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I have an NZXT Switch 810, which I don't believe is particularly known for its thermal performance. I got it originally for its known compatibility with my rad - a Swiftech H2O-320 Edge HD, which I believe takes up a bit more space than a normal 360 due to the space the built-in res occupies. Someone in another thread mentioned I should look for cases that can fit 420 rads.
At this point, I need a second case for another system anyways, so I can either buy a better case and re-use the NZXT, or just buy a case directly for the second system. I was leaning towards the first option because I wouldn't mind getting case temps down (especially on my GTX 1080 FTW). I've already loaded up the case with fans, short of modding a side panel fan into the acrylic window I don't think there's much else I can do.
(In hindsight, since I'm only watercooling my CPU, I could have gone with the 240 version of my kit and had an easier time with case selection, but I've already had the thing for almost four years so it's what I already have to work with).
I was looking at the Fractal Design R5, but mounting a radiator that size requires removing the case's only optical drive bays, which doesn't really work for me. I suppose I could get a super cheap external DVD drive like this, but it wouldn't be ideal, plus I'd lose access to the Blu-ray burner I already have.
Was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations offhand?
At this point, I need a second case for another system anyways, so I can either buy a better case and re-use the NZXT, or just buy a case directly for the second system. I was leaning towards the first option because I wouldn't mind getting case temps down (especially on my GTX 1080 FTW). I've already loaded up the case with fans, short of modding a side panel fan into the acrylic window I don't think there's much else I can do.
(In hindsight, since I'm only watercooling my CPU, I could have gone with the 240 version of my kit and had an easier time with case selection, but I've already had the thing for almost four years so it's what I already have to work with).
I was looking at the Fractal Design R5, but mounting a radiator that size requires removing the case's only optical drive bays, which doesn't really work for me. I suppose I could get a super cheap external DVD drive like this, but it wouldn't be ideal, plus I'd lose access to the Blu-ray burner I already have.
Was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations offhand?
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