Will this case be good enough?

[zeliscar]

Hey, I just ordered all parts for my new machine which are:
cpu: i5-2500K,
mobo: asus P6P67 PRO
psu: corsair TX750
ram: 8gb random 1600mhz 1.5V
gpu: 2 x HD 6970
case: Antec 600
edit: one 1TB disk and one 60GB SSD for now but possibly more in future

I don't plan to overclock, atleast not right away (maybe in a year or so) so I didn't worry much about the case, but now I read that 6970 in crossfire is VERY loud/hot so I'm wondering two things:

1) Is Antec 600 too small for this kinda build and if no, would it be big enough for overclocking in the future too? Main thing I'm worried about is airflow.
2) Do I need to buy any extra cooling (fans,etc) right away because of 6970s or will the PSU be enough?

Thanks.

 

[zagood]

I don't believe the 6970 will fit (one or two). Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

You're putting a lot of money into this build, throw an extra $50-$100 at a case. That PSU will be ok...I'd look around the 850w mark just to be safe, but you really don't need to.

p.s. Sandy Bridge motherboards (and also CPUs) are pretty hard to find right now.

 

[fffblackmage]

The 6970 would fit in an Antec 300.

The proximity of the two graphics cards is gonna hamper airflow to one of the cards no matter what case you're using. An extra $50-100 here isn't gonna solve that.

If you add a couple fans in the front of the case and one for the side, you'll have about as much airflow as any other $100-ish case.

 

[zeliscar]

I'm still confused.
Are you saying the airflow to one of the cards is gonna be crap no matter what I do or does adding fans help with that? For example would bigger case+fans vs smaller(current) case+fans make a difference?
From what I see in the picture the cards would barely fit and that worries me.

PS: is there a motherboard with PCIe slots far apart so that proximity wouldn't be a problem?
(Sorry, complete beginner here)

 

[zeliscar]

Thanks guys, I changed my order to HAF (932), this should do!

 

[fffblackmage]

I'm still confused.
Are you saying the airflow to one of the cards is gonna be crap no matter what I do or does adding fans help with that? For example would bigger case+fans vs smaller(current) case+fans make a difference?
From what I see in the picture the cards would barely fit and that worries me.

PS: is there a motherboard with PCIe slots far apart so that proximity wouldn't be a problem?
(Sorry, complete beginner here)

Basically, when you do SLI/xfire, the two graphics cards get sandwiched together. The one in the bottom has plenty of open space to intake air, but the other is partially blocked by the other card and ends up somewhat starved for air.

A larger case here might help a bit, but unlikely to solve the problem.

The HAF 932 is a nice case though. :thumbsup: