Watercooling in a SG03?

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kencheeto

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So I'm fairly certain I'm going to get a Silverstone SG03 for my next build. I've purchased both an e8400 (E0 baby) and DFI P45 JR. I already have a Corsair HX520, 9800gtx, and 2 Seagate 7200.10 250gig I can use.

So- with the height restriction on the cpu cooler, does it make sense to get a small wc loop going? Will this even work in the case? I'm considering some of the pre-built loops (either the kit at Petra's or a Swiftech H20-120.) I was hoping to mount the rad on the front bezel on the bottom. Additionally, I'd like to go with OCZ Reapers (with the heatpipe cooling).. will this impact the cpu HSF decision?

I am also very demanding on low noise characteristics. I have a good grasp on what fans work well.. so I could go with air cooling. Only thing is, there aren't many options and especially with the DFI board the cpu socket is closer to the edge.

Do you guys have any suggestions? I don't need to OC but would like to be able to.. With near silence.
 
You could get the NT06 or NT06-E and get a Silverstone PSU as discussed on their site, which eliminates the CPU fan while still maintaining reasonable temperatures (my Q9300 is at around 46-50C all the time at stock temps, which is cooler than it was on the stock cooler as well as the Zalman low profile cooler).

I think without resorting to water cooling, it's probably your best option on this case.
 
It's been done in an SG03, there's a thread somewhere in the gallery forum with someone who has a loop with a 240mm and a 120mm rad in there.
 
Impressive..

I just want a cooling solution that will be a little more than good enough. Plus if I'm spending the bucks to get a Silverstone NT-05 Lite and potentially one of their PSUs ( of which short cable sets are OOS) I wouldn't mind shelling out a little more for a basic WC setup.

Anyone who has an SG03 and e8400 have input? DFI P45 JR board would be even better.
 
For what it's worth, their tech support says they are going to make a new short cable set for the newer power supplies.
 
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