Newbie Case help

[paco83]

I'm looking to build a computer soon, and i need to find a decent case. I intend to try overclocking for the first time with this computer and i wanted to get a case with suffecient air cooling (dun wanna try water/peltiers yet). I've seen a few cases i like but i am unsure about the air intakes on some of them. For example this case has 4 slots (i plan on only using 2) for fans up front, but doesn't seem to have any intake, does the case lack intake or is the intake underneath the front cover and just not visible?

Any suggestions on where to look for other case options?

 

[godmare]

Cases like that draw from the bottom of the front bezel. Personally, when I look fro a case, I make SURE it has decent airflow throught the front bezel, and dremel out the grill where it mounts. Maximize airflow and minimize noise that way.
I'd look for something else.. if I get a sec, i'll post some links.

 

[paco83]

Ya i've noticed most fan cutouts are only the groups of holes punched out and there seems to be a lot of metal still in the way to restrict airflow, but that seems to be the case with nearly all of the cases i've looked at.

 

[OulOat]

Just get a Chieftec/Chenming/Antec case, those have excellent cooling properties and the front bezel is very well designed.

 

[Nocturne05]

Antec Performance II Series SX1040BII Soho File Server Case (Black) Retail

I just got this one a while ago to replace my "Ice-Box" mid tower, and it's got mounting for 4 fans inside, not to mention the quick removable drive cages and lockable side panel. My temps w/ the old case were 45idle/52full they dropped down to just 34idle/39full and that's with only 3 vantec stealth 80mm fans running