do you guys think of the lian li v1000 case with the koolance evo system built in? this would eliminate cutting, give me a 120.2 rad and therefore 2x 120mm exhaust. i'd mount a 120.1 rad on the back in place of the case 120mm fan, then that is an exhaust too. put a 120mm on the front of the case with maybe the HDDs in front of it in the lower bay. however this would create a lot of suction and with the case having lots of holes in the front i can see dust is going to be a problem. anyone know a way round this?

thanks

daven
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I personally like the Koolance V1000. Best designed 'external rad' enclosure i have seen. I like the V1100 version even better as it comes with a side panel that you cant get anywhere else. :)
 
The koolance cases are excellent, simple as.

Although modding yourself gives you more freedom they are good performers but not ideal if you want utter silence. WJA96 uses one I think.
 
i asked on xtreme forums too and they didnt seem to like the system. the only gripe i have is having 3x 120mm exhaust fans and 1 intake is too biased isn't it? will cause lots of dust to come through the holes.

yes next question:
how to stop the dust getting through the holes at the front of that case?!

thanks
daven
 
nah am going for the V1000 but put a custom WC system in, with a 120.2 rad on top for the cpu and gfx loop, slightly raised to allow airflow. a 120.1 rad on the back for the chipset loop. and 1/2" or 7/16" tubing on the cpu /gfx loop and 3/8" on the chipset loop.
- cheaper than the koolance and better too!!

thanks for all your help guys

daven :)
 
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