Antec 1200/900 comparison photos

[frosty]

I sent the email off.... let me know if you get it..... I know he refers to the 900 but its basically the same. In the email you'll find a pic and this txt...

To remove the top panel on the Nine hundred you will first have to remove the 2 silver screws near the 200mm fan. The top panel is held on with 6 clips and those 2 screws. The clips are on the inside along the edges of the case. There is a total of 6 clips. Remove the two screws and release the 4 clips and lift the top panel up about an inch. Once you have the top panel raised slightly, bump it towards the front of the enclosure to release the remaining two front clips. Here is a link that may also help you.

[reaverclan]

Originally Posted by frosty

I sent the email off.... let me know if you get it..... I know he refers to the 900 but its basically the same. In the email you'll find a pic and this txt...

To remove the top panel on the Nine hundred you will first have to remove the 2 silver screws near the 200mm fan. The top panel is held on with 6 clips and those 2 screws. The clips are on the inside along the edges of the case. There is a total of 6 clips. Remove the two screws and release the 4 clips and lift the top panel up about an inch. Once you have the top panel raised slightly, bump it towards the front of the enclosure to release the remaining two front clips. Here is a link that may also help you.

good info thanks

[TransientMole]

Awesome build - I read your journey, and am looking at doing the same thing, possibly with a ThermoChill PA120.2 rad (Although I am concerned about the dimensions).

I had (maybe a seeming dumb) question, did you keep the 200mm Fan in the top cavity underneath your other rad? And did you have to do anything to shroud it tight or did it seem to fit pretty well?

[frosty]

on know, i left the 200mm fan alone and didnt touch it... I wanted it there to help draw the heat off the rad.

The rad is in there snug. Theres not alot of room. If memory serves me correct I had to disconnect the rear top fan switch because I was unable to get my hands on it once the rad was installed. I have it out the where all the cables are (right side panel). I leave that fan on full speed always so it really didnt matter to me if there was access or not. Let me clearify...... its still connect to the switch, but its just not on the back of the case anymore..... The rad is screwed to the top shell of the case with flat head screws, I lined up the holes in the rad with the case, marked with pencil and drilled them..... Outta the 4 screws I put in, only 1 was outta line... but its still in there very strong.... it wont go anywhere...

I can jam my camera up inside the case if you want specific photos of the rad and spacing...... i'd be more than happy to do that if you would like...

[TransientMole]

Sure if you were in there I would certainly have a look at them, its nice to see pics with the rad installed! :)

Right now I have a 1200 case, but am upgrading from an X6800 Air cooled to an i7 965EE water cooled. Im going to give my current setup to my son, and buy a new 1200 (I like the case), that way I can work in the new case for a few weeks without worrying about cramping my computer time :)

I am hoping I dont run into many space issues, I have 1 of the 4 bay sections clear - I have 5 HDD's (RAID10 and a spare) in the bottom 2 cages and a floppy and CD in the top cage. As long as the pump fits in the free cage (Height wise) I think I will be ok.

I have never built a water cooled system from scratch before, so I have been scouring all the info I could find :) I think I am going to go with :

(2) Feser X-Changer Dual rads (One inside under the 200mm, and one off the back)
(1) Eheim Aquastream XT (Ultra Version) Pump
(1) EK Supreme CPU Block (Restrictive, will the monster pump make up for it?)
(1) EK-FC280 GTX SLI block for the GPU (Or maybe the DD Tieteon)
(1) DangerDen 5.25" Bay Reservoir

Im a little torn on what tubing to use. I was leaning toward 1/2" for flow rate. I have seen so many arguments both ways. And I want to use compression fittings, but im scared to death im going to get the wrong ones, but I guess thats part of the fun haha. I cant wait!

Your story has given me so much information, I am so glad you took the time to document your build, I intend to do the same!

[frosty]

Ill take some photos for you....

As for the pump fitting in the drivebay... well.... I had to cut out one of the drivebays inorder to get my pump to fit in the bottom. Not that the pump was too big, but it was more so the tubing coming off the pump going up to the res. I wanted to hide the pump as much as possible and that meant pushing back deep inside the cage, therefore I had to cut a slot in the bottom the hd cage that sits right above. Not sure if I have a photo of that but I can try and get the camera in there for you to see....

Sorry for the delays inbetween the replies... busy busy with the kids and work. Ill do my best to get something here tonight for you.

The Fesser rads look like monsters in size (too me). Make sure you measure, then measure again :)

[frosty]

alright, i lied alittle.... I have my DVD drive at the bottom of the case to provide room in the top cage for the res. Inorder for me to get my pump in there outta the way, I have to cut the notch out like I mentioned in the previous post.

The rad is resting up against the rear 120mm fan, its basically pressed up against it to allow room in the front for the hoses and fittings.

[TransientMole]

Thanks for all the pics! I can see every conceivable angle, it sure helps a lot! Well I have the i7 965EE and new MB coming in Friday, and I should be ordering up all the WC parts here shortly!

I do see what you mean about cutting the drive bay for the flow into (or is it out of?) the pump - With that Eheim one of the ports is on the top like many pumps, and ya gotta have room for the hose to bend to get outta the bay.

Anyone using a Eheim pump? If so, do you like it? I wanted a pump with enough head I could water the grass from my office if I wanted to :)