WC in an Antec 300. Will a system fit?

Gepetto · 12 Mar 2009 at 23:03

As title really. Has anyone got any experience/pics/recommendations of a watercooled setup in an Antec 300, or am I smoking my socks as it's too small?

If so, what size case would I have to go to?

If I do go WC, I will want to cool the lot, the CPU, NB, and my GPU (I won't worry about the HD). Is this possible with a higher flow pump on a single loop? I will go external rad if I have to.

MikeTimbers · 14 Mar 2009 at 18:23

not too small

Gepetto · 14 Mar 2009 at 23:39

MikeTimbers said:
not too small

Thanks Mike. I've been reading up, and have seen a few bits that I'm sure will fit, but space will be tight if I want to keep it all in the case. An external rad might be the way to go. I've seen a comment about the Reserator passive tower as a reservoir which would be nice, if rather pricey! 2nd hand might be feasible though, as I'll collect bits over time.

I'm going to investigate more aspects of aircooling first to see how that goes, but I do loves my gadgets!

MikeTimbers · 14 Mar 2009 at 23:45

Hang a 120.2 rad off the back using a Swiftech Radbox or the outside of an old 120mm fan. That's most of your problems gone. Then use a DDC-Ultra with a reservoir top and you've only got to worry about the tubing.

Gepetto · 15 Mar 2009 at 00:24

MikeTimbers said:
Hang a 120.2 rad off the back using a Swiftech Radbox or the outside of an old 120mm fan. That's most of your problems gone. Then use a DDC-Ultra with a reservoir top and you've only got to worry about the tubing.

I am looking at the neat looking Koolance "all in one" system that fits on top of the case, as I really don't like the looks of the Swiftec Radbox. Personal thing.

I'm also wondering about a custom radbox, perhaps incorporating a res, on top of my 300, with air flowing out from the top 140mm fan, through the rad, and then pulled by two 120mm fans out of the top. With my system on the floor I would try to use the "hot air rises" situation to my benefit, and minimise the hardware inside the case.

MikeTimbers · 16 Mar 2009 at 08:12

If you can still get one, a PA160 would fit nicely above that 140mm fan. Pricey and maybe hard to find but the PA160 is a tremendous radiator.

EDIT: and don't get that koolance thing. yuck!

Gepetto · 16 Mar 2009 at 09:30

MikeTimbers said:
If you can still get one, a PA160 would fit nicely above that 140mm fan. Pricey and maybe hard to find but the PA160 is a tremendous radiator.

EDIT: and don't get that koolance thing. yuck!

Ok.

I'll start looking.