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Slinwagh

Slinwagh

Slinwagh

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Is there any case on the market that performs better in terms of air cooling. I have a Antec P182 and it is starting to run hot since I have stuck two ATI 4850 cards iin it.

With my CPU at 3.4Ghz my load temps are touching 70'c.

Is there any case in there that will help me lower my temps?
 
The case you have should be fine which cpu cooler do you have ? and could you fit 2x accelero s1's on your cards ?
 
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well he could solve his problem with a couple of aftermarket 4850 coolers and a scythe kama bay probably.
or maybe even an extraction fan directly above the top 4850
 
I would have thought a p182 was enough? It has excellent airflow if all the fan slots are filled and is very quiet with the right fans.

I've not got a multi gpu setup but I know people who have and they have a p182. Temperatures are fine.
 
Corran said:
I would have thought a p182 was enough?
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Problem is that 80W minimum heat output of those graphic cards with bad coolers. (and up to 220W during games)

Lian Li's BS-03 or BS-06 cooler would do good for temperatures of those shoddily designed cards (+components above them) by removing heat from expansion card area:
http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=2&sc_index=34&ss_index=83


smilertoo said:
Antec 1200 has very good cooling to noise ratio.
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Open, collection of holes, cases have never any kind good noisiness unless components are silent...
(... > lower consumption > lower performance)
Antec P182 is one of the best "drop parts in" quiet cases so unless original poster has given "who cares about noise" go ahead I would never suggest noisy case designs.
 
I have the two Akasa Neo Vortex fitted to my graphics, correct me if I am wrong but they do not stop the cards from generating heat, they just shift it away from the cards better and that is getting dumped in my case.

I have a TRUE on my CPU with Noctua NF-P12, the HSF is orientated towards the rear of the case, when it was facing the roof temperaturres were higher.

At the front there is another Noctua NF-p12 drawing air in.

There are also the default fans in the back and top of the P182.
 
Slinwagh said:
I have the two Akasa Neo Vortex fitted to my graphics, correct me if I am wrong but they do not stop the cards from generating heat, they just shift it away from the cards better and that is getting dumped in my case.
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You're entirely correct, they don't solve the problem but just move it to elsewhere more effectively.

(neither exhausting dual slot coolers solve the problem of heat from computer in hot days)
 
Xtrema said:
Rather subjective. Just your opinion of course. It is however an excellent case for the money and effective at cooling too.
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and better cooling than a lian-li which isn't their strong point on most models, i know through owning a V2000.

for the money the 1200 looks a great case, especially for media server needs.
 
Slinwagh said:
Is there any case on the market that performs better in terms of air cooling. I have a Antec P182 and it is starting to run hot since I have stuck two ATI 4850 cards iin it.

With my CPU at 3.4Ghz my load temps are touching 70'c.

Is there any case in there that will help me lower my temps?
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I've just installed my bits into a Cooler Master HAF 932. Dropped my temps 10-15C on graphics and CPU. From an admittedly cheapo case.

Awesome case.
 
Nzxt Tempest is a great case for cooling and half the price of a Antec 1200 but like the Antec 1200 it is a question of if you like the looks.
 
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