Enlight 7237 Heat w/ no mods? (1.2 Ghz T Bird)

[munman]

Need a case with about these dimensions (space is a consideration for me, I can't have anything over 18"H or 19"D), and I like what I have read and seen about the 7237. The only problem is that I am putting a 1.2 Ghz Tbird (not overclocking) in it, and I am concerned about heat. I know that the 7237 can accomodate 2 fans max, and I don't want to mod the case (I'm not into drilling or the time it will take). Anyone have any experience (temps) with the 7237 stock with 2 fans, 1.2 Ghz, and no mods?
Any other suggestions on any other good cases with approx these dimensions? Thanks.

 

[Operandi]

The Enlight will do fine. A stock 7237 has pretty good airflow for regular mid-tower ATX case. Although 1.2 ghz is gona put out alot of heat it is meant to work in your average everyday case. As long as your not going to be overclocking you really shouldn?t have to take any extra steps to improve your cooling. Just as long as you have a good intake and out take fan you should be fine.

For your reference I have the 7237 with an Athlon 850 at 1000. Right now idle I?m at 25C case temp and 39C core. Although I do have an extra outtake fan that I added.

Phillip Doede

 

[dirkdaring]

Thge case is very good for airflow, I agree. I have one extra slot fan right under my video card. I'm running at 22Cfor the case and 33Ccore on a Duron 700@850. Mine is prettyloaded also, scsi card, 3 HD, cdrom, cd burner, radeon, ethernet.

Dirk

 

[hito]

I have the Enlight 7237 and a 1.2t-bird aswell. Currently I have the stock fan for intake and a standard sunon for the exhaust. Temps are 38idle, and 45load.

- hito

 

[Jhhnn]

The 7237 is a decent choice. It's a favorite of casemodders because of the relatively low price and the fact that opening up the front bezel is easy and a very good idea.

There are several good alternatives- Superpower KS298, Fong Kai 603, Several Antecs, and the new Inwin S-508 to name a few. Pick any with front&rear fan mounts that appeals to you and has an adequate psu for your purposes. Mwave and Directron have nice pics...

 

[DavidJr]

I have this case with a 1.2ghz and I added a extra 80mm rear exhaust fan in the stock hole for it, and have the stock one in front. Runs around 39C for me but thats with a FOP32 also. System runs around 20C. Very cool system and I love the case, its soo easy to get in and out of it, and trust me, just go to a local computer store and get a 80mm case fan, they are cheap and easy to put in to!

 

[DavidJr]

And let me add that I OCed the FSB up to 133, running 9x133 multiplier, keeping the core running at 1200.