Witch full Tower Case To Get Help Please

[8pecxstudios]

ok guys i've picked a coulpe of Full Tower ATX Cases out i'm going to buy one but wanted the opinion of you guys ok

Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower case with Dock $149

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Features
- Breath lighting effect.
- E-sports gaming style front bezel.
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed .
- Top-mounted HDD Docking Station enables blazing fast file transfer and effortless hot-swap capability.
- Black coating makes stylish inside look.
- Bottom-placed PSU design for better and easier installation.
- Supports most advanced AMD & NVIDIA graphic cards up to 12.5”/32cm (e.g. AMD Radeon HD 6990 & nVidia Geforce GTX 590).

HDD Air Cooling System
1. Front (intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA)
CPU Air Cooling System
2. Top (exhaust) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA)
200 x 200 x 30 mm (Optional)
3. Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo Fan (1000rpm,16dBA)VGA Air Cooling System
4. Side (intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm fan(Optional)
5. Bottom (intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan (Optional)

Antec Lanboy Air Blue High Flexibility ATX Gaming Case $229

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Fully-modular chassis
Open-frame mesh panel construction
AirMount™ HDD suspension mount system for up to 6 HDDs
Maximum CPU cooler height: 150 mm with optional side fan installed, 160 mm without
11 drive bays:
- 6 x internal 3.5" HDDs
- 3 x external 5.25" HDDs
- 2 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5" SSD bay
Advanced cooling system - up to 15 fans
Standard fans:
- 2 x front variable-speed 120 mm blue LED fans with stepless control knobs
- 1 x rear 120 mm TwoCool™ blue LED fan
- 2 x side 120 mm TwoCool™ blue LED fans for graphics cards cooling
Optional fans:
- 2 x 120 mm fan for CPU and memory cooling
- 6 x 120 mm side drive bay fan
- 2 x 120 mm top fan
Water cooling support:
- Top water cooling radiator fitting
- Rear water cooling grommets
8 expansion slots for triple graphics-card configurations
Maximum graphics card size: 16" / 406 mm
Front ports:
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 2 x USB 2.0
- Audio (ACE7 and HDA compatible) In and Out
Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
Power supply not included
Unit Dimensions:
- 20.4" (H) x 8.7" (W) x 19.3" (D)
- 518 mm (H) x 222 mm (W) x 4906 mm (D)
Package Dimensions:
- 23.2" (H) x 11.3" (W) x 22.8" (D)
- 590 mm (H) x 288 mm (W) x 580 mm (D)
Weight::
- Net: 20.3 lb / 9.2 kg
- Gross: 24 lb / 11 kg

Thermaltake Level 10 GT Gaming Station Full ATX $289

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I would love this one below but out of my price range

Thermaltake Level 10 Extreme Gaming Station Full ATX $849
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Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qauziQbaIE

Big Thanks In Advance

[The Archiver]

me i like only H.A.F cases lol 932 and the H.A.F-X (942) lol

[Big V]

For me cases are not something I'm gonna spend a ton of money on. Id rather find an inexpensive case with plenty of fan space good airflow and plenty of room to expand in the future than some of the cases you posted that are totally over priced like the one modular you pictured. Yeah they make great show pieces but a show piece is not gonna matter when your trying to use your system to the max and you don't have the hardware to do it.
Id rather use my money to buy better hardware like mobo or graphic cards

[CrazySouthernBoy]

I Would go for.
Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower case with Dock
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Gaming Station Full ATX

But like Big V said I would just get one that has a lot of air space & also room for liquid cooling

[2635599]

do yourself a favor and do some more looking. you can get some great cases in outer design and inner features for under $100.00. look for a little older model. there is really no need to spend over 100 for a great case.

[8pecxstudios]

For me cases are not something I'm gonna spend a ton of money on. Id rather find an inexpensive case with plenty of fan space good airflow and plenty of room to expand in the future than some of the cases you posted that are totally over priced like the one modular you pictured. Yeah they make great show pieces but a show piece is not gonna matter when your trying to use your system to the max and you don't have the hardware to do it.
Id rather use my money to buy better hardware like mobo or graphic cards

Thanks BigV yeah my tower sucks there is no room and those ones will provide the room to add the extra cooling and watercool unit i will be getting down the track plus those ones have very nice HDD bays for easier access not really worried about looks tho and its hard to find what will suit me in my price range. thanks for the help

[8pecxstudios]

I Would go for.
Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower case with Dock
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Gaming Station Full ATX

But like Big V said I would just get one that has a lot of air space & also room for liquid cooling

Thanks CSB they have nice room and able to have the watercool when i'm able to get it thanks for the help

[CrazySouthernBoy]

I mean the top 3 have the best room in it for Air & Liquid Cooling Systems.

