Looking for a new case (like the look of the Lian-Li's)

Only place to mount a 120.2 in a V1000 internally is up top, but you loose 2 5.25 bays doing that. Other option is to externally mount it.

EDIT - Oh you also not be able to mount long PCI cards as the rad will be close to your PCI slots.
 
Last edited:
Thread stealer :D

I regressed today back to thinking about the eclipse because of the window.

But think if that fan controller does fit in the 5>3.5" adaptor then I think the V1000 has it on looks and I like the idea of the PSU and HD's in the base of the case.
 
Eclipse would be better suited really. v1000+ likes specific rigs normally, and a v1100+ is identical internally.

It is a Hiper PSU and TR3a in the system. :)
 
Yewen said:
Eclipse would be better suited really. v1000+ likes specific rigs normally, and a v1100+ is identical internally.

It is a Hiper PSU and TR3a in the system. :)
Click to expand...


it looks on paper bigger the v1100plus mate... is this correct... the thing is that I want to add my rad and two PCI card as well

Stelly
 
The layout of the Eclipse and its width make it ideal for installing a watercooling system, and as it does not have a inverted motherboard and its rad mounting areas not being right over them its fine for cards.

If you check the gallerys around this forum a lot of people use it for watercooling and it is bar the G70 I think the best case to mod for watercooling. :)
 
Yewen said:
The layout of the Eclipse and its width make it ideal for installing a watercooling system, and as it does not have a inverted motherboard and its rad mounting areas not being right over them its fine for cards.

If you check the gallerys around this forum a lot of people use it for watercooling and it is bar the G70 I think the best case to mod for watercooling. :)
Click to expand...

I think that I'm going G70... ARGH... I dont know... can you see why this is going to be the last thing I buy? :)

Stelly
 
also consider a CM stacker (older variety if you want to watercool, with pleanty of space.


Im just trying to get my head around how to watercool an ATC 201 :eek:

radbox is the way to go in some cases tbh
 
gr1mey said:
also consider a CM stacker (older variety if you want to watercool, with pleanty of space.


Im just trying to get my head around how to watercool an ATC 201 :eek:

radbox is the way to go in some cases tbh
Click to expand...

Rad goes at the bottom.

But please don't kill another one. :(
 
yeah I know thats why Im thinking of making a radbox, well it will include, the pump, res, rad and maybe a fan controller for the rad fans.

that way I only have to drill a few holes in the bottom or rear of the case to get pipes in - or maybe try and modify a PCI blanking plate.

Will post pics and plans when the case gets here (hopefully friday)


oh and thats a point, we could do with a log forum here too :)
 
gr1mey said:
oh and thats a point, we could do with a log forum here too :)
Click to expand...

Going to host them and put them in the sticky. :)

Already asked if I could do a few so if you do a log that follows forum rules I will whack it up. :)

Stelly said:
I'm only getting one 120.2 rad but also 2 PCI cards... that wouldnt fit in a v1000 right??

Stelly
Click to expand...

Depends on the motherboard aswell. As the rad will eat up the bottom two slots on the motherboard.
 
Yewen said:
Going to host them and put them in the sticky. :)

Already asked if I could do a few so if you do a log that follows forum rules I will whack it up. :)



Depends on the motherboard aswell. As the rad will eat up the bottom two slots on the motherboard.
Click to expand...

I'm getting a Intel Bad Axe... Any more advice mate??

Stelly
 
You would get 1 PCI slot with that I think.

In the danger of de-railing this thread anymore if you have any other questions I am usually on msn or you can drop me an email:

[email protected]
 
Motherboard looks like it, but in the v1000+ you would lose one, and get both in the Eclipse as far as I can judge. :)

Never used the board in either mind.
 
Yewen said:
Motherboard looks like it, but in the v1000+ you would lose one, and get both in the Eclipse as far as I can judge. :)

Never used the board in either mind.
Click to expand...

Well I think that its going to have to be an Eclipse then... which is taller a G70 or an eclipse?? :)

Stelly
 
To be annoying what are peoples thoughts on the Antec P180 ?

AS it looks really nice.

I will be having to move out of the spare room (due to it becoming a nursery) :D so the new machine will go in the front room.

So it has to look nice too, and this does.

But if its loud and hot I wont bother.

According to the Antec webby it:

- 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan with 3-speed switch control
- 1 top (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan
- 1 lower chamber (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan
- 1 front (optional) 120mm fan
- 1 middle (optional) 120mm fan to cool graphics cards
Click to expand...

Thats a lot of fans :D
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom