best case for 2x 360MM radiators?

[Kitsan]

I did have a Lian Li Dynamic but I was really disappointed with the build quality so I returned it and had an impulse buy on a Corsair 570x which I do really like but it's not really ideal for the watercooling bits I already own.

 

So what is the best case for 2x 360mm radiators 1x cpu block 1x gpu block and a d5 270mm photon res/pump?

 

I would prefer a mid sized tower if possible rather than a massive beast, right now im likeing the Meshify S2.

 

[CharminUltraStrong]

10 minutes ago, remus243 said:

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Maybe you had a bad Lian Li Dynamic? What was wrong with its build quality? Every reviewer that has touched it gave it incredibly high praise for outstanding build quality, I personally own one and I can attest to its outstanding build quality. Maybe you're confusing the Lian Li PC O11 Dynamic with the PC O11 AIR? Everything is solid with with rubber grommets, hot swap bays, isolating pads, sturdy drive cages, steel everywhere, thick paint, quality glass with the only plastic being the feet and the power button.

[Bananasplit_00]

Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic is the best case for this atm that i know off. I think it has a pretty good build, what were your problems with it?

[Kitsan]

Plate glass was scratched, tinting was peeling off on its own (from a different area), thumb screws on roof panel didn't line up well, paint was inconsistently applied, was missing the Velcro securing strips...etc

 

Maybe I was just unlucky but it was very poor, the whole case felt like it had been dropped as nothing really felt quality in the way it went together.

[TrigrH]

inwin 303

[AmpedUpDad]

2 hours ago, remus243 said:

Plate glass was scratched, tinting was peeling off on its own (from a different area), thumb screws on roof panel didn't line up well, paint was inconsistently applied, was missing the Velcro securing strips...etc

 

Maybe I was just unlucky but it was very poor, the whole case felt like it had been dropped as nothing really felt quality in the way it went together.

Man, I hate that you had such a bad experience. I literally just did a case swap on this last week and I love the dang thing.

 

It was fairly easy to build in and I can't wait to get an AIO to slap in it and one day put in a custom loop.

 

Below is my swap.

[Kitsan]

Yeah the only thing I can assume is something from the QC area must have made it into circulation, I also didnt really like the rigidity of the case it didnt feel strong when I moved it.

[Dedayog]

Look at the R6, S2, S2 Mesh from Fractal as well.

[Ahokas99]

Having built and rebuilt in the R6 multiple times now, i would recommend the S2/Mesh for 2x 360 setup.

 

Two EK PE's fit fine if you have the fittings to go around the tight spaces and the S2 has reservoir mounts if you dont have direct 120mm mounts for your reservoir

 

Spoiler

 

[Corsair Nick]

8 hours ago, remus243 said:

I did have a Lian Li Dynamic but I was really disappointed with the build quality so I returned it and had an impulse buy on a Corsair 570x which I do really like but it's not really ideal for the watercooling bits I already own.

 

So what is the best case for 2x 360mm radiators 1x cpu block 1x gpu block and a d5 270mm photon res/pump?

 

I would prefer a mid sized tower if possible rather than a massive beast, right now im likeing the Meshify S2.

 

Just curious, what were some of the key features you liked in the 570X?

 

Since the 570X didn't work out, a new option you might be interested in is the Corsair 678C.  We actually just launched this case a couple weeks ago.  It's capable of housing dual 360mm radiators, and was designed with custom loop cooling in mind.

 

[Kitsan]

1 hour ago, Corsair Nick said:

Just curious, what were some of the key features you liked in the 570X?

 

Since the 570X didn't work out, a new option you might be interested in is the Corsair 678C.  We actually just launched this case a couple weeks ago.  It's capable of housing dual 360mm radiators, and was designed with custom loop cooling in mind.

 

Hey Nick, I did see this case and I do really like it aesthetically, I just didn't really understand the front&top solid panel (with little gap for airflow) design choice. It would've been so much better (allot of reviewers mention noise due to these small gaps when fans ramp up) if you provided a mesh option which surely would've been possible considering the price point?

 

If it was the same sort of price as the R6 I would've been tempted to buy it and modify the front/top panels myself!

