Cases: Best cooling for your money

[fizur2002]

I am looking for a case that has awesome cooling ability, but something that will not destroy my wallet.

[BipolarBill]

How much noise are you willing to tolerate?

Don't forget that the heat you pump out will also do a great job of keeping your room toasty.

[willywonka]

i like this one got a nice fan for cooling vid cards..

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-124&depa=1

[fizur2002]

i would have to say that the max noise from the case under full load with all the fans going would need to be about 35-40 dB.

[BipolarBill]

I like the Antec too, but you are never going to keep the dBs below 50 with a full suite of fans.

You need to look at a case with 120mm fans that turn below 2000RPM. The Antec Lanboy qualifies.

[fizur2002]

well the usual ambient temp of my room that i keep my computer in is about 70-75 degrees F. How is the lanboy with space to work and cooling ability? I would prefer to have 120mm fans.

[BipolarBill]

I've changed my mind:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-144&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-127&depa=0

Take your pick. If you already have a PSU, the first is best.

[willywonka]

Originally posted by fizur2002
but something that will not destroy my wallet.

Yeah the antec P160wf would be my pick to but it's pricey..

Edit: oh yeah my brother has a Antec PlusView 1000AMG and its pritty quite.

[willywonka]

Here's a link to some video reviews..

http://www.3dgameman.com/videos_case_main.html

[fizur2002]

would i get better cooling from a full tower?

like this foxconn tower

[r8500]

Originally posted by BipolarBill
I've changed my mind:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-144&depa=0

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-127&depa=0

Take your pick. If you already have a PSU, the first is best.

Bill, that first case is seriously sweet. Too bad I don't need a new case, lol

[fizur2002]

Im not so concerned about how it looks, but how it will help performance. I figured that more room in the case would keep the cables from getting in the way of air flow to maximize circulation which in turn will help with overclocking.

[BipolarBill]

The size of the tower is not what determines cooling.

How much money can you spare?

[fizur2002]

im really not looking to spend more than $150, im looking for cooling performance over how the thing looks and space to work in.

[BipolarBill]

Well, it's pretty hard to pinpont a case. You need to find out what features you like, narrow it down and select the one with the best circulation.