View Full Version : Anyone use a PA120.3 and Swiftech RadBox MCB-120 ?
hecktic
06-21-2007, 01:23 AM
Does it fit?
Gasket? Shroud? Grill? Fans? Do they also all fit with the Radbox???
parth
06-21-2007, 01:41 AM
The radbox is a 120mm box. There's no way it can fit a 360mm radiator.
safan80
06-21-2007, 01:46 AM
???.. everything fits fine here's a pic. I'm not using a shroud because the pa 120.3s don't need it.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2090590&postcount=3296
hecktic
06-21-2007, 01:48 AM
The radbox is a 120mm box. There's no way it can fit a 360mm radiator.
ahh i never asked if a 360mm radiator would fit in this rad box... where did you get 360 from :eek:
hecktic
06-21-2007, 01:50 AM
???.. everything fits fine here's a pic. I'm not using a shroud because the pa 120.3s don't need it.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2090590&postcount=3296
Cool picture but do you think you could take one of the back and post it.... also would you think using a shroud would still allow it to fit into the rad box? .... especially with 2 PA 120.3s ??
safan80
06-21-2007, 02:07 AM
in that pictures I'm only using 3 fans... you should have no trouble with the shroud. What do you mean by 2 PA 120.3s? are you going to try to use 1 radbox for two rads? if so I would say don't do that. I can't take a picture of that setup anymore because I've taken that loop apart and I'm planning on putting the pa120.3 at the top of my P180.
hecktic
06-21-2007, 02:38 AM
in that pictures I'm only using 3 fans... you should have no trouble with the shroud. What do you mean by 2 PA 120.3s? are you going to try to use 1 radbox for two rads? if so I would say don't do that. I can't take a picture of that setup anymore because I've taken that loop apart and I'm planning on putting the pa120.3 at the top of my P180.
Well yeah, wouldnt 2 PA120.3s fit into 1 of these rad boxes?
Can you? Yes. Will it hold up to the weight of a PA120.3 plus 6 fans? Absolutely not. I am running a Radbox with a GTS 360 on it, plus 3 38mm fans and 3 25mm fans, and it is just barely holding on. I would try to get someone to make you a metal frame to bolt it in, because the Swiftech one is bound to break off.
hecktic
06-21-2007, 07:11 AM
So putting 2 PA120.3s w/ shroud and gasket plus 6 total fans is not going to be possible under 1 rad box?
Mounting two radiators to one radbox? I don't think that's possible physically, never mind whether it would hold up or not.
mjassbong
06-21-2007, 10:04 AM
Here's from my old system where I had a PA120.3 mounted to the back of an LL V2100 with 2 Rad boxes.
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/7753/janetscanon028mn3.jpg
drakore
06-21-2007, 11:41 AM
I have my pa120.3 mounted on the back of my p182 w/ 3 fans and fan shroud with the rad box in question and it is fine... it is very sterdy.
hecktic
06-21-2007, 12:12 PM
I have my pa120.3 mounted on the back of my p182 w/ 3 fans and fan shroud with the rad box in question and it is fine... it is very sterdy.
this is the radbox you have right?
Swiftech RadBox MCB-120 Revision 2
please post a picture if you can.
hecktic
06-21-2007, 06:17 PM
If I am correct the rad boxes are each the size of a square area on the back of my Thermaltake Mozart TX VE1000SWA case which would allow each rad box to mount in those square areas thus attaching the radiators to the back of the case.
I have four of these square 120mm fan mount areas on the back of my case.... well 5 but the 5th one is not next to the group of 4 above it.
Here is a link illustrating this:
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/Mozarttx/ve1000swa.asp
Take a look at the pictures to the right side...
I know its expensive but 4 rad boxes I think would fit perfectly on the back side of the case to the fans and then to the shrouds with gasket and then to the PA 120.3 radiators.
Im hoping to mount 2 PA 120.3 radiators in a parallel fashion this way... anyone know if this will work?
Jedda
06-21-2007, 11:28 PM
Get some 3/16th x 5/8th steel strap, cut and bend it to shape. Painted black, it makes strong good looking mounts with as much stand-off distance as you want.
A vice, drill, hammer and hacksaw are all the tools needed.
hecktic
06-22-2007, 12:04 AM
Get some 3/16th x 5/8th steel strap, cut and bend it to shape. Painted black, it makes strong good looking mounts with as much stand-off distance as you want.
A vice, drill, hammer and hacksaw are all the tools needed.
Thank you sir,
1 question, where do I get the 3/16th x 5/8th steel strap , got a link maybe?
C'DaleRider
06-22-2007, 01:34 AM
The radbox is a 120mm box. There's no way it can fit a 360mm radiator.
So, when Swiftech says: "The MCB120 Rev2 "Radbox" can support single, dual or triple 120mm radiators.", they're lying, right?
Get a clue...so far, every one of your posts is just FUD and completely incorrect in the "assistance" you've offered.
C'DaleRider
06-22-2007, 01:34 AM
Thank you sir,
1 question, where do I get the 3/16th x 5/8th steel strap , got a link maybe?
