/u/zocazola/3DPCbyJay NR200 tophat assembly video guide

This is the assembly guide for the NR200 Top Hat Mod by /u/zocazola (3DPCbyJay on etsy). I've since upgraded the design so the front/back panels now have the integrated top bezel connections- this means less screws, and less parts! No more bezel-radiator bracket needed.
Etsy link to purchase the components: www.etsy.com/l...
Thingiverse link for all the parts to 3D Print for free:
www.thingivers...
Thanks for watching!
Will add timestamps later!

[@guilhermecoelho5028]

The fact that you made the 3D Print available for free added to the fact you are willing to sell those AND MADE A VIDEO ON THIS IS AWESOME. Really thanks for this man.

[@Xenos_AR]

I've been thinking about this mod since i bought the case, and today i realize someone probably has done it, and you did..world is an amazing place

[@bongkem2723]

this will blow someone's mind: you can switch the top and bottom panel (and also front IO) and make a reverse case with enough space for the AIO rad + fans at the "new" top !!!

[@Spreadie]

I'll bear this in mind for when I upgrade from an FDM to a Resin (SLA) printer - I think long parts like that don't lend themselves well to FDM printing, and resin will produce a much cleaner finish. Kudos for the design though - I can imagine the amount of work you put in to this.

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Good luck!! Post results when you have them, interested to see the finish. SLA both messier and more expensive pound for pound It'll produce a cleaner finish but I personally get a headache everytime I use SLA.

[@kilosierra1560]

saved me from buying a nr200p max lol thank you for the downloads!

[@IhsanAmin]

Looks great, watched the whole video, I might want to dry modding a aio without the tophat first though. I saw it done once,

[@TheGamingPedro]

This is great! Thank you for sharing the models.

[@shafiqyussof7328]

Big heart for you mr for make this available design free 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@makeleletoulalan5604]

You're a legend. Dual AIO for CPU and GPU is actually possible with your mod.

[@8bitsamurai6]

This is awesome. Love support like this. Will have to get or print.

[@michaelrfx7]

This is incredible, thank you bud!!!

[@jordongee2347]

Buddy, I dont even have this case I'm still going to buy it cause good job.

[@Igoriosha]

Моё почтение. Вами проделана большая работа, благодарю за идею и за предоставленные вами материалы, сразу видно и голова работает и руки от куда надо растут.

[@ToneysReviews]

This is a neat design, but I feel like there is a huge flaw that isn't addressed. The PSU fan is venting into your radiator fan. Which means, you're either exhausting back into the PSU or your pulling hot air from the PSU into your radiator.

[@aeropul2627]

Really cool mod man, good work!

[@p-Nitti]

I want the rgb but I don’t see that choice in Etsy

[@MaxK042]

Since you didn’t show how the top of the case is looking from inside, could you please tell me if a crossflow 240mm Rad is possible with your mod, so how is the accessibility of the ports or can you just mount the fans up top and the rad below them?

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

I need to get back into Fusion360... Last thing I made a replacement door handle for my microwave, but I have been wanting to design a full computer case for a long time now.

[@phuocluong8083]

All i justneed: + small case + Glass face + More fan 3 front, 2 down , 3 back with aRGB. + Custom water cooler And.... More Rgb :)))

[@melmagallon6233]

This is outstanding!

[@X862go]

wow!!

[@paulking4908]

Will it fit 280mm radiator?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Yup!

[@Tle-yp6ww]

Cool, but it costs more than the case you are attaching it to.

[@shlamhabor]

Thank you Habebeeeeee

[@masutashinobi]

Thanks for the video bud!! Get a glass of water too btw hahaha

[@goodspeed1]

Do you have temps in your tests if the fan exhaust pushes up through the rad vs. yours pulling in air from top?

[@cunt5413]

Do you happen to know if Kraken X53 uses M3 or M4 screws? Thanks.

[@xiomizeus8475]

Could you make stl file available for rgb panel and acrylic panel

[@azirulbahrom5438]

What is the radiator n fan size use in this video?

[@IhabBattawi]

Will this mode allow push/pull configuration?

[@thorstengraf6709]

I have a carzy question, is this kit also bottom mountable? because it would be awesome to have it bottom and top mounted for a dual radiator custom loop.

[@cunt5413]

You can bottom mount natively.

[@jorgewilsonmazure38]

great job!

[@christopherwood2290]

So with the tophat mod this case costs about 250$. You can buy a nice, high end ITX case for that. The mod is kind of cool but a total waste of money.

[@eamonshek9269]

great modification. What would a wood top hat look like and how would you make it

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

very easy- just need some wood filament like this www.zyltech.com/wood-pla-composite-filament-wood-particle-filled-1-75-mm-1-kg-2-2-lbs/ Can custom make this for etsy orders if requested :)

[@OutlawJJ80]

Is this compatible with the NR200P?

[@a_quiet_rain]

It would be nice if an optional LED indicator could be installed on the side.

[@jimzol]

Genius

[@lutfighazali1088]

Hi, does this support thicker radiator as in Arctic Liquid Freezer II?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

I've had several customers complain about it because it is thicker, so the tophat would have to be taller by 8mm, and others complained about the tubing and other problems. But yes the arctic ii should fit with a taller prototype I developed

[@a_quiet_rain]

wow! Is 280mm AIO available?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Yes! 280mm aios fit now after I've redesigned it. This is a kraken x63 in my nr200 right now: imgur.com/a/KrFxP6U

[@korologosmichael0]

@@jayleo3dpcbyjay976 Do you have the redesigned files for a 280? I would like to print that.

