XSPC Res Photon 170

[Trevin37]

I've got a 4790K, and I'm planning on getting a GTX 980, and I would like to water cool them. Where in the NZXT Phantom (original phantom) can I mount the XSPC Photon 170 res. And if there isn't a way to mount it is there any cylinder res that can be mounted in the case?  

[runit3]

I've got a 4790K, and I'm planning on getting a GTX 980, and I would like to water cool them. Where in the NZXT Phantom (original phantom) can I mount the XSPC Photon 170 res. And if there isn't a way to mount it is there any cylinder res that can be mounted in the case?  

You can mount anything anywhere there is room, although you're likely going to need to fab up your own bracket or at least add some extensions to the photon if it comes with one.

Looks like you might be able to drill some holes around this area (red dots):

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I've got a 4790K, and I'm planning on getting a GTX 980, and I would like to water cool them. Where in the NZXT Phantom (original phantom) can I mount the XSPC Photon 170 res. And if there isn't a way to mount it is there any cylinder res that can be mounted in the case?  

 

Where there's a will, there's a way. It will probably fit somewhere and these will help: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/reservoirs-and-acc/reservoir-acc/ek-res-x3-holder-60mm-2pcs.html

[Trevin37]

Ok thanks guys. Also for cooling a 4790K, GTX 980 and maybe eventually 2, would a dual rad in the top of the case be enough or would I need to externally mount a triple rad?

[runit3]

Ok thanks guys. Also for cooling a 4790K, GTX 980 and maybe eventually 2, would a dual rad in the top of the case be enough or would I need to externally mount a triple rad?

Depends on how well the chip performs at whatever voltage you end up at. The 980's should run cooler than what I'm currently using and I have x2 240mm x 45mm rads in pull. Temps under valley, cinebench, and interstellar marines (fastest game to dl and test yesterday) are always under 54C on both GPU's and sub 75C on CPU @1.2845v for extended periods. The 360+240 recommendations are a pretty safe standard as every chip/loop is going to behave a bit differently depending on the setup, and 600mm of radiator awesomeness is almost always enough no matter the setup.

[Trevin37]

Ah ok, so is Interstellar Marines more demanding than Crysis 3. Anyway, I'll be happy with 54C on my cards, but when you say sub 75C what average temperatures are you talking about? There is no room in the NZXT Phantom for a tripple 120mm rad, but there is room for a dual 120mm rad. Ill only be able to fit 1 rad dual rad in the case, so should I buy a larger rad instead and externally mount it?