Intel PC CASE

[Josh5m]

What would be a good case to get if your overclocked a P4 2.8C 800mhz fsb? A good case meaning keeping it REALLY cooled, I have checked the cooler master and, don't really like the design of them. I like thermaltake but, dont know right now. Thanks

 

[kennyc28]

I have always liked the antec cases but I think the LANLI or something like that looks pretty good
its the all aluminum case its really light kinda flimsy but it will dissapate heat good

I have a hacked up antec case 120mm fan in front on 90mm on the side and one 80mm on top and in the back but its not that bad in sound I have the 120mm fan undervolted though

 

[xonik]

Originally posted by kennyc28
but it will dissapate heat good

No, it won't. In order to effectively dissipate heat from a heat source, the source must be well mated to the dissipating surface. Obviously it's not; the CPU, GPU, chipset, etc. are all connected to the case indirectly, via screws (small surface area) and PCB (which is not a great heat conductor).

 

[BillLeeLee]

Seriously, I haven't seen drastic difference in temps between using a regular steel case like an Antec and an aluminum case like my cooler master.

If you're really desparate about temps, get a prommie or something, or use water cooling.

I like CM and Antec myself; the SLK3700 and Sonata I find are nice cases (Antec)

 

[Dan_D]

The Sonata is just too small for me. That's why I went with the Performance Plus models.