Question: Can I use Drive Bay Res not installed in drive bay???

[JPStone]

First time Custom Looper here. So I bought everything I need. CPU water block, Radiator, Tubing and fittings. I also picked up a EK DBAY D5 PW MMX pump/res combo. It was on sale and I am trying to do this minimal cost. I dont have any drive bays on my case but I was thinking maybe I would be able to secure it on top of the PSU shroud inside the case. I was thinking using some 3M industrial strength Velcro or something similar so I would be able to remove it for maintenance.

 

Any reason this would not work or might cause problem. Maybe a way I can do it better with the existing equipment I have. Case is a NZXT S340 Elite? Any advice, tip or tricks would be much obliged.

[Mick Naughty]

It’s the same as any res. You can do what ever you want without issues. Just don’t let the fluid level drop below the pump. Same as any situation. 

[JPStone]

That is what I kinda figured just wasent sure since have only ever used AIOs before. Thanks man.

[W-L]

1 hour ago, JPStone said:

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As mentioned you can mount it anywhere you can find feasible and in this case not being in an expansion bay is actually a plus since most pump/bay res combo unit will actually transfer vibration to the case readily causing excessive vibration and noise.