So I got a fractal design define r3, and it was originally meant to be silent, but with the stuff I got in now, I need enough fans going, that silence no longer applies...
Plus I stripped a couple of the screw holes for expansion slots.
What's really got me considering getting something else though, is the fact that I now have Gigabyte Windforce 670's in SLI, and for the life of me, I can not get the top card cool.
Previously have had 7950 DirectCU II crossfire, 7970 reference crossfire, and 6950 toxic crossfire, and could always get the top card cooled to a satisfactory level, but not with these cards.
I actually have slightly better cooling with the side fan extracting (77/78), rather than blowing in (up to 80C), but the problem with that is I have my pc to the right of me under desk - which means very hot and sweaty legs!
Don't think these cards were very well designed for SLI use, and not sure a new case will make a huge difference, but thought I would see what people had to suggest.
Lets say I am not hugely factoring cost into this, but would like to keep sub £200. Sub £100 woud be even better, but not sure it's likely.
Or will I likely be wasting time/money changing case?
Plus I stripped a couple of the screw holes for expansion slots.
What's really got me considering getting something else though, is the fact that I now have Gigabyte Windforce 670's in SLI, and for the life of me, I can not get the top card cool.
Previously have had 7950 DirectCU II crossfire, 7970 reference crossfire, and 6950 toxic crossfire, and could always get the top card cooled to a satisfactory level, but not with these cards.
I actually have slightly better cooling with the side fan extracting (77/78), rather than blowing in (up to 80C), but the problem with that is I have my pc to the right of me under desk - which means very hot and sweaty legs!
Don't think these cards were very well designed for SLI use, and not sure a new case will make a huge difference, but thought I would see what people had to suggest.
Lets say I am not hugely factoring cost into this, but would like to keep sub £200. Sub £100 woud be even better, but not sure it's likely.
Or will I likely be wasting time/money changing case?
