Flex bays on BOTH sides? Oooh!

 

How G

Looks sexy.

 

Any changes to the Merlin lineup in the coming future?

 

 

Err muh gerd.

*salivates*

 

At the risk of being unreasonably reasonable, I understand that if you have a computer operating in an area where the ambient temperature is exceptionally high, very large radiators are advised to maintain an acceptable operating temperature. I remember some Australian build logs where this was a design decision in choosing a CaseLabs case.

 

I love ridiculous things like this

. I can see needing four 560mm radiators in this case since it can host two machines, each with four GPUs and dual CPU boards all water cooled and overclocked

. I would probably still order the additional pedestal for the case and throw another two 560mm rads in it as well.

 

For me, the 560 capability is a sidepoint - it's the symmetry of this that draws me in. Hopefully we'll see more of the genius/insanity sometime

 

I'm surprised not one have done this yet, but.. more (pictures) please?

 

I'm also not that surprised to see this design, it is not a stretch to think of flex bays on both sides of this case. The design of the TH10A allows for this modification to the existing case. I think it resembles a smaller version of the TX10 but without the upper and lower radiator chambers. I would like to see is a smaller version of the TX10 - take this mod and add the upper and lower cooling chambers and then that's what I want in a case.

 

Also, every case should have the drop in top/bottom ability and not be locked to one particular setup. There's no reason why a case that can support a 480 shouldn't be able to also support a 420 (TH10A) (and if the pedestal for it can support a 560, why can't the case itself?). I guess there's some reason for this "deficiency" that I as a non-engineer doesn't see or understand, but from a "wish stance" the drop in ability should be a default.

 

From what I read TH10A is simply an older design that predates the introduction of drop-in mounts. Goliath will probably have them.

 

Meah, a good job indeed,... still waiting for a case that can fit this:

http://www.shop4pc.ro/radiator-modular-highend-aqua-computer-ams-840mm-1-circuit-p-34543.html

 

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Originally Posted by andre02

Meah, a good job indeed,... still waiting for a case that can fit this:

http://www.shop4pc.ro/radiator-modular-highend-aqua-computer-ams-840mm-1-circuit-p-34543.html

6*14cm = 18 flexbays = TX10 ? (So in Theory you could fit 2 of them).

Edit: OK; some number creep there so it won't fit since 2x14 uses 7 slots and 3x14 11, guess that means a 6x14 would need 22-23 slots.

 

Hmmm

 

Just finished "building" a TH10A to replace my older TH10 ... looks like maybe I should hold off on that .. any ETA?

 

I can share a few more details, but keep in mind the design is still a little fluid, so things could change

• "Goliath" will be officially designated as the THW10
• It will have 4X (2 upper and 2 lower) removable radiator mounts.
• It will have dual Flex-Bay stacks (2 x 13)
• Size: (W x D x H): 17" x 26" x 25" (432mm x 662mm x 637) - essentially 2" wider than the current TH10

More information and photos to come late next week

 

So the MH10 was the super "long" one, the T10 was the "tall" one, the TH10/a was the "big: one, so this will be the "wide" one? Hmmm....

 

Something like that

 

So THW10 essentially doubles the space for mounting optical drives, fan controllers, etc. That indeed is a very welcome change. From my experience with TH10A, I ended up sacrificing an optical drive for a 140.3 mount. Attaching radiator-fan "sandwiches" to top and bottom surfaces was a bit tricky, too - something that removable mounts improve on. I wonder if the middle plate is now right in the middle?

However, how does it accommodate 560 radiators if it is the same depth as TH10A? 480 ones take most part of that with not much left.

 

Sounds great to me! (A TX10 junior

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By removable radiator mounts I assume you mean drop in mounts? Since there are 2 at each end, do they use the single wide one and you can mix and match the mount types? (makes sense from a production view if you can use the same part over a range of products).

 

This should be good

 

I am REALLY happy that I didn't complete my TH10A order yet.. Was really close to pulling the trigger but this changes everything!

 

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Originally Posted by cmpxchg8b

So THW10 essentially doubles the space for mounting optical drives, fan controllers, etc. That indeed is a very welcome change. From my experience with TH10A, I ended up sacrificing an optical drive for a 140.3 mount. Attaching radiator-fan "sandwiches" to top and bottom surfaces was a bit tricky, too - something that removable mounts improve on. I wonder if the middle plate is now right in the middle?

However, how does it accommodate 560 radiators if it is the same depth as TH10A? 480 ones take most part of that with not much left.

They have the same clearance as they do in the pedestal or STH10/SMA8. It is close and you would likely use the use of the adjacent Flex-Bays (except maybe for fans). The 480 mount is offset, like the others, so you have a better chance of making use of the Flex-Bays if needed.

The radiator mounts are different than any other design largely because of the issues of getting 560's to work in a TH10 frame. The mounts are universal and interchangeable.

 

Got it. So looks like this is a tight fit but you made it work which is pretty awesome!