I don't know why more people is not interest to build Intel i7 with Z chipsets on Mini ATX boards in Hadron.
Z chipsets are better for smaller RIGs.
EVGA offer Hadron in right time when NVIDIA have GTX980 and people could build i7+GTX980 on Hadron PSU.
EVGA Z170 Stinger or EVGA Z97 Stinger Core3D + Intel 730 SSD everything could work on 500W PSU from Hadron.
EVGA Stinger have new Intel NEC I219 launched in Q2 2015. LCD Monitor is in advantage compare to ASUS because show CPU Temp...
I can only look AA whole time... I mean stupid... They could implement one more function just like that without lot of effort, CPU temp, VRM temp or I don't know...Even clock is more useful thin this after boot. That was my first question... How to change AA Code on CPU Temp...
Answer was.... You can't! What?!?!... 100 functions and I can't see CPU temperature from other room during stress test... Bad, Bad!
 

Hey guys! 
I've been looking to upgrade my current build from my Silverstone RVZ01 to something watercooled. I like having my pc on my desk, but my current air setup is making a lot of noise (plus there is no window, how am I supposed to bask in my hardware's glory then!?).
My first idea was the Bitfenix Prodigy, but I don't like the orientation of the motherboard. I love the look of the EK waterblocks and I'd really like to be able to see it. The other option was the Bitfenix Prodigy M, but thats an mATX build.
 
Then I came across the EVGA Hadron! Now, THIS is the case I am looking for! My only thought is now. Do I go for the air or the hydro version? I much prefer the look of the air, as I think the hydro looks quite "oblong", and I don't like having the tubes running outside the case.
I'm inspired to try and see if I can watercool inside the hadron air, like the Gold Nugget on this thread, but I'm worried I won't know how to cut the fans down so they fit. Does anyone know how this was done? Do I need any fancy tools?
 
Really cool builds all around, I can't wait to join the club!
 
Oh and that white/metal air build with the noctua fan grill looks _AMAZING_! I might just skip the watercooling and go straight for something similar hehe.

zeiler
Hey guys! 
I've been looking to upgrade my current build from my Silverstone RVZ01 to something watercooled. I like having my pc on my desk, but my current air setup is making a lot of noise (plus there is no window, how am I supposed to bask in my hardware's glory then!?).
My first idea was the Bitfenix Prodigy, but I don't like the orientation of the motherboard. I love the look of the EK waterblocks and I'd really like to be able to see it. The other option was the Bitfenix Prodigy M, but thats an mATX build.
 
Then I came across the EVGA Hadron! Now, THIS is the case I am looking for! My only thought is now. Do I go for the air or the hydro version? I much prefer the look of the air, as I think the hydro looks quite "oblong", and I don't like having the tubes running outside the case.
I'm inspired to try and see if I can watercool inside the hadron air, like the Gold Nugget on this thread, but I'm worried I won't know how to cut the fans down so they fit. Does anyone know how this was done? Do I need any fancy tools?
 
Really cool builds all around, I can't wait to join the club!
 
Oh and that white/metal air build with the noctua fan grill looks _AMAZING_! I might just skip the watercooling and go straight for something similar hehe.

You have two options for WCing the Hadron Air:

• Install a 120/240 rad at the top and mount fans on top of the case, with the grill removed.
  • This shouldn't require any case modding, and is fairly simple. You will notice an increase in dust however, CONSIDERABLY.
  • If you have pets, exposed fans isn't a great idea. In addition anything, and I mean anything, that can get in between two fan blades will fall through.
  • Use the long screws that come with your CLC and screw in from top. It's more than long enough to go between the fans, case, and into the radiator screw holes.

• Remove the front panel entirely and drill holes to mount the rad there.
  • It only requires mounting holes as the front case is perforated for ventilation already.
  • Note, you can't install the second top fan this way. Clearance issues and such. Ventilation will be about similar however, maybe even decreased to chipset temps. 

 
Pic related, I moved to mounting on the front:

My build for those interested.......

Basically an evga 780ti (corsair hg10, 120mm push/pull fan water loop, o/c, max Temps low 50s degree C)
i5 6600 @4.5 (92mm radiator, push/pull silent fans on corsair pump water loop, Max temp on Intel burn @70 Dec C).
Kept the two 120mm fans on top as extraction.

Hadron Hydo Case.

Mostly done, I need to get a 6gb/s 180-90 connector for the harddrive still and am waiting for the OS to show up in the mail. I should probably mention that my previous computer is a 7 year old laptop(Dual 1.9 ghz + 128 MB integrated graphics and 2 GB of Ram... ). It sorta had to go... badly. This is the first new desktop for me in about 7 years. And the previous desktop, before the laptop, was a slightly refreshed HP from 1996-7 (upgraded to XP, 20 GB HD, 256 MB of Ram in 2000) is still around... somewhere I haven't fired it up in years.

