Modding Antec 1200 240&360 rads I7/GTX289-SLi/WC

Discussion in 'Modding' started by unknowngamer, 30 Dec 2009.

  1. unknowngamer

    unknowngamer here

    Joined:
    3 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    1,200
    Likes Received:
    98
    Just a quick update with pics.

    I got an Antec 1200 a few months ago with the idea if mounting a 2x120 and 1 3x120 rad on the inside.
    I would gone for a TJ07, like every one else who wants an internal 360 & 240 rad, but
    A) to expensive
    B) I like the 1200 (lots don't though...)

    I've mad a few changes scice I first did it.
    Specs are:
    Motherboard: XFX -MB-X58i-CH19 CPU: I7 920 D0
    2X GTX 280 in SLi (EVGA&Leadtek) PSU: 850W NorthQ Black Magic Flex Modular
    Case: Antec 1200 RAM 3x 2GB OCZ Obsidian 1600 MHz
    HD: 640GB WD AAKS & 1TB hitachi data drive.

    The GTX's are overclocked to 720/1500/1150, CPU at 3.6
    Cooling. I've kept all 6 stock fans on the 1200.
    2x120mm rear + 3x120mm front + 200mm roof

    Watercooling is made up of the following loop in order.
    Pump : Laing DDC1+ (18w) with XSPC restop
    CPU :Aqua-Computers Cuplex XT Double impact (775 with 1366 kit)
    Rad 1 : XSPC RX240 2x120mm
    GPU1 :EK-FC280 280GTX SLI Watercooling Block
    Fesser SLi connector kit
    GPU2 :EK-FC280 280GTX SLI Watercooling Block
    Rad2 :TFC Xchanger Triple Radiator

    The Only change I'd make is a shelf for the pump with damping, lower the noise and allow for the tubes to the cpu and the tripple to be shorter and neater.
    And I should have got black tubes, but the silver over was left over from my last setup, I still had another 3 meters which I palmed off on mav-wil

    Anyway. the pics.

    One of the rad, seems really big
    [​IMG]

    One of the side open
    [​IMG]

    One closed, looks like a normal case, no obvious sign of the big WC setup.
    [​IMG]

    and my desk....
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: 10 Jan 2010
  2. coolamasta

    coolamasta Folding@Home CC Captain 2010/11/12

    Joined:
    26 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    2,619
    Likes Received:
    110
    Excellent stuff mate, looking good!

    I am about to WC my 1200, I've got everything ready to go but just cant decide on the Rad layout & setup. My main issue is I wont be able to fit a triple in the front due to what I want to put in IE a dual bay reservoir etc, DVD drive, Fan controller and harddrives...

    I have been thinking along the lines of twin 2x120's but just cant make my mind up! lol
     
  3. unknowngamer

    unknowngamer here

    Joined:
    3 Apr 2009
    Posts:
    1,200
    Likes Received:
    98
    the fesser exchanger 240mm reviewed by bit-tech

    had enough power to cool a q6600 and 8800GTX, the 120mm nearly worked for it.
    I imgaine a pair would have enough to do it
     

Share This Page