Silverstone TJ-09

~~Baleful~~ · 04-19-2007, 04:56 PM

I'm getting ready for a new build and i've got my eyes set on this TJ-09. I'll have a PA 120.3 in there, along w/ the other usual goodies. Anyone out there had any bad experiences with this case and watercooling?

WonderSausage · 04-19-2007, 07:52 PM

IMO the TJ09 is not the greatest for water cooling.

The problem is now to fit everything in, elegantly. Since the PS is on the bottom of the case, you have a pretty tight spot in between the PS and the intake fan, so it's not a comfortable place for the pump to sit -- especially with a large PS like the 180-220mm units. Your best bet is probably the Swiftech integrated MCP350 & 5.25" bay reservoir unit, although like most bay reservoirs it tends to make water-bubbly sounds a lot. If you used an MCP650 it would take up like 3 of your 5-1/4" bays.

carholmes · 04-19-2007, 08:28 PM

I'd have to agree with wondersausage here. the TJ09 is a very crapped case. There are cases out there that look just as good as the TJ09 that are more H2O friendly. Check out the Lian Li PC-G70, but if you can deal with spending $350 on a case go with a Mountain Mods case.