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Cyco-Dude · 06-29-2002, 12:13 AM

ive also got the case (soon to be watercooled). you can fit a 120mm fan above the PSU (its a tight fit, but shouldnt require modification).

there is no way to mount a Chevette core (measures 6 1/8" x 7 1/4" x 2") there without mods to the metal chassis (which could severely decrease the cases stability in that area unless you brace it). you would have to mount the core sideways to fit it in there otherwise it would poke out above the top panel (and look like total ass).

there is however plenty of space up front to mount a heatercore (or 2 BIXs if you remove the drive tray there). it fits like a glove after you chop up a tab on the front part of the chassis (which gides the MoBo tray. you dont have to chop it off totally, you can just shorten it) . ive got a 120mm intake fan mounted under my core, with my pump mounted behind that fan. plenty of space.

you can also mount the core right under the top panel, which would also require mods to the top part of the chassis (this would be easier on the chassis since you wouldnt have to chop away as much of the top brace as you would have to if you mounted it above the PSU). also note that you will lose the top hdd rack (which sits above the PSU) if you mount the core in that area.

the hdds mount with screws just like most other cases (no big deal, unless you're always swapping out drives. in which case id recommend one of those Vantec ez-swap removeable hdd racks or something).

06-29-2002, 12:13 AM	#13
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	ive also got the case (soon to be watercooled). you can fit a 120mm fan above the PSU (its a tight fit, but shouldnt require modification). there is no way to mount a Chevette core (measures 6 1/8" x 7 1/4" x 2") there without mods to the metal chassis (which could severely decrease the cases stability in that area unless you brace it). you would have to mount the core sideways to fit it in there otherwise it would poke out above the top panel (and look like total ass). there is however plenty of space up front to mount a heatercore (or 2 BIXs if you remove the drive tray there). it fits like a glove after you chop up a tab on the front part of the chassis (which gides the MoBo tray. you dont have to chop it off totally, you can just shorten it) . ive got a 120mm intake fan mounted under my core, with my pump mounted behind that fan. plenty of space. you can also mount the core right under the top panel, which would also require mods to the top part of the chassis (this would be easier on the chassis since you wouldnt have to chop away as much of the top brace as you would have to if you mounted it above the PSU). also note that you will lose the top hdd rack (which sits above the PSU) if you mount the core in that area. the hdds mount with screws just like most other cases (no big deal, unless you're always swapping out drives. in which case id recommend one of those Vantec ez-swap removeable hdd racks or something). Last edited by Cyco-Dude; 06-29-2002 at 12:17 AM.