Couple of P180 questions

[AmdInside]

I own an Antec P180 case. Its awesome. Sure much nicer looking and definately better designed than my previous Antec case. Anyways, I would like to purchase a fan for the exhaust that comes with the case that goes over the graphics card and would like a recommendation, one that is very very quiet. Second, I plan on purchasing the NV Silencer 5 Rev3 when it comes out. Would this conflict for any reason with the exhaust of the P180? Third, I will be getting a 3rd hard drive to add to this system. Would you recommend placing all three drives on the lower hard drive rails since it is cooled by a fan or would you recommend putting one in the compartment that is right above this? They are all 7200RPM drives (two Seagates and one Western Digital). Thanks.

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: AmdInside
I own an Antec P180 case. Its awesome. Sure much nicer looking and definately better designed than my previous Antec case. Anyways, I would like to purchase a fan for the exhaust that comes with the case that goes over the graphics card and would like a recommendation, one that is very very quiet. Second, I plan on purchasing the NV Silencer 5 Rev3 when it comes out. Would this conflict for any reason with the exhaust of the P180? Third, I will be getting a 3rd hard drive to add to this system. Would you recommend placing all three drives on the lower hard drive rails since it is cooled by a fan or would you recommend putting one in the compartment that is right above this? They are all 7200RPM drives (two Seagates and one Western Digital). Thanks.

1st>You want quiet go Nexus120mm http://www.jab-tech.com/NEXUS-120MM-REAL-SILENT-CASE-FAN-D12SL-12-pr-2856.html
If on a budget then http://www.jab-tech.com/Coolermaster-UV...0-mm-SUF-S12-EP-UV-Purple-pr-2592.html
is a great alternative. If you want high cfm's and dont mind noise than a PanafloM1A will work well as a rear exhaust in the P180.
2nd>The NV5 rev 3 will not conflict w/ the exhaust. You will find it very helpful in keeping case temps lower.
3rd>Totally up to you. If one HD is in upper chamber it can contribute to the overall heat in that chamber, but only minimally..... maybe 1-2C higher cpu/gpu temps depending on airflow in upper chamber. *EDIT One more thing....be prepared to get flamed by "P180 thread anarchists." Doesn't bother me a bit, just wanted to warn ya

 

[AmdInside]

LOL. THanks. I'm stil a relative P180 newbie but I am really liking this case...much more than I thought I would when I first ordered it.

 

[swtethan]

ill sell you my zalman fan its quietttt wanna see?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/swtethan/IMGP1869.jpg

 

[AmdInside]

Originally posted by: swtethan
ill sell you my zalman fan its quietttt wanna see?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/swtethan/IMGP1869.jpg

How much?

 

[JEDIYoda]

if you are on a budget go with the coolermaster fans you wont be disappointed...or if you are into LED fans go with the coolermaster.
Im not on a budget but I liked the LED stuff.....

Also a note the zalman fans are also very quiet...I have a 60mm Zalman slim blowing air on my memory...I can`t hear it at all!!

Good Luck!!

 

[CraKaJaX]

I'm not sure who else makes an 80x15mm fan, but Zalmans is good. I myself personally don't use the duct, but it's your choice. If I had 3 HD's I would put them in the bottom. THe top only holds 2, and heats up the top chamber a bit more then if they are on the bottom.

 

[Quantum Mechanic]

As for quiet alternatives to the 120mm you could check out Yate-Loon. The D12SL-12 is a Nexus before they put the resistor on it. It can be had for as little as $3.99 in quantity.

http://tekgems.com/Products/et-13713-fan-d12sl-12.htm

 

[marvw]

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