Another update! Turns out I can actually fit TWO Black Ice SR1 560's! That's right, 8x140mm fans! Check out these stats.. and later some pics of the beast itself.
How about one more with measurements?
Hmm.. Almost 61cm that's about 24 inches... The case's depth inside is 590mm or 23.2 inches. Staggering the 2 radiators will make them fit perfectly! Unlike the SR1 420, I won't have annoying "gaps" to ruin the look. BTW, lets look at the thing, thickness wise.
At 59.9mm, it's pretty thick. Almost as thick as the MONSTA which is 104.2mm... OK maybe not AS thick but 60x2 is 120 > 104.2 xD Thickness shouldn't be a big deal because doesn't more thickness = fan having to spin faster?
Now talking about fans, I want to go with the Blacknoise Noiseblocker PK3's. They run at 1700rpm, fast I know. But they'll be controlled by a m-Cubed. I got a question though. Is the 1700rpm version (PK3) a PWM version? I heard that most PWM's have lots of motor noise so even at lower rpms, they are LOUD. So would it be better to go with the PK2's instead? The PK2's run at 1200rpm and I don't think they are PWM's.
I want to go with the PK3's because it will give me more cooling potential... So If I were to do a benchmark and want to max my OC, running the fans at 1700rpm will keep 'em quiet.
So basically... Is the NB PK3 a PWM? And if not, should I go PK2 > PK3?
This had better beat the MONSTA, else I don't know what will.
(Considering the 560 has the advantage of an extra 140mm fan, I'm pretty sure it beats it xD)
Now what you've all been waiting for.. some pics of the BEAST itself.
- And that one is compared to a "puny" XSPC RX360!
**Pictures accredited to bundymania**
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