[8pecxstudios]

do yourself a favor and do some more looking. you can get some great cases in outer design and inner features for under $100.00. look for a little older model. there is really no need to spend over 100 for a great case.


thanks yeah they pricing here really sucks and its very limited new stocks & not very many have old stock most have to order in the parts they wont stock much because if if don't sell there stuck with it but i will keep looking ok thanks for the help

[8pecxstudios]

I mean the top 3 have the best room in it for Air & Liquid Cooling Systems.


Thanks CSB thanks for the help :Smile::happy:

[2635599]

i don't know how many internal drives you have, but personally i would go for a mid tower not a full. mid's are cheaper not because less materials used to make them, but because they are ordered far more than full or mini towers are.

[8pecxstudios]

i don't know how many internal drives you have, but personally i would go for a mid tower not a full. mid's are cheaper not because less materials used to make them, but because they are ordered far more than full or mini towers are.

thanks i have a mid tower thermal-take V4 Black edition and for room and cable management it sucks and when trying to remover a HDD it's just hitting the PSU a little and overall not much room for when i can get a liquid cooling system and the other mid towers ive looked at arn't much better that's why i want to go to full tower plenty of room for upcoming improvements thanks heaps you guys have given much to think about and consider when upgrading tower's thanks heaps you guys rock

[odinlives]

I guess I am an overspender lol..... I love a great big case no matter what the cost because I have quite a bit of hardware and like to leave plenty of room for things to add later such as a couple of radiators, reservoir and maybe even two pumps.

If I had a choice between all of those cases I would much rather have a HafX or better yet the new Coolermaster Cosmos II will be the next case that I purchase. The level 10 just doesn't excite me much since we have had it and thought it wasn't worth the money.

The coolermaster Storm Trooper is an amazing case as well. If you are looking to save money and still get a strong and sturdy amazing case with plenty of room to do whatever then I would suggest looking at the Rosewill Thor. Here are my top choices for full tower cases:

http://hothardware.com/newsimages/Item19942/Cosmos_II.jpg (http://hothardware.com/newsimages/Item19942/Cosmos_II.jpg)

http://www.cmstorm.com/images/products/33/image_187.jpg (http://www.cmstorm.com/images/products/33/image_187.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT1bsJ9SL5Q

I have a Haf 932 Black Edition right now but once I am ready to buy the rest of my water cooling setup the Coolermaster Cosmos II is hands down the best full tower for the price. I have reviewed tons of cases and they are mostly all flimsy made side panels especially the Antec cases. All of the HAF series and most of coolermasters cases are exceptionally manufactured. Also the Rosewill cases are very rugged and nicely priced.

[2635599]

there is also mountainmods cases. lol lol lol lol

i bought this one in 2005 and still very happy with it.

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[CrazySouthernBoy]

Also if you know what you are doing you can make your own case. Ive made a few out of plexiglass.

[Syxguns]

thanks i have a mid tower thermal-take V4 Black edition and for room and cable management it sucks and when trying to remover a HDD it's just hitting the PSU a little and overall not much room for when i can get a liquid cooling system and the other mid towers ive looked at arn't much better that's why i want to go to full tower plenty of room for upcoming improvements thanks heaps you guys have given much to think about and consider when upgrading tower's thanks heaps you guys rock

Mid Tower cases are great. What you need to do is pay attention to the sizes. Your V4 is only 7.5" wide. The width reduces the room on the backside of the MB plate. I have an HAF 922 and I love it. The width of the case is 10". That's 2.5" wider than your case. There is plenty of room for cable management and it is set up for water cooling.

Here is a link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
$90 bucks after mail in rebate!!

[CrazySouthernBoy]

Lol If you want something with Room Here you go
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• 80mm fan mounting location for hard drive cooling (fan purchased separately)
• Compatible With Most Aftermarket Air Coolers - approx 7" (17.7cm) clearance
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[8pecxstudios]

hay guy your all to awesome thanks heaps for the help and advice it really means allot after a few days of looking around and talking on here i have decided to get one of these 2 below


this one
Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower case with Dock

or

Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Case


there in my price range and available where i live each one has plenty of room and easily modded for watercooling

Thanks Heaps guy for all the help your the best..

