case fans: 120mm vs 92mm

[devers]

So, reading up on case reviews and whatnot, I see lots of praise for 120mm fans. Seems they push about the same CFM as 92mm fans, with less noise (makes sense given the size).

I wonder though, are there many budget-conscious cases that can support multiple 120mm fans? Do you think 120mm fans are better than 92 or 80mm?

 

[Lonyo]

I'd like a 120mm in and 120mm out, with 2x80mm low rpm fans mounted in the side of my case, and possibly an 80mm or something exhaust fan with a duct to the CPU.

There are threads about 120mm cases in cases and cooling, do a quick search.

A few for starters
Not sure of prices though, haven't looked.

 

[jose]

120mm fans are better than 92 or 80mm fans, here's a link on a decent case, but you have to buy the fans seperately.

this case uses 120 x 25mm fans.

Regards,
Jose

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-122-006-08.jpg/11-122-006-04.jpg/11-122-006-03.jpg/11-122-006-09.jpg/11-122-006-05.jpg/11-122-006-07.jpg/11-122-006-02.jpg/11-122-006-01.jpg/11-122-006-10.jpg

 

[devers]

Rock. Thanks guys. And I feel dumb for not checking cases/cooling first. /me is stupid.

 

[Goi]

The case that jose posted is an excellent recommendation. I've seen many of my friends use it with great satisfaction. Everything is very modular, well thought of, and well put together. The only negative point is the PSU may not be powerful enough.

 

[Corporate Thug]

antec sonata, it is a $100 but the 380W true power is worth it

 

[Crashman]

Nice case! What model is it?

 

[DaveSimmons]

> I wonder though, are there many budget-conscious cases that can support multiple 120mm fans? Do you think 120mm fans are better than 92 or 80mm?

The Antec SLK3700 and Sonata both support 1-front 1-rear 120mm fan. Even undervolted / slowed with a fanmate these offer serious cooling.

On the SLK3700 the 120mm intake is directly in front of the 5-drive grommeted HD cage, so it offers great cooling for a RAID setup (or just a bunch of drives like my music server PC has).