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fccdj
10-06-05, 05:35 PM
OK I currently have an Antec Performance Plus 1080AMG SOHO server case, and I was wondering if I could fit a dual 120MM fan radiator anywhere in my case without MAJOR mods.
I figure I can't so I have been looking at a getting a new case, does anyone have any suggestions of a good case that will fit a dual 120MM fan radiator and has a side window?
Valk
10-06-05, 05:55 PM
ALright, i did some looking around quick like, googling to see what i could find on your case.
This site (http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/antecplus1080amg/index2.php)
gives a nice image fo the side panel off and a mobo ect installed.

http://ev0one.net/ocforums/antec.gif

All the pink spots give an idea of where you coudl fit a rad in your case. i dont know what you consider MAJOR mods. but you will be doing some cutting if you wanna mount it like that.
Somone DID show a pic of their modded sonata which had a dual 120 rad on it. he just ziptied a BIP with two fans to his side mount drive cage. sure, it doesnt get thec oolest air, but he didnt have to mod anything.
Free_Loader
10-06-05, 05:59 PM
There were some mods that required drilling a few holes, not too complicated and the radiator would live outside the case. I will try and find the posts but if you search for them you will get an idea. Personally I find it harder to mod an expensive case which gives you all the flexibility than a smaller cheaper one, good luck.
nkcd
10-06-05, 06:14 PM
I bought the Gigabyte 3D aurora. Perfect for dual 120mm rads without mod :)
fccdj
10-06-05, 08:58 PM
i just looked at the Gigabyte Aurora Case and it looks like just what I want. Stick a dual 120MM fan Rad on the outside. Only problem is I can't find where to buy it Newegg and Tigerdirect don't have it.
Where did u get yours?
majesty
11-06-05, 11:53 PM
i just looked at the Gigabyte Aurora Case and it looks like just what I want. Stick a dual 120MM fan Rad on the outside. Only problem is I can't find where to buy it Newegg and Tigerdirect don't have it.
Where did u get yours?


i second that, did some googling, couldn't quite find a place to purchase it.
clocker2
11-06-05, 11:59 PM
The CM Stacker (the original dual-PSU model) can fit a 2x120mm rad internally in two different places with no modification.
Either in the front bay structure (already covered with the mesh bay covers, so no modding there) or on the case floor, where CM has already proved an opening (again, already mesh covered).

Doesn't get much easier.
Tat2monsta
11-07-05, 09:35 AM
on the case floor, where CM has already proved an opening (again, already mesh covered).


when setting up a rad in the bottem.. i take it that you have the rad suking out.. but is there enough space under the case to get rid of the air. or does it slowly warm the case up? i have an armor with a 120-2 in the front pushin air out.. but i may ad another little rad soon when i ad a gpu block.. or is it not needed.
my054runner
11-07-05, 10:04 AM
I would definitely go with one of the stacker series. Pleanty of headroom. The 3d Aurora is nice as well but I like the plain and simple look.