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[mtp123]

Greetings,

Looking for input from all the gamers.
Recently I completely rebuilt my "dellienware" comp..

XFX 790i ultra mobo
intel Q6700 2.66 cpu
Thermaltake 1000w psu
OCZ sli 2048 pci16000 ddr3 ram(4g)
BFG gtx 280 oc cards(2)
western digital 10000rpm 300g HD

The issue lies with the second video card and the case.The card does fit into my standard alienware case,but has so little room at the bottom that it does heat up very quickly.
The PSU can handle the second card as Thermaltake has stated to me.
My query is concerning a new case to better the airflow and provide enough room for both cards.

I have looked at Thermaltakes armor,without ESA..and Coolermasters HAF 932..
Suggestions?

 

[doormatderek]

how about a small mod to the case (cut some ventilation holes in the bottom), before a totally new case?

 

[the last resort]

HAF 932 is good, as is the Antec 1200 and or 900. These are designed for serious airflow/cooling, and would definitely make a difference. After taking a look between the HAF932 and the Antec 1200, there appears to be more room between the last expansion slot and the power supply bay, but don't quote me on that one.

 

[Twoboxer]

The Coolermaster HAF 932 uses 230mm fans that apparently have only 190mm blades. Dunno why. It also seems to lack filters, which you may see as a plus.

Many like the Antec cases (900, 1200), but I find them to be 40 pounds of noisy mesh with no interesting features inside. But that's just me lol.

The Coolermaster Storm Sniper reviews like it is a very intriguing case. It uses real 200mm fans (their "own" brand), has filters, fan speed control, led control, etc.

If you google "storm sniper review" you'll find several reviews, with at least two specifically comparing cooling and saying the case cools extrememly well. All say it is quiet.

I haven't seen it in person, but either the Sniper or its little brother Scout are on my shopping list next build.

 

[mtp123]

The Coolermaster HAF 932 uses 230mm fans that apparently have only 190mm blades. Dunno why. It also seems to lack filters, which you may see as a plus.

Many like the Antec cases (900, 1200), but I find them to be 40 pounds of noisy mesh with no interesting features inside. But that's just me lol.

The Coolermaster Storm Sniper reviews like it is a very intriguing case. It uses real 200mm fans (their "own" brand), has filters, fan speed control, led control, etc.

If you google "storm sniper review" you'll find several reviews, with at least two specifically comparing cooling and saying the case cools extrememly well. All say it is quiet.

I haven't seen it in person, but either the Sniper or its little brother Scout are on my shopping list next build.

I will look into the storm sniper case..thank you!

 

[theAnimal]

The HAF 922 is also nice.

 

[gkay09]

CM 690 if you want to go little cheaper...

 

[avatar_raq]

Definitely go for the CM storm sniper..2nd choice: Antec 902..Both are good but the storm sniper is better. The 902 (I own one) has one advantage for you though: it has 8 expansion slots, so 3 way SLI is possible with all motherboards regardless of their slot placement.
You can also search youtube for both cases, you'll find some nice reviews !