Phantom 410 & Tri SLI

manshiny · Mar 30, 2013

Haro people.
Almost have my full build ordered except case. I've decided to follow through with the NZXT Phantom 410, but I'm worried I won't be able to fit 3 graphics cards inside. I'm running 3 EVGA GTX680 FTW 4gb's and quite concerned about heat and room.

I know the cards have exhaust blowers which is great, and I plan on adding more fans to maximize airflow for the case. It's more with the room. Will the Phantom 410 fit 3 cards. It has 7 expansion slots, and I'll be using an Asus P8Z77 WS motherboard which is a standard ATX that supports quad SLI.

All parts have been purchased EXCEPT case because of the above concerns.

Thank you

Feldmarschall · Mar 30, 2013

manshiny :

It will probably fit, but...
Search for full tower case. I would if I were you. You'll be able to better manage everything inside plus cooling options are greater.

manshiny · Mar 30, 2013

Feldmarschall :

manshiny :

It will probably fit, but...
Search for full tower case. I would if I were you. You'll be able to better manage everything inside plus cooling options are greater.

I was looking at going with the Phantom 630. Something about the phantom is just so nice. I may go with the Switch 810. Nothing else really appeals to me in the slightest.

Feldmarschall · Mar 30, 2013

manshiny :

Feldmarschall :

I was looking at going with the Phantom 630. Something about the phantom is just so nice. I may go with the Switch 810. Nothing else really appeals to me in the slightest.

This 630 is better choice. Go with that one if you like Phantom so much

erokitsune · Apr 21, 2013

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It fits just fine, the only problem is if you go with stock cooling your temps will run hot. BTW that's a rampage IV extreme in the system as well.

manshiny · Apr 21, 2013

erokitsune :

Whoa, that's a crazy system. Looks so packed inside. I wonder what airflow is like.

erokitsune · Apr 21, 2013

Its actually not so bad, my probes are reading 28-30 idle and around 45-50 under load depending on what time of the day it is.

My 3dmark 11 scores are around P21600

manofchalk · Apr 21, 2013

Thats a pretty decked out system, congrats on that.

Airflow will be an issue for you manshiny because youl be relying on it to remove the heat from the case and provide fresh air, while with erokit's rig it inst as much of an issue because he's water-cooling. I suspect that you will get some very unfavorable temps if you tried to air-cool inside such a small enclosure.

Solution: Phantom 820

Not like your hurting for money with 3x680 FTW's.

erokitsune · Apr 21, 2013

I too suggest an 820, The only reason why I went with a 410 was to see if I can fit it all into the case, if it didnt fit I would have just gone to a 820 and stuff even bigger radiators in it. Right now I have a EX280 ST30 120.1 and Monstaa 360 in the 410.

The biggest problem I have with the 410 is that I cant really use the last expansion slot for anything. The case is about 1 inch too short haha. If only it had another expansion slot, Id have gone with a 660ti for a physx card.

Recap, If you're aiming to do only 2 cards the 410 will work but it is a little restrictive on airflow, 3 cards on air probably isn't a good idea.

manshiny · Apr 22, 2013

erokitsune :

The biggest problem I have with the 410 is that I cant really use the last expansion slot for anything. The case is about 1 inch too short haha. If only it had another expansion slot, Id have gone with a 660ti for a physx card.

Hmm, okay. So why the 820 over the 630? There aren't meant threads about either cases, and a lot of people are quite biased so I've never actually read anything properly about it >.<

I'm deciding between the 630, 820 and switch 810. I've never been interested in other cases and I find the switch quite.... bland.
Recap, If you're aiming to do only 2 cards the 410 will work but it is a little restrictive on airflow, 3 cards on air probably isn't a good idea.

erokitsune · Apr 22, 2013

I dont think you can go wrong with either, I think the 820 is slightly larger and can fit larger radiators internally. I havent fully done research on either myself. Full size towers I own silverstone FT02, RV02, and TJ07. If you're staying with air, I'd go with a FT03. The rotated layout is really efficient for air cooling, especially if you have blower type coolers.

manofchalk · Apr 22, 2013

Reason I suggested the 820 was just pure size, which is something to aim for when it comes to SLI/Crossfire setups. Also has a lot more fan options, and as has been identified, airflow will be an issue with this rig.

And if you do end up wanting to water-cool, you have an amazing case for it already.

manshiny · Apr 22, 2013

manofchalk :

Looks like I'm choosing between the Phantom 630 or 820. here, the price difference is about $150, so it'll be quite a decision. I'll also look into the cases the above guy mentioned.

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