Chieftech and Antec

[PhilThomas]

Hi, I'm upgrading my whole system and one of the most important areas for me is which case and cooling. I am very interested in the Antec plus1080, which has an air filter in the front along with front end USB ports. Does Chieftech offer a case similar to the 1080? Also, on the topic of cooling, which are the best/quietest case fans to get? How many should I install in this rig, which I won't be overclocking, but I live in an area with high humidity in the summer, causing me to worry about overheating. Thanks for any help!!

Phil

 

[xarar]

As for the case fans look at these you can get 4 for $20 after shipping with variable speeds so you dont need to worry to much if you case catches on fire plus they are ultra quiet on low mode. Be in mind they are the best fan out there just a cheap quiet solution. 18 dba 22 cfm fans

 

[bozo1]

Haven't seen them out yet.

 

[SWScorch]

Chieftec's DX-01WD (white) or DX-01BD (black) are the same cases as the Antec SX1000 series. I do not know if they currently offer front USB ports however.

As for fans, I prefer Panaflo L1Hs; many other people like the Enermaxes or the new Vantec Stealth fans. I would recommend install as many fans as possible, even if you dont plan on overclocking.

 

[Zukatah]

You should look for the Panaflo's L1A, they are very appreciated by the guys here. The Vantec Stealth series has also received very good critics. These two fans seems to be pretty good IMO.

 

[rarotonga]

Hey Phil,

ChenMing is the actual manufacturer of the Antec, Chieftec and Uneec cases that you'll see around town and on the net. The trick is to find one that is not marketed under any of the above names. Look for the model to be 601AE on the box and you've found the sx1030 and 501ae for the sx830. You can find the sx series in brown box form at much lower prices.

Antec does not manufacture their power supplies. Like so much in this industry, heavy cross-branding is the norm. Antec had their power supplies manufactured by Channel Well Technology (CWT) but has recently switched to Dynapower for their supplies.

The very best 12vdc 80 or 92mm fans are manufactured either by Sanyo Denki or Papst. The latter is german made and considered the very best fan available. Generally found in the 92mm size but also as 80mm. You locate those and you indeed have the very best.


Gregg