Fans for Antec P180

[Bobthelost]

They are 120x38 fans, the VGA duct is a mistake, it does next to nothing for cooling performance and just adds noise. The best idea is to remove it and tape up the holes.

A nexus fan for the blow hole (Noise path is more direct if it's under your desk like mine is)
An akasa or yate loon for the rear exhaust 1200/1400RPM @ max and use speedfan to undervolt it.
An AC silencer for the graphics card
A Scythe ninja for the heatsink with another nexus on it, or the 9500 if you're not that fussy.

One problem with the A8N32 is that at least one of the fan controllers can't be altered in speedfan, the chipset fan socket can't be modified using speedfan (if you know a way then PM me please!)

 

[sygyzy]

Bobthelost - Yet another helpful thread. Can you post a link to your rig? Or post it here? Do you have any cooling stores you recommend? I tried finding a one stop shop but it seems that while SVC carries many of the items, they also don't carry many others. Like Yate Loon fans for instance.

What is speedfan? Is it a software program to adjust fan speeds?

Do ALL the fans plug into 3 pin motherboard pin headers?

Why do you recommend the Ninja over the 9500? Aren't the performance differences nominal? And the 9500 is supposed to be an easier install/fit? Are there any clearance issues with the P180, A8N-SLI, and either HSF?

The blowhole fan is pointed to direct air in or out of the case? What about the orientation of the other fans?