Please help me pick a case for OCing-what should i get?

[smokin711]

Guys,


I'm building a new system with the IS7 and 2.4C, and i'm going to OC it...I'm getting the SLK-900, and now I need a case that will allow good airflow, and will not sound like a jet cause I have to sleep in the same room as the comp and I usually don't turn it off. I'm not looking to spend lots of money, although I have one case in mind....call me shallow, but I just like it's looks

It's a little more than I'd like to spend, but I figure this one comes with the PSU and the fans and all that other stuff....how good is it? Anything you guys can recommend that is better for OCing/cheaper? My main concern is how well this thing will vent, and it looks like it's packin' fans...

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-133-109-01.jpg/11-133-109-02.jpg/11-133-109-05.jpg/11-133-109-04.jpg/11-133-109-07.jpg/11-133-109-06.jpg/11-133-109-08.jpg/11-133-109-03.jpg/11-133-109-09.jpg

 

[DerwenArtos12]

yeah the xaser 3's are pretty good. they are awefully expensive though. look around newegg. i am sure you could find something just as good or almost as good for less money.

 

[smokin711]

ok...any suggestions? or should I just look for something with lots of fans?

 

[Corporate Thug]

the Xaser weight a ton! and for the money it isnt worth since for another $50 you can get a Koolance case with water cooling.

i got this case. light weight, affordable, and holds 6 fans

 

[RedWolf]

Antec 3700

It has 120mm intake and exhaust so it moves a ton of air and it's quiet. You could easily put a fanbus in there to slow the 120's down when you want it at it's quietest and then crank it up when you need it. I modded my case to add 2 120's and even at their lowest speed, they keep the case pretty cool. I can crank them up to full speed easily for lan parties. At home, I never have them on anything but the slowest speed. The 120mm fans are also a lot less whiny than an 80 mm fan.

 

[pelikan]

I agree with Redwolf. A case with 120mm intake and exhaust will move the most air and have the least noise. There is a thread a bit down the page here listing cases with 120mm fans.