The foam believe it or not was used to package my 3870. I got the scissors out and cut it to size and slotted it in (It's actually about 4 seperate pieces). It was mainly an experiment to see if it has any affect on temperature, but I hope it helps to absorb the sound of the fans around it.
Yes the Cosmos has a vent below for air intake into the PSU. Thanks for you suggestion, I had a quick look at using a zip tie on the mobo tray before but thought this way was easier. I'll take another look tonight and see if I can sort it out.
EDIT: Had a quick go at what you suggested.
Do you mean the thing beside the hard drives in the first pic? If so then that is a directional fan mount that came with the case. It allows you to twist the top around to direct airflow wherever you want in your case :)
np prodigee, I'm happy to help.
Thanks. I'm sure you can mate, it just takes a lot of time and patience. That is one of many attempts to get the cables tidy.
Send me a pic of your stacker and I'll see if there is anything you can do to tidy it up a little more :)
^^ I want a desk with more depth and more leg room. Other than that my current desk is fine. I'll probably keep the current desk for building rigs on when I get the new one.
I never use it. I haven't noticed any difference with or without it so it's easier to keep it out. Best thing to do is try it out yourself when you get the case. And yes x48 is the way forward atm. I think I'll keep my x38 until the Nehalem chips are released and get an x58 board then.
Yes there is a grill there. If you want to know anything more feel free to ask. :)
I think you'd be better off with a 4870 when they are released tbh. Also if you want to go crossfire in the future the x38/x48 are the best choice.
Hi frek77.
I haven't had any problems cooling my HDD but I only have the one atm. I have bolted extra fans to that area to improve airflow over my components which probably also helps keep the HDD temp down. It's usually around 29C idle and I have yet to see it go past 34C. My room temps...