P.S those other cases are Freaking awesome thanks for everything

:Smile::happy::money::evil:

[CrazySouthernBoy]

Good luck to you in whatever case you get. I might get that case I posted when I get the money.. Its got a lot of room & looks sick... lol

[Syxguns]

I really like the Overseer, but the funny thing is that both the Overseer and the Thor are only 3" taller than my case, 2" deeper than my case, BUT my case is 1" wider than both of those cases!!:happy: Go figure!

[8pecxstudios]

Good luck to you in whatever case you get. I might get that case I posted when I get the money.. Its got a lot of room & looks sick... lol


Thanks CSB yeah for me i'm subject to availability and budget thanks for the help and yeah thats one sick case but out of my leauge lol

[8pecxstudios]

I really like the Overseer, but the funny thing is that both the Overseer and the Thor are only 3" taller than my case, 2" deeper than my case, BUT my case is 1" wider than both of those cases!!:happy: Go figure!


yeah is nice i like the room it has not overly worried about look just the room for mods and stuff

[2635599]

glad to see you found something in your price range from the selections posted and available in your aera. i agree about the rosewill thor, i'm going to have to suggest that one to a couple of friends looking to do new builds.

[Cyberdyne Systems]

Since you really like the Level 10 get the Level 10 GT, it's exactly like the Level 10 just compact.

[8pecxstudios]

glad to see you found something in your price range from the selections posted and available in your aera. i agree about the rosewill thor, i'm going to have to suggest that one to a couple of friends looking to do new builds.

yeah thanks yeah i think it's a great one and the case comes with 3x 200mm fans witch is awesome it's like the case i have now i'm waiting for the new fans to come as it's only got a chassis fan,Stock CPU fan,PSU fan and GPU fan thats all i have atm to cool it and the other day when it was 39 degree's i had to turn off because the temp started to rise in my pc

[8pecxstudios]

Since you really like the Level 10 get the Level 10 GT, it's exactly like the Level 10 just compact.

hi yeah well looking at it after the guy's here have helped me the lvl 10 don't seem practical for what i want it's more for show and it really has limited liquid cooling ability

[2635599]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), why are you being concerned at 39 degrees that is relatively cool. idle mine sets at 36 to 38. i don't start worrying about it to it hits 60.

[8pecxstudios]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), why are you being concerned at 39 degrees that is relatively cool. idle mine sets at 36 to 38. i don't start worrying about it to it hits 60.


sorry my bad the weather was 39 degree's the CPU core temp was 51 i just could not cool my pc so i shut it down and ran fans on it to cool the pc down lol
it usually runs at 35 to 36 same with the GPU but that day i was worried the heat was going to fry the pc lol

[Syxguns]

:cheeky:Post removed, question was answered!

[8pecxstudios]

well guy's no luck on the rosewill thor out of stock same with the overseer
so i'm getting this one

Thermaltake Chaser MK-I Full Tower case $1695158851587


it's the best i can do and the reviews all seem good except for small things

[2635599]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), looks nice but can you post some larger images and the make and model? fantastic that you found one you like.

[Syxguns]

Nice case! :peace:
Here is a more descriptive link about it: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1393&ID=2048

[odinlives]

Well too bad you couldn't get the Rosewill Thor. One thing I have notices about Thermaltake is over the last 5 years they have started to use metals that are not as strong as before. Like I have a XaserIII full tower that is like a tank it is so strong. Still a nice looking case and glad you finally made a decision. best of luck to you on your build.

[8pecxstudios]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), looks nice but can you post some larger images and the make and model? fantastic that you found one you like.


Here Bud


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdAlkiJfrA&feature=player_detailpage

[2635599]

that looks sweet. here's the one my roommate bought. i'm staying with the behemoth of a case i have.


http://youtu.be/29K6xsS8kHA

[8pecxstudios]

that looks sweet. here's the one my roommate bought. i'm staying with the behemoth of a case i have.


http://youtu.be/29K6xsS8kHA

Nice one thanks Buddy the Behemoth looks awesome i just googled it :money::Peace:

[2635599]

lol lol Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101) i meant the behemoth i posted in post 14 not the thermaltake behemoth.

