Does case size matter??

[AEboy128]

I'm gonna build a new pc pretty soon. And i'm gonna want to be able to overclock and still keep the case somewhat cool (under 50*C). But my logic is smaller case=less air to move=better cooling. Basaically what i mean is that i will need a less powerful case fan. Anyways here is the case i'll probably get. What is a good socket A cooler??

<A HREF="http://www.aopen.com/products/housing/hx45a.htm" target="_new">http://www.aopen.com/products/housing/hx45a.htm</A>

My system: <A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?rigid=8946" target="_new">http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?rigid=8946</A>

 

[FatBurger]

SK6, CAK38, ThermoEngine (what I have, but only good if it has a powerful fan), Dragon Orb 3, Zalman (the newest one), FOP 32-i, Volcano II, NoiseControl Silverado, etc, etc, etc
Take your pick

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[phsstpok]

Bigger case. More air mass to absorb heat. Same heat production (from components) but lower ambient temperature and lower component temperatures. Just a counter theory.

 

[AEboy128]

I read a review of the dragon orb 3 and they said that it was so heavy that after time it will damage the ziff socket. Is this true or were they over-exhaggerating?

My system: <A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?rigid=8946" target="_new">http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?rigid=8946</A>