Vapochill XE Stand-alone on the way... Lend me a hand, please

[PeteyBoy23]

Ok fellas, I took the plunge, now I need your help!

It's 4:30am and I just won an auction on Ebay for a stand-alone Vapochill XE system. I think I got a pretty nice price on it, and I think the total will be about $320 w/ shipping. So, as you can imagine, I'm excited about what is to come. This will be my first phase-change system, but I have had some experience with water cooling (although I admit that may mean absolutely nothing!). I will be purchasing an a64 3500+, but I'm still deciding on the motherboard (even though this is not the proper forum for that question, I would appreciate some feedback), and I figure probably Crucial Ballistic 3200 ram (1.5gb worth).

Forgive me, I'll get to the point. I have no idea how I should mount this sucker. Obviously, I don't care to just hack a hole in the top, and throw this on. I'd like to have something that is aesthetically pleasing. I have an Antec sx400 (I think, it's 2+ years old) right now, but I have no qualms about buying a new case.

1. I know they have the after-market boxes for the Vapochill LS', that match Lian-Li cases. Is that an option?

2. Would it be an option to install all the Vapochill hardware inside the case? Other than the video card, I don't have any peripheral cards to plug in, which would free up room at the bottom of the case.

Basically, I'm excited but at the same time concerned, and I want to rely on you guys to point me in the right direction. Any advice would be appreciated, whether it be case, motherboard, or whatever selection, not to mention any tips/tricks.

Thanks fellas. I can't wait to join the club!!

 

[jbh129]

you will probably get better answers at xtremesystems.org

Good luck

 

[gotensan01]

Can you post links to pics of your case and pics of the Vapochill XE? I would do it but I'm at work and can't spend much time researching that.

EDIT: Or when I get home at around 5pm CST, I can do some research for you.

 

[PeteyBoy23]

Hey thanks for the responses.

Gotensan1: The Ebay here, but I haven't decided on the case (part of what I need you fellas for). In this auction, he has a link for a PDF which shows some closer shots, but this is about as good as it gets. I'll continue looking, to see if I can find any better spec shots of it.

jbh129: I'll go post up there, as well, thanks for that!

 

[gotensan01]

If you get a full tower, I don't see what the problem is.

 

[PeteyBoy23]

You think I could put it inside?!

 

[gotensan01]

Well look at any similar full tower case like this. The vapochill should be able to go in the top portion. Granted you'll have to figure out where to put the PSU, I don't see why else you couldn't. I think having everything contained in the case is the best.

 

[Mrvile]

Getting a custom-cut Lian-Li would also work. A Lian-Li is also a nice upgrade if you need a new case, and it looks good with the Vapochill systems.

But aaah, looking at the pics from the ebay...does he have case that goes around it? Here's a site that has everything you'd need (Vapochill case, Vapochill-ready Lian-Li case, etc): http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-b...ll/mp=menu_search.html