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Hey LTT,

I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on where to mount a reservoir in the main chamber of the air 540.I have a classified edition 780 Ti so it is bigger than a regular GPU. Are there any really small reservoirs? I want the Pump to be directly under the reservoir. I was thinking a rectangular reservoir/pump combo. Are any of those good?

 

Thank!

 

Edit: I notice there are a ton of 5.25 reservoirs that are rectangular. Would it be possible to mount one of those not in a bay, but on the floor of an air 540?

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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Hey LTT,

I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on where to mount a reservoir in the main chamber of the air 540.I have a classified edition 780 Ti so it is bigger than a regular GPU. Are there any really small reservoirs? I want the Pump to be directly under the reservoir. I was thinking a rectangular reservoir/pump combo. Are any of those good?

 

Thank!

Well, since the pump is right after the res, then maybe, even though gravity may not be able to help.

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There's a few pretty small ones out there... The 150mm ones. 

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Well, since the pump is right after the res, then maybe, even though gravity may not be able to help.

I think I'm just gonna throw this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11220/ex-res-233/XSPC_Tank_Reservoir_-_Laing_D5_MCP655_w_Blue_LED_Light_-_Acrylic.html#blank in the back on top of the power supply on some foam.

 

Like this http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/1564118/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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That is S-E-X-X-Y - can you link to the whole build?

 

Only concern there, has he put a quick disconnect above the PSU?

http://www.overclock.net/t/1402099/build-log-water-cooled-corsair-carbide-series-air-540

 

I've actually changed my pump reservoir combo to this now. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/23122/ex-pmp-300/Alphacool_Lighttower_All-in-One_Reservoir_Pump_Combo_w_Phobya_DC12-220_Pump_-_Black.html

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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Nice build, mate!

My only gripe is the Corsair fans - but at least the colours fit in :D

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Nice build, mate!

My only gripe is the Corsair fans - but at least the colours fit in :D

Oh thats not mine... just a example I'm going to use.

PC: 4770K @ 4.0 GHz --- Maximus VI Hero --- 8 GB 2133 MHz Corsair Vengeance Pro --- EVGA 780 TI Classified @ 1300 MHz --- Samsung Evo 250 GB --- Corsair RM 750 --- Corsair Carbide Air 540 --- CM Storm Rapid-I (MX Blues with PMK Evergreen Keycaps) --- Windows XP --- Razer Naga --- Custom Loop Parts: 380I, EKWB 780 Classy Waterblock and Backplate, 240mm and 360mm XT45, Swiftech MCP655, EKWB multi option reservoir, Mayhems Pastel Red, Primochill Primoflex Advanced Clear Tubing, 5 SP 120 Quiet Editions --- Mobile: Surface Pro 3 (i5 128gb) with JD40 (MX Clears) and Microsoft Sculpt Mouse --- Galaxy S6

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That's the massive 80mm wide Aqualis Reservoir. They do a smiller option at 50mm which should be enough to accommodate your bigger card. There's actually another 25mm to spare if you remove the dust filter and build a platform that would take the res further back. That was my options anyway. 

I actually had a small res/pump combo on the floor before this monstrosity but the vibration and sound was awful.

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