How much cooling?

[Calibur]

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]

Cool usually means bad cooling... get this: http://www.securemart.com/cgi-bin/future/SMA0092053.html?pcode=1

 

[royalmarine]

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]

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

Also get some Arctic Silver 5.

 

[Kornowski]

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]

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

 

[oscaryu1]

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.

 

[Geoff]

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]

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

And $75 at Securemart.

 

[funkysnair]

nothing wrong with the antec nine hundred

best case ive ever had-worth the cash anyday

 

[oscaryu1]

Might not be for the beginner builder though... but with OMEGA's guide, it should be a piece of cake to build.