NZXT Apollo questions.

MBGraphics · 03-21-2008, 05:43 AM

Ok guys, I know quite a few of you out there have it. and I need your opinions, suggestions and help answering a couple questions.

#1: About how loud is this case? is it very noticable?
#2: how is the cooling? If I get it, should I add another fan in the front?
#3: how hard would it be to install another fan in the front?
#4: does just the side-fan light up? thats the way NewEgg makes it sound, so just wanted to clarify that.
#5: is it difficult to build? any trouble spots?
#6: is there any "space" trouble (does it get to cramped inside)

I'm just trying to figure out if I should get this case, or the ThermalTake Armor (the one without the side fan)

Thanks,
Mike

ThatGuy16 · 03-21-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MBGraphics

#1: About how loud is this case? is it very noticable?

I don't think its loud at all

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#2: how is the cooling? If I get it, should I add another fan in the front?

The cooling seems pretty good to me, for a mid atx case. I would install the front fan.

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#3: how hard would it be to install another fan in the front?

You have to remove the hard drive bay, and both side panels, then you squeeze the plastic clamps to remove the entire front bezel. Its really not that hard.

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#4: does just the side-fan light up? thats the way NewEgg makes it sound, so just wanted to clarify that.

yes, just the side fan lights up. I would buy a new led fan for the rear, and then place the solid black fan that was the exhaust and put it up front as an intake fan.

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#5: is it difficult to build? any trouble spots?

i had no issues installing parts in this case, the screwless design is nice.

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#6: is there any "space" trouble (does it get to cramped inside)

It depends what your going to be running. I wouldn't get it for a video card such as the 3870X2 or 8800GTX, something of that size. i'm running two 3870's, and everything fits fine. But i do plan on upgrading to a full tower, because of my needs.

here is what the inside looks like in mine.

I'm thinking of getting the TT armor myself, because i need more room in my case.

MBGraphics · 03-21-2008, 06:20 AM

how did I know you would be one of the first ones to get back to me on this

Thank you very much man

I plan on getting a set-up exactly to almost just like your set-up actually. about how much does all that run for? about 1600?
what kind of case mods have you done? (if any) have you changed the fans? did you add the blue LED's surrounding the side panel? or does it come that way?

Like i said, im basically going for your exact set-up so im looking for a case that fits all that fairly comfortably, but somthing easy because this is my first build and the most ive done "build" wise with a computer is open it up to blow it out, and ive added more RAM to my computer and my dad's old computer. and Ive taken out a harddrive and a floppy drive from my aunts old computer from like 1993 or 95

ThatGuy16 · 03-21-2008, 06:38 AM

Without my monitor, it cost me around $2,100 i think.

I have blue cold cathode lights inside, and the lcd you see in the drive bays, thats the NZXT sentry controller you can buy on newegg for $25.

As long as you don't get one of those long graphics cards like the 3870x2, you should be fine. It might even fit, im not sure

here are some other pictures, when i had my old parts in it.
I modded those switches you see
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF2134.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF2252.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF0082.jpg

btw, it looks more copper/orange in person. I don't know what color your looking at..

MBGraphics · 03-21-2008, 06:49 AM

OUCH!!! thats out of my budget then

my budget is about 1500 tops but that would have to include the monitor too (which im getting the one you have because ive heard a LOT about it.)and i would like to get a new keyboard an mouse (logitech G15 and RAZR Death Adder)

maybe I should just get one 3870 for now, an upgrade to crossfire later, maybe i wont get the CPU fan either (or should i get that?) and maybe just 2GB of ram for now, upgrade to 4 later. but get the 64-bit vista home premium now.

I dont know anymore! There is just to much to chose from!!!

ThatGuy16 · 03-23-2008, 06:54 PM

I would get 64bit vista, a good heatsink (if you wait, and the one you buy needs you to install a backplate, you'll find yourself having to remove the motherboard to install it).

I got only one 3870 becuase of my budget, then got another 3870 later on..

MBGraphics · 03-23-2008, 07:44 PM

I think i'll do the same thing, get the 2nd Diamond HD3870 later.

Which Zalman fan should I get?
Is the black one really "silent" or close to it? and is it good?

ThatGuy16 · 03-23-2008, 09:30 PM

get the copper CNPS9700 like i have there

. The black one has a green led, but i dont think it cools as well as the copper one.

you are talking about the heatsink, right?

Kuzba · 03-23-2008, 09:57 PM

how big is the difference between the zalman 9500 and 9700?

Vizy93 · 03-23-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuzba

how big is the difference between the zalman 9500 and 9700?

i dont think not much, isnt it just look/ or color or form or somehting. wait no its size i think.

