evolv atx Evolv ATX TG Custom loop

[b3rt1l]

I'm going to build a custom loop, there is not many upgrades i can do hardware wise anymore with a 7700k and 1080 ti. So I seek advice here. What would be the best rad/fan setup in a Evolv ATX TG? I'm willing to slightly mod the case  but I'm not very fond of modding the front or top panels. I know this case has pretty bad airflow but I am willing to trade higher temps for looks. As I understand the top is the most restrictive, and as such would it be best to put only a 360mm rad in the front with push pull and no rads in the top or go with only a top rad in push pull to have better airflow into the case?

 

As I said I am ready to take 5C higher temps if It means I don't have to cut in my front or top panel. Though I will drill extra holes in the basement for the pump if I go with a front rad.

 

The versions I have thought of so far is either a 240mm push/pull front and a 360mm top OR just a thicker 360 front with push pull.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

(I already know of the spacing mods)

 

Specs:

7700k

1080 Ti Poseidon

Asus z270-F

 

EDIT: I will most likely be delidding my 7700k in the near future

[Dreaper]

I would get this https://mnpctech.com/phanteks-case-mods/phanteks-primo-front-grill-en/phanteks-evolv-atx-vented-front-panel-gunmetal-grey.html

[b3rt1l]

8 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

I would get this https://mnpctech.com/phanteks-case-mods/phanteks-primo-front-grill-en/phanteks-evolv-atx-vented-front-panel-gunmetal-grey.html

What's the point in buying a 180$ case if I'm gonna ruin the main selling point? I didn't want to ruin the looks of the case if at all possible, even if I get 5-10C higher temps or have to run the fans at slightly higher rpm.

[MkaiL]

18 minutes ago, b3rt1l said:

I am ready to take 5C higher temps

I already know of the spacing mods

Believe me, the difference is much bigger. If it was only 5C, so many people wouldn't bother screwing up their cases looks.

 

Which mod do you mean? Blocking of the top openings of the bracket?

What you also can do is put spacers on the front panel, making it sit more forward to make the front openings a bit bigger. Also saw people remove the mesh on the top openings to lower airflow restriction and even cut away the fins of the top panel in the back. Some leave their top panel unscrewed, and not clicked into place which also might help. 

 

8 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

I would get this https://mnpctech.com/phanteks-case-mods/phanteks-primo-front-grill-en/phanteks-evolv-atx-vented-front-panel-gunmetal-grey.html

Do you even read bro. He mentioned multiple times he doesn't want to mess with the looks of his case. 

[Sanctorum]

If it were me, I'd put a thick 280mm in the front and a 240/280 up top. Temps should be reasonable with your system in that set up.

 

Obviously there are better cases for airflow and mods you can do but nothing without sacrificing the aesthetic of the EVOLV pretty significantly.

 

Like you said though, you're not too bothered about temps/acoustics so keep your case as is and run a 240/thick 280 or 280/thick 280 and you'll be good.

[b3rt1l]

2 minutes ago, MkaiL said:

Which mod do you mean? Blocking of the top openings of the bracket?

What you also can do is put spacers on the front panel, making it sit more forward to make the front openings a bit bigger. Also saw people remove the mesh on the top openings to lower airflow restriction and even cut away the fins of the top panel in the back. Some leave their top panel unscrewed, and not clicked into place which also might help.

The spacer mods and the removal of the mesh don't affect the look that much so I have indeed thought of doing those. Most mods are fine as long as they don't cost too much (After a loop I would be basically dry on cash) and they don't ruin the looks. I knew the case compromised airflow and as I stated I would be ready to run my fans a little faster. I would most likely be running a bunch of Noctua NF-F12 fans since I already have 4 of those.

[b3rt1l]

1 minute ago, Sanctorum said:

If it were me, I'd put a thick 280mm in the front and a 240/280 up top. Temps should be reasonable with your system in that set up.

 

Obviously there are better cases for airflow and mods you can do but nothing without sacrificing the aesthetic of the EVOLV pretty significantly.

 

Like you said though, you're not too bothered about temps/acoustics so keep your case as is and run a 240/thick 280 or 280/thick 280 and you'll be good.

One mod I have thought of doing is so you can fit fans above the fan bracket which would allow me to run a 360 up top and a 45mm 240 front with push pull. I'm very interested in the idea of push/pull setups as that would help overcome some of the restriction with a rad.

[MkaiL]

3 minutes ago, b3rt1l said:

The spacer mods and the removal of the mesh don't affect the look that much so I have indeed thought of doing those. Most mods are fine as long as they don't cost too much (After a loop I would be basically dry on cash) and they don't ruin the looks. I knew the case compromised airflow and as I stated I would be ready to run my fans a little faster. I would most likely be running a bunch of Noctua NF-F12 fans since I already have 4 of those.

It's not like your system will throttle with that setup, a lot of people still do custom loops without modding their panels.

I'm also planning for a custom loop in my case and chose to mod the panels for optimal performance. I didn't want big holes in my case, so came up with this design (openings are about the same size as the original top vents).

 

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[b3rt1l]

Just now, MkaiL said:

It's not like your system will throttle with that setup, a lot of people still do custom loops without modding their panels.

I'm also planning for a custom loop in my case and chose to mod the panels for optimal performance. I didn't want big holes in my case, so came up with this design (openings are about the same size as the original top vents).

 

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That is a mod I would actually do. Did you do it yourself? How was it done? That doesn't impact the looks as heavily as some things i have seen.

[MkaiL]

6 minutes ago, b3rt1l said:

That is a mod I would actually do. Did you do it yourself? How was it done? That doesn't impact the looks as heavily as some things i have seen.

No, I had it done by a local company. Just told them what I wanted and they cut it for me. However with the cost of the mod, the total price of the case almost got doubled, so it's not that cheap to get something custom designed and cut. 

[b3rt1l]

8 minutes ago, MkaiL said:

No, I had it done by a local company. Just told them what I wanted and they cut it for me. However with the cost of the mod, the total price of the case almost got doubled, so it's not that cheap to get something custom designed and cut. 

Ok, getting something like that done professionally would be very difficult here i Sweden where I live. So I'll either not do any cutting or some very simple mods to help a little bit

[b3rt1l]

So I'm posting a second thread about this, since only one person actually posted something related to my question.

 

My question goes: How should I place my loop in the Evolv atx TG if I'm watercooling my 7700k and a 1080 Ti Poseidon. I'm NOT asking for mods to help airflow, I am already aware of those problems with this case. How much rad space should i get?  If I can keep the looks of the case and have to deal with slightly higher temps I'm fine with that.

 

Some options I have thought of are 360mm Push/pull front and a 240mm top, or possibly just a thicker 360 front with push pull.

 

I'm NOT asking for mods and replacement front panels!

 

Thanks in advance

[Himommies]

I would reccomend a thin top and front 240 mm rad

[Shiv78]

25 minutes ago, b3rt1l said:

So I'm posting a second thread about this, since only one person actually posted something related to my question.

 

You should bump the old thread, not make a new one.

For really good performance I'd go 360 front + thin 240 top or if that's too tight maybe a 120 on the rear or 2x 240s, one thick one thin

[b3rt1l]

16 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

You should bump the old thread, not make a new one.

For really good performance I'd go 360 front + thin 240 top or if that's too tight maybe a 120 on the rear or 2x 240s, one thick one thin

 

17 minutes ago, Himommies said:

I would reccomend a thin top and front 240 mm rad

Thanks for answers that are actually relevant to the question

[W-L]

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