Lian-Li PC-A10 pre-drilled water cooling holes

[Allsorts]

Can someone who owns the Lian-Li PC-A10 (http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/Middle_Tower/Classical_Series/M_C_S_PC-A10.htm) make a quick couple of measurements for me please? :toast:

I'd like to know the diameter and the distance between the centres of the two pre-drilled water cooling holes found on the top panel.

For my next build I'm thinking of mounting my PA120.3 rad (with barbs pointing downwards) on the outside top panel of the case with Masterkleer 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) tubing going through 2 drilled holes into the inside of the case. It would be a huge bonus to buy a case that is 'pre-modded' off the shelf since I'm dangerous with power tools. :D

[Ron 61]

Very nice case. Diameter of holes is 15/16". Distance between the centres is just a hair under 3 & 9/16 inches. Closer to 3 & 9/16 than 3 & 1/2. I took door off mine so PC would fit where I wanted it. Also cut a whole and installed window. The only drawback to this case is that there is not enough room between the top fan and MB if you use large cpu heatsink. I also mounted a 120mm fan in front of vid cards. I'm very satisfied with mine.

[Veedo]

i think this is going to be my next case, very nice

[Solarfall]

lianLi's sure look nice but i think that i will stict with my trusty warhorse (stacker).
RON not sure about that fan on the top of you case it looks a bit wierd beeing
exposed like that, only 1 fan looks a bit lonelly there i think that it needs friends ;)

[Ron 61]

Yea I'm probably gonna move it back down inside since I went back to H20.

[Allsorts]

Thanks for the info Ron. It sounds as if most common types of tubing will fit through the pre-drilled holes no problem. The barbs on the PA120.3 are only about 2 & 1/4" apart (centre to centre) so I guess I'll just have to raise the radiator high enough above the case to bend the tubes outwards and into the holes.

I like the window in the side panel, you made a very professional looking job! :slobber:
I thought about buying a ready-made window panel but it's a bit too much money to spend on top of an already expensive case. Oh well, I'll maybe keep this mod for a rainy day! :)

[Ron 61]

Your welcome, post a pic of your case when your finished. I'd like to see how it looks with rad mounted on top.

[weihk]

Thanks for the info Ron. It sounds as if most common types of tubing will fit through the pre-drilled holes no problem. The barbs on the PA120.3 are only about 2 & 1/4" apart (centre to centre) so I guess I'll just have to raise the radiator high enough above the case to bend the tubes outwards and into the holes.

I like the window in the side panel, you made a very professional looking job! :slobber:
I thought about buying a ready-made window panel but it's a bit too much money to spend on top of an already expensive case. Oh well, I'll maybe keep this mod for a rainy day! :)


i have this case too, A10B, but having a hard time to figure out what rads to use on top of it.......looks like i might have to do the same thing like what i did to my P180, PA120.1 and PA120.3 outside of case.....