Need help to find a good Watercooled case

Hardware Hub Cases / Chassis
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Hello Tek Syndicate,

I plan to upgrade to a new computer soon, and will need a new case. 

I want to water cool it. At the moment I have a EK 280 very thick Rad witch I would like to mount inside the case. (have it outside my current one).

I would also like to be able to fit another 280 or 240 rad in addition inside the case. 

Plus to make things even harder, I do not want a big heavy supertower, just something in about normal ATX to µATX size. 

Currently I have found one good candidate: 

The Fractal Design Arc Midi, which should fit two 280 rads

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=113

 

But I am very open to suggestions, plus if there is anyone who have experienced a Fractal Design Arc please comment.

 

Best regards from Sweden

 

 

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I think the arc midi would be a good project but you could certainly get a bigger case. This is how tigh it might get with a loop in it. It maybe worth considering getting a bigger case like the r4.

 

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That looks like what I had in mind. 

But is'nt the R4 the same size as the Arc only that it's sound isolated? The good thing I saw with the arc is that the Rad on top is mounted a bit of center so there is more roome above the mobo. 

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This is entirely dependant on your budget.

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Oh sorry i thought the arc midi was a micro atx case. But considering thats the same size as an r4 maybe you might have to get a full tower to fit the loop inn without being so tight.

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Budget is no problem, maybe nothing over $1000 (not worth it unless it comes with an Ice-cream and beer dispenser). But I still want to go for a commercial available case and not spring for a custom made.

I live 3 floors up and no elevator, so the few times I want to take the computer to a LAN I don't want to have to hire som movers just to get it down to the car. Thats why I want a normal midi or mini format.

I can skip on one of the Rads and only do one 280. Just getting a new case and not having a spot for the $200 rad I already own feels like a waste.