Re: Overheating - need case recommendations



On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:31:47 +0000, General Schvantzkoph wrote:

On Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:32:20 +0000, Captain Dondo wrote:

I've built a three-head monster, and now I'm having a problem getting rid
of the head. 3 nvidia cards, 3 sound cards, and a scsi card all generate
a lot of heat.

I'm housing this stuff in a really cheap case, and cooling is a problem.

Anyone have any recommendations for an inexpensive, quiet, well-ventilated
case and power supply?

Size and appearance is not much of a consideration, but quiet would be
nice.

--Yan

I like cases with side fans. I have a Thermaltake Soprano and a Lion Li
PC-60PLUSII, both have a lot of airflow. Either one will satisfy your
purposes.

I have Thermaltake Armour. This is very good. It has a 120mm fan front
and back and a 90mm fan on the *top*. I really like it, although I think
the front design with two sort of 'half doors' is a bit silly, but it's
great for cooling.

- Richard.
--
http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/
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