Challenge: Dual, dual rads in a CM690. Help me out here guys..

[NickS]

My first dual loop setup is about to happen. First though, HOW THE F do I fit dual 220mm sized rads in a CM690?

Here's pix of the current setup.

Currently my idea is.. putting the radiator (second one) where that red square is, vertically, and mounting two fans on it. Not the most efficient setup but it works!

So the second loop is for the VGA obviously. Consists of a Black Ice GT Stealth dual rad, mcp6550-b pump and a dtek fuzion gfx. Any thoughts, ideas? Thanks guys.

EDIT: Btw, I don't want this radiator external.

Nick

 

[da2ca]

Just an idea, but i would use a 120.1 thermochill in the front bays under your DVD drive it should be nearly as efficient as a 120.2 black ice.

 

[Luigi]

Whats the need for the new rad? if things are getting hot try clearing all the dust

 

[da2ca]

Whats the need for the new rad? if things are getting hot try clearing all the dust

I believe he wants 2 loops one for CPU and one for the GPU.

 

[PV5150]

You could remove the HDD cage and relocate the hard drives into the 5.25" bay area. You may have enough room then to place the 120.2 rad on the floor. Finding a place for your pump will be the next problem though... Or you could use a 120.1 rad like da2ca suggested.

 

[Luigi]

add a 120 to the back of the case? or go external on the roof of the case.

 

[PV5150]

...or go external on the roof of the case.

EDIT: Btw, I don't want this radiator external.

 

[Luigi]

Oh didnt see that edit... hm not sure you can do much but get a new case with the extra room.

 

[NickS]

Hehe yeah guys, it's gonna be a task. I got the parts for the 2nd loop via a trade, so thats why I didn't go with something different.

Hmm... a lot of people suggested the same thing as you, PV.. putting the RAD on the floor. It's a great idea but it'd take a lot of hacking and my case is on carpet. The CM690 is lifted about 1" off the ground, but the high-pile carpet barely gives it any breathing room. Dust would become an even bigger issue. I guess I COULD hang it off the back as a last resort, but we'll have to see.

Thanks guys.

 

[FarFarAway]

Whats the front like Nick? get a decent 120mm RAD, nice fan and cut a hole to exit the air out of the front of the case.

 

[Hatman]

If a rad takes 2x 120mm fans wouldn't it be longer then 220mm?

just being orcuard