Antec 900 - Single Question

[dileepsv]

Would i need to put in more cooling with this? Quad 6600, 4 GB DDR2 800 RAM, 8800 GT 650 Mhz... theres 3 120 mm fans + 200 mm huge fan on top on this case.
Any more Processor/VGA coolers required??

Thanks!

 

[40sTheme]

If you weren't already looking into it, I'd get aftermarket processor cooling such as the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme (best air cooling you can buy).
Aftermarket VGA... Accelero S1 w/two fans, Zalman VF1000, Thermaltake DuOrb.

 

[clickynext]

If you're overclocking, then CPU fan would be recommended for a maximum overclock. But as it is, your results should be fairly good. In my opinion, the extra few clock cycles you get from buying an aftermarket cooler usually aren't worth the cost.

 

[dileepsv]

But, as it is..there is no processor cooler on it..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...129021&Tpk=antec%2b900

That is all the cooling there is..on it.
If i do require more cooling... then,
How about this for Processor Cooling?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835118115

 

[chizow]

If you plan to overclock the CPU, than you'll want to get a premium heat sink and fan, like a Tuniq Tower or Thermalright 120 EX which run $50-60. Expensive, but well worth it in what you get back in OC.

For the Antec 900 itself, I'd recommend getting 2 more 120mm fans. It comes with 3 installed, but it doesn't include the side panel fan or the interior pass through fan, both of which are really helpful in cooling hot spots in your case.

For the chipset and VGA...you can probably hold off on those. The 8800GT fan isn't great, but its definitely sufficient if you simply increase the fan speed with good case cooling. For the motherboard chipsets, you can buy aftermarket stuff but if you get a board with a decent heat sink on both you might be ok. Otherwise you can always get something like the Antec Spot Fan if needed.

If you plan to keep everything for a long time, doesn't hurt to buy more cooling but if you're like me and constantly replace stuff, its not really worth spending $100-150 each time you build a PC for new cooling solutions. A good CPU cooler and case cooling is a must, the rest is optional imo.

 

[sbazzle]

And if you go with the Thermalright 120, make sure you have room in your case for it. It is not tiny by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[dileepsv]

Thanks for ur reply bro!!! Ill try and get the 2 more 120mm fans (Side panel and interior pass through fans) ...how much do those cost?
do u think the Zalman cooler is any good? That one.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16835118115
Use nTune to increase fanspeed of VGA fan?

 

[james1701]

The TR120E will fit the case fine. If you get an Antec 120mm side fan, you will have to trim one of the ears on the fan to make it work.

 

[dileepsv]

k screw that then...lol..im trying to spend less on the processor cooling..thats the thing..if that Zalman is good enough, ill just go with that ??

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: dileepsv
k screw that then...lol..im trying to spend less on the processor cooling..thats the thing..if that Zalman is good enough, ill just go with that ??

That one's OK, but honestly if you're going to spend real money on a HSF, might as well spend a little more for one of the better ones. If you don't want to spend a lot on the CPU heatsink and fan, then just use the stock cooler. Its enough to get decent overclocks, you just won't get that last 300+ MHz, it'll run a bit hotter and it'll be louder.

Clipping the fan on the 120mm for the side panel is easy and harmless, just use a pair of snips or rotary saw. If you get the Thermalright 120 you probably don't need to clip it, you definitely will with the Tuniq Tower. Another good option is the Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX which is about the same price as that Zalman you picked and doesn't require you to clip anything. The main reason I tend to always go with a nice CPU heatsink and fan the first time is because is such a PITA to replace it later on. With the other stuff its not too bad to add cooling later on.

Edit: Ya you can use any 120mm fans, although I just used Antec Tri-Leds to match and they have the 3-speed adjustment. 3-pin connections are kinda nice too as you can connect them to the motherboard for power and aren't as intrusive as 4-pin molex. For GPU driver fan speed use RivaTuner 2.06.

 

[dileepsv]

http://www.ncix.com/search/?q=...ce&maxprice=Max.+Price

Please scroll down to Fans & Cooling and choose what you think is best to be added...like u said the side panel and interior pass through fans...hopefully they fit..because im making some other people custom make this PC and then i will fit on these 2 fans later on by myself. Not too experienced at all at building or anything like that.

As for the Processor Cooling Fan,
i can only order from ncix.com...newegg dusn ship to canada...so should i get one of these (below) as my processor cooler and fit it on myself after it arrives?
http://www.ncix.com/search/?q=...=&mp2=&m=0&p=1&s=1&a=0

 

[dileepsv]

Btw...http://www.computerlx.com/prod...aspx?t=&product_ID=826 That is my motherboard..and that is the website im custom-making my PC from.

 

[dileepsv]

Originally posted by: chizow

although I just used Antec Tri-Leds to match and they have the 3-speed adjustment. 3-pin connections are kinda nice too

So basicaly, u used 2x 120mm fans and 1x 200mm fan that came with the case...and added 2 other Antec Tri-Leds as the side panel fan n the interior pass thru fan...nicee

 

[dileepsv]

ne1 there?