New Graphics Cooling and Fan replacements

[RobFDB]

I'm currently running a pair of 8800GTX's (stock speeds and cooling) in SLi along with a QX6700 cooled by a Thermalright XP-120e (not sure what fan, just some generic Y-Tech 120mm job) in an Antec 900 case. I'd like to replace the cooling on my graphics cards and am looking at the Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 but i'm concerned that there won't be enough space between the PSU and the second card.

Secondly I'd like to place the fan on my XP-120e. I'm looking to reduce noise levels so I'm looking for a quiet fan.

Lastly I'm considering replacing my Antec 900. Money isn't a massive issue but I don't really want to spend more than £160/$320. Again quiet but with fairly decent cooling is what i'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Well, that pretty well leaves you open to just about anything. Um, If I were to spend $320 on a case and fans I would probably get the Cooler Master Centurion 590 and replace all the fans with Scythe Slipstream 1200s on a nice fan controller for the case fans and a Scythe Kaze Ultra 1000 for the cpu cooler and pocket the second half of the money for a cheap hooker, I mean for a rainy day.

If I were to go above that, well, I think I would get a Lian Li PC-71B and replace all the fans with Noctuas.

 

[RobFDB]

The case is kind of a last resort thing really, something i'm considering a bit longer term. The Noctuas don't look too bad price wise so I'll grab one of those for my TR 120e.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Make sure you get teh new model nfp-12 with the wide blades.

 

[RallyMaster]

@Derwen: I might have to disagree with the Centurion 590 idea even though I own one and don't intend on getting rid of it...ever.

There's a slight decrease in quality from Cooler Master that I've seen with that case after working with so many Centurion 5s, 534s and 540s as well as a Cavalier. Everything lined up in CM cases before but the 590's left side panel does not. I have difficulty screwing on that side panel (the one I use to access my components) because the screw holes do not line up after I removed the desk locking mechanism and before I removed the locking mechanism, I was unable to line the front panel up with the side panel and left a huge diagonal gap nearing the bottom of the case). I'll have to enlarge the screwhole on the side panel a little bit in order to get my thumbscrews to go in. This is a slight disappointment considering I've always recommended Cooler Master cases to people.

 

[RobFDB]

I've always really liked Lian Li cases, but never wanted to stump up the cash, but I might have to consider that now. As I said, the biggest issue I face at the moment is that I'm not sure I have enough space under my second graphics card to fix a Accelero Xtreme 8800. I'm using an Asus Striker Extreme as my motherboard.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
@Derwen: I might have to disagree with the Centurion 590 idea even though I own one and don't intend on getting rid of it...ever.

There's a slight decrease in quality from Cooler Master that I've seen with that case after working with so many Centurion 5s, 534s and 540s as well as a Cavalier. Everything lined up in CM cases before but the 590's left side panel does not. I have difficulty screwing on that side panel (the one I use to access my components) because the screw holes do not line up after I removed the desk locking mechanism and before I removed the locking mechanism, I was unable to line the front panel up with the side panel and left a huge diagonal gap nearing the bottom of the case). I'll have to enlarge the screwhole on the side panel a little bit in order to get my thumbscrews to go in. This is a slight disappointment considering I've always recommended Cooler Master cases to people.

Well that F-ing sucks, I don't have a 590 yet but, it was on my short list. All in all thats a pretty small problem and could be an isolated incident but, it's still a drag.

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Why no love for the 690? The 590 looks ugly IMO.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte
Why no love for the 690? The 590 looks ugly IMO.

I think the 690 looks ugly which is why I went with the 590 lol..

 

[roguerower]

I just put my new system into a 590 and think it looks awesome. I haven't had any problems with any panels or screws. Lots of space to hide cables

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster

Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte
Why no love for the 690? The 590 looks ugly IMO.

I think the 690 looks ugly which is why I went with the 590 lol..

QFT, I like the clean simpleness of the 590, we're not all 18 and driving hopped up 4-cylinders with underbody lights and 300lbs of stereo and 20" wheels and springs so short you can't got over a speed bump without damn-near ripping off your "body kit" thats held on by double sticky tape.

I'm not claiming anyone in this thread fits into said category, simply stating that 690=rice IMHO.

 

[RobFDB]

I'm pretty much set on the Lian Li A71B now, and i'll probably replace the fans with Noctua NPF-12's as well.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: DerwenArtos12

Originally posted by: RallyMaster

Originally posted by: BlueAcolyte
Why no love for the 690? The 590 looks ugly IMO.

I think the 690 looks ugly which is why I went with the 590 lol..

QFT, I like the clean simpleness of the 590, we're not all 18 and driving hopped up 4-cylinders with underbody lights and 300lbs of stereo and 20" wheels and springs so short you can't got over a speed bump without damn-near ripping off your "body kit" thats held on by double sticky tape.

I'm not claiming anyone in this thread fits into said category, simply stating that 690=rice IMHO.

Are you saying I'm old? I'm 19 BTW