Hmmmm.......maybe try a Lowe's or Home Depot or Menard's?
hecktic
06-22-2007, 02:07 AM
Hmmmm.......maybe try a Lowe's or Home Depot or Menard's?
oh ofcourse... I just dont normally buy these kinds of things so didnt want to sound stupid when I go there lol... thanks also for the post earlier... you are right... I called swiftech and confirmed with gabe that this thing is not going to cover the entire pa120.3
Since my case has the four 120mm spaces/grill areas on the back Im going to attach 4 rad boxes there which will be used to support the 2 radiators.... or Ill do what was said above.
safan80
06-22-2007, 02:35 AM
Since my case has the four 120mm spaces/grill areas on the back Im going to attach 4 rad boxes there which will be used to support the 2 radiators.... or Ill do what was said above.
post a pic when you do this.
Jedda
06-22-2007, 03:39 AM
Thank you sir,
1 question, where do I get the 3/16th x 5/8th steel strap , got a link maybe?
I'm not sure where you are and my suppliers are in australia but any metal supplier or fabrications shop will have it. It's pretty common.
Here's what I mean.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/sulk/Radmounts.jpg
hecktic
06-22-2007, 03:55 AM
post a pic when you do this.
Will do.
I'm not sure where you are and my suppliers are in australia but any metal supplier or fabrications shop will have it. It's pretty common.
Here's what I mean.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/sulk/Radmounts.jpg
Oh nice, but does that not vibrate or rattle?
Jedda
06-22-2007, 04:07 AM
No noise or vibration on my brother's workstation I mounted like this. They're rock solid.
Guess you could always toss a rubber washer in on one side.
If I make them again I might join two together and have pairs but it depends on where your fans are going. If the fans are on the mount side joining them isn't on as the strap would overlap the edge.
I just really like the idea that it's got a little more of me in it than just my cheque-book. You can have the clearance you want and you'll get what I mean if you make your own to suit your needs.
hecktic
06-22-2007, 04:32 AM
cool but where are the fans?
weihk
06-22-2007, 05:39 AM
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=2177&cat=543&page=1
thats what you really want......
made in steel.....cheaper than the plastic box from swifty, can hold PA120.3 in whatever way you mount even with just one set, can even be extended if you stack 2 set together.
im not sure if you can get them any more, since that supplier has the last batch from the makers.
i have 6 sets tho.....LOL
and im sure these wont be hard to make at home.....tho.....
drakore
06-22-2007, 05:54 AM
sorry i dont have any pics readily available.. i will try and take one tonight... i just mounted it to the back exhaust fan on the p182 and it is perfect... i tried moving it around and tested to see if it would break but everything is very stable... the radbox screws dont budge at all
Jedda
06-22-2007, 06:17 AM
cool but where are the fans?
Same place the tube and water is.;)
ruff97
06-22-2007, 06:18 AM
do anyone know where i can get this in the US
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=2177&cat=543&page=1
thats what you really want......
made in steel.....cheaper than the plastic box from swifty, can hold PA120.3 in whatever way you mount even with just one set, can even be extended if you stack 2 set together.
im not sure if you can get them any more, since that supplier has the last batch from the makers.
i have 6 sets tho.....LOL
and im sure these wont be hard to make at home.....tho.....
Jedda
06-22-2007, 06:22 AM
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=2177&cat=543&page=1
thats what you really want......
made in steel.....cheaper than the plastic box from swifty, can hold PA120.3 in whatever way you mount even with just one set, can even be extended if you stack 2 set together.
im not sure if you can get them any more, since that supplier has the last batch from the makers.
i have 6 sets tho.....LOL
and im sure these wont be hard to make at home.....tho.....
Hell yeah, any kid could knock 'em up at school in metal shop.
Get a heavy gauge sheet to start with though, or those would sing a bit in a thin gauge.
septim
06-22-2007, 06:38 AM
hecktic, jedda has his fans on the outside of the rad on pull...
its in one of the thread here.
and also note that vibration will only be noisy when and if there is a loose screw or 2 present.
The radbox is a 120mm box. There's no way it can fit a 360mm radiator.
I heard that you need three RadBoxes to fit a triple radiator.. correct? :D WTF?!? :D
montyshaw
06-22-2007, 07:32 AM
I made mine out of aluminum 3/4" by 1/8" thick. Easier to bend and cut than steel. Very sturdy.
]Monty[
hecktic
06-22-2007, 11:11 AM
http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=2177&cat=543&page=1
thats what you really want......
made in steel.....cheaper than the plastic box from swifty, can hold PA120.3 in whatever way you mount even with just one set, can even be extended if you stack 2 set together.
im not sure if you can get them any more, since that supplier has the last batch from the makers.
i have 6 sets tho.....LOL
and im sure these wont be hard to make at home.....tho.....
Oh nice... does anyone know if its listed at say performance-pcs.com
hecktic, jedda has his fans on the outside of the rad on pull...
its in one of the thread here.
and also note that vibration will only be noisy when and if there is a loose screw or 2 present.
yah thats what I was thinking.... rubber screws?