A good case for watercooling

[mrgq912]

I don't know if anyone here has heard of custom pc building company called All American Computer. They have this watercooled pc, that just looks amazing. I want to build something just like that.

What is a good case that will allow me to keep my water pump, may radiator, my powersupply all on the bottom compartment, like that case. And also it looks like you have the option of adding another Black ice radiator if you want to that case.

I am interested in the asetek waterchill single radiator model, but want to add on a seperate 2nd radiator like with the AAC pc.

Also I currently have a nforce 2, amd 2600xp setup with 6800gt agp setup. I am itching to upgrade with the prices of nforce 4 / amd64/ and 7800gt dropping. Should I go ahead and upgrade or wait for the new M2 socket from amd. When is it coming out?


Thanks in advance for the help

 

[Bona Fide]

Why would you want the radiator in the bottom...heat rises.

A good case is the CM Stacker, but I would advise NOT mounting the radiator in the bottom. That will just heat up your case.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Not change the subject or trash this persons thread but the more I see the stacker the more I`m leaning towards purchasing one.....it does appear to be a good case for water cooling!!

 

[JBDan]

CM Stacker and Lian Li PC V1200/1000 models.

 

[ROJAS]

Use The ANTEC cases. TX1088amg case is good.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=61088

 

[fierydemise]

Xbit liked the Gigabyte 3D Aurora

 

[chrisrod01]

Originally posted by: JBDan
CM Stacker and Lian Li PC V1200/1000 models.

Those and the Armor from thermaltake

 

[mrgq912]

that case by gigabyte, the 3d aurora. Is a great idea, I really love the fact that you can put two 120mm fans on the rear of the case. I that is also a perfect spot for the dual radiaters. But the exterier design is too extreme. I really the lian li cases looks, especially the black v1000 i think. Does anyone know if i can fit a water pump in the lower compartment.

 

[Corporate Thug]

stacker

 

[Snowice]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
stacker

nothing comes close out of the box!

 

[NotquiteanooB]

I have put WC in a Sonata I & II case. A P160 case and the Lian-Li 6070 case. The Antec were a bit easier because the pump fits under the HDD enclosure.

 

[HardWarrior]

I doesn't matter so much what specific case you choose. I've seen pics of great water-cooling installs across a broad range of potential cases. The trick, if you want a everything-in-the-case system, is that the case be large and lend itself readily to modding. After these requirements are met it's just a matter of what useability features you want, and how much you want to pay.

 

[Jaymes]

The CM Stacker. It's not only a beast, but has enough room for all your water cooling parts.

 

[BonzaiDuck]

I would get the Stacker and make some mods in the left case-panel. Or, I would go ahead and spend money on this:

Tai-Chi

I would also take closer looks at the ThermalTake VB-Armor full-tower case.

The Lian-Li VB 1[x]00 and (I think it's the) VB 2[x]00 or corresponding full-tower server series, are also quite nice and have strong "possibilities."

Various cases have various virtues. And cases come at different prices, with some bundled with cost-saving rebates. I was impressed by the -- wasn't it "Antec?" -- P180?

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: Jaymes
The CM Stacker. It's not only a beast, but has enough room for all your water cooling parts.

And this is a dangerously general statement from a Sacker owner. Whether it has enough room for "all his water cooling parts" depends on what parts he selects an how he wants them mounted.

 

[Jaymes]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: Jaymes
The CM Stacker. It's not only a beast, but has enough room for all your water cooling parts.

And this is a dangerously general statement from a Sacker owner. Whether it has enough room for "all his water cooling parts" depends on what parts he selects an how he wants them mounted.

....okay, I take that back. It should have enough room for your water cooling needs.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: Jaymes

Originally posted by: HardWarrior

Originally posted by: Jaymes
The CM Stacker. It's not only a beast, but has enough room for all your water cooling parts.

And this is a dangerously general statement from a Sacker owner. Whether it has enough room for "all his water cooling parts" depends on what parts he selects an how he wants them mounted.

....okay, I take that back. It should have enough room for your water cooling needs.

You missed the point of what I said. If the OP wants his rig to look nice, which I've gone as far as assuming, it'll take a lot more than "Get a stacker because I just love mine!!!"

 

[chrisrod01]

Originally posted by: BonzaiDuck
I would get the Stacker and make some mods in the left case-panel. Or, I would go ahead and spend money on this:

Tai-Chi

I would also take closer looks at the ThermalTake VB-Armor full-tower case.

The Lian-Li VB 1[x]00 and (I think it's the) VB 2[x]00 or corresponding full-tower server series, are also quite nice and have strong "possibilities."

Various cases have various virtues. And cases come at different prices, with some bundled with cost-saving rebates. I was impressed by the -- wasn't it "Antec?" -- P180?

Dont go with that the Armor from thermaltake is well design and doesnt get the attention as the stacker for some reason