Question 1

What water cooled cooler is recommended for this case?

Accepted Answer

This case has the capacity for multiple radiators. Any all in 1 liquid cooler that is 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, or 280mm radiator will fit without issue. Though not listed as supported, a 360 could fit up top, it would be pretty snug though so thats on you. I personally have a custom loop running 3 radiators, a 140mm (rear) , a 240mm (basement), and a 280mm (top). There is plenty of room and its really easy to build inside it.

Question 2

how good are the handles? i move a lot and need portability but I want a tower rather than a laptop.

Accepted Answer

I too move my PC often.  No worries abt the handles.   Being connected to the frame they are quite stout.    The thing you have to be prepared for is the weight of this beast.  It weighs just over 50 lbs empty.  I bought a little folding wagon that I keep in the trunk of my car  with a 250 lb capacity.  Folds up takes up little room in trunk and I can push my PC with ease instead of carrying it.  Don't let the weight dissuade you.  The case has features that more than compensate for the weight.  This case makes my build awesome.

Question 3

Will a Alphacool Eisbaer Extreme 280mm AIO have enough clearance to fit in this case? It has a very thick radiator and housing.

Accepted Answer

I would have to say no dependent on the MB. I have a Cooler Master 120 cl and it is 45mm with the fan installed. and it falls below the MB, that said you might be able to mount it in the first and second fan position part of the cooler would be in the 5 1/4 bays loosing the top two positions in the bays. here is a a website kitguru dot net for the dimensions. Good luck.

Question 4

Does anyone know if the glass panels for the anniversary edition fit the original COSMOS II frame? If so, are they purchasable anywhere? I can't seem to find them.

Accepted Answer

I was looking for them also and found them for sale on the CM store. Sadly they are currently out of stock.

Question 5

Do the glass panels affect the cooling compared with the cosmos II?

Accepted Answer

The regular cosmos II has side panels with airflow filters and optional fan install positions, the anniversary version doesn't have that. so yes it will affect the cooling, not for much unless you concern side panel airflow. note that the glass panels don't fit into frame very smoothly though, the regular version is silky smooth

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