03-21-2008, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
MBGraphics Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 16 Posts: 268	NZXT Apollo questions. Ok guys, I know quite a few of you out there have it. and I need your opinions, suggestions and help answering a couple questions. #1: About how loud is this case? is it very noticable? #2: how is the cooling? If I get it, should I add another fan in the front? #3: how hard would it be to install another fan in the front? #4: does just the side-fan light up? thats the way NewEgg makes it sound, so just wanted to clarify that. #5: is it difficult to build? any trouble spots? #6: is there any "space" trouble (does it get to cramped inside) I'm just trying to figure out if I should get this case, or the ThermalTake Armor (the one without the side fan) Thanks, Mike __________________ Mike Case:Dell Dimention 8400 CPU: Pentium 4 630 (3GHz) w/HT technology and 2MB cache GPU: ATI Radeon X300SE RAM/Storage:3GB/250GB internal and 320GB External Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, PCI w/Dolby Digital EX, 7.1 channel THX OS: Windows XP Media Center Eddition (2005) "when it 'revs-up' it sounds like a jet engine and vibrates the whole desk, but if you give it a good kick, it just sounds like an electric pencil sharpener and turns into a mild foot-massage"

03-21-2008, 06:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
MBGraphics Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 16 Posts: 268	how did I know you would be one of the first ones to get back to me on this Thank you very much man I plan on getting a set-up exactly to almost just like your set-up actually. about how much does all that run for? about 1600? what kind of case mods have you done? (if any) have you changed the fans? did you add the blue LED's surrounding the side panel? or does it come that way? Like i said, im basically going for your exact set-up so im looking for a case that fits all that fairly comfortably, but somthing easy because this is my first build and the most ive done "build" wise with a computer is open it up to blow it out, and ive added more RAM to my computer and my dad's old computer. and Ive taken out a harddrive and a floppy drive from my aunts old computer from like 1993 or 95 __________________ Mike Case:Dell Dimention 8400 CPU: Pentium 4 630 (3GHz) w/HT technology and 2MB cache GPU: ATI Radeon X300SE RAM/Storage:3GB/250GB internal and 320GB External Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, PCI w/Dolby Digital EX, 7.1 channel THX OS: Windows XP Media Center Eddition (2005) "when it 'revs-up' it sounds like a jet engine and vibrates the whole desk, but if you give it a good kick, it just sounds like an electric pencil sharpener and turns into a mild foot-massage"

03-21-2008, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,671	Without my monitor, it cost me around $2,100 i think. I have blue cold cathode lights inside, and the lcd you see in the drive bays, thats the NZXT sentry controller you can buy on newegg for $25. As long as you don't get one of those long graphics cards like the 3870x2, you should be fine. It might even fit, im not sure here are some other pictures, when i had my old parts in it. I modded those switches you see http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF2134.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF2252.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s...1/DSCF0082.jpg btw, it looks more copper/orange in person. I don't know what color your looking at.. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.216v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD3870 Crossfire @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 19661

03-21-2008, 06:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
MBGraphics Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 16 Posts: 268	OUCH!!! thats out of my budget then my budget is about 1500 tops but that would have to include the monitor too (which im getting the one you have because ive heard a LOT about it.)and i would like to get a new keyboard an mouse (logitech G15 and RAZR Death Adder) maybe I should just get one 3870 for now, an upgrade to crossfire later, maybe i wont get the CPU fan either (or should i get that?) and maybe just 2GB of ram for now, upgrade to 4 later. but get the 64-bit vista home premium now. I dont know anymore! There is just to much to chose from!!! __________________ Mike Case:Dell Dimention 8400 CPU: Pentium 4 630 (3GHz) w/HT technology and 2MB cache GPU: ATI Radeon X300SE RAM/Storage:3GB/250GB internal and 320GB External Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, PCI w/Dolby Digital EX, 7.1 channel THX OS: Windows XP Media Center Eddition (2005) "when it 'revs-up' it sounds like a jet engine and vibrates the whole desk, but if you give it a good kick, it just sounds like an electric pencil sharpener and turns into a mild foot-massage"

03-23-2008, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,671	I would get 64bit vista, a good heatsink (if you wait, and the one you buy needs you to install a backplate, you'll find yourself having to remove the motherboard to install it). I got only one 3870 becuase of my budget, then got another 3870 later on.. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.216v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD3870 Crossfire @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 19661

03-23-2008, 07:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
MBGraphics Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garden Grove CA Age: 16 Posts: 268	I think i'll do the same thing, get the 2nd Diamond HD3870 later. Which Zalman fan should I get? Is the black one really "silent" or close to it? and is it good? __________________ Mike Case:Dell Dimention 8400 CPU: Pentium 4 630 (3GHz) w/HT technology and 2MB cache GPU: ATI Radeon X300SE RAM/Storage:3GB/250GB internal and 320GB External Sound Card: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, PCI w/Dolby Digital EX, 7.1 channel THX OS: Windows XP Media Center Eddition (2005) "when it 'revs-up' it sounds like a jet engine and vibrates the whole desk, but if you give it a good kick, it just sounds like an electric pencil sharpener and turns into a mild foot-massage"

03-23-2008, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,671	get the copper CNPS9700 like i have there . The black one has a green led, but i dont think it cools as well as the copper one. you are talking about the heatsink, right? __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.216v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD3870 Crossfire @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 19661

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