Lian-li V2000 full tower case

[daw123]

Is this case any good for liquid cooling?

I've been on a few review sites where they say it is huge and liquid cooling friendly, but I would like to know if any one has any real world experiences with this case and liquid cooling.

This would replace my CM Praetorian.

I'm planning on a liquid cooling loop for the CPU to begin with (for the experience), but would like to add other loops for NB, SB, etc. at a later date, and if I can pick up the case cheaply and it will fulfil my future plans, then I will go for it. Plus I have found a place where I can pick it up pretty cheap.

There is no way that the Praetorian will be big enough for more than one loop, so I will have to replace the case eventually any way.

 

[WoodButcher]

Looks good, depending on price and the space available for it. That's a big case.

 

[daw123]

I've decided to forget the V2000.

I don't think the layout suits 2 large rads and the associated liquid cooling gubbins.

I read EvilSponge's liquid cooling webpage (https://esmedia.homeserver.com/eswater/) and I agree with him that the Lian-Li A70A is ideal for two loops. I will go for a similar set up to Evil's with two loops and 1x240mm rad (mounted to the bottom front of the case) and 1x360 rad (mounted to the top of the case).

The A70A is about $45 cheaper than the V2000 and I will dremel the top of the case and fit a rad grille, (something like this: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/s...tid=2919&cat=0&page=1) and also cut out a window in the side panel (I have an idea to go with a two tone perspex window)

Thanks Evil for the info - your webpage is very informative.