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eland11

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I purchased a “kit” from TigerDirect that included a H105 cooler and a Thermalake case (Thermaltake Versa H22 Mid-Tower Case w/ Window - SPCC Material, 7 x Expansion Slots, 3 x 5.25" External Drive Bays - CA-1B3-00M1WN-00).
What is abundantly clear now that the H105 will not fit into the Thermaltake case. TigerDirect has not been helpful in addressing this issue at all, they do not seem concerned that their ‘kit’ contained incompatible parts.

I hope I get some good advice and guidance from you. I will have to mount the H105 externally somehow (or get another case).
Is it possible to disconnect the hoses (so I can route them through openings in the back of the case) and then reconnect them? If not, I could cut an opening in side panel for hoses, and mount the radiator on top of the case. Or I just buy a new case.
I would welcome your suggestions/recommendations on to mount the cooler?

Also, the WD HDD (that came with 'kit') needs a 8-pin rectangular power connector, the Kingwin PSU (that came with 'kit') doesn't have this. Does anyone what adapter I need for this?
Thanks.
 
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Kinda screwed... The "combo kits" are just thrown together... Newegg does it as well.

You could do a reverse mount out the 120mm case fan hole. get longer mount screws for the 120 creating enough gap for the hoses and make an L bracket to mount the H105 cooler on..?.
 
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First off I would start out by saying the Tiger Direct should not sell a kit where the parts do not fit. There are two options , first is if you can mount the radiator on the inside at the top , if it doesn't work there then you may be able to stand it up against the hard drive rack and secure it there if the hoses are long enough.
You shouldn't take the H-105 apart because it is a closed system and you would not be able to get the liquid back in without losing some of it.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions. Even with just radiator on the inside (fans on the outside) it very tight, and I would have to drill some extra holes as the ventilation grate is a little narrow.
The Sapphire Toxic graphics card is long, so no room left to stand it up against the rack.

BTW, do you know the name of the connector I would need for WD HDD?
 
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Thanks for the suggestions. Even with just radiator on the inside (fans on the outside) it very tight, and I would have to drill some extra holes as the ventilation grate is a little narrow.
The Sapphire Toxic graphics card is long, so no room left to stand it up against the rack.

BTW, do you know the name of the connector I would need for WD HDD?
 
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Got the same kit, had the same problem with the liquid cooler. I took of the hoses no problem. Dont squeeze the hose the pry right off with pliers catching the sides of the hose. The power supply does have the connection you need for the hard drive. I too had no luck from TigerDirect. "You might received same tower case if we process replacement." "We make sure the bundled items are compatible." They said.... Mount radiator on top. Fan inside. Dont use two holes in back. Doesnt work well. Drill two hoses on top toward front side so radiator lays flat and not hanging off back of case like it would if you used the two holes in the back.
 
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Thanks for the info. How is your system running? What kind of performance and temps are you getting?
TigerDirect customer service should be renamed 'customer avoidance'. Zero help - they would reply with responses that were not responsive to the issues.
I decided to get another case - I ordered a Corsair 450D (from NewEgg), this case is designed to accommodate the cooler (and has nice dust filters on all openings). I'll use the Thermaltake case for another build or sell it on Craigslist.
 
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I was suckered into this deal too, and now I don't know if I should just buy a new case. I almost had a nervous breakdown yesterday thinking about all the money I've spent on this project only to get it so wrong. If anyone figured this out please let me know. In the mean time I refuse to give up. It should fit somehow. I am sorry I have no answers. I've heard if the case supports 2 120mm fans it should fit. Please help.
 
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To add to this I noticed on the Thermaltake site that this case supports a 1x 120mm radiator which the H105 is not. How can Tiger Direct not have known this? I guess that's my answer.
 
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