Antec 300 - big enough?

dmx07 · 16 Jan 2009 at 11:04

Hi all,

I am about to buy my new bits based around the core i7 920 in the next couple of weeks. Im concerned that the larger cpu coolers may not fit in the cases I have my eye on, either the Antec 300 or the Coolermaster Centurion 590.. Im leaning towards the Coolermaster simply because of the quick release fittings which the Antec doesn't have..

Anyway, does anyone have any idea if this monstrous cpu cooler (Noctua NH-U12P) will fit in either of the cases mentioned above?

Darg · 16 Jan 2009 at 11:37

That will fit fine with a bit of extra headroom too. Got one in mine.

Check graphics card length though. My 2900XT only fits with 1-2cm of clearance.

dmx07 · 16 Jan 2009 at 11:39

Darg said:
That will fit fine with a bit of extra headroom too. Got one in mine.

Check graphics card length though. My 2900XT only fits with 1-2cm of clearance.

Thanks Darg, I currently have a HD4850 which isnt huge but may replace that later in the year so will make sure whatever I get will fit. Wish they wouldnt make gpu's so ginormous!

MeatLoaf · 16 Jan 2009 at 12:26

Theres loads of room for GFX cards, both my GTX's fit perfectly, but the power plugs on my cards are facing the side of the case.

dmx07 · 16 Jan 2009 at 12:47

excellent! U could park a bus in there! :-)

thanks.

Mikey · 18 Jan 2009 at 16:54

dmx07 said:
Anyway, does anyone have any idea if this monstrous cpu cooler (Noctua NH-U12P) will fit in either of the cases mentioned above?

Fits with no issues as this is what I have in mine currently on a Q6600

I'm after another Noctua for my AMD VMware box

AlexTrickle · 18 Jan 2009 at 20:51

MeatLoaf said:
Theres loads of room for GFX cards, both my GTX's fit perfectly, but the power plugs on my cards are facing the side of the case.

According to your sig you're running an E8400 @ 3.6, what are your idle+load temps, also what akasa hsf is that?

To op: sorry for perhaps hijacking the, just interested in the 300 as well

MeatLoaf · 18 Jan 2009 at 21:41

Its a 965BL. Temps under load are about 50 ish, its a really good cooler

sharingan_sasuk · 21 Jan 2009 at 04:59

My Antec 300 with a Freezer 7 Pro inside:

So I'm sure you'll be able to fit most HSFs in there

Sorry for the obstructing 8-pin MOBO connector but it's like on the other side of the case and it wasn't long enough to route back behind the motherboard

Gib_Gib · 26 Jan 2009 at 19:27

Cheers for your photos, bought a 300 due to your answers.

Bradley8988 · 26 Jan 2009 at 19:31

Meat that Evga card looks hot. what is it?

Kennysevenfold · 26 Jan 2009 at 22:58

Bradley8988 said:
Meat that Evga card looks hot. what is it?

8800 GTX..... one thinks

MeatLoaf · 26 Jan 2009 at 23:07

Bradley8988 said:
Meat that Evga card looks hot. what is it?

Its an EVGA 8800GTX ACS3 KO Superclocked card. A great card, but now its in JediFraggers machine :cool: