Question about the new Corsair 350D Case

[johnvonmacz]

Will a 212 EVO in push-pull fit in this case? Also how many fans would be enough for adequate enthusiast gaming cooling? Should I replace the stock exhaust 120mm and the front 140mm or use those 2 stock and just add some more?

Here are the specs for now.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.63 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus V Gene Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($169.88 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Momentus XT 750GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($379.99 @ Memory Express)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($379.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($84.44 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.64 @ DirectCanada)
Case Fan: Cougar Vortex PWM 70.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.64 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($100.92 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $1835.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-07 15:36 EDT-0400)

*I would be using the 2 120mm Cougar fans for the push-pull 212 EVO

Thanks for looking!

 

[g-unit1111]

There's no reason to invest in any fans - let alone five or ten of them - until you actually have your case in your possession. You can only buy as many fans as your case has the mounts for and the size and position of them do matter.

The 212 Evo should fit in that but if it doesn't check out the Noctua U9B or the L12 - both are lower profile than the 212 Evo is.

That rig looks good but lose the Momentus. It's no better than any mechanical HD and it's actually made for laptops, it has no place on a desktop. Get a real SSD like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227915

 

[johnvonmacz]

There's no reason to invest in any fans - let alone five or ten of them - until you actually have your case in your possession. You can only buy as many fans as your case has the mounts for and the size and position of them do matter.

The 212 Evo should fit in that but if it doesn't check out the Noctua U9B or the L12 - both are lower profile than the 212 Evo is.

That rig looks good but lose the Momentus. It's no better than any mechanical HD and it's actually made for laptops, it has no place on a desktop. Get a real SSD like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227915

Thanks for your opinion. But my friend doesn't want to worry about adding more fans later on. This system will be build by NCIX by the way. We'll take the SSD suggestion in consideration.

 

[g-unit1111]

There's no reason to invest in any fans - let alone five or ten of them - until you actually have your case in your possession. You can only buy as many fans as your case has the mounts for and the size and position of them do matter.

The 212 Evo should fit in that but if it doesn't check out the Noctua U9B or the L12 - both are lower profile than the 212 Evo is.

That rig looks good but lose the Momentus. It's no better than any mechanical HD and it's actually made for laptops, it has no place on a desktop. Get a real SSD like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227915

Thanks for your opinion. But my friend doesn't want to worry about adding more fans later on. This system will be build by NCIX by the way. We'll take the SSD suggestion in consideration.

Yeah that hard drive is made for laptops, it should not be used for desktops. Get a real SSD like the Vector, you won't be disappointed.

Read this about how to properly setup your air flow: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooling-airflow-heatsink,3053.html

And you'll see why I don't recommend investing hundreds of dollars in fans.

 

[johnvonmacz]

There's no reason to invest in any fans - let alone five or ten of them - until you actually have your case in your possession. You can only buy as many fans as your case has the mounts for and the size and position of them do matter.

The 212 Evo should fit in that but if it doesn't check out the Noctua U9B or the L12 - both are lower profile than the 212 Evo is.

That rig looks good but lose the Momentus. It's no better than any mechanical HD and it's actually made for laptops, it has no place on a desktop. Get a real SSD like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227915

Thanks for your opinion. But my friend doesn't want to worry about adding more fans later on. This system will be build by NCIX by the way. We'll take the SSD suggestion in consideration.

Yeah that hard drive is made for laptops, it should not be used for desktops. Get a real SSD like the Vector, you won't be disappointed.

Read this about how to properly setup your air flow: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cooling-airflow-heatsink,3053.html

And you'll see why I don't recommend investing hundreds of dollars in fans.

So basically what you're saying is that the stock fans that comes with the 350D (One 120mm exhaust and One 140mm front intake) is enough? Also should my friend just wait for Haswell or pull the trigger on this build?