CM Storm Stryker Questions?

xxBlackDustxx

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Hello Internet,

As my journey to build my computer continues, I ran into quite the dilemma.
I have an idea of which components to operate my system on, however, I have yet to chose a chassis.
I have a faint idea of how the system is going to look. The case I plan to buy is the Cooler Master Storm Stryker.

I have a few questions about this case, and I was hoping you, yes you, could help me out.

1) Is there enough room in this case to have two custom loops, with each reservoir being right next to each other? One being for the CPU and one being for the GPU? I know this sounds kind of dumb, but I think that it would look awesome, and when you are spending this much money on a computer, that is definitely a factor.

2) This case comes with built in fans with white LEDs. My colour scheme, being black, red, and white; Can these be replaced with red LED fans while maintaining the ability to turn on and off the LEDs and use the built in fan controller?

3) Does anyone have any experience with this case? How was it?

4) What parts do I need to setup a water cooling system? How much does it cost? Can an H100i be modified to work with the system?

5) Will the reservoirs be visible?

Thanks for the help guys, I have never built a watercooled system, let alone know anything about them.
 

TheTenaciousOtaku

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1) The Storm Stryker is notoriously large. Hypothetically, if there's a case that can manage what you want, it's the Stryker.

2) Yes this case comes with stock fans. Quite a few actually. I've switched fans around a lot since I bought this case, but I'm pretty sure it comes with two 'white LED' front facing fans. You can change the color of them if you replaced the fans with your own red ones. Just plug in the new fans and you should be good to go. You have to make sure your own fans have the same connectors as the Stryker.

3) Yes and it's absolutely fantastic. Massive, clean, and the best looking case on the market imo. Great for cable management and fan control. I did have an issue when I first bought it. One of the front fans was white, but the other was more cream-like. Cooler master sent two replacement fans immediately. Other than that, 10/10.

4) Not sure about the watercooling you're talking about. I didn't have the patience or the urge to pay $100's for a super watercooler, so I bought an Antec KUHLER H2O 920 Liquid Cooling System. It's pre-assembled and easy to use. I get temperatures 40°c lower when rendering HD videos.

5) The side panel specifically has no fan vents in order to boost the aesthetics of the case. You'll be able to see a lot.

- FYI, topics about cases and cooling should have been asked in their respective categories. Not all under cases.