Liquid Cooling for CM 690

There should be enough room to fit a 220 radiator at the top
I would get the second w/c kit. I would do a custom w/c set up instead of buying a kit.
Some thing like this
feser 220 rad
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/fex24xtpera.html

mcp655 pump http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCP...r-pr-3803.html
64.94

Apogee Gtz cooler http://www.coolerguys.com/840556087564.html
59.95

Different types or reservoirs
http://www.crazypc.com/products/wate...eservoirs.html
20 to 53.00

tubing http://www.crazypc.com/products/masterkleer-93240.html

clamps
http://www.jab-tech.com/Clamps-c-336.html

http://www.jab-tech.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1
120mm yate loon fans

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Here is a example of a CM690 with a 220 rad top mounted and here is my CM690 with a 220 rad mounted on back of case with 120 rad mounted on the bottom of the case. Hope this helps.

Hey Space Pope
I'm going to be water cooling with the NV 690 as well. For the fans, look for Yate Loons that are 120x120x20mm thick. You won't be able to fit 25mm for sure, i tried this and i had no luck. On the top where the the blowhole is for the two fan mounts, open up the hood (i think its called smth else, but the top part with the i/o panel) and flip it over. You'll find something that looks like this: O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O ' dont know what its called, but take a pair of scissors and cut all of it out. Buy your 120x120x20mm yate loons and install it on the top. It will fit perfectly, but if you push down on the mesh itll hit the fan. Here's some pics of what i'm talking about:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...5/DSC00228.jpg
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...5/DSC00226.jpg

That's all ive got upto with my wc parts, im still waiting for everything to be shipped. I bought a Swiftech MCR-220 Radiator, which I heard should fit cleanly up there. The radiator has a clearance of 35mm, and because the CM 690 has 2 spots for fans, it's built with a 36mm clearance, for high-cfm fans. In theory, everything should work.

Ok, so I've been shopping around, and I think I've got a pretty good idea of what I might buy.

Swiftech MCR220-QP Liquid Cooler Radiator- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835108086

Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Rev2 Reservoir- http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcmirere.html

D-Tek dB-1 12V DC Inline/Submersible Pump- http://www.petrastechshop.com/ddb12inpu.html

Swiftech Apogee GT CPU Cooler Block- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835108093

1/2" ID (3/4" OD) Tygon R-3603 Laboratory-Grade Tubing- http://www.petrastechshop.com/1id3odtyr.html

Stainless Steel Worm-Drive Hose Clamp- http://www.petrastechshop.com/ststwohocl.html

Total price adds up to $168. Anyone have any opinions on what else I need or opinions on the parts?

to help with bleeding, make sure your pump is the lowest unit of your loop. Water will push downwards into the pump's intake and the pump will push it easily. I'll be following up with this thread closely because we're sort of both in the same boat

make sure to pick up biocide. and make sure you get the right barbs to go with your 1/2" ID tubing (so like G1/4" to 1/2" ID).