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Cooler Master 220C has enough cooling?

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Daneel

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I currently have a CM 201C case which has dual intakes on the front and a top and rear exhaust. I like the case but it has a couple of dents and is a bit noisy (may well be down to the 3 HDs and fan on my 9500 pro, not sure yet) despite me swapping all four fans for quieter ones.

I'm thinking of putting my new system in a 220C reviewed here:

http://www.techangel.co.uk/reviews/atcs220/

http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews/review.php?dXJsX3Jldmlld19JRD00OTUmdXJsX2hpc3Rvcnk9LTI=

http://www.pureoc.com/CoolermasterATC220C_2.asp

I am a little concerned about temps however as I'll be running 5 HDs for a while:

2 x 120 GB 7200 ATA
1 x 120 GB 5400 ATA
2 x 160 GB 7200 SATA

Basically 3 of my current drives plus 2 new SATA ones.

The rest of the system will be a A64 3000 and Nvidia 6800 vanilla. I will probably apply a mild OC of about 10%. PSU will be a Tagan 480W (or 380W if that will be enough?) unit (replacing an Enermax 350W).

So, is the 220 going to keep all this stuff cool enough or am I going to start getting HD failures and problems OCing? Other suggestions are welcome but they have to look good (classy rather than LAN boy).

BTW, is the retail fan that comes with an A64 enough for a 10% OC or will I need something better. If a better HS/Fan is needed suggestions would be good.

Thanks!
 
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