BitFenix Phenom mATX Build - Help

[Vogl]

Hy guys,

I'm looking forward to my new build in the Bitfenix Phenom M, but i have a few questions regarding it. First of all, my components :

CPU : Intel core i5 4690k - planning to overclock it

CPU cooling : NZXT Kraken x41

MB : Asus Gryphon Z97 thermal armor

RAM : 16Gb Corsair Vengence 1866 mhz

GPU : Geforce GTX 970 Asus STRIX / Gigabyte Windforce

SSD : 120Gb Intel 535 series

HDD : 1 Tb WD Blue

PSU : Corsair CS750w semimodular

Maybe planning to add another Gtx 970 in the next 4mo. Not sure atm.

FANS : 2*120 mm Bitfenix Specter Pro Green at the top as intake; 1*230 mm Bitfenix Specter Pro green at the bottom as exhaust.

Now for the part where I need help: Does anyone know if this case can fit the NZXT Kraken x41, in theory the rad is 140*140mm so I could place it at the back but from what I see the bezels in the rad make it much bigger then 140*140mm ?

If it can fit could it fit it in a push pull config ?

If it cant fit it, are there any other AIO coolers you could recomend. I'm trying to steer away from corsair as I had the H100i in my previous build and most of the time corsair link was not running.

Also if the case can fit the x41 in the back I was thinking of adding a noctua SP fan to it for better performance, however if I would add a Specter pro to the rad to keep the overall estetics would that afect performance much in comparison to a noctua ?

Atm this is about it. Thx alot for your help.

[Tim Drake]

Heard really bad things about the Spectre PRO js..

 

Better PSU like an XFX or something

 

Plz no Strix, G1 Gaming ftw!

 

240/280mm or go home if you're overclocking.

I would recommend the Nepton 240m

 

Nvm thought it could fit a 240m but that's the mini itx..

[Monkey Dust]

Space inside the mATX phenoms and related cases is very tight, so I'd rule out push pull. The best way to be sure would be to get the case first, but a 120mm AIO looks a snug fit so I wouldn't be too hopeful. Unless you need a the extra PCI slots the mini-ITX version would probably work better for you.

[Vogl]

Space inside the mATX phenoms and related cases is very tight, so I'd rule out push pull. The best way to be sure would be to get the case first, but a 120mm AIO looks a snug fit so I wouldn't be too hopeful. Unless you need a the extra PCI slots the mini-ITX version would probably work better for you.

I already have the case, I was looking forward to the mAtx build because I plan to use at least one more PCIe slot in the future. Also in my country there's not a lot of options concerning mini-itx mb. And the ones that are on the market cost as much as an ATX ROG board.

[Monkey Dust]

It looks like the only way you'd fit a 140mm rad in would be to use the GPU in the lower (or higher when it's in your case) PCI 16x slot, and you wouldn't be able to the HDD mount on the bottom closest to the back.