[8pecxstudios]

lol lol Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101) i meant the behemoth i posted in post 14 not the thermaltake behemoth.

my bad lol i was looking at the silverstone one lol i can be so dim sometimes lol thanks buddy

[Syxguns]

that looks sweet. here's the one my roommate bought. i'm staying with the behemoth of a case i have.


http://youtu.be/29K6xsS8kHA

That's some poor cable management in that monster rig!!:td:lmao2

[CrazySouthernBoy]

That's some poor cable management in that monster rig!!:td:lmao2


Yeah well I bet its better then that. Making a Video of how to install everything in about 10 mins is good. you add the cable management it would be like 20 mins.

[jkd]

If you would like.... i can send you a link to a site that's filled with computer geeks, and is one of the best sites for computer related stuff, very helpful. They helped me decide what parts to buy, also lots of info/reviews.

I personally would go with a cooler master half x case, just because i personally have a cooler master 932 high tower case that is excellent when it comes to space/cooling, but one draw back: was no dust filters, and that was a pain in the ass for me as i have to clean my case every month or it well end up looking like the sahara desert lol. But it's fixed with the new half x.

[8pecxstudios]

If you would like.... i can send you a link to a site that's filled with computer geeks, and is one of the best sites for computer related stuff, very helpful. They helped me decide what parts to buy, also lots of info/reviews.

I personally would go with a cooler master half x case, just because i personally have a cooler master 932 high tower case that is excellent when it comes to space/cooling, but one draw back: was no dust filters, and that was a pain in the ass for me as i have to clean my case every month or it well end up looking like the sahara desert lol. But it's fixed with the new half x.

thanks yeah i looked at the haf cases and they didn't suit for what i want to do thanks heaps bud:happy:

[8pecxstudios]

Hi guy's i get my new case this afternoon Woo can't wait (thermaltake chaser MK-1)

and on another note my graphic's card sucks it's a dud it's idle temp is 50-55 degrease and onload 72-98 degrease and causing serious heat inside the case and heat load on the CPU causing the CPU to Nearly overheat so i hope this new case can fix the heat issue or i will have to put in a
watercooler for the CPU and An Aftermarket VGA cooler as the card does not seem to have sufficient V-Ram Cooling..:unhappy:

in new i should have paid the extra and got a gtx 590 but could not afford it lol

[odinlives]

Awesome mate please post pics! I bet you are happy!

[8pecxstudios]

Awesome mate please post pics! I bet you are happy!

Thanks Bud i Will Put up some pictures.

this it the GFX card thats causing nightmare's lol from first look before i brought it it had good reviews and result's but no since having it ive had nothing but heat issue with the card any lesson learned lol

http://www.palit.biz/palit/vgapro.php?id=1678

[odinlives]

Have you tried reseating the heatsink on the GPU? What I always do on my graphics cards is take the heat sink off and clean the gpu and heat sink with rubbing alcohol and then apply some better thermal compound and have been pretty successful in lowering my temps slightly. Might help your issue out.

[faizalotai]

Thanks Bud i Will Put up some pictures.

this it the GFX card thats causing nightmare's lol from first look before i brought it it had good reviews and result's but no since having it ive had nothing but heat issue with the card any lesson learned lol

http://www.palit.biz/palit/vgapro.php?id=1678


Woo man..that some serious stuff there...lol

[8pecxstudios]

Have you tried reseating the heatsink on the GPU? What I always do on my graphics cards is take the heat sink off and clean the gpu and heat sink with rubbing alcohol and then apply some better thermal compound and have been pretty successful in lowering my temps slightly. Might help your issue out.



Woo man..that some serious stuff there...lol



thanks guy's i was going to do that with some Arctic Silver 5
but it voids the warranty because there are sticker's over the screws and i don't have a heat gun to remove them also i read a few forum post on the web bout it

and heat wise it's a nightmare even with changing thermal paste allot put aftermarket VGA cooler's on them and it made massive different it's like running the palit's V-tune program makes it run even hotter and the temp fluxes like a yo-yo
but running evga precision it seems to keep the temp stable at idle any way thanks heaps for the help .....

