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Ruiner · 08-03-2005, 08:57 AM

Very pretty sketches.

Since you have the freedom of putting things where you want, I would consider mounting the PSU such that it's intake faces the side of the case, with a blowhole. Hot case air will make a PSU fan ramp up loudly. Giving it fresh air avoids that.

How about using laptop size HDD and optical drives?

I'm assuming you're planning on 3/8" ID hose in a case that size....that makes the DDC a better choice.

BIP cores are thinner than most heatercores, and can get by with quieter fans.

Do you really need a reservoir or will a T-line do?

I'd avoid a dual outlet block like the whitewater in a case that size....plumbing would be a pain, but I assume you just used it for your sketch.

08-03-2005, 08:57 AM	#4
Ruiner Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Smyrna, FL Posts: 258	Very pretty sketches. Since you have the freedom of putting things where you want, I would consider mounting the PSU such that it's intake faces the side of the case, with a blowhole. Hot case air will make a PSU fan ramp up loudly. Giving it fresh air avoids that. How about using laptop size HDD and optical drives? I'm assuming you're planning on 3/8" ID hose in a case that size....that makes the DDC a better choice. BIP cores are thinner than most heatercores, and can get by with quieter fans. Do you really need a reservoir or will a T-line do? I'd avoid a dual outlet block like the whitewater in a case that size....plumbing would be a pain, but I assume you just used it for your sketch.