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2016/03/04 08:22:24 (permalink)
Greetings,
I'm looking for some advice on a new case for my rig.  She's currently in a FD Define R5.  I've been very happy with the case but can't find a suitable cooling layout.  The attached pic shows the former layout; unfortunately it causes negative pressure which then pulls in dust, etc.
 
AIOs
CPU: 4790k w/ CM Nepton 140xl
GPUs: 2x 980 Ti Hybrid (ref cards with Hybrid coolers and back plates added later)
 
Here's what I'm trying to find:
  • Supports all three rads and their accompanying fans
  • Enough fan mounts to cause positive pressure with the AIO rads/fans running
  • Has enough hidden drive mounts to support one 2.5" (SSD) and two 3.5" (HD) drives; more is better
  • High end build quality but not out of my price range ($120ish)
  • Windowed 
I've been looking at FD's Define S but am unsure if I'll be able to get positive pressure in it.  Has anyone used a Define S in a similar set up?
 
Thank you in advance for your time; I look forward to your replies.
 
Regards,
Falconeer
 

post edited by Falconeer - 2016/03/04 08:25:32
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    Dschijn
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    Re: Case suggestions for all AIO layout 2016/03/04 08:26:32 (permalink)
    quick fix... make the AIO fans all as intake from outside!
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    Re: Case suggestions for all AIO layout 2016/03/04 08:36:10 (permalink)
    Dschijn
    quick fix... make the AIO fans all as intake from outside!



    Unfortunately I've been unable to find a way to do so.  Currently I have the two Hybrid rads in the front in pull config with two 140mm fans (FD GP-14) pushing from the front and the Nepton exhausting out the rear.  As a result when the GPUs spool up they're dumping their heat into the case which elevates CPU temps.  The R5 has filters on the bottom and front only.

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    Re: Case suggestions for all AIO layout 2016/03/05 04:13:49 (permalink)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854021&cm_re=phanteks_enthoo_evolv_atx_mid_tower-_-11-854-021-_-Product
     
    (canadian site that has more pictures)
     
    http://www.ncix.com/detail/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-atx-aluminum-6c-111456-1240.htm
     
    Pretty sure this case can do what you want. It has a beautiful design where you can pull out a separate tray to mount rads to it. Probably one of the sexiest cases on the market tbh.

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