does Antec offer breathe-through 5 1/4" panel covers?

[Toadster]

looking for 5 1/4" covers for my Antec Sonata

similar to this http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-119-068-09.JPG

i've noticed that if i remove 2 of the 3 covers, my airflow is AWESOME!

 

[jwhitakr]

I'd also like to find something similar for my Antec Sonata, as I don't have 3 open 5.25" bays to use for extra intake cooling using something like the Sycthe Kama Bay.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Toadster]

bump!

 

[pkme2]

I like the Lian Li for their front mounted intake fans that suck air around, about and through their harddrives. No need to buy hdds coolers.
I like the no door front look, very practical, and also the extra exhaust fan on top of case. You can change the fans to Yate Loons, very cheap and quiet.
I've replaced my top exhaust fans on my PC-60s with 120mm, after resizing the holes with a Rotozip. The cooling temp within the case is excellent.

There are many add ons available online but wouldn't it make sense that if overheating is the predominant subject, would it be smart for one to investigate the better cooling properties of aluminum and the well engineered designs of LL and their airflow. You be the judge. Others may try to sway you, but a picture is worth a 1000 words.
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/...lassical_PC-6x_S/M_C_PC-6X_S_PC-60.htm

 

[Howard]

http://www.mnpctech.com/moddersmesh.html

 

[jwhitakr]

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure what the best solution for the Sonata is to improve intake air flow...will keep the modders mesh in mind.

 

[PWNettle]

I could use some "Breathe Through" drive covers for my Sonata too. I too have 2 of the 5.25 covers off for better air flow and it makes a huge difference that results in less heat, less noise, and less fan action. But it's not all that pretty (I have the flimsy door removed too as all it does is annoy me).

 

[RallyMaster]

something like these?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...ain_page=product_info&products_id=3704
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...ain_page=product_info&products_id=3904

 

[jwhitakr]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
something like these?
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...ain_page=product_info&products_id=3704
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...ain_page=product_info&products_id=3904

Yup! Except something that would fit in the Antec Sonata (I'm assuming that the Lian-Li cover wouldn't fit in the Sonata...I could be completely wrong)

 

[AntecCSR]

No we don't.

 

[Brock123]

Just looking at the pics looks universal it has the screw holes so it probly fits in like a cd-rom

 

[TGS]

Originally posted by: pkme2


There are many add ons available online but wouldn't it make sense that if overheating is the predominant subject, would it be smart for one to investigate the better cooling properties of aluminum and the well engineered designs of LL and their airflow.

Which is bunk. It's all about the layout of the case, and making sure you have minimal air flow restrictions. Though I don't really care for the look, the cooling ability of a top blowhole is one of the best options a case can have.

 

[Toadster]

Originally posted by: Brock123
Just looking at the pics looks universal it has the screw holes so it probly fits in like a cd-rom

well, the front panels snap into place with clips, but if you can mount them that may be a possibility!