MATX or ITX LC cases questions

[Tappindatass]

For my current build, I decided to go with a SFF setup. The board I am looking at is either Asus Strix Z270 mATX or ITX. I have two 240 HWL Nemesis radiators, EK Supremacy EVO CPU block, and D5 pump with Bitspower tube reservoir. What I don't have is a case. I was considering the Phanteks Evolv mATX, but I am bit worried about the airflow. My next choice would be the Corsair 460X, but not sure I can can get both radiators in.

So my question- what cases are recommended for SFF watercooling?

 

[Korreborg]

Haha mATX is not a SFF setup
First problem is 2x 240 rads NO real SFF case will support that.
I'm in the same dilemma. I currently have a Corsair 250D, and that case is actually quite big, and don't support 2x240rads. So i'm looking at a 240+140

The smallest possibility i have found is the Fractal Define Nano S
BUT be aware. If a 240 is going in the top, there is height restrictions on MB and RAM, so you need to look into that

http://www.overclock.net/t/1605990/define-nano-s-nvidia-themed-build-finally-watercooled/10

If you REALLY want a small build the NCASE M1 is the way, but that's a LOT of restrictions. And your pump is definitely to big.
I think a 240 in the bottom with slim fans, a 240 in the side + a pump/cpublock combo, would be possible But that would take a lot of work

Oh it have been done
http://www.overclock.net/g/i/233120...dual-radiator-watercooling/sort/display_order

 

[Dawelio]

If you REALLY want a small build the NCASE M1 is the way,

Yup, or an even smaller case than that, for that matter

 

[Korreborg]

Yup, or an even smaller case than that, for that matter

Dan A4 = Not the best for watercooling

 

[Avet]

It depends how small do you want to go. Fractal Design Node 804 gives you a lot of room for a small case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkNaSVtGPp0

Jay did a small watercooled build in Fractal Design Nano S.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VMtJEjiMxA&t=1009s

 

[Tappindatass]

Thanks for the replies. The Nano S looks like a fun build. I wonder if it can support a second dual radiator in it. I'm not really looking to build supper small, I am just looking for something that'll fit on top of my desk and not crush it. I typically have my fans run around 800 rpm, so that that is more or less the reason for the two dual 120s.

There is always CaseLabs... but trying not to spend $300.00 minimum for a case. I'm going to take a look at the Nano S. Check my PSU and Ram and maybe I'll go with that.

 

[Korreborg]

Post #2. There is a link to another forum of a Nano with 2 240rads.

 

[Tappindatass]

Post #2. There is a link to another forum of a Nano with 2 240rads.

Thanks, I missed that. I do have a question- hows the ram clearance with the radiator on top? Was thinking about going TridentZ RBG, but I do have HyperX Fury that will work?

 

[Korreborg]

Not sure 100% sure, but i don't think the tridents will fit maybe there is a video of it somewhere

 

[Tappindatass]

Not sure 100% sure, but i don't think the tridents will fit maybe there is a video of it somewhere

I had a friend confirm - it doesn't fit, but it might be possible to cut the fans.

 

[Wraith]

Thanks, I missed that. I do have a question- hows the ram clearance with the radiator on top? Was thinking about going TridentZ RBG, but I do have HyperX Fury that will work?

I had the same issue with the Define C, there just isn't enough room in the roof which is the same as the roof in the Mini C and Nano, anything other than Corsair LPX, Fury X or Avexir Core series and they just don't fit.