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alphase7en
09-04-2005, 01:37 AM
is it possible to fit a 2x120mm fan radiator in the front of a Thermaltake Armor case?

I know it has the space for up to 3 120mm fans in the front, was just curious if you could shove a radiator behind them and let them exhaust the heat of a water cooled kit.

Plus, is this a good idea? it would be sucking air through the radiator instead of pushing air through it. Dont really know if that will effect its ability to dissapate heat or not, kind of a water-cooling newbie.

Lemme know if this is a good idea, this would be my first water-cooled build.

Also, for the parts, was thinking about going swiftech for the pump/radiator, Thermaltake for the CPU and GPU blocks, and does it really matter what res?

Let me know, thanks.

FunkZ
09-04-2005, 02:13 AM
There is no problem using fans to suck air through a rad instead of pushing it through, keep in mind however that by putting the rad in the front of the case and pulling air through it, the warm air is still inside your case. Better to push the air through the rad and out of the case.

alphase7en
09-04-2005, 02:25 PM
Yeah thats what i mean, you can put the rad mounted behind the front fans, and have them suck air through and out the front... if its possible to mount a rad there.

EDIT

the main question really is... is this logistically possible? can a radiator fit veritcally in behind those bays? guess i would need feedback from someone who actually owns the case.

Feel free to answer the actual water-cooling questions as well.

alphase7en
09-07-2005, 12:46 PM
so does anyone own this case? can you mock it up and see if it would work? I need to find out. Dont wanna buy the stuff then find out it wont work. Thanks.