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5/1/12 at 1:09am

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So Guys,

Im planning my next build, Im gonna build my self a lan rig since my current one is too big to move around

It will be a mATX build with Ivybridge and a 690.
The only thing needed is room for a little WC to make it nice and quiet.

Any suggestions on a case this size?

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5/1/12 at 1:17am

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NZXT Vulcan. It has a handle which is always good for lan rigs. But I don't know if it will support your WC needs.

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5/1/12 at 1:22am

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Looking for something sleek looking, doesnt really need a handle as long as it is small enough to carry. The Vulcan design is a little too much for my taste.

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Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
2xBitspower GPU Waterblocks	RX480	RS120	Windows 7 Ultimate
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Corsair AX1200W	Silverstone TJ11
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RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling	Cooling
Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
2xBitspower GPU Waterblocks	RX480	RS120	Windows 7 Ultimate
Power	Case
Corsair AX1200W	Silverstone TJ11
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5/1/12 at 1:24am

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Fractal Arc Mini? Seen a few watercooling loops in those.

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
Intel Core i5 2500K @ 4.4GHz 1.24v	Asus P8P67 Vanilla	ASUS GTX660Ti DirectCU OC @ 1,250MHz/7,000MHz	G.Skill Eco 1600Mhz 7-8-7-24
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WD Caviar Blue 1TB (WD10EZEX)	Intel 520 120GB	LG SuperMulti	CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
Windows 7 Home Premium x64	BenQ E2420HD	Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless w/ MX blues	Seasonic SS-650HT
Case	Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio
Corsair 500R	Logitech G400	Steelseries QCK	Asus Xonar DG
Audio	Other
Fiio E17 Alpen	Beyerdynamic DT770 + Zalman clip-on mic
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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
WD Caviar Blue 1TB (WD10EZEX)	Intel 520 120GB	LG SuperMulti	CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
OS	Monitor	Keyboard	Power
Windows 7 Home Premium x64	BenQ E2420HD	Filco Majestouch 2 Tenkeyless w/ MX blues	Seasonic SS-650HT
Case	Mouse	Mouse Pad	Audio
Corsair 500R	Logitech G400	Steelseries QCK	Asus Xonar DG
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Fiio E17 Alpen	Beyerdynamic DT770 + Zalman clip-on mic
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5/1/12 at 1:27am

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Maybe this one?

Edit. I had the reply thing open too long, lol

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Samsung 830, 128 GB	Samsung SpinPoint F3, 1 TB	Sony NEC Optiarc DVD burner	Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (CPU)
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
Accelero Twin Turbo II (GPU)	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit	LG E2360	Microsoft SideWinder X6
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Accelero Twin Turbo II (GPU)	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit	LG E2360	Microsoft SideWinder X6
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5/1/12 at 1:31am

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Yea Im liking the Arc Mini, only thing about it, is the fan cut out on the side of the case. I think it ruins the clean case :S

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
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RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling	Cooling
Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
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Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
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2xBitspower GPU Waterblocks	RX480	RS120	Windows 7 Ultimate
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5/1/12 at 1:33am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hagelund

Yea Im liking the Arc Mini, only thing about it, is the fan cut out on the side of the case. I think it ruins the clean case :S

How about this then?

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	RAM
i5 2500K	Asus P8P67-M	XFX HD 6970	2x4GB Ripjaws X 1600 9-9-9-24
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830, 128 GB	Samsung SpinPoint F3, 1 TB	Sony NEC Optiarc DVD burner	Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (CPU)
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
Accelero Twin Turbo II (GPU)	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit	LG E2360	Microsoft SideWinder X6
Power	Case	Mouse	Mouse Pad
Corsair 650TX v2	CM HAF 912 Plus	Razer DeathAdder	Steelseries SX
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SteelSeries Siberia v2	Logitech X-230
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i5 2500K	Asus P8P67-M	XFX HD 6970	2x4GB Ripjaws X 1600 9-9-9-24
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
Samsung 830, 128 GB	Samsung SpinPoint F3, 1 TB	Sony NEC Optiarc DVD burner	Cooler Master Hyper 212+ (CPU)
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Keyboard
Accelero Twin Turbo II (GPU)	Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit	LG E2360	Microsoft SideWinder X6
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Corsair 650TX v2	CM HAF 912 Plus	Razer DeathAdder	Steelseries SX
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5/1/12 at 1:40am

