After staring at this case for what seemed like an eternity, I finally came to some conclusions.
I decided to mod the case to support my WC build, and add a couple nice features for cleanliness/simplicity:
Naked case, just for reference
Drive cage mod: original drive mounting on bottom, my new position on top. This keeps the drive away from the radiator/fan assembly, and allows me to hide the wires a lot more cleanly
Fill/bleed ports
Cut an extra 1/2" from the door hangar locations which allows the doors to be removed without taking them off the hinges (why oh why this wasn't done like this stock?)
Drain ports
Installed studs for pump mounting - allows for easy pump removal/maintenance. No need to remove motherboard just to get to the pump
See how it works? Bingo!
Hole cut for reservoir return lines
Another hole for SATA data + power
Next up: radiator/fan assembly test fitting!
Thank you to those complimenting the build. Another thanks to those using my build log to discuss motherboard compatibilityLOL KIDDING!
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