Antec Sonata + 8800GT

[BassBomb]

Hello everyone,

(this is not for myself)

My friend is getting a 8800GT e-VGA (single slotter) Like I have and a P5K-E, but with an Antec Sonata III.

Will that case have enough cooling for the card w/o replacing cooler?

I am worried that it won't be enough considering it has no intake fan. From my measurements on my case I don't think intake fan would fit with the card there

 

[zagood]

If there's enough space for a 25mm between the bezel and HDD rack, try using zip-ties to mount an intake fan there instead of using the mounting holes on the mobo side of the hdd rack.

Also YL makes a 120x20mm fan if you need an even lower profile
http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-L...Low-Speed-pr-3825.html

-z

 

[BassBomb]

I should take out my 8800GT and throw it into my dad's PC to see how it fits there

My dad's pc has a intake fan on his sonata atm

 

[kpo6969]

I have the Sonata III and a 8800GT. Only other card I have is an XFi sound card in the bottom slot. I have an addition 120mm Tri-cool fan mounted on the hd case (had to use zip-ties, screw holes too small). On my GT I use a Zalman VF900. To also help GT cooling I use a 80mm low noise fan I zip-tied between the GT and sound card.
GT idles @ 41 and 57 load.
GT is 9" long and it just fits with the 120x25mm mounted up front. 38mm it won't.

 

[BassBomb]

It ended up fitting perfectly, power cable was slightly in the way to put a screw in but with a little push it worked.

The only thing is the pci-e power cord is REALLY close to it and actually touches the fan casing