Case and Cooling for ASUS Z9PA-D8 with dual CPU

[nalinb80]

Hi all,
Need help in choosing one good cabinet /case and Liquid cooling for my new build.

My requirements :

Full ATX cabinet .
Dual 120MM Liquid Cooling for CPUs
Good Intek and Exhaust .

I searched and went over CoolerMaster and Corsair cabinets and Coolers however could not figure out if i will be able to mount the second radiator on bottom or front due to unknown length of CPU to radiator tube.

my budget for Case is 5K(INR) to 10K INR.
Any help is appreciated.

 

[aigomorla]

why liquid cool a server?

1. cant overclock.
2. no noticable improvement on noise or performance at that low value of heat load.
3. carries a double the risk with more parts which can fail. (pump added ontop of Fan for failure chance)
4. Downtime extended due to requirement of a NEW Cooler entirely, vs just a Fan.

my 2 cents...
Drop 2 x hyper 212's on it and air cool them. (budget)
Or spend a bit more and a 2 x prolimatech or a 2 x Thermalright TRUE.
Because you cant overclock on a server.

 

[Tweakin]

If in fact you are stuck on putting this rig under water, I would recommend you stay away from the AIO solutions.

 

[Sunburn74]

Try a silverstone FT02. Mount your radiator within the case on top of 3x 180mm intake fans.

 

[nalinb80]

I agree with all after going through the review of the board(not much available on website).I am going to using air cooling.
I was also checking Z9PE-D8 WS which has many sata ports and PCI Express slots available. However it is costly and is lot bigger.
Can you guys help me finding the right cabinet for this board.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z9PED8_WS/
It is but justifies with future upgrade options..

 

[aigomorla]

do u need a U form factor?

is it going inside a server Rack?

 

[nalinb80]

No. It will go in any ATX /EEB form factor case.

Want to keep the cost minimum.

 

[aigomorla]

A mid tower will do fine then... possibly a Fractal Design case like the R3? or even the new Plankt's.

If you want it to look nice, a silverstone TJ series is very pretty, has a very unique layout with the board flip'd 90 degree's so you get all your rear access on top.

But if your looking at cost... id say get a Fractal Design.

Also please dont cheap out on the PSU for a server.
Make sure its a GREAT power supply, and not just a good one.

I would personally get a platinum rated with over 90% efficiency for a server machine.
Since the machine will always be on... u want the best efficiency possible on the power supply unit.

Something like a Seasonic Platnium, Corsair AX series would be my first 2 picks.