Well linux doesn't leave a chance to windows.......:D
I'll really be interested to see some ingame bench of this system, as i've some similar board laying around......
2 x 14cm + 1 x 12 cm for the exhaust (negative pressure....), 1 x 12 cm for the intake, and maybe another one if i can get the Cosmos 1010's panels from a member of the forum... (hope so, 'cause that case is really lacking from this fan).
If it's not enough, i might buy a Corsair 600T....
Yep i've considered that, i'm trying to have the best compromise between silence & cooling (yeah quit hard...). But the cooler on the asus is very good according to the reviews, then my cosmos can handle the heat i think.. (My 8800 GTX has its stock blower, but..... i think it can only be...
It's bulk so...
Yep i've thought about a controler, but i've never found one that can handle the fan's speed regarding some rules (defining the low speed temp, and the high one)....If you know one....I'll be pleased to save 100....:)
Hmmmm for the 2600, i've found a 2600K bulk which is 50€ cheaper than the 2600, so it's why i've kept that one (instead, i'll obviously use a regular one).... For the mb, if i tend to choose ROG, it's because they have many fan connector (and all PWM nowadays...), dunno if non OC and...