ttripn123 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hi, Could someone please tell me what is the height of the bottom section where the PSU resides. I couldn't find any info on this anywhere. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 The height is 127mm high. I have mounted 2x120 at 125mm high this is a push I had to losen the shelf to get it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 The height is 127mm high. I have mounted 2x120 at 125mm high this is a push I had to losen the shelf to get it in Hi, Thanks for the info.. I'm planning on doing that setup you have at the bottom but in pull and have a D5 mounted behind the fans. Do you think there is enough room to do this? My D5 is the Koolance 450S with their pump nozzle/top, which I assume is the same size as any other D5s and Tops. Are you able to take some pics of your setup? I'm interested in seeing how it all looks. BTW what radiator did you use? Thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I havent finished my system yet but will post pic showing the rad in place. I am going push/pull on the fans. I will be posting my build shortly. I think your pump will fit I am using duel 355.s so they will not fit. dont want to hide my duel acrylic top anyway. I used XSPC RX240 This is one of the top rated rads if not the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ttripn123 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 I havent finished my system yet but will post pic showing the rad in place. I am going push/pull on the fans. I will be posting my build shortly. I think your pump will fit I am using duel 355.s so they will not fit. dont want to hide my duel acrylic top anyway. I used XSPC RX240 This is one of the top rated rads if not the best. I thought the dimensions of the 355s are smaller than the D5s? Anyhow, if you're going the push/pull method then thats definately gonna take up alot of space, and plus you got the ax1200 psu which itself is 200mm long. I have the same PSU too. I've done some rough calculations of the spacing I'm gonna need. RX240 width (when mounted on side 59mm) + Fan width (25mm) + Koolance 450S & Top width (90mm) = 174mm. Considering the total width of the 800d is 229mm I think I should be OK for the mount. Are you able to confirm this width for me? Appreciate your help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yes your pump is bigger but im using a duel top so that makes it quit a bit bigger. You will lose about 20mm on back side between back door and mother board but I think it will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yes your pump is bigger but im using a duel top so that makes it quit a bit bigger. You will lose about 20mm on back side between back door and mother board but I think it will fit. Thanks....have ordered this case so should have it within a weeks time. btw how did you loosen the top tray to mount your rad? did you removed all the rivets? was it easy to do and is it just as easy to refix the tray with new rivets? cant wait to see your build.....i'll post some pics when i start to do mine in the over the next few weeks... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 If You remove the front bezel and look under the bracket for hotswap drives there are two rivets that hold the shelf. I removed them and losened the shelf. Please note that i had all the drive bays removed to do this. There are shorter rads out there that would allow you to install without lossening Check EK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 If You remove the front bezel and look under the bracket for hotswap drives there are two rivets that hold the shelf. I removed them and losened the shelf. Please note that i had all the drive bays removed to do this. There are shorter rads out there that would allow you to install without lossening Check EK I've been thinking about getting the HW Labs GTX M184 (2 x 92mm) which should fit without loosening the top tray. Its only 93mm high when mounted on side and even with a rad stand/bracket should fit nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 The next question is what are you cooling. That would be the best way for me to advise you on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 The next question is what are you cooling. That would be the best way for me to advise you on this I'm cooling the CPU, GPUs, MB, and RAM. My WC components are as follow: 1 x Koolance CPU-360 CPU block 2 x Aquacomputer GTX480 GPU blocks 1 x EK R3E MB block 1 x MIPS RAM block (total 5 blocks) 2 x Koolance PMP-450S pumps with COV-RP450 Tops. They will be connected in series. Each of the two pumps will be powered by its own 24v step-up pump controller which will allow it to operate at max specs. I already have a PA 120.3 radiator which will be top mounted. I'm guessing this rad wont be sufficient and hence looking at a 2nd one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Think about spitting to 2 loops. Your 480;s will heat up your CPU put the 480's on 240 in bottom and the rest on the 360 The 480's run real hot you might have a problem with all on one and not enough rad. if one loop put the bottom rad inbetween. Blocks rad pump GPU's rad Res. pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'd prefer to have a single loop. Would there be a substantial performance gain over the 2x92mm rad if I go with a 2x120mm rad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 YES Given they are of equal quality and cooling capacity. just make sure you get cooled water to your CPU. Another option would be to mod the top of case a bit and add triple 140 rad in top for more cooling. Your biggest concern is those 2 480's You can heat the house with the air of these things. You might want to add a fan in front window to blow cool air on them. I posted the beginning of my build PROJECT CARBON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 i got an idea.... i might use two m184 rads in a sandwich mount.....this would be 1st set of fans in push, then 1st m184 rad, then 2nd set of fans acting as push/pull, then finally 2nd m184 rad. i should get better cooling pefromance right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotrod Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 What you said will work. But Im not a fan of sandwiching rads. your pushing hot air from one rad into the other. Again these 480's are hot and expensive I don't want to see you burn up your gear. I would find a 240 rad that will fit at the minimum or go with single pump up on shelf to give your self room and lay the rad on its side. Just my opinion you have to feel comfy with your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttripn123 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 just got my 800d...what a sexy beast of a case. after some mental thinking, i have decided to go with a 2x120mm rad instead of the 2 2x92mm rads as previously planned as i think the hot air will be an issue. i'm now looking at ways to raise the tray up a few millimeters..... saw your build post....left a comment.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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