[Corsair Nick]

Top panel is actually removable, and comes with a magnetic filter you can put in place of it if you want increased airflow instead of noise reduction.  I'll pass the suggestion along for the mesh front and see if it's something we can offer in the future.  Feedback is always welcomed from you guys.

[Ravendarat]

Define R6 has plenty of room and still isnt a monster case

[Kitsan]

14 hours ago, Corsair Nick said:

Top panel is actually removable, and comes with a magnetic filter you can put in place of it if you want increased airflow instead of noise reduction.  I'll pass the suggestion along for the mesh front and see if it's something we can offer in the future.  Feedback is always welcomed from you guys.

It would be cool if corsair could own another shape for ventilation, for example Inwin use the hexagon as part of their signature identifiable theme.

 

If not a large hole aligned with the current 360mm space would look good and keep the corsair badge in the same place on the mesh. My 1337 M$ Paint skills normally stun everyone with their magnificence:

 

 

If you could chamfer the inside edge without it causing a cutting hazard, that would look sexy as hell, on both the top and the front.

 

[SolarNova]

Make sure what ever case u decide on has ample room for the 270photon d5. Its a sizable res. I have one myself and found finding a case that could fit it rather difficult if u also wanted to fit thick rads.

 

In the end i went with a Enthoo Primo, (its huge), ill be receiving it Tuesday, and ill start my 'refresh' build then.

 

I had myself considered PC-011D, but  there's no room for the Photon if you run a thick rad in there.

[Kitsan]

Apparently there's going to be a Phanteks enthoo luxe 2 but it's not due to be released until Q3 2019

[Kitsan]

[MaratM]

try the real lian li case like o11 or o11 rog edition. (expnsive but worth every penny)

[Kitsan]

1 minute ago, MaratM said:

try the real lian li case like o11 or o11 rog edition. (expnsive but worth every penny)

Did you read my original post?

[MaratM]

2 minutes ago, remus243 said:

Did you read my original post?

you ware talking about "o11 dynamic" in your original post. There is a "classic" lian li o11 (not dynamic), made of aluminium with supperior build quality, but it costs a "bit" more than o11 dynamic http://www.lian-li.com/pc-o11-wgx-rog-edition/ http://www.lian-li.com/pc-011/

[Kitsan]

Ahhh okay, i'll take a look now!

[Kitsan]

27 minutes ago, MaratM said:

you ware talking about "o11 dynamic" in your original post. There is a "classic" lian li o11 (not dynamic), made of aluminium with supperior build quality, but it costs a "bit" more than o11 dynamic http://www.lian-li.com/pc-o11-wgx-rog-edition/ http://www.lian-li.com/pc-011/

Yes that does seem to fit the bill, I wonder if the 270 res will fit in there?

[MaratM]

37 minutes ago, remus243 said:

Yes that does seem to fit the bill, I wonder if the 270 res will fit in there?

can not tell for sure but it looks like it will fit without any problems, depends on the rads you will use if you will use 2 360 monster 80mm rads from alpha cool in push-pull it might not fit

[SolarNova]

2 hours ago, MaratM said:

can not tell for sure but it looks like it will fit without any problems, depends on the rads you will use if you will use 2 360 monster 80mm rads from alpha cool in push-pull it might not fit

It wont, i have the Photon 270 D5, and it wont fit in the O11 with a 80mm + 50mm of fans (push/pull) = 130mm.

You only have about 170mm of space to work with iirc in the 011 and 011D, leaving some space for airflow.

You need about 90mm for the res(bracket to widest part of res/pump), leaving 80mm to work with. That's enough for a 30mm rad and fans (30+25), leaving some space.

Maybe you could work it to fit a 60mm + fans as that would be 85mm.

Most certainly can not fit 80mm + push/pull.

 

[Corsair Nick]

On 3/23/2019 at 4:42 AM, remus243 said:

It would be cool if corsair could own another shape for ventilation, for example Inwin use the hexagon as part of their signature identifiable theme.

 

If not a large hole aligned with the current 360mm space would look good and keep the corsair badge in the same place on the mesh. My 1337 M$ Paint skills normally stun everyone with their magnificence:

 

 

If you could chamfer the inside edge without it causing a cutting hazard, that would look sexy as hell, on both the top and the front.

 

Very interesting concept, and I like how you incorporated our shard design.