Elegant external radiator solution CASE MOD

deusvult · April 21, 2015

So yeah my atelier pc has ran into some problems. Was going to cut up the top panel and insert this Lian Li panel. However the radiator tubes are way too rigid, long and the fans would sit at a position that they'd interfere with the cables, also the panel is too big. Albeit slightly.

http://www.lian-li.com/en/files/2013/04/d8-2-main.jpg

So there's how she sits right now. I think we can all agree this is not ideal. My question here basically if people could help me dream up an elegant solution to expand my case. Can be rather imaginative. I have a 3d printer to my disposal and a friend with basic metalworking skills.

My thoughts so far:

Replace the top panel with smoke tempered glass sheet. Expand the radiator to the right side. Feeding the wires through a hole in the case (which needs to be cut) and build an aluminum box around the rad.

Only downside is that i'll sacrifice two 120mm fans which are now providing inflow. And I won't be able to fit 80mm fans in the slots because the tubes will be in the way.

No budget. So feel free to be as imaginative as can be.

givingtnt · April 21, 2015

-------------------------------------------------------------- rad

-------------------------------------------------------------- case

-------------------------------------------------------------- fans

nvm

deusvult · April 21, 2015

-------------------------------------------------------------- rad

-------------------------------------------------------------- case

-------------------------------------------------------------- fans

nvm

Not a bad idea. Would be a behemoth of a growth on the side of the case though.

deusvult · April 21, 2015

But I think that could be managed. Certainly not a bad idea. Haven't considered it myself. Thanks for the suggestion. This is already looking very promising.