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TmGolfx360
01-20-2007, 10:22 AM
I want to buy an Gigabyte 3D Aurora Case, because it has 2-120mm fans on the back of the case. My thoughts are that I could put a 2-120mm radiator for water cooling on it but I am just wondering if u guys thin it will fit?

Case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.asp?Image=11%2D233%2D013%2D02%2Ejpg%2C11 %2D233%2D013%2D03%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D04%2Ejp g%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D05%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D0 6%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D07%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D0 13%2D14%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D15%2Ejpg%2C11%2D2 33%2D013%2D10%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D11%2Ejpg%2C 11%2D233%2D013%2D08%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D12%2E jpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D13%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2 D17%2Ejpg%2C11%2D233%2D013%2D16%2Ejpg&CurImage=11%2D233%2D013%2D11%2Ejpg&Description=GIGABYTE+GZ%2DFA1CA%2DASB+Black+1%2E0+ mm+Aluminum+body+ATX+Full+Tower+Computer+Case+%2D+ Retail)

Radiator (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Liquid/Upgrade/cl-w0098/cl-w0098.asp)

If u guys have any other suggestion for any other different case setup or radiator dont be afraid to suggest thx.

Rick
01-20-2007, 03:19 PM
It looks Like it is designed to be used as an external

However that case and the 120 screw mounting holes look like they match

The first possible problem I see
May be with the Radiator mounting legs and the top edge

Note the clearance between the case top 2 mounting holes for the top fan and the base of the power supply housing
There isn't any
Now look at the ends of the Radiator again.
The distance from the fan cover screws and the end of the housing is way to long

In other words.
NO I don't think the unit will fit inside without doing a Major case mode

That case is setup for use with an external unit..
May be just better to mount it externally