Antec 1200 air flow question

[cmill0422]

i currently have the antec 1200 case with all the stock fans + the optional cpu fan and a thermalright ultra 120 with push pull methad. my question is, is it cooler 2 keep the side pannel off or to keep it on? they both make since imo. i live in houston where it gets pretty warm but my house never gets abouve 72*F. let me know what you think. my temps are great now but am just trying to get the best of what i have.

i7 920 @ 4.0 GHz 38*C idle
p6t deluxe
sapphire 4870x2
6 gigs g.skill 1600mhz
750w corsair PWS

 

[p55ibexpeak]

Better than great. What cpu cooling is it?

 

[tecmo34]

Keep the side of the case on, would be my recommendation and make sure your air flow is in this manner, which will provide the best results.

 

[cmill0422]

thanks for the info and yes my airflow is always in that manner

Better than great. What cpu cooling is it?

im using the thermalright Ultra 120 w/ two Ultra kaze fans. its a bit loud but i love my temps.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054

 

[p55ibexpeak]

Temps > noise. For gamers that is. I game with headphones. I hear nothing from the pc. That TRUE is a great cpu cooler.