Hi guys,

I'm having a huge problem deciding where to mount a radiator in my CM Stacker 830. Unfortunately it has a lot of wasted space that is really messing up my WC plans. I will be cooling an overclocked 6600 and two overclocked 8800GTXs. The components will consist of a FuZion CPU block, two EK 8800 blocks, a Laing DDC2 with Petra's top, T-line, and a radiator which is still to be determined. My problem is that I'm very picky. I want all of my WC components to be internal, and I don't want to flip my motherboard upsidedown for better clearance. Below are the issues I am having.

First off, there's no way I'd be able to fit a 120.3 inside this case. I've decided that I could settle for an MCR320, but I'd have to lengthen the cutout in the floor of the case. I took some measurements and I believe that I can fit the 320 and pump on the floor of the case. The clearance issue I'm having is between the top of the rad and the bottom of the lower video card. I will only have around a half inch or so of clearance between the card and the radiator, which I assume will disrupt airflow somewhat. This configuration would have the rad on the floor of the case, with the fans underneath the case bolted to the fan through the floor. Clearance below the case shouldn't be a problem with casters, as I would have around 3" between the floor and the bottom of the case where the fans would mount to.

Another issue I foresee is mounting a 120.2 to the front of the case in the 5.25" bays. I have accepted the fact that I'd lose all but the top two 5.25" bays, but I think I may have problems with the HDD cage. I would have to mount it to the bays behind the 120.2, and with the rad being 2.4" thick, I'm not sure if I'll have enough clearance between the cage and other components like the video cards, etc. Sure, I could go with an MCR220 and gain an inch, but I don't think it would be sufficient to cool everything I have.

So here I am, seeking guidance from the gurus of liquid cooling and Xtreme computing, hoping that you can shed light on this situation and tell me what you think I should do so I can go ahead and order the rest of my components and get this thing nice and wet! I know this is a long post, but I want to be sure that I paint a vivid picture for everyone so I don't get some of those, "Uhh dude, what's your question?" responses.

I've considered trashing this week old 830 and going with a MM UFO, but unfortunately I'd like to keep my "boys" right where they are instead of bringing yet another possible PC related purchase to the attention of the wife.

Please help!