Solved looking for a decent computer case..

Monster212

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hello i thought i would post here , i a have a computer build i have done and used a case i had already nothing fancy about the case. and seems to be keeping my temps at safe readings. i only hvae 1 80mm front fan, 1 80mm rear fan. but i was told i should still upgrade my case to one that has top fans and be able to use 120MM fans. so with that does anyone have some good recommendations on cases, one case i have heard people say is good is the COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1 Black SECC/ ABS Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case. and would get better airflow. do you think its work changing my case or stick with what i got cause temps are cool as it is???
 

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Win-7 H-Prem-x64 Linux-M-Mate-x64
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intel i7 4770k
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SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SSD
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EVGA 600wattB 80+
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Cougar Panzer Max
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CORSAIR H60 liquid cooling
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If you don't have a heat problem, I don't see the need to get a new case and more airflow to eliminate a problem which doesn't exist. I don't add case fans unless I start to experience problems. I find it best to buy just what I need after I know I need it. I find too many people go bonkers on airflow trying to keep their boxes cooler than is really necessary.
 

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Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
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Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
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Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
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Corsair 620HX modular
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Antec P182
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stock
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ABS M1 Mechanical
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If you don't have a heat problem, I don't see the need to get a new case and more airflow to eliminate a problem which doesn't exist. I don't add case fans unless I start to experience problems. I find it best to buy just what I need after I know I need it. I find too many people go bonkers on airflow trying to keep their boxes cooler than is really necessary.

ok thanks for the info.. thats why i like to ask cause sometimes i think i need it then buy asking someone else they give the me the answer i was looking for.. maybe i will get another hard drive or something.
 

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Custom Build (Monster*212)
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Win-7 H-Prem-x64 Linux-M-Mate-x64
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intel i7 4770k
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Gigabyte z78x-hd3 gaming
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Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3 16 GB (1,866 MHz)
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 GV-N1060G1 GAMING-3GD 2
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NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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HP 2711x LED 1080p
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1920x1080
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SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SSD
1tb 7200RPM HDD
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EVGA 600wattB 80+
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Cougar Panzer Max
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CORSAIR H60 liquid cooling
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What i read from your post is you want an Upgrade. Just to buy a new case it seems. Is there a specific component that has high tempatures ?

I have an Antec 300, i am not a fan of led color lights I hate them. I have proper cable management and enough exhaust room for my system.

One of the downfalls of what i seen or what i heard from my case is, it needs a lot of dust cleaning, on the outside
 

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Gateway / Slight Modifications
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Windows 8 64 bit PRO
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AMD Phenom X4 9100e
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Gateway RS780
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2GB X2 DDR2
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Sapphire HD 6850
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Integrated
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Gateway 19" + Dell 19"
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1440X900 sometimes 2880 by 900
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WD 80GB
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Antec BP 550watts
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Antec 300
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Stock Cooling
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Saitek Eclipse II
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all the temps are fine in the 30c range at idle heavy load test they only reach 49degs.. i had a few say i should get a case with fans on the top... but i was not sure i figure if temps are fine i would not need to.. but wanted to ask all the smart folks here...
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build (Monster*212)
OS
Win-7 H-Prem-x64 Linux-M-Mate-x64
CPU
intel i7 4770k
Motherboard
Gigabyte z78x-hd3 gaming
Memory
Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3 16 GB (1,866 MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 GV-N1060G1 GAMING-3GD 2
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2711x LED 1080p
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 250GB SSD
1tb 7200RPM HDD
250GB 7200RPM HDD
PSU
EVGA 600wattB 80+
Case
Cougar Panzer Max
Cooling
CORSAIR H60 liquid cooling
Keyboard
Logitech
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logitech
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Avast
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Chrome
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LG Bluray reader
As mentioned, if your temps are fine as they are - there's zero need to upgrade/change cases.

If you were having issues, sure. Improve/upgrade - But since you're not - it would be pointless.
 

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8 Pro x64
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i7 3770K 4.6GHz
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ASUS P8Z77 WS
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16GB G.Skill Trident X 2666mhz
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x2 EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked SLI
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SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB / ATH-AD900 Headphones
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x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung
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5760*1200/ 1920*1200
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2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black * Sony Optirac DVD
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Silverstone Strider Evolution 1200W
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Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
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Noctua NH-D14
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Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
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Monster212 the only way exceesive heat would ever be generated is by Overclocking the CPU or GPU or upgrading to a very high end newer GPU that creates heat if under heavy load from intense gaming. A high end GPU might also require a bigger power supply too. If you are satisfied with all of the components in your system now no need to upgrade to reiterate what previous experienced posters have already stated.
 

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Intel i7 2600K @ 3.40 GHz
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ASUS Sabertooth P67
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Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Dual Channel Kit
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EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING 10GB GDDR6X
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Onboard Realtek or Nvidia High Definition Audio (HDMI)
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Samsung JS7000 50" SUHD TV or Samsung 27" FHD 60Hz 8ms GTG V
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1920 x 1080
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1 x Samsung 870 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro), 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro)
PSU
Corsair AX860 - 860W Modular Power Supply
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Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black
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CORSAIR Hydro Series H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler
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Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard
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Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
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100 Mbps
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True if there are no problems keep your current case, but there is upgrade-itis which hits us....:p
 

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PC/Desktop
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Home Built Desktop By DataTech
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Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
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ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
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16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
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ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
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Onboard Realtek 5-1
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Samsung P2570HD
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1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
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Corsair HX650W
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Inwin Dragon Rider
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Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
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E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
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steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
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Norton Internet Security 2013
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IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
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4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.

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PC/Desktop
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A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
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XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
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Sound Blaster Z Series Card
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(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
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1680 X 1050 p
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Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
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(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
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PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
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Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
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Basic 120mbps down
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Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
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Chrome and IE 10
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5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
Your temps are perfectly fine. If you are looking for a new case because you think your temps are high, you don't need to. If you are looking for a new case just because you want one, go for it. I buy things all the time because I want it, not that I need it. Your temps are fine and you don't need a new case for that reason.
 

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    EVGA 850
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    Phanteks Eclipse P400A
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...but if you do get a new case, post up some pics in the Show us your rig thread. :D
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No buil...16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GBASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
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