Where to mount my Rad? - Help Please!

*Chris · 9 Sep 2007 at 10:42

Hi guys, simple question here

I'm going to get a PA 120.3 radiator, and I'm totally stuck as to where i should mount it. There is no room inside the case for a 120.3 unless i tear all of the drive bays out except one, which i'd rather not do, so it's just a question of where's the best place to mount it externally and how?

My problem is: If i bought a radbox and mounted it to the back of the case, then my monitor connections would not fit underneath, so is there a way to allow a large amount of space between the back of the PC and the rad?

Alternatively i could mount the rad to the top or side of the case, how would i go about doing this?

Here are pics of the case (mine is all black):
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Apluscase/TwinEngine/3
Yes it's naff, sue me!

Thanks guys.

P.S: It would be nice for it to look pretty tidy and not that bad at the end of the day

, thanks!

Wingz · 9 Sep 2007 at 12:50

can you check your link, the page is empty.

pegasus1 · 9 Sep 2007 at 12:54

One the top, underneath or on the side.

Raikiri · 9 Sep 2007 at 13:07

On top if you have to, although I really hate how that looks.

You'll need two round holes, probably 1" in diameter for the barbs/tubing to fit through and 3 x 114mm holes to fit the fans. Plus 12 screw holes in the case to mount the fans (inside) with the rad outside. You'll need 12 M3 bolts at around 30mm in length. The go through the fan from the inside of the case then screw into the mounting holes on the rad.

That's how I would do it, anyway.

Edit: Although then there might be problems with the PSU, if this is the case just fit two fans and it will fit ok. Not sure as the link is broken.

Edit 2: Arrrgh it's this

So, looks like a fan will fit above the PSU which is good.

*Chris · 9 Sep 2007 at 14:51

Link fixed... I don't think a rad fits above the PSU, I was hoping to mount it to the back of the case so it looks tidyish but wouldn't know how to leave enough space for my necessary connectors.

Raikiri · 9 Sep 2007 at 14:56

No, the rad won't. I meant the fans inside, rad outside.

Unless the cables will fit then just stick it on the back.