codyh

Update 1: Preparation
Update 2: Parts Arrived/Assembly
Update 3: Finished installing loop and final shots.

The Plan

This is my work log of putting a water cooling kit inside of an Antec 300. I thought long and hard on if I wanted to get a new case or just stick with what I have. Here are the parts that I have coming (also have 5 Yate medium fans on the way).

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11B1P2B- Infantryman with airborne, and air assault training. Afghanistan- 2003-2004, 2006-2007
- US Army 2002-2007

codyh

I removed the HDD tray and made several holes for cable management. I also cut out a hole to where I can easily access the back plate for the cpu. It may seem like a lot of holes now but some of them are required to have all of the power supply cables fit behind the mobo tray as the little cubby hole that is usually used will be taken up by the 220 rad. I just have to wait for everything to arrive so I can do a test fit. Should be here in a day or 2.

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11B1P2B- Infantryman with airborne, and air assault training. Afghanistan- 2003-2004, 2006-2007
- US Army 2002-2007

kilrbe3

Theres more holes in that case, than there is in.. the magic cheese.

Juggalo23451

I would of gotten a mcp355 or mcp655 pump. Enzotech Sapphire rev a is slightly cheaper than the ek. It is only 35 bucks at newegg. Good luck with the build my fiances rig is on hold for now

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Water Cooled Case suggestions
Cosmos S w/Classified water cooled(1st) w/ heatkiller and feser 360 rad
NZXT Tempest mod log(360 installed) (Fiance Build)
Heatkiller Club
NZXT Tempest User Community
Xbox 360 mods thread
http://www.overclock.net/xbox/435678...dders-out.html

codyh

I went with the cpu block because after reading this thread I didn't see much in difference.

I also realize the pump isn't the greatest but all it will be cooling for now is a E5200. Later on I will upgrade if the need arises.

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11B1P2B- Infantryman with airborne, and air assault training. Afghanistan- 2003-2004, 2006-2007
- US Army 2002-2007

oliverw92

Are you going to paint the case?

I would suggest getting some rubber c-strip to go round the holes. Would look much better.

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skkhai

I love this case! Good luck with the build.

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Project Kuro

codyh

Parts came. The only thing I am waiting on are my 5 yate loon fans.




Checking for fitting



Assembly

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11B1P2B- Infantryman with airborne, and air assault training. Afghanistan- 2003-2004, 2006-2007
- US Army 2002-2007

codyh

Finished up and filled. Just waiting on the fans.


Fans installed. 4 Yate Loon mediums in push/pull on the radiator. 1 as a rear exhaust fan.





I will be putting in a side window but that will come at a later time. For now I have the side panel off so I can easily view everything.

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11B1P2B- Infantryman with airborne, and air assault training. Afghanistan- 2003-2004, 2006-2007
- US Army 2002-2007

detroitpc313

looks gr8