Is this Water Coolable?

[viisual]

I really told myself; this next build will be it... I'm doing it, screw it.

But now I'm having a hard realization that... it might not be possible/plausible.

My conundrum:
I have a Silverstone TJ09 case, which I love and spent too much $$$ on in 07'.

The top will allow for a 240, and I assume I could also get a 120 on the back of this case, for 2 reservoirs and a grand total of 360.

The FAQ tells me that if I use 50 cfm fans, I'd dissipate a total of 450w of heat with this rad setup. (I'm not sure how to calculate higher CFM:W dissipation)

When I run my expected heat numbers:
i7 2600k @ 5.0Ghz (Unsure of voltage, so I used 1.5, likely will be less as that seems dangerous zone)
2x ATI 6950 (Unsure on this card, but it's highly likely I'll go this route, I'd also like to OC these as well. [Adding 60 more heat])

I'm coming up with ~550 heat I need dissipated AT MOST, and about 430 if everything is stock.

>_>

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I'd really like to move forward and try to solve this; but it seems like I should just pony up, get a really good CPU air cooler and attempt a water build once I have a case that's more suitable. That is... unless one of you guru's can show me the err of my ways and inform me I've done something wrong or suggest a solution to my issue.

 

[avddreamr]

Another option is that you can probably get a 200mm (phobya) rad and place it infront of the harddrives, you can also install a 360mm radiator on top by utilizing a radiator grill, and a jigsaw or dremel.

You're fine.. I wouldn't worry to much about it.

 

[viisual]

Hmmm.

I don't believe a rad in the front will work, the case is sealed there.


I did run across this guide: http://forums.techgage.com/showthread.php?t=1679

Which allows a 360 to be used with modding the case; however, am I still looking at needing a 480 in order to cool a CPU and 2xGPUs?

Should I only be cooling the CPU or GPUs?

 

[avddreamr]

Doesn't the tj09 come with a 120mm fan mounted in front of the hdd cage that sucks in air through the grills?
Tomshardware did a build where they put a 120mm rad on there, and 2x120mm on top.

If you mod the top, and put either a 120/200/240 infront of the cage.. you'll be in good shape.
Get a silverstone 180mm AP fan.. it has the highest static pressure of the larger fans.
Leave your rear fan as an exhaust and you will be golden.

 

[viisual]

Oh I see that, I'll have to examine what modifications will need to be done with my dremel tonight then.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/system-builder-marathon,1797-5.html

It's a possibility after all, but it seems like a bit of work! Should be fun.

 

[avddreamr]

Try to track down a thermochill pa 160... it might be the best option in that area of the case.

it gives close to the same performance as a 2x120mm... but i really think that a 200mm rad will fit.. but take measurements in that area... i don't have the case so i can't guess at the measurements.

 

[viisual]

Try to track down a thermochill pa 160... it might be the best option in that area of the case.

it gives close to the same performance as a 2x120mm... but i really think that a 200mm rad will fit.. but take measurements in that area... i don't have the case so i can't guess at the measurements.

Thanks!

I opened up the intake port last night, wasn't nearly as hard as I imagined, but it's also not nearly as large as I hoped.

I'm fairly confident a 240 and also a 200mm will just NOT fit. Furthermore I'm worried about the depth I have to work with, as it's just big enough for a typical 120mm fan's depth (not sure exactly, didn't measure)

Edit: Looks to be a pull from inlet, and push through radiator using long screws to mount both: