Need high-airflow case

[Lord Mirdalan]

I need to spec a PC for my work. It'll have several (2 or 3) 2080ti's, and a 12-core CPU. All this will be liquid-cooled, and so I need a case with adequate radiator mounts and space for plenty of additional drives.

 

Nice-to-haves: Tempered glass, RGB lighting, built-in coffee maker.

 

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

[Slottr]

Meshify S2?

[Lord Mirdalan]

16 minutes ago, Slottr said:

Meshify S2?

That's going in the right direction! What are your thoughts on having two radiators, one in the top, and one in the "basement", all connected to the same loop? 

[Biggerboot]

21 minutes ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

That's going in the right direction! What are your thoughts on having two radiators, one in the top, and one in the "basement", all connected to the same loop? 

Hmm, are your loads going to be primarily gpu intense (like 24/7 rendering)?

 

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811112582?reviews=all&item=N82E16811112582&ignorebbr=1&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-cases+(computer+cases+-+atx+form)-_-N82E16811112582&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpaHLsoPR4gIVk4izCh12wgirEAQYASABEgL1-PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Lian Li makes a few cases with 360mm rads at the bottom.  That may be the orientation you want.

I don't have much experience with custom loops --- it probably would be sufficient to have a 240 and 360 if you're only stressing the gpu's in that instance.  But the option is there.

[Lord Mirdalan]

33 minutes ago, Biggerboot said:

Hmm, are your loads going to be primarily gpu intense (like 24/7 rendering)?

 

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811112582?reviews=all&item=N82E16811112582&ignorebbr=1&source=region&nm_mc=knc-googleadwords-pc&cm_mmc=knc-googleadwords-pc-_-pla-_-cases+(computer+cases+-+atx+form)-_-N82E16811112582&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpaHLsoPR4gIVk4izCh12wgirEAQYASABEgL1-PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Lian Li makes a few cases with 360mm rads at the bottom.  That may be the orientation you want.

I don't have much experience with custom loops --- it probably would be sufficient to have a 240 and 360 if you're only stressing the gpu's in that instance.  But the option is there.

Yes, these are for GPU rendering. Not 24/7, but possibly days at a stretch.

 

And we might have a winner - that's a fine-looking case.

[Biggerboot]

6 minutes ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

Yes, these are for GPU rendering. Not 24/7, but possibly days at a stretch.

 

And we might have a winner - that's a fine-looking case.

Cool.

Here's Steve's review on it:

I think the downsides of this case won't apply to you if you're doing a custom loop.  It does have an 'air' version as well, but it's not beneficial in this case.

[Norwegiantweaker]

1 hour ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

I need to spec a PC for my work. It'll have several (2 or 3) 2080ti's, and a 12-core CPU. All this will be liquid-cooled, and so I need a case with adequate radiator mounts and space for plenty of additional drives.

 

Nice-to-haves: Tempered glass, RGB lighting, built-in coffee maker.

 

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

corsair 900d ?

[Biggerboot]

41 minutes ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

Yes, these are for GPU rendering. Not 24/7, but possibly days at a stretch.

 

And we might have a winner - that's a fine-looking case.

There's something I just realized, 3 gpus are a no-go on this if you want to install the bottom rad.  Not enough vertical space.  I think you have to go full sized like the 900d that was suggested.  Or go with something like the meshify and see about utilizing the front for a second rad (while making sure you can fit a res).

[Lord Mirdalan]

@Norwegiantweaker, my previous work machine was in the 900D. It's a fine case, I'd just like something different.

 

@Biggerboot, I don't think I'll install the bottom radiator. Two 360mm rads should be enough.

[TVwazhere]

13 hours ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

@Norwegiantweaker, my previous work machine was in the 900D. It's a fine case, I'd just like something different.

 

@Biggerboot, I don't think I'll install the bottom radiator. Two 360mm rads should be enough.

Two 360mm should definitely be enough, especially if the one mounted to the top is thick. 

 

I havent seen any tripple slot card setups, but there's a few dual card ones. There are also a lot of cool reservoir front glass plates and the side mounts for the O11 too if you're into that sorta thing. 

https://shop.bitspower.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=353&product_id=7163

https://www.amazon.com/Bykski-Acrylic-Waterway-Computer-RGV-LAN-O11/dp/B07FKRVXXK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGy3BILhXQY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwe4hGxUIno (From EKWB but not yet a standalone product AFAIK)

[Lord Mirdalan]

2 hours ago, TVwazhere said:

Two 360mm should definitely be enough, especially if the one mounted to the top is thick. 

 

I havent seen any tripple slot card setups, but there's a few dual card ones. There are also a lot of cool reservoir front glass plates and the side mounts for the O11 too if you're into that sorta thing. 

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I'm planning to use two of these: (40mm thick)

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-pe-360-triple

Do you think that will be sufficient?

[TVwazhere]

41 minutes ago, Lord Mirdalan said:

I'm planning to use two of these: (40mm thick)

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-pe-360-triple

Do you think that will be sufficient?

I believe so, though I'm not an expert on Rad stats to cooling potential, but 360 slim rads are usually enough for one mainstream CPU and one or two GPU's. I guess it depends on what temps and noise levels you;'re going for. I have no doubt that dual 360's will prevent all cards and CPU from thermal throttling, it's just how far will they boost and how quiet will the fans be. EK's fan offer great cooling but can be a bit loud, especially when you have six or more.