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Are you into case modding? I've seen some really sick Lanbox Lite builds.. you'd be surprised what you can do with it given a dremel, zipties, and some paint

. There's a couple versions, this one and one with a side window + handle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133045

Just as one example (I'm sure there are tons more here):
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?215503-Water-Cooled-LANBOX-Lite

Probably my favorite air-cooled Lanbox, although it could give inspiration for a sick WC build: http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=990265

edit: I should point out that all the vents on the side allow for some decent GPU air-cooling - personally I have a Noctua NF-B9 blowing on my MSi HAWK 5770 (actually - I don't recall if it's intake or exhaust.. my little brother has my rig for now

). You could fit 2 92mm fans on the GPU-side of the case, and if you modded the other side, you could fit a Corsair H100 or similar. At stock the vent height is ~92mm, CPU heatsink clearance is about 95mm.
Edited by jrbroad77 - 5/1/12 at 1:47am

CPU	Graphics	RAM	Hard Drive
i3-2310M	Intel HD 3000	8GB DDR3	Samsung 830 64GB SSD
Hard Drive	OS	Monitor	Case
640GB Hitachi HDD	Windows 7	13.3" LCD	Magnesium Alloy, 3.2lbs
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Phenom II X4 955 BE	Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H	MSI Hawk R5770	3x2GB G.Skill DDR2 800 4-4-4-12
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3	250 GB WD Caviar Black	Samsung 20X DVD-R/RW	Thermaltake MaxOrb
Cooling	OS	Monitor	Power
Noctua NF-B9-1600	Windows 7 Pro 64-bit	BenQ E2420HD, 24" 1920x1080	TT Purepower 500W
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i3-2310M	Intel HD 3000	8GB DDR3	Samsung 830 64GB SSD
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640GB Hitachi HDD	Windows 7	13.3" LCD	Magnesium Alloy, 3.2lbs
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Phenom II X4 955 BE	Gigabyte GA-MA78GPM-UD2H	MSI Hawk R5770	3x2GB G.Skill DDR2 800 4-4-4-12
Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3	250 GB WD Caviar Black	Samsung 20X DVD-R/RW	Thermaltake MaxOrb
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Noctua NF-B9-1600	Windows 7 Pro 64-bit	BenQ E2420HD, 24" 1920x1080	TT Purepower 500W
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5/1/12 at 2:00am

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Tempting Tempting

CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
Core i7-3930K	ASUS Sabertooth X79	MSI GTX 580 Lightning Extreme Edition	MSI GTX 580 Lightning Extreme Edition
RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling	Cooling
Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
2xBitspower GPU Waterblocks	RX480	RS120	Windows 7 Ultimate
Power	Case
Corsair AX1200W	Silverstone TJ11
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CPU	Motherboard	Graphics	Graphics
Core i7-3930K	ASUS Sabertooth X79	MSI GTX 580 Lightning Extreme Edition	MSI GTX 580 Lightning Extreme Edition
RAM	Hard Drive	Cooling	Cooling
Corsair Vengeance	Corsair SSD	Koolance CPU-370	Koolance Asus Sabertooth X79 Waterblocks
Cooling	Cooling	Cooling	OS
2xBitspower GPU Waterblocks	RX480	RS120	Windows 7 Ultimate
Power	Case
Corsair AX1200W	Silverstone TJ11
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TJ08-E
or go ITX and air cooling with SG08

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