I'm in the process of building a custom PC. I've ordered all of the components except for the liquid cooling. I am interested in using the Exos-2.5 from Koolance but am not sure if it will (how I can make it) fit my case.

The case I have purchased is the Cosmos 1000: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] mos%2b1000

I am wondering if this unit will fit nicely on top of my case (or someplace else) or if I should look into a different cooling option. If you would recommend another direction please suggest an alternative if you can?

Here are my system specs:

Cosmos 1000 Case

EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 790i Ultra SLI DDR3 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

EVGA 01G-P3-N897-AR GeForce 9800 GX2 SSC 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Thermaltake W0131RU ATX12V / EPS12V 850W Power Supply - Retail

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model EU80580PJ0606M - OEM

OCZ Platinum 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600EB4GK - Retail

2x Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD 150GB 10,000 RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail

Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail

I want to cool the CPU and the GPU (I realize there is not a koolance block out for the GPU yet -- i'm willing to wait).

Thanks,

zoop

Due to the fact that the Exos is a mixed metal loop I recommend going with a custom built loop from a shop like DangerDen, EK, or Asetek (makers of WaterChill and Vapochill). You can built a much more powerful cooling system from them and even go so far as to darn near eliminate the possibility of galvanic corrosion.

Here are some links you can use:
http://www.dangerden.com
http://www.petrastechshop.com/
http://www.directron.com

-ouch1

Thanks for the links, looks like i've got some reading to do. i'll most likely be back with some questions tommorow.

Ugh, i've dug through the links above and am finding myself a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone recommend a cooling system that can fit inside my Cosmos 1000 and will do an ample job of cooling my quad CPU and eventually my 9800 gx2 (possibly 2 of them at some point).

I'm thinking I would like 1000W of cooling power but am open to suggestions.

I found this: http://www.coolermaster.com/produc [...] 52&id=3856 that would seem to fit my case but I don't know if it is beefy enough.

Looking through pages and pages of products has left me more confused than ever. I just want something that will fit inside of or on top of my case, look nice, and cool my cpu/gpu.

Anyone have a preference?

Here you go:
DD12V-D5 Pump Fixed Speed $76.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =23&page=1
MC-TDX for Intel 775 CPU/Boards $59.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =92&page=1
ClearFlex 60 Tubing 1/2" ID 3/4" OD $1.25 - per foot http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =33&page=1
Danger Den Single 5 1/4" Bay Reservoir $29.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =27&page=1
Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator $134.99 http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =15&page=1
Fittings (Plastic) - Thermochill Radiators $1.50 http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =15&page=1
Plastic Snap Tubing Clamps $.75 pair http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =33&page=1
Yate Loon Medium Speed Fan: D12SM-12 $6.99 (you will need 3) http://www.dangerden.com/store/pro [...] =78&page=1

Currently Dd does not have a block for the 9800GX2 but I know that they should have one starting next weekend.

-ouch1

BTW here is a link to a page on the Dd forums with a picture of the new 9800GX@ waterblock http://www.dangerden.com/forums/vi [...] 5&start=45

Just saw this today. A KILLER price. Only $89:

http://www.ncixus.com/products/index.php?sku=21454

Also get 2x these:
http://www.ncixus.com/products/index.php?sku=28323

Awesome, thanks everyone!

one last question here before I make my purchase: I noticed that the PA120.3 Radiator has requires 3 fans and my case only has space for 2 fans in the top where I would presumably install the radiator.

Will this choice require me to do some case modding to accomodate the third fan or will it be okay as is? I am fine with modding if I need to I just want to know what I am getting myself in for, lol!

Thanks again,

Zoop

I would recommend modding your case to take the 3rd fan as that will allow for more airflow through the radiator.

-ouch1