[@justinsmith5373]

Just bought one lol

[@MCMonsterbuilder]

Man I need this to not suffocate the air cooler behind the glasspanel and yes I need the glass I paid for the RGB I want to see it, also the reason I can't mont the aio in the sidepanel. Now the question is, do I know someone with a 3d Printer.

[@kiinqdoge5611]

he sells it

[@Tanto_lulu]

Can you put a 280mm radiator in there?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Yes, a x63 and z63 fits

[@cozmosland]

Interesting mod, good job, I was going to say it would look way better smoothed out but I see that was brought up. I would consider doing this if it at all improved cooling. was there a noticeable difference?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

I'll experiment with smoothing out but that'll take some time. I've seen some people use wood filler or photoresin with baby powder to smooth out the layer lines, but that takes a lot more post processing.

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Also, yes several of my customers have noted quite an improvement in thermals over their original thin-rad ziptied to the top bezel!

[@MrMooMoo89]

What is the max AIO you can put in this mod?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

up to 280mm rads, 38mm thick- here's a photo album with some test fits with the arctic freezer II 280 imgur.com/a/oSVb189

[@LeBarbu974]

this mod works for 280 mm aio ?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Yes

[@christopherjames9843]

A simple Noctua aircooler would have accomplished the same thing tbh.

[@Chewychewychoochoo]

It's sold out. :'(

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

back in stock!

[@m0ntreeaL]

100€ for this kit ?????

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

All the 3d files are free to download and print yourself or locally. See description for more details. I sell the kit as I value my time and effort to make sure my customers are happy with the kit and installation process.

[@ThePsplipp]

sold out?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Back in stock! Had to fix up my printer and recalibrate for a bit. Back up now!

[@uchihayanko452]

Can You tell me what type of screws that all you use please

[@Maddesen]

The design of these 3D-printet parts really seem a bit undone. You know where the radiator 2x120 holes will be located, because the brackets in the bottom decides that for you. Then the top brackets for the bezel shouldn't even need to have adjustable holes in them, as the position of those brackets really should be fixed toward the radiator 2x120 holes. Ah well. You only get so much for free i suppose 😉 It's a neat mod, however I think there is way too much adjustability built into the parts making a "perfect" fit very hard to achieve because everything is more or less floating in those holes. Some filler and paint would do good for the printed parts 👍 Good level of detail in the video. I have a bit of a hard time understanding the idea with this mod? Is it a very complicated way of making sure you don't have air in your pump of the AIO, if you do vertical GPU with rad in the bottom? Sorry maybe I didn't pay too much attention in the intro.. I'll probably look into a vertical liquid cooled GPU with a thick bottom mounted rad maybe in push pull with slim fans along with a CPU-block/pump/res combo from Barrow or the like. Hopefully it's possible to gain enough cooling potential with that single rad configuration. Naturally that's a different price point entirely from this.

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

thanks for the incredibly detailed comment. 1) the position of those brackets really should be fixed toward the radiator 2x120 holes. I agree- it should be fixed if all radiators had the same exact width/length and inlet/outlet tubing positioning. But alas, they are different by model/manufacturer, so I must let there be adjustability especially if I want the mod to be compatible with other radiators than my own. 2) Some filler and paint would do good for the printed parts 👍 I agree! I am experimenting with this but these post-processing steps are messy (and i don't have a proper sanding/painting setup just yet) 3) I have a bit of a hard time understanding the idea with this mod? Is it a very complicated way of making sure you don't have air in your pump of the AIO, if you do vertical CPU with rad in the bottom? Yes! This mod gives any NR200 the ability to top-mount a radiator to maximize your radiator's performance and lifetime-- and open up your side panel to show off your components. You could bottom mount the radiator and vertical mount your gpu but many people believe this damages the lifetime of your pump because it is now at the top of your loop in the pump block, where air accumulates over time. Note this is more critical for All-in-One CLC liquid coolers, but less of an issue in custom loops where you can check and remove air. Hope this answers your questions

[@cunt5413]

Bottom mounted AIO is going to kill it. You're making the pump the highest point of the loop thus the air will accumulate there making it both noisy and unreliable also shortening its lifespan. This is the only way to do it if you want to bottom mount your GPU and use a glass side panel to show off the build.

[@Maddesen]

@@cunt5413 agreed. If that's the preferred configuration, then I'd look for another case entirely.

[@cunt5413]

@@Maddesen yeah, that would be optimal. But there's quite a limited selection of ITX cases in my country and the best ones tend to be backorder only, really expensive and the shipping would make it insanely expensive for me. This case is the best ITX chassis for the money in my area. And since I have access to a 3D printer and I've always wanted to get the NZXT Kraken with its infinity mirror this is just the thing for me. It's good that CoolerMaster seems to listen to community feedback on Reddit's SFF board and when they refresh the case it's likely they'll allow for a top mounted rad. You can also do an inverted mod which requires permanent changes to the case but keeps the stock dimensions. But you have to mount the GPU vertically so I couldn't use the glass panel and see the AIO plus I don't like the idea of the case being on my left hand side. Anyway I'll be doing this mod next weekend when all my parts arrive so I hope it'll turn out fine.

[@Argooh]

As awesome as this mod is..the case could do with losing a bit of height.. not gaining it. I was pretty let down by how large the case was when I first opened it. Still love it though.

[@charlep3962]

Amazing ! Are you still selling ?

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Taking a break but will be back in 3 weeks!

[@sunraiii]

Why buy a small case and then make it bigger :D

[@jayleo3dpcbyjay976]

Because you can't buy a big case and make it smaller

[@Crazyates11]

NR200 is about 18L, and with this mod it’s close to 20L what other 20L case can fit dual 240mm and a 280mm rads?

[@sookainian]

Good mod but ugly