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Cyprio · 06-07-2005, 10:15 AM

Well, she sure is a beatuful case. Smaller than i had imagined but the build quality exeeds anything i have seen before. I can see why people dont go back after buying Lian-Li.

Anyway on to the pics.

Inside the V1100. Looks roomy - well maybe for an air setup. Water is going to be tight!

Moving on - removing those pesky drive bays...

Before:

After:

Maybe one of these could go here?

Or maybe the pump?

But more importantly how the hell do i fit the PA160 in there...

I have tried rotating it but it is slightly too wide for the case sides to close.

I might have to modify the shroud or mount the rad lower. Oh, dont worry, i wont be running it on my bed! There is at least 1/1/2" clearance when you put the case on a firm surface. There is roughly an inch clear between the rad's shroud and the aluminium separator in the case. I was thinking about mounting the fan INSIDE the shroud (Still pulling air though the rad) to save space?

Any ideas welcome as to what i can try differently. As i said this is my first water setup.

Cheers

Cyp.

Edit: Over on AU forums Cathar recommended removing the shroud and having the front fan creating the suction to draw air up through the base. The case sides have quite nice foam in them and create a tight fit to that aluminium band across the middle of the case.

This is what it might look like:

Any problems with mounting your pump on its side like that or upside down above the rad on the left?

06-07-2005, 10:15 AM	#1
Cyprio Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 47	Watercooling setup in a V1100 - Worklog Update Well, she sure is a beatuful case. Smaller than i had imagined but the build quality exeeds anything i have seen before. I can see why people dont go back after buying Lian-Li. Anyway on to the pics. Inside the V1100. Looks roomy - well maybe for an air setup. Water is going to be tight! Moving on - removing those pesky drive bays... Before: After: Maybe one of these could go here? Or maybe the pump? But more importantly how the hell do i fit the PA160 in there... I have tried rotating it but it is slightly too wide for the case sides to close. I might have to modify the shroud or mount the rad lower. Oh, dont worry, i wont be running it on my bed! There is at least 1/1/2" clearance when you put the case on a firm surface. There is roughly an inch clear between the rad's shroud and the aluminium separator in the case. I was thinking about mounting the fan INSIDE the shroud (Still pulling air though the rad) to save space? Any ideas welcome as to what i can try differently. As i said this is my first water setup. Cheers Cyp. Edit: Over on AU forums Cathar recommended removing the shroud and having the front fan creating the suction to draw air up through the base. The case sides have quite nice foam in them and create a tight fit to that aluminium band across the middle of the case. This is what it might look like: Any problems with mounting your pump on its side like that or upside down above the rad on the left? __________________ ::BR:: - A Gaming Community www.brclan.co.uk Last edited by Cyprio; 07-23-2005 at 05:35 AM.