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Is my Case sufficient for i7 amd 4870X2??

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kkkk1   02-25-2009 at 10:54:19 AM

Hi,

I am going to be upgrading my full PC system very soon. I'm looking at buying i7 920 with 4870X2. The question is will my current case be able to keep everything cool enough and will my GPU fit?

I have a Thermaltake Soprano V1000 which has two 12cm fans front and back and 9cm on the side. In order to buy my current spec i'm at the top of my budget. Do you think it might be better to go for a GTX260 (216) and buy a better case instead? I don't want to unless I absolutely have to though.

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Prod [...] 61&ID=1448

Thanks.

------------------------------ Core i7 920 OC 3.6Ghz
Gainward GTX295
Corsair 1000W
12Gb OCZ Reaper DDR3 1500
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kkkk1   02-25-2009 at 11:22:58 AM
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Thanks for the above post. Although a nice case, undeniably better than my current case the cooling system doesn't seem to be any better as it has the same size fans in the same locations which was my main concern.

------------------------------ Core i7 920 OC 3.6Ghz
Gainward GTX295
Corsair 1000W
12Gb OCZ Reaper DDR3 1500
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peaks   02-25-2009 at 01:51:18 PM
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Try the Coolermaster CM 690, loads of good quality fans, plus quite a few features

http://www.coolermaster.com/produc [...] 17&id=2908

YouTube review :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZLvtMnfleg

I am gonna get this case soon!!!


------------------------------ Q6600 @ 3.0GHz | Zalman CNPS9700-NT Titanium Cooler | GA-EP45-UD3P | Sapphire HD4870 1GB | 4GB (2 x 2GB) OCZ PC2-8500C5 1066MHz DDR2 |OCZ GameXstream 600W |
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kkkk1   02-25-2009 at 02:29:20 PM
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Thanks again for the above peaks. However does anyone know if my current case will be OK?
Thankls.

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peaks   02-25-2009 at 03:22:52 PM
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yes your current case will be fine size wise!!!

There not that many fans though so probably not that great airflow. Trust me it is really important. My mates computer had a temperature change of 45C because of airflow. Comp was constantly overheating becauise of poor airflow.

Fans are quite loud so would look into either getting some new ones, (better quality) or another case!!

------------------------------ Q6600 @ 3.0GHz | Zalman CNPS9700-NT Titanium Cooler | GA-EP45-UD3P | Sapphire HD4870 1GB | 4GB (2 x 2GB) OCZ PC2-8500C5 1066MHz DDR2 |OCZ GameXstream 600W |
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