Cooler Master HAF X RC-942

[Skulblaka]

We should really have a category for "Liquid Cooling".

Anyway, this is the case that I'm going to or might get, I hear that it's huge which is a good thing actually. Now, I want to have liquid cooling (no dust), and by that I mean the whole shebang (spelling?). And by that I mean the CPU cooling and I want to have a reservoir which take a "bit" of space.

Now, for my question, is there a "better" case that is suited for "liquid" cooling or will this one do fine. Because I'm not sure whether this case will "support" a reservoir.

Also if you, by any chance, know a good reservoir that comes in "red" LED, that would be fabulous.

 

[seekermeister]

If you want an expert answer, then you will need to wait for it, but in the mean time maybe an opinion might help. I've not tried water cooling, but my case (HAF 922) is similar to that case in many ways, even though it does have a number of improvements. However, If I were to go to water cooling, I think that my case would be sufficient. Your case is larger, with more expansion slots, a little more flexible in terms of motherboard compatibility, but it shares one point that I would consider important for water cooling...it provides a means of egress for water cooling tubes to in external radiator location.

One of your comments suggests that you plan to locate the radiator internally, but that is not what I would do. The only problem with an external radiator is finding a location for it that doesn't interfere with other cables going to motherboard and/or expansion slot cards. Look at the rear view of the case, in order to determine what plan would work for you.

 

[Skulblaka]

Here is the rear-view for the case, it also looks like there are three circular openings where tubes could go through.

I wish the reservoir to be a cylinder or one of the ones that display current temperature and goes into the front DVD bays.

 

[Luckystar]

Honestly I would go with what I have, the haf 932. It was designed with a bay res in mind due to a fill port. And you would have space on top or inside the for a rad.

HAF 932 - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

Plus the benefit of plenty of space to fit a all your other watercooling bits and what and list of room behind the mobo tray for cabling.

Lucky

 

[Skulblaka]

Honestly I would go with what I have, the haf 932. It was designed with a bay res in mind due to a fill port. And you would have space on top or inside the for a rad.

HAF 932 - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

Plus the benefit of plenty of space to fit a all your other watercooling bits and what and list of room behind the mobo tray for cabling.

Lucky

I prefer the 942, looks better to be honest.

 

[seekermeister]

Skulblaka,

I knew about the water cooling openings before I suggested that you check them out. The point was to use that to see if they fit into your plans for the cooling layout. Is the system that you plan on using have the reservoir and radiator co-located? If so, I would suggest using something different, so that an external radiator can use those openings as designed. Somehow, having the reservoir in a drive bay doesn't appeal to me at all, but if it does to you, then so be it.

 

[Skulblaka]

Skulblaka,

I knew about the water cooling openings before I suggested that you check them out. The point was to use that to see if they fit into your plans for the cooling layout. Is the system that you plan on using have the reservoir and radiator co-located? If so, I would suggest using something different, so that an external radiator can use those openings as designed. Somehow, having the reservoir in a drive bay doesn't appeal to me at all, but if it does to you, then so be it.

Hm, I have to agree about the reservoir being in the drive bay is not ideal. I played with that idea because the indicators (temp) would be in a convenient place.

So scratch the reservoir in the DVD bay. So we're back to the cylindrical reservoir...

 

[seekermeister]

I can understand that the size of the reservoir would be important...particularly if it is going to be internal, but why is the shape important?

 

[Skulblaka]

I can understand that the size of the reservoir would be important...particularly if it is going to be internal, but why is the shape important?

I prefer it to be that way, it'll take less space I believe, since it's vertical. Also, it just looks better.

 

[sygnus21]

The HAF X is a fine case for either air or water cooling. And it's plenty roomy enough. Here's my setup - http://www.sevenforums.com/overclocking-case-mods/96257-cooler-master-s-haf-x.html#post831446

Nice, quiet, cool

 

[kodi]

Google Haf-x cse or similar and you will find heaps of hits showing the installation of water cooling.
When i was researching this case prior to buying it that was what I did.

 

[Skulblaka]

Well, I think I need to get my case and the other things, then I shall worry about fitting the gadgets.

Seems like a plan no? Also, I'd rather buy separate blocks or parts for liquid cooling, I don't like the "kits".

 

[Skulblaka]

I've been looking over some things and run across this thingy... do you think it'll fit into the bay, the bays in the case are 5.25'' just as recommended for this thingy. But the way the bays work in this case, I'm not sure whether this will fit.

Also, what are your thoughts on this reservoir?

 

[simmo]

I use a res in a drive bay...the cylinder type can be problematical unless it's a big case.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_299&products_id=15108

this case is ideal and the rads can be fitted internally as the case is designed for watercooling.

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_608&products_id=16518

or a case thats a lil cheaper but as good as

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_961&products_id=12727

cheers

 

[Lordbob75]

I use a res in a drive bay...the cylinder type can be problematical unless it's a big case.

I mounted my cylindrical resevoir on top of my case

~Lordbob

 

[Zepher]

Just keep your room clean and you won't have to worry about dust.

 

[Skulblaka]

Just keep your room clean and you won't have to worry about dust.

Heh, that's not the problem, I have a bird. Meaning, there are feathers everywhere.