Solved Does good cabinet helps better cooling?

[archer]

Hello All,

I was thinking to buy a new cabinet for my rig. My question, does a better cabinet helps in keeping CPU and GPU cool? Also, if i update my GPU's driver to the latest does it help to keep the temprature low?

I was thinking of buying this one

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Gladiator 600 RC-600-KKN1-GP Black SECC Body ; Mesh Front bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[StalkeR]

If you have external coolers it will. I suggest for this one
Cooler Master HAF 932

 

[Shootist]

It all depends on airflow and the number of fans you have running.

From what I see in the newest cases they are Open Air style. Trying to allow as much fresh air in as possible. As apposed to the old style that took air in the front and then out the back. Getting hotter as it moved through the case
The one I bought for my new build, a In Win Dragon Rider, is basically Open grill work and hole everywhere. With a fan at the front to blow on the HDD cage, one in the back to blow out, one at the top (with another spot for second fan) to blow up, one on the right side that blows on the back of motherboard exactly where the CPU is and then a 220mm fan mounted on the left hand side with grill work all around it. The front bezel is a series of hole to allow air in (like it doesn't already have enough holes in the case).

I myself have run the last 3 PCs I've built with the left hand side off allowing full flow of air to anything that needs it. On this new case I have the left hand side off but I took the 220mm fan and hung that in basically the same spot as it would be if it was mount to the case side. In fact I can't install the left side of the case with the fan mount on it because my CPU heatsink sticks out to far.

After looking at the case you linked to "I" would spend some more money and get a better case. Like the one linked to by StalkerR. In fac IF I had seen that case when I was buying stuff for my new built I would of bought that over the In Win.
But I'd still leave the left hand side off.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

It will help some, but your heatsink and fans are more important.

If you do get a case, look for one with a 120mm fan front and rear.

 

[archer]

Thanks a lot for the suggestions and quick replies......so, the one cabinet which i mentioned, is it ok to buy?......Stalker thanks for your suggestion....but its out of my budget.

 

[StalkeR]

Yes,that case is good for that money.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

For the same price of $60, I would get this. Actually, it's cheaper---free shipping.

Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

 

[StalkeR]

Good choise ignatzatsonic!
http://www.sevenforums.com/member.php?u=21149

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[archer]

For the same price of $60, I would get this. Actually, it's cheaper---free shipping.

Newegg.com - Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Thanks ignatzatsonic. Also, does updating my card's driver to CCC 11.2 helps with the temprature issue?

 

[KnowOne]

I have a lanboy 2

://store.antec.com/Product/LanBoyAir/lanboy-air-yellow/0-761345-15003-3.aspx

 

[StalkeR]

Price: $219.95
But it's too expensive!

 

[archer]

Price: $219.95
But it's too expensive!

I agree....Specs for the cabinet looks amazing.......but the price is toooooo much....

Guys what about the driver update thing.....will that also help?

 

[StalkeR]

Updating driver will not reduce the temperature.

 

[Shootist]

Thanks ignatzatsonic. Also, does updating my card's driver to CCC 11.2 helps with the temprature issue?

Not really. Drivers never really help keep things cool. they just make the card work better, Maybe.
If anything they may make the system/card run a little hotter if they work the processor harder.
Video cards, in a closed case, take the air from inside the case to cool them. So it is always starting out with air that is warmer then room temp. That is one reason I leave the left hand side off. To get new unheated air to the CPU and GPU cooling system.

 

[pparks1]

It's possible that a driver could help with heat, but likely only if the previous driver had a problem controlling fan speeds, etc. Having an open case and clean wiring is a great way for better cooling. Adding a case fan, (if necessary) can also aid in cooling. I've found with my computers, that by keeping my wiring very tidy inside, extra case fans have proven unnecessary. My current Core 2 Quad box has a 120mm case fan in bottom between hard drive rack and PSU, then a 120mm out the back and a 200mm out the top. I'm using the stock Intel cooler on my chip and my Corsair modular has a fan it in. I think my case allows for 2 more intake fans...but they aren't necessary at all with my build.

 

[mrdemon]

Air Flow.

Hi,

I would like too input some points and also Mods.

I have this case....

And I can say, i have never had too worry about over heating, 1 fan on the rear taking air out, I in the front with a filter blowing over the hard drives, I also placed one on the side (slow 1200mm) on the lower grates too push more are over the GFX. My CPU is never over 26c at just running, and I have not seen it hit 40 once even after playing high end games.

Other items you should think about it the CPU cooler, a bad one can retain the heat and make things get worse. I have heat pipes (thermaltake) and 80mm fan that runs at 1507 rpm, and its all fine. Also the PSU sucks air out too with a 140mm fan that I have no control over. Thermaltake Minityp 90

So yea look at other items, you may not need another new case.

 

[sandman]

New Antec 100 is a nice case also, and was i think 49.00 on Newegg. You have to have a good supply of, air in air outand a side fan keeps case interior cool, around the video card, my P-182 Gun metal Antec has 120 and 80mm fan in front, top 120 and rear 120mm, plus the power supply fan in back, plus the Zalman cpu cooler runs very cool and quiet,( Antec Tri-cools are changed) gets to about 24c inside case temp in the summer maybe 25c according to the room temp right now its 22c with room temp the same. I like big open cases myself plent of room to work even the P-180's are small as far as i am concerned would buy bigger if i ever have to build another system.

 

[pparks1]

I like big open cases myself plent of room to work even the P-180's are small as far as i am concerned would buy bigger if i ever have to build another system.

It's funny, I have an Antec P182, and if I were to build another system, I would go smaller without question. Too much wasted floor space in this case, and unused room inside that I simply don't need. I like the case for cable management, but feel it's too big. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[archer]

Thanks for all the replies guys! I got the coolermaster HAF932......Stalker i know i said it is expensive but i got it at a very good price.


HAF 932 - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

 

[StalkeR]

hehe... Well congrats then!