Externally cooling with aio on alienware r11

[treepop]

So. Im thinking of cooling the rig in my signature (alienware r11 i9-1900kf and 3080) with a kraken x73.

My plan is to remove the top and have the kraken lay on top. Well sorta. I was thinking of somehow mounting it to my computer with this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083S4GG3...abc_7WTXP6AKWEGZ9JH5WP3F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


This way I can use an aio and not really worry about disconnecting and reconnecting pipes.

Thoughts?

My main concern is 1. It looks janky. 2. It doesnÂ’t mount cleanly and is dangerous.

 

[EarthDog]

Scrap the jenky alienware chassis is my thought. Then, build in a 'normal' chassis that supports the hardware you're putting into it.

.... that is, unless that alienware has some proprietary size things in it........

 

[treepop]

I would have to replace the motherboard, case, and power supply ....I'm just trying to get some more decent cooling without breaking the bank.


I just came across this...I really want it now

 

[EarthDog]

Oof, prebuilds FTL.

Anyway, yeah, it will work fine as you described. Please post some pics up!

That said, I vaguely recall you not being able to overclock on this thing or make many (any?) adjustments for overclocking... so, why bother with a fancy AIO?

 

[treepop]

Overclocking works fine. I just couldnÂ’t get the stupid cpu to function as designed stock. All cores have to be the same speed. It doesnÂ’t clock up and down based on load. But I can overclock all the cores to 5ghz pretty easy on stock cooling.

 

[EarthDog]

There isn't much more left in it. So long as you aren't expecting clock speed miracles... have at it!

 

[treepop]

Yeah. Im just wanting 5.1ghz, but more importantly I want to stay below 90c. As it sits, my computer is virtually a space heater.