Case Recommendations

colt1911

colt1911

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I just put together my new system and unfortunately my new heat sink is rather large and hits my 120mm fan on the side-panel. I need a Full Tower case that will be used for air cooling and has enough room so that my Noctua NH-U12P will clear the side. I don't want to spend a fortune on the case , let's say a budget of under $200.00. Any help would be appreciated.
 
The antec 900-1200 are nice cases.
I have the 1200 it has three fans upfront,two in the back, one at the top and an option to add two more.
 
pies said:
The antec 900-1200 are nice cases.
I have the 1200 it has three fans upfront,two in the back, one at the top and an option to add two more.
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Thanks pies, what heat sink are you using and is there a lot of clearance ? My Noctua NH-U12P is 158 mm in length.
 
I'm stock at the moment I had a ac freezer 7 pro, and an ther,altake V-1 on the q6600.
I need to get an aftermarket for the 920.
 
Your ultra case you have is 8.7". Would be kinda hard to find one any wider. The 1200 is even more narrow at 8.4".
 
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I'm really impressed with my Noctua NH-U12P so far it's very quite even running both fans in a push pull config. Only problem is that it is large and rather heavy. I must admit that the mounting system was very easy and sturdy. I chose it over the TRUE for the simple reason it comes with two fans and you don't have to lap it like the TRUE.



Quote ( Your ultra case you have is 8.7". Would be kinda hard to find one any wider. The 1200 is even more narrow at 8.4". )
You are correct StangleHold , I have tried to find a replacement side panel for my case because it originally came with a 80 mm fan on the side and the place where I bought it modded it for the 120 mm. If it was back to a 80 mm I believe it would work.
 
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