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jaani · 07-11-2002, 01:58 AM

I also setup my closed loop system in the lower-front of a PC-60. My case is one of the earlier PC-60's made, without front USB ports or the lower drive cage that mounts HDDs vertically, so removing said cage was just a matter of drilling out two pop-rivets and bending down the tabs for the pc-speaker with a pair of fine-nose pliers. It is definitely a squeeze to fit, and don't be surprised if the paint on the top of the BIX gets a bit chipped as you try to force in the 3.5" cage, but it does work - just watch out for vibration from the pump.

I'd suggest you mount the pump vertically, with the inlet/outlet facing towards you. I doubt you'll need two M1A's - the twin 80mm fans + a suitable 120mm intake should be more than enough for most heat loads the BIX can handle. If you want to go overkill, I'd recommend upping the ante on the radiator, perhaps get a heatercore and mount in the same position, but remove the 3.5" bays altogether and cover the gap in the front bezel with an LCD screen or something...now there's an idea...

07-11-2002, 01:58 AM	#3
jaani Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 40	I also setup my closed loop system in the lower-front of a PC-60. My case is one of the earlier PC-60's made, without front USB ports or the lower drive cage that mounts HDDs vertically, so removing said cage was just a matter of drilling out two pop-rivets and bending down the tabs for the pc-speaker with a pair of fine-nose pliers. It is definitely a squeeze to fit, and don't be surprised if the paint on the top of the BIX gets a bit chipped as you try to force in the 3.5" cage, but it does work - just watch out for vibration from the pump. I'd suggest you mount the pump vertically, with the inlet/outlet facing towards you. I doubt you'll need two M1A's - the twin 80mm fans + a suitable 120mm intake should be more than enough for most heat loads the BIX can handle. If you want to go overkill, I'd recommend upping the ante on the radiator, perhaps get a heatercore and mount in the same position, but remove the 3.5" bays altogether and cover the gap in the front bezel with an LCD screen or something...now there's an idea... __________________ jaani. website. computer. e-mail.