Stacker 830 or T01?

[juggalomike]

I am building a new computer, ive got all my parts picked out and everything however after posting on the forums asking for advice on my watercooling(since im going to be getting a Q6600 overclocked and an 8800GTX) they said fitting the watercooling system in at 830 would be extremely difficult and a T01 would be a better choice, anyone else agree with this or what?

 

[aigomorla]

they say pictures paint 1000000000000 words.

The internals of my T01 back when i took pictures of it. Theres a quadcore in there now, with a Thermochill PA120.3 radiator at the bottom.

http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_0406.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/al...aigomorla/IMG_0399.jpg


However, since your budget is quite large to be getting a 830, If your budget allows, i may even recomend you looking at silverstone TJ-07.

The T01 you will need to mod the bottom out a bit. Use a nibbler or a jiggy, or a dremel and elongate the bottom opening. Then lay the radiator down flush.

 

[ArchAngel777]

Those are nice looking rigs Aigo! I am so close to jumping on the bangwagen and going watercooling... 😀

 

[imported_H20]

like i posted in your other thread, you could install a PA120.3 on the rear of a stacker 830 like i did.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: H20
like i posted in your other thread, you could install a PA120.3 on the rear of a stacker 830 like i did.

you'll run into problems with a 120x3 tho off that case.

 

[imported_H20]

what kind of problems?

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: H20
what kind of problems?

the radiator will be higher then the top of your case which will look ugly.

The radiator if mounted flush, will block all your PCI-E plugs on the rear making them very difficult to plug your cables into.

The radiator is exposed to anything to hit up against it, which can lead to damaging the pipes, or bent fins.

Lastly, it will look ugly having a hugh honking radiator sit outside on the rear.

Also, you'll share the exhaust from the PSU to be recycled back into the radiator. You might as well go all the way and do it perfectly from the start. The op has a choice to pick which case he wants.

 

[imported_H20]

- the psu exhaust into the radiator causes a one degree (1C) increase in temp

- the radiator will not be higher than the top of the case.

- why would anyone mount the rad flush and block their ports? using a radbox allows plenty of room for your connections

- saying the radiator will look ugly mounted externally is an opinion, not a problem. especially since its in the rear of the case.

mike, if you really wanted the 830 then there are plenty of ways to install a loop. there is room at the top to fit a double radiator if you specifically wanted everything internal but like i mentioned, you can install a triple to the rear case and it will look awesome.

 

[aigomorla]

have you felt how hot the air is on your psu when your cpu is at load and your system is drawing load power?


Also, the radbox, unless you extend WAYYY back you block the ports. Ive had one, unless swiftech made a revision on it, i had to use different bolts and screws, and even then it was tight.

External Rad setups, your correct, its a difference in opnion. I applogize for that comment, however, a complete internal setup is more easier to transfer around if thats needed. And most people think they look nicer when everything is internal.