[8pecxstudios]

ok guy's it's offical i have my new case will put up some pictures in the show us your rig thread tomorrow ok the pc idle temp is back to normal finally 35-39 graphics card has dropped from 50-55 on idle to 45-50 still a bit warm
as for onload when running a game the CPU still heats up to 55-62 but stable not going past tho's and the graphics card hit 67-69 and stayed there so i'm going to get some arctic silver and try that on it and look for a watercooling unit over the next few months to buy & possible a VGA cooler witch hopefully will fix the issues

thansk heaps guy's you helped me out some much your the best :Peace:

[2635599]

those temps are fine for when your gaming. the gpu can be pushed to 70 or better on high end use, so 67-69 is perfect.

[8pecxstudios]

those temps are fine for when your gaming. the gpu can be pushed to 70 or better on high end use, so 67-69 is perfect.

What about the cpu the first time i gave the graphics card a run for its money it overheated my i7 and cause the pc to shutdown but now is fine also last night i tryed to turn up my Graphics card while playing COD black op's and the graphics card crashed i lost display it managed to recover tho
very thank full it did but what good is a graphics card that wont OC lol..

And thanks heaps you have been an awesome help:happy:

[2635599]

sounds like the gpu is pulling too much power, or not doing everything it should leaving the rest up to the cpu to process. personally if you have a spare gpu or one you can borrow i would test the system with the other card. cause from you cpu temps when idle i'd have to say your fan / heatsink is mounted correctly, so does not seem to be any issue with the cpu.

[8pecxstudios]

Thanks Bud

this is one of many i have found and read it's seem there dud's the palit GTX560

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/317467-33-palit-problems



and there are heaps more about the heating and general use of the GFX card and OCing Nightmare....

but because i got it from Ebay i will have to RMA it to palit them self if there is a serious issue with it..

[Syxguns]

cause from you cpu temps when idle i'd have to say your fan / heatsink is mounted correctly, so does not seem to be any issue with the cpu. That is true at idle, but when the CPU has a load on it, without the GPU, what are the temps? Download this program: Sandra 2012 Lite Free (http://www.filehippo.com/download_sandra_lite/) Run the program stressing the CPU without the GPU in it. See what your max temps are. I'm thinking that your CPU might be getting hot because of the heat from the GPU. That would mean that your current heat sink may work without the extra heat, but gets hot when you have a GPU pushing 85 + degrees centigrade. That would tell me that you need a better heat sink fan, and not necessarily a water cooled heat sink. Give Sandra a run and post back with the CPU temps under stress.

[8pecxstudios]

thanks bud i will have the temp's up shortly ok thanks heaps

[2635599]

Syxguns (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/213546-Syxguns), no the cpu is fine just going by the idle temps. he needs to concentrate on the gpu. the cpu is only overheating because of the extreme heat coming from the gpu. perhaps doing water cooling or a better after market heatsink on the cpu will solve the prob with the gpu overheating the cpu, but you have to ask what is that excessive heat from the gpu doing to the other components? so like i said he needs to concentrate on fixing the gpu's problem.

[Syxguns]

Syxguns (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/213546-Syxguns), no the cpu is fine just going by the idle temps. he needs to concentrate on the gpu. the cpu is only overheating because of the extreme heat coming from the gpu. perhaps doing water cooling or a better after market heatsink on the cpu will solve the prob with the gpu overheating the cpu, but you have to ask what is that excessive heat from the gpu doing to the other components? so like i said need he concentrate on fixing the gpu's problem.

ChuckysChild,
You are correct to a certain aspect. We all know that a GPU is going to put off a lot of heat, 75 to 85 degrees is typical. I wasn't as happy with the idle temps on the CPU as you were, so I wanted him to run a stress test because he is a gamer. Most of this was done under PM because he wanted a little instruction. Without the GPU the CPU was hitting 81 under stress. That is what I needed to find out. His stock heat sink is okay, but it doesn't offer the needed cooling for someone running 1 GPU, let alone 2 of them. I would like to see his idle temps around mid 20 to early 30's and under stress not hitting above 65. However, that processor can handle temps a little higher than that, which is perfect for adding a GPU into the mix.

[2635599]

i don't agree unless yoiu have an aftermarket cooler or water cooling you are not going to get down to 20 idle unless the comp is someplace extremely cool. he might get it down to 28 maybe even 27.

[The Archiver]

for me i7 990x OC and a sli 2x evga GTX580 OC water cooled, 45°c and 60°c max in stress.

[2635599]

for me i7 990x OC and a sli 2x evga GTX580 OC water cooled, 45°c and 60°c max in stress.

water cooled you should be hard pressed to see it get to 50c under extreme stress, much less 60c.

