So, I have decided to water cool my Antec 300 case….which acts as my 24/7 HTPC workhorse.
Specs :
Antec 300
Q9550
2GBx4 DDR2
3 x 2TB Samsung HDD
2 x 2TB WD Drives (backups)
Asus P5N-D
I started with an RS240 XSPC kit, but found the pump to be far too loud and not adequate for my set up, so I am moving to the following build :
Water Cooling specs :
Reservoir : RS240 pump/res combo – Koolance RP-402X2 Dual 5.25 Reservoir for 1-2 DDC Pumps + Swiftech MCP 350’s
Radiator : RS240 from the RS240 Kit/Combo
Tubing : rimoFlex Pro LRT UV Red Tubing – 1/2in. ID X 3/4in. OD
Barbs : What came with the kit
Fans : 4 x SCythe SFF21G
90 Degree Fitting : 4 x Koolance G1/4 Swivel 90° Angled Barb
45 Degree Fitting : 2 x Koolance Swiveling G1/4 Threaded 45 Degree Low Profile Angle Fitting
CPU Block : Came with the kit – XSPC CPU block
Northbridge block : Custom fabbed block from a guy on overclock.net
PCI Tube G1/4 Slot : Koolance L-Bracket with Dual G 1/4 Socket Fittings (BKT-PCI-G)
Radblock Mount : Swiftech MCB-120™ “Radbox”
I have changed a few things from when I started,so I will post new pictures once completed again. The pumps will run serial, with that little koolance res kit.
2 replies on “Water Cooling an Antec 300 – Q9550”
Amazing setup where are the two pumps located
Only one pump in this setup, located in the res as well, up front in the 1×5.25″ din! You can actually add a second pump to this setup if needed.