what's a good case for amd xp 2400?

[wz78]

can someone please recommand me a quiet and cool case for amd xp 2400? i was thinking about getting the antec 1080amg. but i don't know how loud is it.
thanks

 

[Davegod]

cases are usually pretty inanimate, dont make too much noise

Seriously though all that really matters is the fans, and pretty much any case lets you change fans. I have a case with the same chasis as the 1080amg (a xp2400+ too now youo mention it), and it allows 4x 80mm fans. OK youre better off with 92mm or even better 120mm fans, since they can push asmuch/more air than a 80mm at lower rpm, but 4x 80mm fans does mean you can use 2 to 4 quiet/low rpm fans and still have good airflow. The design of the case supports good airflow too, and that particular case also comes with a Antec Truepower PSU which are not only quiet (and v good) themselves, but comes with a connector to power 2 or 3 fans at lower rpm by reducing the voltage supplied to that cable when the psu detects temps (in the psu!) are low. The chasis is also very sturdy and I'd be very surprised if Antec would stick a cheap, vibration-prone cover onto it.

So ok case is pretty "quiet", or at any rate helps you build a pretty quiet rig. For fans, low rpm Panaflo's seem to be top dog for quietness though they charge a bit more, or do in UK anyway. Low rpm YS-Tech seem to get thumbs up, as do Papst. My suggestion is start off with the 3 supplied fans (one exhaust and the side panel connected to the trupower's fan connectors - I like to leave one exhaust at full power always), and if theyre too noisy replace them with fans like listed above. TBH I'm surprised they supply the fans as 2 exhaust + one side panel, leaving no intakes and probably little draw to the venting there. NB check if youre supplier actually does ship the fans with it, might just be antec sending fans out to the reviewer's ive read. Those antec fans are not meant to be either particularily loud or quiet, unless shipping is a lot where you are I'd try em out and swap to 4 low rpm panaflo/ys-tech if necessary.

 

[CaptnKirk]

I have been studying this case, and it's clones, along with the Lian-Li aluminum cases for use as a system server.
I like the depth, width of the case, although Lian-Li is about 2" shorter. All the features are exceptional.
These are the same base case chassis part that Alienware uses for their performance systems, and that
some other vendors modify for watercooling applications. But there is a slight catch. There are about 5 different
places that are selling the case, and only one of them is the actual factory that makes them.

What it comes down to in the end is that you get a very well designed system case, no mater what the 'Label'
The actual manufacturer is either CheifTech or Chenming - one is probably an extension of the others company.

Feature for feature, and price for price the one I would get is the CheifTech AX-01SLD, same case - your choice of colors for $ 105.
Comes with a 450W P/S and rear fans installed. Easy to add 2 additional front fans like Panafo's for additional cooling.

The aluminum construction assists in the cooling, and weighs full what some bare cases weigh.

 

[mastay]

Look for a case with nice and thick steel. 0.8mm is minimum. 1mm is ideal. When the metal is too thin and you strap a fan onto it, the side will vibrate harmonically and can be annoying. That said, the entire Antec/Antec clone are excellent. Also, PSU contribute to overall noise as well. Antec's smart powersupply is excellent in this respect. Also, watch you HSF unit. If you are using the stock AMD cooler, the setup will be noisy period.

 

[Jhhnn]

Do what you want, but avoid psu's labelled as foxconn, allied, L&C, Austin- these are manufactured by Deer, and are not known as highly reliable units, not at all. You'd be better off, imho, with a quality psu in the 300-350w range.

The Antec you mentioned has a very high quality psu, with a thermal controlled fan, and the unique feature of thermal controlled fan plugs. Tough to beat. If price is an issue, step down the scale to the 660amg-basically the same features in a smaller case w/ lower output psu, still more than enough for the vast majority of applications.