After two weeks of grueling research, I have finally settled on a loop order as well as mounting schemes for each part. The motherboard is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, at which point I will fully install the water-cooling unit and conduct a leak test. This loop order (pump-->cpu-->rad-->res-->return) allows the reservoir to hold cool water, thus cooling the air within the case. Another side benefit arises through minimizing the exposure of hot water within the case; the CPU exhaust tube presents the only heat profile within the case.
The reason for all this debauchery:
The oldest DREMEL tool known to man alongside the virgin side-panel:
Approximately one hour later:
A close-up of the aluminum support structure:
Full-Tower Case: ThermalTake Armor
Panasonic would be proud:
12cm Fan Model: FBA12G12U
Partial front and side views:
Interior view of more Panaflo's and the entry point of the radiator plumbing:
On a side note, I have replaced all the stock fans with Panaflo's. Also, I noticed that the Sunbeam Chromatic Windmill LCD Display that just arrived is built somewhat cheap. The buttons feels very cheap and the overall construction leaves much to be desired, but we shall see. I'll update this post after leak testing, which should occur after the motherboard arrives tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by ExtraPickles
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