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SatanSkin

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Hey i was looking at building me an all new system here in a few months and would like to watercool it. Regardless of the cooling method, I would like to find a case larger than my current one. The on I have now is the Chieftec Dragon case and is 17" Tall and 18" Deep. Do any of you have any suggestions on a case that is larger than that and very suitable for a large radiator? The only thing is I also need atleast 4 5.25" bays and 4 3.5" bays for HDDs and one 3.5 for my floppy.

Also, are there any suggestions on what pump, blocks, and radiators to use to achieve the best cooling? And any kits that are nice. Price is not a factor. All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
 
Why the Lite-On FS-020 of course! Newegg has them for $82 SHIPPED!! Best deal ever and the best case I have ever owned.

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Naked so you can see where the pump is:
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nikhsub1 said:
Why the Lite-On FS-020 of course! Newegg has them for $82 SHIPPED!! Best deal ever and the best case I have ever owned.

I was thinking of getting that one, but I read the front door is a pain to get open.
 
When I upgrade my case one of these days, I'm going for a Lian-Li PC-7x. Personally I'm tired of watercooling in a mid-tower, it just gets to be a hassle sometimes. Although that case will cost you a pretty penny.
 
nikhsub1 said:
The front plate is simple to remove, it is one screw...

http://www.coolcases.com/catalog/p31.html

4. Here's the major difference between the two cases: case 'ergonomics'--i.e., the use of the case by its owner, and it covers such areas as ease of access and details of assembly/disassembly. Consider these characteristics:


To get into a GENIE, do this:
a. open (and optionally remove) the bezel by pulling on the left side and swinging it open.
b. (if installed) remove two case screws at the front of the left side panel
c. Pull the panel forward using the provided finger grip, tilt the top out, and lift up and off.
d. optionally (if you got the Basic Mods), undo the six case screws securing the top and lift off.

To clean the filter on a GENIE, do this:
a. open the bezel by pulling on the left side and swinging it open, then lift it off its hinge pins.
b. unclip the filter retainer on the bezel and remove it.


To get into a FS020, do this:
a. reach around to the back left side and unscrew the two thumbscrews securing it to the back.
b. Now pull that panel back about 3/4" and lift it out slightly to remove it from the chassis.
c. Undo the case screw at the back securing the crossbar, rap sharply on the left end to drive it down, then 'hinge' the right end out of its locating slots.
d. If you want to remove the top, remove the front bezel (steps one through four under cleaning the filter, below) then
e. Undo the four case screws securing the top, and lift the top off.

To clean the filter that is inside the front bezel, do this:
a. Undo a panhead screw just below the right side notch for the crossbar.
b. Push out on the two tabs securing the bezel on the left side;
c. reach around behind the 3.5 cage and undo the two on the right side.
d. Maintain a contant pressure on the bezel to pull the left side and bottom out--and then lift it out and off the front.
e. Unclip the filter frame to get to the filter media.

The genie is just easier.
 
What are you all's thoughts on the Swiftech Quiet Power H20 case? It seems to just be the Lite-On case you mentioned with a nice swiftech kit thrown in it already. and damn! i LOVE that lite-on case! Looks so nice! anyways, what do you guys think? here are two links to reviews on the OC.com site on it.
http://overclockers.com/articles547/
http://overclockers.com/articles542/
Let me know. Thanks
 
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