Now, wait just one second there! (IN-WIN DRAGON SLAYER)

[Michael Meio]

I'm just one click away from purchasing an In-Win Dragon Slayer mATX case paired with ANTEC Kühler 920.. but there is still one little thing that bothers me:

The front bezel, could it be possible that one of the 120X25mm fans included with the ANTEC 920 be positioned right where the white front logo led box is located..?? (removing of course, the leds) I mean, between the bezel and the chasis?.. I've read some posts out there that claim that even the supplied 140mm front fan can be set between the bezel and chasis. eh?..

http://img.neoseeker.com/v_image.php?articleid=2799&image=9

:thumbsup:EH!???
That would be wonderful because it will be able to hold the ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z --AND-- the EVGA 02G-P3-1568-KR GeForce GTX 560 Ti (or perhaps even 2 of those GPU's).. and then, there will be peace and joy all over. Thus, making this one of the most versatile uATX cases out there today.

HURRY!! I'M ONE CLICK AWAY FROM IT ALL!..

 

[BoomerD]

I'm not sure what you'd gain. From this pic:

It looks like there's a fan mounted on the inside of the case at that point with a housing around it. I can't tell from the pic whether that fan housing is removable or not...if not, you wouldn't gain any space inside.

 

[Michael Meio]

Thanks for your response..

Please check out this image:


http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc429/Mnoguron/?action=view&current=zzzdrivecage.jpg

Now, the idea is to remove both the white led holder that you see on the front of the chasis and the 140mm fan visible through the grill behind that white led box. That is not a housing, but a 140X25mm fan. It just looks big in relation with the space it's mounted on.

Then, install one of the ANTEC 920's 120X25mm fans right where the led box is, the radiator inside, right where the 140mm fan is and the other 120X25mm fan further in. The question is simple: can one 120X25mm fan be installed right where the led box is?, between the chasis and the front bezel? (Note there are pre-drilled holes for the 120mm fan). And of course you will not be able to use the 140mm fan or the white led box.

O/

 

[BoomerD]

Thanks for your response..

Please check out this image:


http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc429/Mnoguron/?action=view&current=zzzdrivecage.jpg

Now, the idea is to remove both the white led holder that you see on the front of the chasis and the 140mm fan visible through the grill behind that white led box. That is not a housing, but a 140X25mm fan. It just looks big in relation with the space it's mounted on.

Durr...OK, that makes sense...

Then, install one of the ANTEC 920's 120X25mm fans right where the led box is, the radiator inside, right where the 140mm fan is and the other 120X25mm fan further in. The question is simple: can one 120X25mm fan be installed right where the led box is?, between the chasis and the front bezel? (Note there are pre-drilled holes for the 120mm fan). And of course you will not be able to use the 140mm fan or the white led box.

O/

OK, Antec liquid cooling solution...gotcha.

Why would you want the radiator/fan mounted in the front rather the rear?

I can't tell if there's enough clearance for the fan in that area. Are you thinking about having the fan push or pull?
You definitely shouldn't have it blowing hot air into the case, and IMO, a single fan in "pull" mode won't pull enough air through the radiator to be effective. At best, you'd want two fans in push/pull mode.

Of course, I'm not a big fan of water cooling, and as such, any advice should be taken with a block of salt...(not just a grain)

 

[Michael Meio]

In other words, this:

http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc429/Mnoguron/?action=view&current=zzzz.jpg

O/

 

[Michael Meio]

Thx again..

The Kühler 920 will be pulling from the outside and the heat will be exhausted by 1 120mm fan mounted on the bottom left side of the case, while another (or another two) 120mm fans will push air in through the same side (this case can mount 4 120mm fans on that side), creating circulation from outside to dissipate heat from the ANTEC 920 and cooling the GPU. If one 120mm fan fits like the last pic I posted, it will work.

O/

 

[Michael Meio]

This is what I'm talking about:

It's a composition of 2 images that show how I want this setup. The radiator's orientation is irelevant (hoses up or down) for the system, so it fits but with one fan out there.


O/

 

[Michael Meio]

bump (just this one)..

 

[lsv]

This is what I'm talking about:

It's a composition of 2 images that show how I want this setup. The radiator's orientation is irelevant (hoses up or down) for the system, so it fits but with one fan out there.


O/

E-mail Inwin with this exact picture and they'll let you know within a few days. They're not known for amazing customer support but maybe if you get back to use they will be

 

[Magmorel]

Registered just to post in response to this if you haven't heard back yet.

I've got a similar setup that runs just fine like that (using a Corsair Hydro H70 rather than the Antec), and a 120mm fits nicely. The only thing you will want to do is get yourself a set of longer screws than are normally included with the kit, since you will deform the fan itself trying to use those included. The front of the case has a slight outward beveling to it, so the fan sits up just enough to let the screw get a bite, but after a turn, it will probably start bending the cowling.