[8pecxstudios]

hi guy's thanks heaps for the help

the temp's

with no GPU

measured each core:

on idle 37,38,34,34

onload ,75,81,78,75


with GPU

on idle ,55,59,52,54

onload not game to since last time it overheated and crashed


again thanks for the help guys

[Syxguns]

i don't agree unless yoiu have an aftermarket cooler or water cooling you are not going to get down to 20 idle unless the comp is someplace extremely cool. he might get it down to 28 maybe even 27.

His idle temps are around mid 30's without the GPU. Originally I said mid 20's is where I would like to see his idle temp. My idle temp is around 22 to 24. If I can get his idle temp down to 28 I would be excited. That alone is dropping quite a bit. More importantly is his load heat that worries me. 75 to 81 is really cooking without a GPU in the mix. I want to see him get his CPU temp down to 65 under stress if we can. My high with a GPU is 69 under full load. I'm hoping I can do the same for him.

As far as water cooling systems go, I don't see that much of a drop in temps, and in some cases a nice air cooled system with proper fan placement works just as well, and sometimes better. I do have to agree that I keep my home around 65 to 70 Fahrenheit, so yes I do keep my computers in a cool place. That may be another reason I get good temp readings!

[8pecxstudios]

hi guy's i'm really not sure an heatsink will fit
oh and the board is P8H67-M LE ASUS

51749

the stock one is 90 in diameter there is only 30 from the bottom till it hits the Graphics card and 5 on the side where the ram is

i was looking at this heatsink
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1417&ID=2044#Tab1 i'm able to get for $89

tho if it wont fit my other option is these units below
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=13069
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=13095

but am unsure witch would be better and what would fit..

also i thought about the bigwater range and adding water cool for the GPU but money wise it's s bit out of my budget
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1444&ID=1616


and again guy's your so awesome and thanks heaps for all the help it really means allot:loving:

[Syxguns]

hi guy's i'm really not sure an heatsink will fit
oh and the board is P8H67-M LE ASUS

51749

the stock one is 90 in diameter there is only 30 from the bottom till it hits the Graphics card and 5 on the side where the ram is

i was looking at this heatsink
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1417&ID=2044#Tab1 i'm able to get for $89

tho if it wont fit my other option is these units below
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=13069
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=13095

but am unsure witch would be better and what would fit..

also i thought about the bigwater range and adding water cool for the GPU but money wise it's s bit out of my budget
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1444&ID=1616


and again guy's your so awesome and thanks heaps for all the help it really means allot:loving:

The FrioOCK is a little large. It might cover one of your memory slots, and you only have two. Now you need to decide if you want to go water cooled or not. I would go with the H100 because it has a larger radiator. You have a full tower case, so you won't have a problem with the size of it.

Measure your dimensions to see if it will work for the FrioOCK. The heatsink dimensions are: 143(L) x 136.8(W) x 158.4(H) mm (with 2 Fans)

[8pecxstudios]

The FrioOCK is a little large. It might cover one of your memory slots, and you only have two. Now you need to decide if you want to go water cooled or not. I would go with the H100 because it has a larger radiator. You have a full tower case, so you won't have a problem with the size of it.

Measure your dimensions to see if it will work for the FrioOCK. The heatsink dimensions are: 143(L) x 136.8(W) x 158.4(H) mm (with 2 Fans)

ok bud thanks

this image show the dimensions and really don't look like a heat sink will fit so the h100 seems the best option and again thanks
51750

it's really a small board there is plenty of room in the case just not the board lol

thanks

oh and do you know much bout the corsair h100
like user reviews i hope there good as where i am there is not really allot of options because they don't carry much stock or is subject to if they can get it from supplier's then the prices lol

thanks again:happy::money::Fright:lol

[Syxguns]

Okay, I'm reading a review and I'll type things that I notice as I go!!

check your case specs:
1) The H100 can only be installed in cases with fittings for a standard 240mm radiator
2) Hydro Series H100 requires a case with dual 120mm fan mounts with 15mm spacing for a 240mm radiator.

Note: You will have to pull the motherboard to mount the back plate. This can be tricky if you are not use to doing this type of thing. Make sure you are wearing a static discharge bracelet.

Note #2: It comes with thermal paste but I recommend removing the thermal paste from the LCS and the CPU and applying some nice paste. This is a practice I always use.

