Q: Well, Im looking for a case to buy for my PC. That Ive read some reviews and decided that this is probably the one Ill get. What I want is a guide to some of you who are the owners. What does it sound? What does it cool? Should I buy the extra 120 fan? Just general input from the ownership of one.
I Currently:
2.4cw / Thermaltake Volcano (probably going to get a new HSF, any recommendations)
Built by ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB
Seagate 80GB ATA 100 Barracuda
Antec True 430W
2 Antec 80mm Case fans
Those about the only things making noise, can not really hear the hard disk or PSU, the loud cry of the volcano.
Re:Nice deal right now on the P160.
Check this thread. (http://{$MySite}/messageview.cfm?catid=40&threadid=1338529&enterthr ead=y)
Re:Thanks for the responses, the info. was a great help.
Re:I'm in the process of modding one.
if you like the front styling, you'll love this case.
I don't know what it sounds like, since the rig isn't done yet.
If you buy the windowed version from newegg, it comes with two fans, so you don't have to order another.
Looking at the reviews on newegg, the only real problems people have with the case is the hard drive bays—-and they're having those problems because they installed their hard drives backwards, lol. If you install them the right way, almost all of your hard drive wiring isn't even visible.
Re:Here is a REVIEW (http://www.silentpcreview.com/article128-page1.html) of the case that should answer most of your questions. I own a P160 case, and I love it. I only have one 120mm fan in the back. I have just replaced the stock 120mm with an Evercool w/zalman fanmate. It's pretty quiet overall, but I'm in the process of making it quieter, as the case sets on top of my desk and is about 2-3ft away from me. It's very easy to work on. Hope this helps.
Re:I know the 80mm fans have to go. They will just stay with the current case.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Well, I'm looking to buy a case for my pc. I've read several reviews and decided that this is probably the one I'm going to get. What I want is info from some of you who own it. What does it sound like? What does it cool like? Should I buy the extra 120 fan? Just general input from whomever owns one.
I currently have:
2.4c w/ thermaltake volcano (probably going to get a new hsf, any recommendations)
Built by Ati Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB
Seagate 80GB ATA 100 Barracuda
Antec True 430W
2 Antec 80mm Case fans
Those are about the only things that make noise, can't really hear the hard drive or the psu, over the loud whine of the volcano.
I dont own one, but i believe it would be good if you got a nice quiet 120mm for the front. This would be great cooling for your hdd, and will provide fresh cool air for your GPU and rest of system. You cannot mount the 80mm fans in this case, if that is what you plan to use them for.
Myself, I plan on using an 80mm panaflo to actively cool my ram which is running a bit hot.
For HSF, a zalman 7000 Alcu or Thermalright 9xxU + quiet 92 mm fan will be great and quiet.
I dont believe your hdd will create much noise for you.
The fan on the gpu will probably cuase noise.
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