Completed RCC-THIN1-H2O - a water cooled thin mini-ITX build

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prototype:

final version:

 

[THUMPer]

Thin mini ITX. Nice.

 

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not easy finding the best cooler if going really thin but I'm getting there...

 

[ignsvn]

not easy finding the best cooler if going really thin but I'm getting there...

What about ID Cooling IS-30?

 

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What about ID Cooling IS-30?

It needs to be sub 28mm

Not sure if I could grind the IS30 down by 2mm?

 

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It needs to be sub 28mm

Not sure if I could grind the IS30 down by 2mm ?

But this leads me to another idea... If I could find a 10mm slim 90mm fan... ?

 

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But this leads me to another idea... If I could find a 10mm slim 90mm fan... ?

Hmmm I saw 80 mm x 10 mm fans, but never seen 90 mm x 10 mm before.

 

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Hmmm I saw 80 mm x 10 mm fans, but never seen 90 mm x 10 mm before.

Probably have to try a 8010 fan. If that doesn't work I'll make it liquid cooled.

 

[Vlad502]

not easy finding the best cooler if going really thin but I'm getting there...

It needs to be sub 28mm

I am considering IBM x3250 M3 46C6798 LGA1156 (size ( reference ):104mm x 101mm x 28mm(H)) with Apple AirPort Time Capsule fan (probably need 4 pinout mod)

Spoiler: Photos

 

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I am considering IBM x3250 M3 46C6798 LGA1156 (size ( reference ):104mm x 101mm x 28mm(H)) with Apple AirPort Time Capsule fan (probably need 4 pinout mod)

Spoiler: Photos

Nice. How thick is the blower? I guess the chipset cooler might be in the way. At least with the ASROCK MoBo.

 

[Vlad502]

Spoiler: 16mm

 

[Goatee]

If you are using 40mm fans to draw air across the case, could you duct the air across an aluminium heatsink?

 

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If you are using 40mm fans to draw air across the case, could you duct the air across an aluminium heatsink?

Yeah, that was my initial plan but it turned out to be not the ideal solution in terms of noise and thermals.

Funny, but my modded aluminum heatsink with internals of a blower fan gives so far the best results. Max 75C with my 65W APU under load and whisper silent. now I am trying to find something like this ready to use.

 

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So here is plan B: the first and only thin mini ITX water cooled APU case ?

 

[Goatee]

So here is plan B: the first and only thin mini ITX water cooled APU case ?

What radiator is that?

 

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What radiator is that?

Since no available rad would fit for my design I have to make one. ?

 

[Goatee]

Since no available rad would fit for my design I have to make one. ?

Really interested in that radiator then..... I love a nice small 40mm radiator. Have you considered the Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 40mm's?

If your trying top make it as small as possible, the UT60 40mm Triple (164.5 x 40.5 x 60mm / L x W x H ) might work nicely along the board edge with a Alphacool Eisbaer LT (or equivilent) driving the loop?

Something like this:

 

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Really interested in that radiator then..... I love a nice small 40mm radiator. Have you considered the Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 40mm's?

If your trying top make it as small as possible, the UT60 40mm Triple (164.5 x 40.5 x 60mm / L x W x H ) might work nicely along the board edge with a Alphacool Eisbaer LT (or equivilent) driving the loop?

Something like this:

Yeah the Alphacool products are great but a bit pricey and hard to get here.

Sure, if it works and there should be interest I could also sell these small rads without the case. but first I'll have to build a prototype and test it.

 

[Vlad502]

Dynatron L3 is AIO for 3x40mm fans, but also pricey

 

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Dynatron L3 is AIO for 3x40mm fans, but also pricey

Wow! This is what I need. Definitely overkill but awesome!