Case Design for Liquid Cooling

[Mick64]

Love the new renders. All black is my favourite!

I have a suggestion. Doesn't it weaken the structure of the chassis by having that design for the removable motherboard tray? Why not use the design when you just remove the plate? Like some lian li uses.

Im also trying to find the measurements needed to make a hole for that 200mm fan. I'm trying to find the length between the holes and the maximum height and width it has. And how do you plan to fasten the fan in the front? I didn't see any holes in the front?

Maybe you have the sketchup model for the 200mm fan? If so I would really like you to export it and upload it somewhere

Thanks! All black is my fav as well.

I think that the removable MB tray is a must have. It makes installation so much easier. Also makes it possible to have the inverted motherboard orientation.

I'm still trying to get accurate measurements for the MegaFlow fan myself. I have created a SketchUp model of the fan, but have guessed the dimensions by looking various pictures of the fan.

The reason you can't see any holes in the front of the case for fastening the fan is because there are two layers of aluminium in that area. The fan is fastened to the inner layer which is part of the structure that makes up the dividing sections.

[Brodholm]

Thanks! All black is my fav as well.

I think that the removable MB tray is a must have. It makes installation so much easier. Also makes it possible to have the inverted motherboard orientation.

I'm still trying to get accurate measurements for the MegaFlow fan myself. I have created a SketchUp model of the fan, but have guessed the dimensions by looking various pictures of the fan.

The reason you can't see any holes in the front of the case for fastening the fan is because there are two layers of aluminium in that area. The fan is fastened to the inner layer which is part of the structure that makes up the dividing sections.

Yeah. But I didn't mean to remove the "removable tay" function. Just another design. Have you seen lian-li's?

Like this (I'm going with this design):


I think that is superior to the other one. Adding much more strength to the frame. Because its going to be heavy. Especially with a .4 radiator in the top.


Also, I cant seem to find anyone that stocks the black Megaflow... Only red and blue. Even in the us

[Mick64]

Yeah. But I didn't mean to remove the "removable tay" function. Just another design. Have you seen lian-li's?

I think that is superior to the other one. Adding much more strength to the frame. Because its going to be heavy. Especially with a .4 radiator in the top.

Also, I cant seem to find anyone that stocks the black Megaflow... Only red and blue. Even in the us

Sorry, I don't like this design. With the PCI slots separate from the tray, you would have to mount your graphics cards, etc after you have installed the motherboard. Not as versatile in my opinion. Also, I would still have to have the PCI slots removable so that they could be inverted. Therefore, I wouldn't be gaining anything.

I'm having the same result trying to locate stockists of the MegaFlow fans. I can't find black or clear anywhere, only red and blue LED. I have found a German website that supplies the red and blue, but their shipping is expensive, even to Sweden.

These fans are relatively new though. So, hopefully, they will become increasingly available as time goes on....

[ryan92084]

Sorry, I don't like this design. With the PCI slots separate from the tray, you would have to mount your graphics cards, etc after you have installed the motherboard. Not as versatile in my opinion. Also, I would still have to have the PCI slots removable so that they could be inverted. Therefore, I wouldn't be gaining anything.

i too prefer your solution (mainly becuase i always drop the damn screw when installing pci cards)

[Brodholm]

Sorry, I don't like this design. With the PCI slots separate from the tray, you would have to mount your graphics cards, etc after you have installed the motherboard. Not as versatile in my opinion. Also, I would still have to have the PCI slots removable so that they could be inverted. Therefore, I wouldn't be gaining anything.

I'm having the same result trying to locate stockists of the MegaFlow fans. I can't find black or clear anywhere, only red and blue LED. I have found a German website that supplies the red and blue, but their shipping is expensive, even to Sweden.

These fans are relatively new though. So, hopefully, they will become increasingly available as time goes on....

Hmm, I haven't had any experience with any of these functions. I guess only if you have had them both you can decide who is the superior one.

You got some valid points but I think you can install graphic cards with lian-li's to. You just need to fasten the screws later. If I also change this design it will look very much like yours I have gained very much help and small stuff from just looking at your sketch. Its amazing. Things you don't think about before you put them in the model.

So you really think that the design you are using is better? Maybe I should go with that one to..

Edit: About the fan, is there any possibility that you can send me the 200m fan exported from sketchup? Even if it isn't exact it will give me a clue at least. I'm kinda stuck at the moment because of that. They are offering the blue and red megaflow in sweden also... But no one is able to get the black one. Have they even started to produce it?

[Mick64]

Also, I cant seem to find anyone that stocks the black Megaflow... Only red and blue. Even in the us

You could try the Cooler Master Parts Shop. They only have the Red LED one listed, but there is a Product Request facility on the site. The Red Fan is listed at €17.95. You will have to check shipping costs to Sweden.....

[Brodholm]

You could try the Cooler Master Parts Shop. They only have the Red LED one listed, but there is a Product Request facility on the site. The Red Fan is listed at €17.95. You will have to check shipping costs to Sweden.....

Thanks! Ill send him a mail. Have you seen any shops in the UK stocking the black one?

Btw, Have you got anyone to start making your chassis? If so, how long before we can see a real prototype?