Need a Known Good Cooling case

[Mir96TA]

My old Case got destroyed TSA (During Travelling)
It was POS any ways...... so
I need a NEW CASE...... what you all recomend
I Perfer Quiet Cases

 

[Howard]

Budget?

 

[iroast]

if you've got $1,000, a zalman case wouldn't be bad

 

[Mir96TA]

$30-60

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: Mir96TA
$30-60

Could it be a little more? Something for Prescott... Centurion 53x?

 

[Howard]

http://www.provantage.com/antec-slk3000b~7ANTG02Y.htm

 

[nullpointerus]

I would add a Yate Loon 120mm fan to that SLK-3000B as a front intake. Those fans are dirt cheap ($4) and supposedly very quiet.

 

[pkme2]

If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler and comes with 2 120mm already.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099
I've added 2 more YL 120s to my existing PC-60 for excellent cooling results.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.
The PC-7B has been cited to be a good start in building a system. I and other LL owners have found our CPUs running cooler in our cooling threads. It just a fact that Mir96TA can checkout for humself. By the way, he can like me and others, add 120mm side intake and top exhaust like other ATers.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

I did include a disclaimer that if he could afford it since he mentioned to want some 120mm fans. I've sit before my units and it does have low temps and I believe the extra fans keep my cases cool as forementioned in earlier threads.

My ambient is 25C, my CPU works at 33C, my mobo 30C and work load Cpu @ 43C. I use a IR temp probe to get accurate readings, what do you use?

 

[nullpointerus]

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

I did include a disclaimer that if he could afford it since he mentioned to want some 120mm fans. I've sit before my units and it does have low temps and I believe the extra fans keep my cases cool as forementioned in earlier threads.

My ambient is 25C, my CPU works at 33C, my mobo 30C and work load Cpu @ 43C. I use a IR temp probe to get accurate readings, what do you use?

This argument is pointless. The PC-7B misses several of the OP's requirements and offers nothing in return. And I'm not sure how you expect a case without a CPU air duct to keep his P4 cooler than one with an air duct. I mean, it's nice and everything that you say your case has good cooling after you modded the case to support four fans, but that's neither here nor there.

Cue an equally pointless, subjective discussion about the value of "build quality."

/argument

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

I did include a disclaimer that if he could afford it since he mentioned to want some 120mm fans. I've sit before my units and it does have low temps and I believe the extra fans keep my cases cool as forementioned in earlier threads.

My ambient is 25C, my CPU works at 33C, my mobo 30C and work load Cpu @ 43C. I use a IR temp probe to get accurate readings, what do you use?

I don't measure my temps.

EDIT: Not anymore. And why would you use an IR probe to measure CPU temperature?

 

[pkme2]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

I did include a disclaimer that if he could afford it since he mentioned to want some 120mm fans. I've sit before my units and it does have low temps and I believe the extra fans keep my cases cool as forementioned in earlier threads.

My ambient is 25C, my CPU works at 33C, my mobo 30C and work load Cpu @ 43C. I use a IR temp probe to get accurate readings, what do you use?

I don't measure my temps.

EDIT: Not anymore. And why would you use an IR probe to measure CPU temperature?

You use your finger to get acurate readings?

 

[Zepper]

The Compucase 6A19 is nearly identical to the 3000-B inside and costs even less - directron.com

And the Evercase (aka Ever Case and sometime models of AMS) 42x2 series (4252, 4272, 4292, etc.) and the new 4502 are decent inexpensive cases too.

.bh.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: pkme2
If you could spend a little more then this case should aid in keeping your P4 cooler

Cooler than what? The SLK3000B?

We already know that aluminum doesn't offer any advantages over an equivalent steel case, and with two fans installed in both, I don't see how the Lian-Li (though of better build quality) will offer cooler temps. With 4 fans in the LL, probably, but he did say he wanted quiet... and he might be meaning "SPCR quiet" quiet.

EDIT: Just checked the specs and the PC7-B only has spots for 2x120mm fans. It'll offer the same temps as the SLK3000B.

I'm definitely not saying that aluminum is cooler than whatever. It's the layout of the PC-7B that offers a better cooling design with its 120mm intake and exhaust fans. Howard, you're not saying that this LL doesn't offer excellent cooling potential for anyone's setup.

That is correct. However, the Lian-Li goes over his budget and the SLK3000B also has 120mm intake and exhaust fan mounts.

AFAIK, to add top and side holes you'd have to cut metal. I wouldn't do it simply because I don't require maximum airflow and because I don't want to mod the case (if I had one). If he does, then more power to him, but I don't think the slight decrease in temps is worth it.

I did include a disclaimer that if he could afford it since he mentioned to want some 120mm fans. I've sit before my units and it does have low temps and I believe the extra fans keep my cases cool as forementioned in earlier threads.

My ambient is 25C, my CPU works at 33C, my mobo 30C and work load Cpu @ 43C. I use a IR temp probe to get accurate readings, what do you use?

I don't measure my temps.

EDIT: Not anymore. And why would you use an IR probe to measure CPU temperature?

You use your finger to get acurate readings?

Is that an attempt at humor?

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: iroast
if you've got $1,000, a zalman case wouldn't be bad

Wow, I never knew Zalman made cases so expensive, if you wanted a fanless system why not get a Zalman Reserator to cool your components? Save a few hundred dollars while you're at it.

 

[Mir96TA]

I am looking for Duct Case.....
3.2 Prescott get cooked when I do A/V stuff

 

[Mir96TA]

I have Nice P/S and All the Fan
I am using 120 Slient X Thearmal One for exhaust........ So Quietness is the Issue