New Case and Cooling System

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 14:51

Hi!

I'm looking to get a new, much quieter case than I already have: Coolermaster 335 Midi Black. The CPU fan is a AMD stock cooler.

I have been advised from friends that a Lian Li PC-P50B Armoursuit Midi Tower Case and a Corsair H70 Liquid CPU Cooler Low Profile Pump is a pretty good setup and it won't need maintenance.

Any thoughts on anything else?

Thanks

D123D · 4 Sep 2010 at 15:12

Since youe upgrading from a Coolermaster 335, might i suggest the nzxt hush. Its a stylish case that has silent dampening foam and rubber hard drive mounts. That with the Corsair H70 is a good combo.

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 16:05

I've never heard of that brand before.

95thrifles · 4 Sep 2010 at 16:37

Look at the antec p series or one of the fractals

Mr Krugga · 4 Sep 2010 at 16:53

http://fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=53

Fractal Design R3 - £80
+ Fractal fans for improved airflow (low rpm, no additional noise)

Zalman CNPS10X Flex - £27
+Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 - £10

Good airflow and quiet setup.

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 17:52

What about a case with window? Will this create more or less noise?

95thrifles · 4 Sep 2010 at 17:55

More noise

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 17:57

Shame. I did like that idea.

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 18:12

What's the Lian Li PC-60FW Aluminium Midi Case like even though it has a window?

stormbreaker · 4 Sep 2010 at 23:18

OK.

I would like the quietest case with the best cooling possible with dust filters and no vibrations coming from the case. A window would be nice but I suppose not necessary. Tool less would also be good. Am I asking for to much?

Thanks.

stormbreaker · 5 Sep 2010 at 15:09

Anyone?

sWiZzLe · 5 Sep 2010 at 15:33

Silverstone Fortress 2 is pretty quiet and has done an excellent job keeping components and my room nice and cool this summer

Bit big and pricey though!

stormbreaker · 5 Sep 2010 at 22:24

What exactly is the difference between the Antec 900, 902 and 1200? Are these cases silent with good cooling? I do like the looks of them.

Thanks!

[TW]Sponge · 6 Sep 2010 at 00:24

I own an antec902 and i have to say its fantastic. If you are looking for a silent case then it is not the case for you as it is quite noisy. But its not the noise of the actual fans spinning but the amount of air it is moving.
But the cooling in my opinion is unbeatable. ATM my chassis temp is 23degrees.

M1k3H · 6 Sep 2010 at 05:30

sponge999 said:
I own an antec902 and i have to say its fantastic. If you are looking for a silent case then it is not the case for you as it is quite noisy. But its not the noise of the actual fans spinning but the amount of air it is moving.
But the cooling in my opinion is unbeatable. ATM my chassis temp is 23degrees.

Hi.
I also own an Antec 902 and i have to look that the lights are on in order to understand if the computer is ON. the only way to listen to the fans is by putting them at high speed, which will only knock 2-4 degrees at MOST depending on your setup.

Antec 902 is a very nice and quiet case, kinda on the heavy side though.
The only negative thing is the dust filters that you have to unscrew 16 thumbscrews to take them off. (that is if you have all thumbscrews on, which isnt that necessary.)

95thrifles · 6 Sep 2010 at 08:05

stormbreaker said:
What exactly is the difference between the Antec 900, 902 and 1200? Are these cases silent with good cooling? I do like the looks of them.

Thanks!

The 900 and 902 are smaller versions of the 1200, the 1200 is v big, the 900/902 just big, the 902 is merely an updated version of the 900 with a few extra features, but theyre worth it, dont consider the older 900 imo, either go 902 or if you want a really big case then go for 1200

stormbreaker · 6 Sep 2010 at 10:09

I've altered my signature so you can now see it. I have been tempted to crossfire. Can this case hold a 5970?

95thrifles · 6 Sep 2010 at 10:13

Which one sorry?
on the 902, from Antec
Maximum video card size: 16"/406mm (Note: some video cards may block access to the adjacent hard drive bay)

stormbreaker · 6 Sep 2010 at 10:19

On all.

Sorry.

[TW]Sponge · 6 Sep 2010 at 12:16

im pretty sure the 902 and the 1200 will hold a 5970. Ive got a gtx460 in mine atm, and id say there is another 3-4inches of space, plus you can mess around with the drive bays if you need a few more inches.