Parvum or 540?

skylineboy · 22 Feb 2014 at 18:16

Do I get the new Parvum revision case? Or do I get the Corsair 540.

Both will be Watercooling an i7 2600k and a 780. Mayhaps stumble on another 780 in the future for Sli maybe not.

Which would you go for? Which would you suggest for me?

I am struggling, anyone water cooled both or have experience which can help?

I am using a m-atx gene motherboard. (May put under in the future too...

Avenged7Fold · 22 Feb 2014 at 19:04

Corsair will comforably fit enough rads to cool two OC high end GPU's and a CPU. It is small but wont leave you wanting for more space.

I use a Carbide 540 in my project log (sig). I am sure there are a ton of Parvum and 540 builders in the project log section if you want more ideas.

Tonester0011 · 22 Feb 2014 at 19:18

What does the new Parvum look like? I've not seen any pictures and nothing on their shop.

I've used both the S1.0 and 540. If you're planning a second GPU i'd probably opt for the 540 due to increased rad capacity, with the Parvum (1.0...only one i know!

) you're limited to small and thin rads. 2 rads will do it, either noise or temps will be higher that's all. I opted for single card but an extra 360 so noise could be reduced while still getting decent temps.

hawkhench · 22 Feb 2014 at 20:07

Tonester0011 said:
What does the new Parvum look like? I've not seen any pictures and nothing on their shop.

It's on the OcUK site now if you want a look.

If you're expanding in the future - either to an ATX board or with extra GPUs - the 540 probably has better expandability for watercooling solutions (unless you fancy using external rads). If you're not, personal preference.

Tonester0011 · 22 Feb 2014 at 20:20

hawkhench said:
It's on the OcUK site now if you want a look.

If you're expanding in the future - either to an ATX board or with extra GPUs - the 540 probably has better expandability for watercooling solutions (unless you fancy using external rads). If you're not, personal preference.

Few tiny changes then, slightly thicker rads and some feet

If i made the choice again i'd probably go straight for the 540. I liked my Parvum build but ultimately limited due to being mATX.