[worklog] Lian Li A70 - 480 rad & my 1st LC build

[tjelaw]

This is going to be my first LC build, I would appriciate any input and advice my goal is to have good cooling, but I dont like too much bling outside of the case, no windows & too much lights etc. So its not exactly going to be "Extreme" sorry Most importantly for me it has to be practical, I dont want to have any trouble moving the case around, so anything mounted externally is a no-no.

I think this thread can still be usefull as I havent seen many builds on XS yet with an A70 and/or a 480rad. Maybe once my build is complete others can pickup some idea's or w/e.

ok, less talk more pics:

the postman delivers


opening up the box of goodies


they send me free candy!! lol wtf(seriously)


overview


where the rad will be mounted, in the ceiling of the case


Everyone is just using a radgrill or making custom radgrills. Why not just... make a grill in the top panel? I've send my top panel off to be CNC'd with proper holes and actually making a grill out of it. I've never seen anyone else do it, dont know what the result is going to be like... or if its even possible, I guess we'll find out.

Its a close fit


the battleplan, yes thats a delta 190CFM beast, rheostat incoming from Sidewinder


omg why only a single cpu loop?
multiple reasons; my funds are not unlimited. my current hardware (see sig) is a bit outdated. Dont want to spend too much money on waterblocks for my MB and 8800GT when im likely to upgrade in a couple of months. I'd rather invest in a good rad and pump that will serve me still when nehalem/bloomfield gets around (I hope )

and this is still my first build, dont want to get too complicated straight away.

anyways, again: I appreciate any input and plz tell me if im doing something wrong or overlooking anything


The parts im using;
TFC Xchanger 480 quad
MCP-355 + XSPC reservoir top
EK Supreme plexi
1/2" Feser compression fittings

still waiting to be delivered
1/2" OD Tygon R3400
1/2" OD Tygon B-44-4X

dont know yet which tubing ill use


next step:
- waiting to receive tubing


update posts:
august 5 - some parts
august 9 - top panel milling
august 9 - finished panel
august 12 - installing the rad
august 13 - filling & leak testing
august 14 - finished!