Looking to Downsize my Case...

[Scionix]

So guys, specs in sig. Right now I'm using a HAF932, which is a great case, but as I'm moving off to college I'd like something a tad smaller to save space. I'm hoping I can get down to a mid-atx, but the problem is:

I have a big 'ole triple 120mm radiator for my WC setup. I would probably need the case to integrate it, while at the same time making wiring not a nightmare...

Does anyone know of a watercooling-friendly mid-atx? I haven't really been successful in searching so far, any help would be awesome!

 

[EarthwormJim]

If you can compromise not having 1 usable 5.25 drive bay, almost any case would do.

I've seen 3x120mm radiators mounted on the top of a Lian Li A05.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-218-_-Product

Here's some pics.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213480

 

[Scionix]

If you can compromise not having 1 usable 5.25 drive bay, almost any case would do.

I've seen 3x120mm radiators mounted on the top of a Lian Li A05.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-218-_-Product

Here's some pics.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213480

While that setup is definitely nice, I don't think I would have the patience to work with a micro-atx. I think I might like this, though: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119068

I would feel really weird going from a 250 dollar case to a 50 dollar case, though. That, and I think I might have to bust out a dremel to make it more WC-friendly. The styling is gorgeous, though.

 

[Scionix]

Sorry for the double post, but I could use some WC'ing help. I basically did a paint rendition of what it would look like if I bought the case I linked earlier, but I'm a complete novice when it comes to even basic case mods like screw holes, so bear with me. Here's the picture:

http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/Scionix_photos/?action=view&current=TestWCSetup.png

Water goes:

1.) From fill hole to T-splice, which is fed by the fill hole/reservoir. This is what I'm most unsure about, as I currently have a pump/reservoir combo with no fill hole, so I dunno if this is the correct loop beginning.

2.) From pump into radiator

3.) Out of radiator into CPU block

4.) Out from CPU block into reservoir, and:

5.) Back out to pump

Amidoinitrite?

 

[superccs]

The Lian Li A05 is a pretty sweet case, exhausts out the front which is neato. I have been using mine for a couple years now and love it. I have 3 HDDs, an HD4850 OC with Arctic Cooling passive heatsink, X6 1055T in uATX 890GX board and everything stays splendid with the hep of a Scythe fan controller. I bet if you modded the side panel or top panel a little you would have a decent compact h20 system.

 

[Scionix]

The Lian Li A05 is a pretty sweet case, exhausts out the front which is neato. I have been using mine for a couple years now and love it. I have 3 HDDs, an HD4850 OC with Arctic Cooling passive heatsink, X6 1055T in uATX 890GX board and everything stays splendid with the hep of a Scythe fan controller. I bet if you modded the side panel or top panel a little you would have a decent compact h20 system.

So the mini-atx really isn't a hassle with wiring? I figure it would just get really cramped in there. I guess it should be mentioned I have a GTX 295, which is practically a VHS tape, so it'd have to fit too.

 

[EarthwormJim]

So the mini-atx really isn't a hassle with wiring? I figure it would just get really cramped in there. I guess it should be mentioned I have a GTX 295, which is practically a VHS tape, so it'd have to fit too.

It's a full atx case. It just places the PSU towards the front of the case to allow the case to be shorter in height. It's still a deep case, only 3" less depth than your Cooler Master..

 

[Scionix]

It's a full atx case. It just places the PSU towards the front of the case to allow the case to be shorter in height. It's still a deep case, only 3" less depth than your Cooler Master..

Oh wow, the pictures don't really do it justice. Cool, I'll take a second look at it.

 

[ASTOCADDIDS]

I would second the CM 690, its a nice looking case with good features and you can beat coolermasters build quality, although antec is second best

 

[alkemyst]

Beware downsizing with a 1000W PSU...also if you plan on going to long GPU's.