Case for Custom Loop

[AbsoluteZero951]

I've been looking for awhile now to find a case that I can build my first custom loop in.  I've found that the best cases for a custom loop would be a Phanteks Enthoo Primo or Corsair 900d with my preference leaning towards the Phanteks.  Wanted to see if there was anything else out there that I may have missed. Also before anyone posts it, yes I know a Caselabs is about as good as it gets for custom water cooling, but as this is only my first loop I'm not gonna for for one yet. Additionally its a black and white build and I would prefer a white case but am open to black ones too.  

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

the Cooler Master  Master Case Pro 5 is suppose to be pretty good for custom loops, while saving you over $100 on from the 900D.

[AbsoluteZero951]

2 minutes ago, GetShrektMrKrabs said:

the Cooler Master  Master Case Pro 5 is suppose to be pretty good for custom loops, while saving you over $100 on from the 900D.

Yea I saw that case but was to small for the loop I was planning on running. Still a really nice case though.

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

what layout do you plan on using for your custom loop?

 

[shadowbyte]

760d, 760t, caselabs?

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

i have the 760t and was barely able to fit EKWB's  X360 kit in it 

[Hackentosher]

Caselabs, Phanteks, or a Corsair 760t or 780t. It really just depends on what you want to do and how much radiator space you want.

[AbsoluteZero951]

Was going to run a 480 Rad > Reservoir > Pump > CPU > back to rad for now but am planning to put 2 GPU's in it later at that point adding at least another 360. Also despite this being my first loop I am definitely going to hard pipe it so that is something to take into consideration.

[Hackentosher]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

Caselabs, Phanteks, or a Corsair 760t or 780t. It really just depends on what you want to do and how much radiator space you want.

 

1 minute ago, GetShrektMrKrabs said:

i have the 760t and was barely able to fit EKWB's  X360 kit in it 

Yeah I remove my vote for Corsair cases, go with a Phanteks or Caselabs.

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

Don't forgot about the 800D as well.

[AbsoluteZero951]

1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

 

Yeah I remove my vote for Corsair cases, go with a Phanteks or Caselabs.

yea was leaning towards Phanteks from the beginning because Caselabs is so expensive.

 

1 minute ago, GetShrektMrKrabs said:

Don't forgot about the 800D as well.

Not a fan of the 800D styling, especially the top ventilation and side window

[Hackentosher]

Just now, AbsoluteZero951 said:

yea was leaning towards Phanteks from the beginning because Caselabs is so expensive.

 

Not a fan of the 800D styling, especially the top ventilation and side window

Right, even the sm8 is super expensive. Perhaps a Phanteks Evolv ATX?

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

rule of thumb is 120mm for each component added to the loop, so if it is 2 GPU's and a cpu block then a 360 rad would be enough for it, or even just 2 240's

[Hackentosher]

Just now, GetShrektMrKrabs said:

rule of thumb is 120mm for each component added to the loop, so if it is 2 GPU's and a cpu block then a 360 rad would be enough for it, or even just 2 240's

Are your cards and CPU overclocked? You should add a little more surface area if so.

[AbsoluteZero951]

Just now, Hackentosher said:

Right, even the sm8 is super expensive. Perhaps a Phanteks Evolv ATX?

Really like the Evolv ATX but have looked at a lot of pictures of custom loops being super cramped inside of them making maintenance work difficult.

 

3 minutes ago, Hackentosher said:

Are your cards and CPU overclocked? You should add a little more surface area if so.

Once the loop is installed I'm going to pin them.

[derick90]

Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX, the whole right side is empty, with a pump mount built in and plenty of rad support, even has a res mount next to the I/O shield.