Spacious Case for 240/360mm Rad

Aurhinius · 4 Dec 2008 at 07:41

Looking for a case for a new project. I like spacious. I like having room to work around my components and not having the interior look cluttered. That said i don't want it to be a void of static airflow.

I'm planning on water cooling now or in the very near future and forsee me using a 360mm rad for future heat requirements. I'd prefer the rad to be mounted internally either in the top or front of the case. If it mounts in the front then I still need at LEAST 5 free 3.5" drive bays and 2 5.25 bays free.

I currently have a CM stacker original and decided it's time for a change. Removable motherboard tray would be nice as would the easy access block mounting hole in the newer CM cases.

Weight isn't a problem and neither is size :-)

So...... any suggestions?

TheRedZealot · 4 Dec 2008 at 07:48

I would reccomend the Coolermaster HAF 932, It has space at the top for a Triple Rad without modding and is big for its price.

beefybarn · 4 Dec 2008 at 11:58

+1 for the HAF 932 or an NZXT Tempest both great cases for watercooling in.

Ice Rich · 4 Dec 2008 at 12:06

I too have been looking at the coolmaster, its works ok on a non-water system right (non-water), and its obviously ATX compatible?

Just want to make sure before i order.

bledd · 4 Dec 2008 at 13:58

wait for the Coolermaster 840

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17923179

it's out very soon

TheRedZealot · 4 Dec 2008 at 17:05

Just to give you an idea of the size here is a standard ATX mobo in it:

Ice Rich said:
I too have been looking at the coolmaster, its works ok on a non-water system right (non-water), and its obviously ATX compatible?

Just want to make sure before i order.

The HAF is great for Air cooling due to its High CFM but low RPM 230mm fans, as shown here:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/16/cooler-master-haf-932/4

Here is a pic of a triple and single Rad installed internally:

Pilky01 · 4 Dec 2008 at 17:06

Lian li a70

Aurhinius · 4 Dec 2008 at 17:14

I thought about the HAF.. but it looked a little on the tight side once packed with watercooling and a low mounted PSU.

Ice Rich · 4 Dec 2008 at 18:47

TheRedZealot said:
Just to give you an idea of the size here is a standard ATX mobo in it:

The HAF is great for Air cooling due to its High CFM but low RPM 230mm fans, as shown here:

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/10/16/cooler-master-haf-932/4

Here is a pic of a triple and single Rad installed internally:

That looks awesome, think I will see a big difference between my midi case and a new full size one!

I'm really tempted to get the HAF now but that '840' is holding me back!

TheRedZealot · 4 Dec 2008 at 18:54

If the 840 is around £175 i will be buying one, if not i will get a HAF and some watercooling

JeffyB · 4 Dec 2008 at 19:55

Wait for the 840, i am as are many others

Ice Rich · 4 Dec 2008 at 22:27

JeffyB said:
Wait for the 840, i am as are many others

Do you have any idea on an ETA or price?

Thanks

JeffyB · 4 Dec 2008 at 22:54

Its been reduced apparently for launch, circa £180 is expected not sure when though

Aurhinius · 5 Dec 2008 at 07:29

looking at the 840 the cable manangement doesn't seem to be as tidy. With the removable tray they have cut away all the lower section of plating by the PSU so you can't hide the long PSU cables.

Seems almost a step backwards

Kelt · 6 Dec 2008 at 01:47

Another vote for the HAF 932...well it's so good I bought one!

1kiwi · 6 Dec 2008 at 13:12

I'f your going to pay that much, get something classy like an Lian Li or silverstone.