watercooled lan box

[carguy86]

im going to start building "Black Glacier" soon its going to be a haf xb evo from cooler master with a full custom ekwb loop.

 

parts: https://www.komplett.no/k/shoplist.aspx?mode=receive&si=1476852&su=918A10D7-BF20-48F8-9BE8-7B24A223AC39

 

 

(post will get updated when all parts have arrived and layed out for assembly)

[Stonyer]

I have the same case and am planning a custom loop (currently running the case on air). I have been advised, as I do not know much myself, that a 240 rad on its own wont be enough. 

this is a link to my build http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/339645-new-watercooling-build-advice-needed/, to summarise though i plan to use a 280mm rad upfront, a 120mm rad in the rear and maybe a 160mm rad (2 x 80) in the bottom rear.

But I have since thought of maybe going to a higher fpi rad so that I can get more heat dissipation per rad installed.

The case will be cramped for a custom loop but if like me you just like the look of it im sure it will be worth it in the end.

[carguy86]

I have the same case and am planning a custom loop (currently running the case on air). I have been advised, as I do not know much myself, that a 240 rad on its own wont be enough. 

this is a link to my build http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/339645-new-watercooling-build-advice-needed/, to summarise though i plan to use a 280mm rad upfront, a 120mm rad in the rear and maybe a 160mm rad (2 x 80) in the bottom rear.

But I have since thought of maybe going to a higher fpi rad so that I can get more heat dissipation per rad installed.

The case will be cramped for a custom loop but if like me you just like the look of it im sure it will be worth it in the end.

there wont be enough space for a 280mm rad (and for cpu only loop you wont need more than 240mm rad (tripple check clearance between your gpu and rad i have 1mm of clearing between them)

[notenoughtv]

Do you already have tubing?

 

I wouldn't use that 160mm rad though, it would just add unnecessary noise for not a lot of cooling.

Things might run a little bit hot considering the parts you chose

[The Sweetroll]

Wouldn't be my choice of case if I wanted something remotely portable but whatever floats your boat.

 

I also wouldn't do a custom CPU loop since there is lots of good CPU-coolers and the greatest benefit with custom WC is getting better and quieter cooling for your GPU (Which really wouldn't hurt with a 290).

[carguy86]

Wouldn't be my choice of case if I wanted something remotely portable but whatever floats your boat.

I also wouldn't do a custom CPU loop since there is lots of good CPU-coolers and the greatest benefit with custom WC is getting better and quieter cooling for your GPU (Which really wouldn't hurt with a 290).

i know but watercooling a xfx r9 290 is like crashing a ferarri to get a honda accord bechause the xfx coolers are so pretty.