Sorry to necro this post, but I wanted to share my experience for others also.
I've already RMA'd this card once and I have to again now. The circumstances are similar to OP's description. The card worked great in the 16x slot for a few days. Then I rebooted my computer and the system would...
Cases much smaller than that are not really conducive, or productive to watercooling.
If you've got really tight space requirements, you're probably better off (money and performance wise) to go with a good flowing case and run an air cooler.
I bought my Raystorm kit from performance-pcs.com. They were very prompt and helpful. Also just a smidge cheaper than Frozen-CPU.
I'm putting my raystorm XS240 (60mm thick!!) kit in with an additional EX120 rad in my Fractal ARC MIDI. It's about the roomiest mid tower you can find. It's only...
XSPC RASA or Raystorm kits will be best suited for your needs. They include everything you need.
Raystorm is the step up and well worth it in my mind (compression fittings vs barbs, better pump, better waterblock).
The limiting factor would be that you'll likely need more than 240mm rad...
As someone with very little hands on experience, but a ton of reading and research into this exact matter, I'd personally recommend the Fractal Arc MIDI. It's a really wide Mid tower and can fit a 240 or 280 up top with loads of room for push / pull set ups or 60mm thick rads. It's also got a...
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