MATX case that supports watercooling.

spoffle · 21 Aug 2017 at 17:39

Can anyone recommend an MATX case that's around the same size as an NZXT Manta that can support 2 radiators?

lsg1r · 27 Aug 2017 at 23:02

spoffle said:
Can anyone recommend an MATX case that's around the same size as an NZXT Manta that can support 2 radiators?

That would be pretty hard to do seeing as the NZXT Manta is a mini-itx case....

spoffle · 27 Aug 2017 at 23:09

lsg1r said:
That would be pretty hard to do seeing as the NZXT Manta is a mini-itx case....

The Manta is big for an ITX case. The MATX ENTHOO EVOLV is roughly the same size as the Manta, as are a few other MATX cases I found.

momo56 · 27 Aug 2017 at 23:21

Rajiintek Styx - 1 240 and 1 120 rad
Enthoo Evolv Matx - 1 360 and 1 240
Fractal Arc mini - either 2 240's or a 360 and 240 (not sure)

spoffle · 27 Aug 2017 at 23:25

I think I've settled on the Enthoo Evolv.

momo56 · 28 Aug 2017 at 00:58

spoffle said:
I think I've settled on the Enthoo Evolv.

Evolv matx isn't the best for cooling. The panels restrict airflow too much. Using one myself and GPU temps are 10-15 degrees cooler with the panels off.

RavenXXX2 · 28 Aug 2017 at 17:56

Aindees crystal cube lite will do the job

Jony27 · 29 Aug 2017 at 15:17

momo56 said:
Rajiintek Styx - 1 240 and 1 120 rad
Enthoo Evolv Matx - 1 360 and 1 240
Fractal Arc mini - either 2 240's or a 360 and 240 (not sure)

I had the arc mini and ran 240 + 360, both radiators were mayhems havoc which are 60mm thick with no issues.
I had to sacrifice all the drive bays but wasnt much of an issue

spoffle · 29 Aug 2017 at 21:13

momo56 said:
Evolv matx isn't the best for cooling. The panels restrict airflow too much. Using one myself and GPU temps are 10-15 degrees cooler with the panels off.

I'm thinking it won't be any worse than the manta I have currently. What do you think? The Manta has quite restrictive mesh vents on the edges of the panels.

RavenXXX2 said:
Aindees crystal cube lite will do the job

It's a nice looking case but it's too big for what I need it for.

Jony27 said:
I had the arc mini and ran 240 + 360, both radiators were mayhems havoc which are 60mm thick with no issues.
I had to sacrifice all the drive bays but wasnt much of an issue

Is it one without 5.25" bays?

crazy8s · 29 Aug 2017 at 21:29

I wouldn't get the Evolv. I have it and it's not the best for water cooling.

Can be a tight squeeze and my temps aren't the best.

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I also had a front radiator installed but found it made little difference.

Jony27 · 29 Aug 2017 at 22:53

spoffle said:
I'm thinking it won't be any worse than the manta I have currently. What do you think? The Manta has quite restrictive mesh vents on the edges of the panels.

It's a nice looking case but it's too big for what I need it for.

Is it one without 5.25" bays?

Yeah had to remove both the hdd cages as well as the odd one. Just used an ssd plus 2.5" hdd and used the mounting at the back of the motherboard.

a66as · 29 Aug 2017 at 23:41

There are hardly any good looking Matx cases around for good airflow, was looking for one myself but couldn't find anything so ill probably end up settling for an Mitx