Work in progress( =/ still cant link yet... must be the lack of posts)

I completely removed the stock fans as they were non controllable and replaced them with Noctua NF-F12 PWM Cooling Fans. Also, by removing the stock fans you do gain enough space that you can run the tubing that comes with the kit and not have to use the metal coil. Which is nice. I do wish however that I can cut away as much of the case along the top as possible but I'll do that down the road.

Parts List(
 
In the future I think I will order another WC from EVGA and mount it above the first one and then have the water pass through in Series for extra cooling and then maybe toss on another two NF-F12 fans. The Ram is Corsair 3000Mhz 8 GB sticks (16 GB total) and the chip is the 4 Ghz 6700K Skylake. The motherboard is the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT. I do however plan on getting the GTX 980 Ti Hydro Copper down the road. I think it will fit... The Intel on board graphics is supposed to be fairly good and that will have to do for now.

My biggest, and only real complaint, really is probably the fact that the stock fans are not controllable and the wide strip of metal that exists between the fans.

With just playing around with the on board BIOS and letting it sit for an hour transmitting to the screen the temp never went above 25c and the fans were hardly on. Seems cool enough. But like I mentioned, I have plans to go overboard on the cooling for next year. I have also been figuring out how to fab all the metal needed to make the case look stock while still having two WCs(one on top of the other) and the stock grilling placed on top. I also plan on installing a T at the very top (with a basin for filling) and very bottom with a valve so that the whole system can be drained and filled as needed. I think I can do it. I have all the machine tools to do it.

Long term upgrade plans.
Install a GTX 980 HC or 980 Ti HC.
Second WC for a series loop.
Upgrad the Ram to 32 GB eventually.
Maybe larger HD in mirror then the current 1 TB WD Blue
 
EDIT: Added in images and a link. Build is now up and running and no problems. Idle temp is 21-25c and running flat out is 51-55c.(fans are turning about 450 rpm and not nearly the max of 1500 rpms) Could not be happier tbh when you consider that the Idle temp of my Dual 1.9 ghz laptop is basically 41-43c and running flatout it is closer to 58-65c. And the old laptop is slower then crap... =/

Project: Blue-Thunder
Completed 2 days after X-mas 2015 (nearly 1 whole year delayed!)
My Son and I labored over the PSU sleeving and wire management - his general introduction to PC mods.
Glad to see this forum is still running active for the Hadron builders.
Build-Log Pics:

 

very clean

rdalong
My build for those interested.......

Basically an evga 780ti (corsair hg10, 120mm push/pull fan water loop, o/c, max Temps low 50s degree C)
i5 6600 @4.5 (92mm radiator, push/pull silent fans on corsair pump water loop, Max temp on Intel burn @70 Dec C).
Kept the two 120mm fans on top as extraction.

Not as cool as the other builds here, but still my cutest PC ever! With an EVGA GTX 970 of course.
 

Here is my little beast.  Shes the Mark XLVI.  
EVGA Hadron Air
Intel Core i7 4790
Asus Maximus Imapct VI
8 GB DDR 3 1866 Crucial Ballistix Tracer
EVGA GTX 970 SC
Crucial M.2 256GB SSD
2 X Intel 520 480 GB SSD in Raid 0
3 Thermaltake Riing 120mm Fans
EKWB DDC Pump and 100ml Res combo
EKWB 120x120x64 mm Rad
EKWB Gold 16mm Fittings
Koolance 90 degree tight chrome fittings
EKWB Acrylic 16mm Tubing
2x Darkside UV LED Strips

hachisuko
Here is my little beast.  Shes the Mark XLVI.  
EVGA Hadron Air
Intel Core i7 4790
Asus Maximus Imapct VI
8 GB DDR 3 1866 Crucial Ballistix Tracer
EVGA GTX 970 SC
Crucial M.2 256GB SSD
2 X Intel 520 480 GB SSD in Raid 0
3 Thermaltake Riing 120mm Fans
EKWB DDC Pump and 100ml Res combo
EKWB 120x120x64 mm Rad
EKWB Gold 16mm Fittings
Koolance 90 degree tight chrome fittings
EKWB Acrylic 16mm Tubing
2x Darkside UV LED Strips

Very cool! How are temps with the front mounted rad? Is it one-rad-only? What pump/res combo is that and was it difficult getting it mounted?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm looking at WC'ing my Hadron Air as well.