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Need SFF Case sugestion for WC'ing

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I am ready to order my parts for a SFF build and I can't decide on a case. I want to water cool the CPU and possibly the North bridge and GPU later on. I have a few cases I have picked out but would like some imput before I order everything. I'd like to be able to put a dual 120mm radiator in whichever case I pick. I've considered the Corsair H50 as well. My thread for the hardware can be found here:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1495345

I'm going to put the following in it:
Asus Rampage II
CORSAIR CMPSU-850HX 850W PSU
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz
G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
XFX HD-585A-ZNBC Radeon HD 5850

The cases I have picked out are:

Qmicra Qv2E micro-ATX Case
http://hivelogix.com/cases/case-qmicra
I really want this case but unfortunately it is unavailable everywhere. The F model is supposed to be released soon from what I have read. Anyone know more. I am willing to buy another case for now and then put everything in this one once it's available.

LIAN LI PC-V351B Black Aluminum Micro ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112222
I know you can water cool in this case but it takes some modifications and I'm unsure if I really want to cut up a brand new case. I do love Lian-li and have an PC-61 as well.

Da-Box 100
http://www.lan-gear.com/products_spec_dabox.php
I like the look but am worried about the lack of larger fans and adequate room for WC'ing.

I'll take suggestions for water cooling components too. I've been reading tons of threads looking at similar builds the past few weeks and have seen some good ones.Thanks.
 
As far as the Qmicra goes contact Dave at PCDLabs. He'll answer you pretty quick. :)
 
Yeah, the Qmicra has led the way for watercooling...It just isn't big enough for case manufacturers to really worry about.
 
Thanks, but I ordered the Lian-Li last night along with everything else. At only $99, I decided to go ahead and get it. I'll probably still end up getting the Qmicra later on. I just need to hold off for a while since it costs so much more.
 
The only one of those that could effectively work for watercooling would be the Qmicra. Da Box was not designed with it in mind, although I tried to get them to include it. Lian Li could be done, but with extreme sacrifices and cooling would be no better than air, unless you sliced up the front panel.

It can be done on the Microfly with modding, although it makes the case amazingly cramped. This is what I'm using.
 
sleepeeg3 said:
The only one of those that could effectively work for watercooling would be the Qmicra. Da Box was not designed with it in mind, although I tried to get them to include it. Lian Li could be done, but with extreme sacrifices and cooling would be no better than air, unless you sliced up the front panel.

It can be done on the Microfly with modding, although it makes the case amazingly cramped. This is what I'm using.
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i seen a dual 120mm radiator used on a lian li without hacking up the case . it can be done . just need right radiator to make it fit


Jen
 
Ya, there are a few in this thread, but they are getting the same airflow they were through those tiny little vent holes in the front as they were with the stock two 120mm fans. 90% of the rad is just recycling hot air. Plus you sacrifice using most video cards. The V300 case front would have worked, but the case was too short.
 
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hey OP, not sure if this relates, but I have the Qmicra in mint condition. It is ver 1. Purchased from Dave at PCD Labs when it first came out. Stock in every way, not sure if you're set on the current version, but let me know if you're interested. If you do wait it out with the current version, Dave is a fantastic guy to work with. He'll definitely get you what you need.
 
Thanks outrigger. I'm going to hold out for a while. I'll try the Lian-Li for a while and likely get the newest Qmicra in a few months. I recieved all my hardware yesterday and started assembly today. I'll work on it more this weekend. I'm using the radiator on the link below for those interested. It fits fine. Mounting it with 2x120 Noctua's and my xfx5850 will be fun though.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...e=product_info&cPath=59_200&products_id=21113
 
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