Sanity Check

[Eyethumper]

I'm building a new system for the first time in a long time. I need help making sure all of this will work together, be cool enough, etc.

Has anyone has experience with this case?
Will the insides be cool enough?
Will the video card fit?
Will the PS fit this case?

Intel Pentium D 950 Presler 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Model BX80553950
ASUS MB P5WD2 Premium Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 955X ATX Intel Motherboard
ATI 100-435702 Radeon X1800XT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM Unbuffered DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
COOLER MASTER Praetorian PAC-T01-EK Black All Aluminium Alloy ATX Mid Tower
SILVERSTONE Zeus SST-ST52F 520W Power Supply
Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[scrawnypaleguy]

I've done work with that case, and with the hardware you're putting in, I'd suggest something different. The Praetorian is a good, well-built case, but the cooling is not the best. It uses four 80mm fans, and is extremely loud (and will be even more so if you're planning on hard-mounting that raptor). I would say go for something with 2 or more 120mm fans for more airflow and quieter operation. The P180 is a good choice, but my personal favorite is the Lian Li PC-7B, which can be had in black and looks very similar to the praetorian. It has front and rear 120mm fans, and if you get it at performance-pcs.com, you can get a 120mm blowhole added for a fee. Looks like a fun system, good luck.

PS - get ready for a hailstorm of criticism against your proc of choice!

 

[Eyethumper]

What's wrong with my proc of choice, I've been using Intel for 12 years without a single issue?

This has no MB slideout tray correct, also I read that people had trouble with fitting the PS in?

Do you think the PS I mentioned will fit?

I'm not worried about looks, unless it looks like something from Robotech. I like plain, and care more about cooling.

Should I just go with a full tower for cooling purposes?

 

[imported_Kiwi]

Originally posted by: Eyethumper
This has no MB slideout tray correct?

I'm not worried about looks, unless it looks like something from Robotech. I like plain, and care more about cooling.

If you are looking at Cooler Master already, what about the Centurions they offer? The Centurion 5 has been discounted nicely lately, perhaps to clear out the stock for the follow on Centurion 530. Both the 5 and the 530 have twin 120 mm fans and mesh front bezels for good air flow.

I bought one recently myself, from Newegg, for about $50, plus $15 shipping. It's a great case IMO!

 

[Eyethumper]

Went with this case:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...=4025:955826d8820f2d7934b17512de031667