PC Case. Looking for good ventilation.

[doktor2007]

Hello guys,

I'm looking for a very cheap case that has a decent built and has good ventilation.

Two examples are:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156053
2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147074

As you can see they are almost the same but one has 2 80mm rear fans while the other has 1 120mm fan. Which one provides a better cooling solution?

I will be running an E6600 at 400fsb for 3.6GHz.

Also, do you make the front an intake and the rear exhaust? And also, how do you setup the side fan -- intake or exhaust? I'm looking for most efficient cooling here.

Thanks!

[doktor2007]

Can anyone comment on this?

[QuicKSwitcH]

um for $30 dont really know... for a case probably none are that good

[xVeinx]

It is usually best to have the front fan an intake and the rear fan to be exhaust. The side fan depends somewhat on where it is placed. If it is directly over the processor, it should be an intake (assuming an active HS). If its a more centrally located port, or near the graphics cards, then I would either 1. make it an intake, or 2. if you have a cheaper card with a generic fan and no ducting, I'd make it an exhaust and allow for the cool air to come in from the front, as heat will tend to build up there. You can try both and use software to see which configuration will give you the best temps. A fan only takes 2 seconds to screw on/off anyway.

In terms of the case and budget, I've been there in terms of spending low dollars on a computer (I'm still there really :p:), but overclocking in a cramped, steel mid-tower is not the best idea. I would either be ready to mod the case and add more fans, or leave the side of the case off entirely. Do you need to use floppy or PATA cables? If you do, they are going to restrict your airflow in the case, so you'll have to be super neat else you'll find yourself burning out components from heat stress.

That being said, I'd go with the Rosewill above. It has a nice vent where the video card will be, so that will at least help keep the heat buildup under the card lower, and the 120mm fan will push more air (theoretically). What video card are you going to use? Make sure it fits, just in case. Good luck!

[doktor2007]

The video card will be a PNY geforce 8800gts 320mb. So you are saying that one 120mm fan is better than two 80mm fans, is that right?

Also, I'll have a floppy and SATA. No IDE cables will be required.

Also, what's the difference between steel and say aluminum cases when it comes to heat/overclocking?

[ooeric]

the only difference is in weight.

and then design.

stamped steel cases usually dont have a nice airflow design
like alot of cheap cases you see.
unless you get like antec (which are very good, some.)
or a stc stacker.

your case doesnt exhaust hot air for you. fans do.

[Istasi]

You have enough money to spend on an E6600 and 8800GTS but not a decent case?

At the very least, get one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119106

[cursivearmy1]

Spend more money. Don't but a big block into a corvair.

Get a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112099
you can take out the drive cage with just screws if you have one HDD just mount it in the 3.5" floppy bays easily.

It has 2x120mm and 1x80mm. I mounted a side fan on mine by the vent holes with just zipties.

[Chewbenator]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115

New case from CoolerMaster, low price, they have quality products.

[septim]

better choose one case with fans 120mm mostly, 80mm fans run faster but noisier, 120mm usually runs slower but still cools better and quieter to boot (like them yate loons...)