Need MATX Case for Watercooling

[kev507]

Planning a new build with 4930K, Dual 290X, Rampage IV Gene but I'm not sure of which MATX cases are most friendly to a custom loop. I've done builds where I expand out from an H220 or H320 but this will be my first fully custom loop. Trying to keep the cost under $200 for the case

[CoolBeans]

350D only 2 240MM RAD mounts, Arc Mini R2 360MM and a 240MM RAD mount or Caselabs S5 a little expensive though

[Vacsol]

a Corsair 350d looks nice and has support for 2 240mm radiators

[Katsu-K1L]

350D, Arc Mini R2 or Caselabs S5 a little expensive though

 

a Corsair 350d looks nice and has support for 2 240mm radiators

 

a 350D is what your looking for.

[H4X3R]

760T, i suggest you get an atx capable case as you may want to buy an atx board sometime in the future. Also more rad options and airflow

[Aniallation]

350D gets my vote

[seiny]

Cooler master silencio 352

[Guest]

Parvum systems S2, but you might not be able to buy them in the USA 

 

http://www.parvumsystems.com/category/cases

[Speedbird]

Corsair 350D.

[CM Norumu]

Our N200 is 240mm radiator friendly to help you get started

[kev507]

Parvum systems S2, but you might not be able to buy them in the USA 

 

http://www.parvumsystems.com/category/cases

I have actually checked it out, but it's about $265 so I'm kinda on the fence on that one being worth the money

[brob]

Planning a new build with 4930K, Dual 290X, Rampage IV Gene but I'm not sure of which MATX cases are most friendly to a custom loop. I've done builds where I expand out from an H220 or H320 but this will be my first fully custom loop. Trying to keep the cost under $200 for the case

 

No reason to pack everything into an mATX case. Why not go with something like an H440 mid-sized ATX case. Lots of room for strategic placement of parts and you can match the accent color to the cooling.

[kev507]

No reason to pack everything into an mATX case. Why not go with something like an H440 mid-sized ATX case. Lots of room for strategic placement of parts and you can match the accent color to the cooling.

This is definitely something I'll look into. I just don't see any sense in building something larger than it needs to be. I've always thought you should find out what you want, and then build it into the smallest case that meets your needs. Mine does happen to travel to work with me occasionally.

[Mooshi]

If you can wait, I'd get either the Phanteks Evolv or the Phanteks Mini XL. Both are purposely made with water cooling in mind.

[kev507]

If you can wait, I'd get either the Phanteks Evolv or the Phanteks Mini XL. Both are purposely made with water cooling in mind.

I like the look of the Evolv, but the details around it are kinda iffy. In the animated promo video it shows an 5.25 optical drive at the rear of the case and I tried for at least a week to find out what the deal was with that, but never found out

[brob]

I like the look of the Evolv, but the details around it are kinda iffy. In the animated promo video it shows an 5.25 optical drive at the rear of the case and I tried for at least a week to find out what the deal was with that, but never found out

 

From the pictures it looks like there is a plate on the back that can be removed and mounting rails for an external drive. Looks like it might cause issues with some top mounted radiators.