Exos 2.5 Will it fit on my case / Alternatives...

[zoopnfunk]

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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138&Tpk=cosmos%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

 

[ouch1]

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

 

[zoopnfunk]

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

 

[zoopnfunk]

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/products/product.php?act=detail&tbcate=152&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?

 

[ouch1]

Here you go:
DD12V-D5 Pump Fixed Speed $76.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=274&cat=23&page=1
MC-TDX for Intel 775 CPU/Boards $59.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=291&cat=92&page=1
ClearFlex 60 Tubing 1/2" ID 3/4" OD $1.25 - per foot http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=61&cat=33&page=1
Danger Den Single 5 1/4" Bay Reservoir $29.95 http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=52&cat=27&page=1
Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator $134.99 http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=205&cat=15&page=1
Fittings (Plastic) - Thermochill Radiators $1.50 http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=213&cat=15&page=1
Plastic Snap Tubing Clamps $.75 pair http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=62&cat=33&page=1
Yate Loon Medium Speed Fan: D12SM-12 $6.99 (you will need 3) http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=283&cat=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/viewtopic.php?t=10225&start=45

 

[TonyL222]

Here you go:
...
Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator $134.99 ...

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

 

[zoopnfunk]

Awesome, thanks everyone!

 

[zoopnfunk]

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

 

[ouch1]

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

-ouch1