Overall the review says that it keeps up with high end heatpiped based coolers. It is great for a nice OC as well. I'm sure you will be happy with it. I also read that the 3 options for fan speeds are nice, but the performance option is a little loud, but you may only need that on when you are playing games!

[8pecxstudios]

Okay, I'm reading a review and I'll type things that I notice as I go!!

check your case specs:
1) The H100 can only be installed in cases with fittings for a standard 240mm radiator
2) Hydro Series H100 requires a case with dual 120mm fan mounts with 15mm spacing for a 240mm radiator.

Note: You will have to pull the motherboard to mount the back plate. This can be tricky if you are not use to doing this type of thing. Make sure you are wearing a static discharge bracelet.

Note #2: It comes with thermal paste but I recommend removing the thermal paste from the LCS and the CPU and applying some nice paste. This is a practice I always use.

Overall the review says that it keeps up with high end heatpiped based coolers. It is great for a nice OC as well. I'm sure you will be happy with it. I also read that the 3 options for fan speeds are nice, but the performance option is a little loud, but you may only need that on when you are playing games!



awesome thanks heaps


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdAlkiJfrA&feature=player_detailpage

this is my case it has room at the top of the case and thanks and i will be getting the MX-2 paste :money:

[Syxguns]

That's great to hear. Make sure and show us a pic of the finished product. Also include temps at idle and stressed!! I just want to see how the H100 handles in your situation. I think you will be happy!!:-D

[2635599]

i just noticed your top back fan, try unplugging it and stress test the cpu again. my back fan closes to the cpu i had to unplug because even though it was set to blow the heat out of my case was for some reason causing a heat buildup under load. i'm talking the 65 to 80 c range. unplugged it and went back down to the 50 to 60 c range under load.

[gor17981]

Yeah too much air going through the case to fast can not cool the air inside efficiently, if you can play with the speeds of your fans and see if you can get better temps that way, he is a diagram showing a general rule of thumb for airflow

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[8pecxstudios]

i just noticed your top back fan, try unplugging it and stress test the cpu again. my back fan closes to the cpu i had to unplug because even though it was set to blow the heat out of my case was for some reason causing a heat buildup under load. i'm talking the 65 to 80 c range. unplugged it and went back down to the 50 to 60 c range under load.

Thanks ChuckysChild i tryed that it made it run hotter i get the H100 today i just hope i I7 is not damaged from the heating issues

[8pecxstudios]

Yeah too much air going through the case to fast can not cool the air inside efficiently, if you can play with the speeds of your fans and see if you can get better temps that way, he is a diagram showing a general rule of thumb for airflow

51766



Thanks Gor yeah the fans are at 800rpm i did set them to 600 to see the differences but it started to heat up i'm installing the H100 today and see who i go there thanks for the help:Smile:

[8pecxstudios]

Ok guys it's installed i have the H100 running idle temp's on each core is 27,29,26,26 and onload 45,48,43,43

[2635599]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), very nice temps now.

[8pecxstudios]

Toadyshadow101 (http://virtualcustoms.net/member.php/208186-Toadyshadow101), very nice temps now.

Yeah It's Awesome But The Palit Card Died So I have An Old Card In ATM Till The RMA the temps are great the lowest i have seen it hit on idle is 24c and thanks for all you help :happy:

[Syxguns]

Yeah It's Awesome But The Palit Card Died So I have An Old Card In ATM Till The RMA the temps are great the lowest i have seen it hit on idle is 24c and thanks for all you help :happy:

Awesome!! That is what I like to see. Good job! Did you remove and apply the AC thermal paste like I explained?

[8pecxstudios]

Awesome!! That is what I like to see. Good job! Did you remove and apply the AC thermal paste like I explained?

Yeah I removed the old and the one that came with the H100 And Replaced it with MX-2 and on there site are some great videos on how to do it so thanks heaps for the help just charging the Battery's For The Cam And will take a pic :happy:

[Syxguns]

Yeah I removed the old and the one that came with the H100 And Replaced it with MX-2 and on there site are some great videos on how to do it so thanks heaps for the help just charging the Battery's For The Cam And will take a pic :happy:

I'm glad you are getting those great temps! I am looking foreword to the pics.

[8pecxstudios]

I'm glad you are getting those great temps! I am looking foreword to the pics.


Thanks Bud :happy: