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ljason8eg · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by b-roca

get the HAF the antec 1200 doesn't supply enough air for the GFX cards so get a HAF 932 and replace the fan on the side with 4 120mm fans

most people think the 1200 but these are two different case the air flow is delivered differently so some systems will benefit in the 1200 and some in the HAF 932

How in the heck can you say that? Look at this pic. There's a fan about 2 inches behind my GPU. Pretty sure it's getting plenty of fresh air.

Gunderman456 · 10-09-09

I would suggest the Silverstone Raven 2 with a design that has the heat naturally rising and dissipating from the case (with support of 3 bottom fans pushing air up). At least that is what I'm considering for my next case!

AUS.R34P3R · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by meticadpa

If you don't replace any fans, etc., these two cases win: Antec 1200 and CoolerMaster Storm Sniper.

I believe that the HAF pulls ahead if you replace the 230mm fans with 4 120mm fans, but when you do that, you're going to end up spending quite a lot of money on fans, so it's probably not worth it.

Also, the Antec 1200's BigBoy fan has the best CFM/dB ratio of any fan.

Exactly, unless you want to spend more time and money on fans, your better off with either of those cases.
Sniper pulls ahead IMO with it's tool-less design, greater interior space and 200mm side intake.

The only fan you really have to add is maybe a 200mm behind the HDD cage for the GFX, then you'd really have some airflow going.

From what I gather, the 200mm fans in the Sniper push 142CFM @ 23dbA (max), now that's airflow!

(It uses the "Storm Force" not "Megaflow" fans)
The Antec Big Boy pushes 134CFM @ 30dbA, CoolerMaster wins.

Gmathis · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by AUS.R34P3R

Exactly, unless you want to spend more time and money on fans, your better off with either of those cases.
Sniper pulls ahead IMO with it's tool-less design, greater interior space and 200mm side intake.

The only fan you really have to add is maybe a 200mm behind the HDD cage for the GFX, then you'd really have some airflow going.

From what I gather, the 200mm fans in the Sniper push 142CFM @ 23dbA (max), now that's airflow!

(It uses the "Storm Force" not "Megaflow" fans)
The Antec Big Boy pushes 134CFM @ 30dbA, CoolerMaster wins.

Will the Sniper be able to house the larger 5870 cards? If so, i think im sold on 142CFM@ 23dbA.

Autox · 10-09-09

I have the Storm sniper case and the big fans may push 142 CFM or are 23dba, but not both at the same time.

ljason8eg · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Autox

I have the Storm sniper case and the big fans may push 142 CFM or are 23dba, but not both at the same time.

I was questioning those specs, but have never seen the case or the fans so I was reserving judgment. Did seem a little too good to be true.

Chunky_Chimp · 10-09-09

HAF932 is the best of those in the OP. Just replace the stock fans and add a bottom 120mm and you'll have all the airflow you'll ever need.

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Originally Posted by ljason8eg

I was questioning those specs, but have never seen the case or the fans so I was reserving judgment. Did seem a little too good to be true.

Their specs for the 200+mm fans are actually pretty accurate. Just think of how large the blades are and it'll make sense.

Moparman · 10-09-09

I just ordered this case and i would think its 5+ fans would kick ass. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103022

ljason8eg · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by Moparman

I just ordered this case and i would think its 8 fans would kick ass. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103022

That reminds of a ricer. All looks and no function.

Way too many LEDs and it looks like it's really cheaply built as well.

jeffreytp · 10-09-09

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Originally Posted by meticadpa

If you don't replace any fans, etc., these two cases win: Antec 1200 and CoolerMaster Storm Sniper.

I believe that the HAF pulls ahead if you replace the 230mm fans with 4 120mm fans, but when you do that, you're going to end up spending quite a lot of money on fans, so it's probably not worth it.

Also, the Antec 1200's BigBoy fan has the best CFM/dB ratio of any fan.

Why replace the one big fan with 4 smaller ones?

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