How much cooling?

Calibur · 12-23-2007, 10:10 PM

I'm building my first rig (Q6600, 8800GT, 3 gigs ram), and I'm worried about keeping it cool.

I'm thinking about This case because it looks so damn cool. Will it provide enough cooling, even if i take the 80mm top fan out (some PSU's get in the way of this fan)?

How much cooling is generally recommended? I play in a hot room all the time (small college dorm room, heats like an oven). I also have an alienware laptop (mistake), and if you've ever had one you would know why I'm paranoid about cooling.

**oscaryu1** · 12-23-2007, 10:42 PM

Cool usually means bad cooling... get this: http://www.securemart.com/cgi-bin/fu...3.html?pcode=1

royalmarine · 12-24-2007, 03:14 PM

i have that case. the nzxt lexa. and its got great cooling.
i removed the grill on the window.

a half decent cpu cooler will keep the computer nice and cold.

**oscaryu1** · 12-24-2007, 08:03 PM

Like the Freezer 7 or Zalman 9700. Both are great choices.

Also get some Arctic Silver 5.

Kornowski · 12-24-2007, 08:09 PM

I bought my case because it was;

* Cheap
* Looked Good
* Had "Ok" Cooling

So, if you see a case that's cheap and you think it could be Ok, nab it!

Get yourself a dremel and add fan holes where you want / need them! It works

vonfeldt7 · 12-24-2007, 08:49 PM

IMO the Antec 900 is overated...I prefer this case

**oscaryu1** · 12-24-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vonfeldt7

IMO the Antec 900 is overated...I prefer this case

And IMO that looks like...

... Looks like a Antec 900, just with the fans on the side... and it looks rather bulky to me... It looks OK, but probably humongous in real life.

[-0MEGA-] · 12-24-2007, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vonfeldt7

IMO the Antec 900 is overated...I prefer this case

It may be, but you can get the Antec 900 for only $80 and with free shipping.

**oscaryu1** · 12-24-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

It may be, but you can get the Antec 900 for only $80 and with free shipping.

And $75 at Securemart.

funkysnair · 12-25-2007, 09:14 AM

nothing wrong with the antec nine hundred

best case ive ever had-worth the cash anyday

12-23-2007, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Calibur New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19	How much cooling? I'm building my first rig (Q6600, 8800GT, 3 gigs ram), and I'm worried about keeping it cool. I'm thinking about This case because it looks so damn cool. Will it provide enough cooling, even if i take the 80mm top fan out (some PSU's get in the way of this fan)? How much cooling is generally recommended? I play in a hot room all the time (small college dorm room, heats like an oven). I also have an alienware laptop (mistake), and if you've ever had one you would know why I'm paranoid about cooling.

12-23-2007, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-24-2007, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,313	Like the Freezer 7 or Zalman 9700. Both are great choices. Also get some Arctic Silver 5. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

12-24-2007, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 13,372	I bought my case because it was; * Cheap * Looked Good * Had "Ok" Cooling So, if you see a case that's cheap and you think it could be Ok, nab it! Get yourself a dremel and add fan holes where you want / need them! It works __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 850MHz 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 765/1885/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded)

12-24-2007, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
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12-24-2007, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
royalmarine Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 374	i have that case. the nzxt lexa. and its got great cooling. i removed the grill on the window. a half decent cpu cooler will keep the computer nice and cold.

12-25-2007, 09:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
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