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Looking for a Mid Tower capable of a 240mm RAD

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April 20, 2011 1:54:49 PM

Hey forum,

So I've ordered this water cooling kit:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30017

And I currently have 2 Ultra Kaze 3000 RPM 120x120x38mm 133 CFM High pressure fans for the rad. I'm currently using an In-Win Griffin case and the RAD will just barely fit on the side panel, but the fans will be on the inside of the case and the rad will be externally mounted. Not the most glorious setup.

So here's my question: Can anyone make a recommendation for a great Mid-Tower case with the following options?

Bottom mounted PSU
Support for ATX board
Ability to mount the RAD and fans on the top panel.
120mm front intake and 120mm exhaust fan at least.
Space for the Pump/resevoir combo from the kit.

My current setup is:
Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Overclocked to 4.0 GHz
G.Skill 4GB Ripjaws
AMD 6870 with a Zalman VF3000A cooler
Wireless PCI card
TV Tuner PCI card
LG DVD-Burner
1 TB WD Black
60 GB OCZ Vertex 2

I was thinking that the pump/resevoir would fit in 3 empty 5.25" bays with the DVD drive in the 4th 5.25" bay.

Also, in regards to the RAD on the top, I have heard mixes results with how to mount the fans. Should the fans be installed pushing air onto the rad, or pulling air away. And also should the air be travelling through the rad into the case? Or take air out of the case and through the RAD?

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a b ) Power supply
April 20, 2011 2:07:30 PM

1- HAF 932
2- 690 Advance II
April 20, 2011 4:37:31 PM

The 690 Advance II looks amazing. I think I'm sold on that one. Does anyone have the 690 with a 240mm RAD installed?
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a b ) Power supply
April 20, 2011 4:47:45 PM

Take a look of google, maybe you can find something there, but that is a very good case for the money.
a c 77 ) Power supply
April 20, 2011 4:49:20 PM

I would look at the Corsair 650D, if you have the budget for it :D 

Otherwise, I agree the Cooler Master CM690 II Advance is a nice case.
April 21, 2011 1:59:22 PM

Consider the Corsair Graphite 600T as well.
April 21, 2011 4:03:41 PM

Thanks for the options, I think I'm going to go with the 690 II Advanced though.

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to set up the RAD and fans?
April 21, 2011 6:05:08 PM

I have the 600t with a 240 rad on top, fits perfectly.
April 21, 2011 6:20:27 PM

What's the eat way to install the fans?

- blowing air onto the rad
- sucking air through the rad
- taking fresh air from outside the case and exhausting it inside
- taking air from inside the case and exhausting it through the rad and outside ofthe case
April 21, 2011 6:31:04 PM

axipher said:
What's the eat way to install the fans?

- blowing air onto the rad
- sucking air through the rad
- taking fresh air from outside the case and exhausting it inside
- taking air from inside the case and exhausting it through the rad and outside ofthe case

my setup has the fans pulling air from inside the case and exhausting it out the top.

You never want to exhaust your air into the case, you always want to get the heat out.
April 25, 2011 5:39:04 PM

Well I've decided to go with the 690 II Advanced, now just waiting for my 240mm RAD and cooling kit to come in. I might be stuck using my 212 until that comes in.
a b ) Power supply
April 25, 2011 5:44:44 PM

Excellent option for price/features. Enjoy it and let us know how this works ;) 
April 25, 2011 5:57:14 PM

Now I'm just trying to decide between mounting the RAD on the top of the case or on the bottom. Any opinions?
a b ) Power supply
April 25, 2011 6:08:05 PM

I'd go for top.
April 25, 2011 6:12:31 PM

Thanks for the tip, any particular reason why?
a b ) Power supply
April 25, 2011 6:34:57 PM

You can get push/pull in the top using the cases's fans.
April 25, 2011 7:15:41 PM

axipher said:
Thanks for the tip, any particular reason why?

2 reasons
1. heat rises, so you want to work in the same direction as the air, not against it
2. you want to exhaust the hot hair out of your case, not into it.
April 25, 2011 7:41:09 PM

Sounds good, I'm just worried that the RAD and the super thick Scythe fans will have clearance problems with my motherboard and RAM
April 25, 2011 7:43:19 PM

axipher said:
Sounds good, I'm just worried that the RAD and the super thick Scythe fans will have clearance problems with my motherboard and RAM

you're better off going with regular 25mm fans in a push/pull configuration.
April 25, 2011 7:45:14 PM

I just don't want to see my massive fans go to waste, guess I'll just throw my regular slipstreams on instead.
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