Corsair 600T cooling options.

Phil3 · 3 Mar 2011 at 23:26

Ok, I have already ordered myself a corsair 600T, it will be replacing my current Thermalrake Armour case.

I have been reading about and it seems the 1 problem that has the most comments is the airflow of the 200mmx20mm fans.
(If anyone knows the ACTUAL airflow performance of these I would be grateful!)

What I'm thinking to improve this is this:

Removing the top 200mm fan and replacing it with 2x 120mm fans. (Possibly Noctua NF-P14's
Would this be a good solution to remove more air from the case?
Does anyone know of any other tips for improving airflow in this case?

Much Appreciated,
Phil

shuffle · 4 Mar 2011 at 21:46

try not to read too much about the airflow comments in the 600t. Its a very quiet case. From what I've gathered if you run crossfire/SLI set up then the case might get toasty. So with that in mind, Corsair now have released a side panel with mesh/window option to go with your 600t. its a lovely case, with great support

Phil3 · 5 Mar 2011 at 01:10

mmm, to be honest. What I have actually ordered is the Special edition White 600t which comes with the windows/mesh side panel.
If I can atall help it I want to keep the window on NOT the mesh, as i would like to see the nice tidy build at all times

You can see my system specs in my signature, and FYI the CPU cooler is currently a AC Freezer 7 V2, although I am considering getting one of the corsair H series to replace it in the new case.

I still think it would be a good idea to replace atleast the rear fan with the noctua if possible, just because the airflow is that much higher.

Also I think when I get the case I will remove one Hard Disc cage, and place the other one in the slot further towards the PSU, this un-obstruct the front fan for now. Though this would be an issue if I decide to get more Hard Disks.
I currently only have 3.

I would think this case would be a good improvement to my current Thermaltake armour VA8003 BWS which I have had for a number of years.

jlss · 5 Mar 2011 at 01:39

Ive the bog standard 600t coming from a antec 1200 and very pleased with it so far.

I have a i7 @3.8 and temps are pretty good, i ran prime 95 for 4 hours and the temp maxed at 63°C hottest core.

I have also taken out 1 drive cage also don't need it atm.

I have a 5870 which does seem to run hotter when gaming around 10°C i just use afterburner to raise the fan speed.

A few have changed the front fan which i think i will do at some point, i have already changed the top 200mm fan for 2 120mms and they sit in the space above the case and looks a lot tidier aswell.

Cable management is really good on the case aswell, the look of it does not appeal to some but so far i'd give it 8/10

scrlk · 5 Mar 2011 at 18:39

If you want to actually shift air, I wouldn't buy Noctua.

shuffle · 6 Mar 2011 at 11:53

I would recomend a H50 over the AC Freezer 7 V2, which is what I had. You'll really notice the difference in playing games, where by the fans would ramp up (especilay in Battlefield BC2) and make a racket. With the H50, none of that.

See how you get on with the H50, use push pull set up (120mm fan either side of radiator, try as exhast or intake. I wouldn't worry about changing the 200mm fans till u try that

killianzz · 7 Mar 2011 at 20:02

Phil3 said:
What I have actually ordered is the Special edition White 600t which comes with the windows/mesh side panel.

WHERE FROM? Lol ive been trying to get my hands on that case for the last 2 weeks. Some people say its getting delivered tonight. My build is waiting for it, getting impatient lol.