In alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt zach <zachvek@gmail.com> wrote:
>anyone have any good PC cases?? thanks for the help
I like the case I have.
Got it for about $70 US down at Computer Renaissance.
What I like most about it is the hole in the side ....
A hole with a duct attached.
The duct fits over the CPU fan and heatsink; thus bringing in cool air
from outside the case instead of the same hot air all the other devices
have to put up with. This lowers the CPU temperature considerably.
Having an *exhaust* fan near the CPU to push out the heated air also
helps.
I also have a very *pretty* acrylic case, and some pretty green lights
to spiff it up with. Haven't gotten around to actually using it yet
though. Looked really nice in the store ....
"DevilsPGD" <spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message
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> In message <1182308720.739305.104030@q69g2000hsb.googlegroups .com> zach
> <zachvek@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>anyone have any good PC cases?? thanks for the help
>
> Antec P180, if you're serious about quiet and cool systems rather then
> flashy lights and transparent sidewalls.
On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:05:20 -0700, zach <zachvek@gmail.com> wrote:
>anyone have any good PC cases?? thanks for the help
I like cases that take the larger 120mm fans, have convenient USB
ports in the front, and a simple appearance. Antec makes good
inexpensive cases. I build my own custom wooden base with wheels
which lifts the case slightly off the floor for less dust and easier
cleaning/maintenance.
On 20 Jun, 11:44, Phisherman <n...@nobody.com> wrote:
> I like cases that take the larger 120mm fans, have convenient USB
> ports in the front, and a simple appearance. Antec makes good
> inexpensive cases. I build my own custom wooden base with wheels
> which lifts the case slightly off the floor for less dust and easier
> cleaning/maintenance.
Well after reading this thread I starting reading up on the Antec
P180, and read a review for it.
After reading that through fully, I realised it has some flaws which
might be a pain for someone like me who hasn't been in PC building
very long. It's also a rather large beast.
I was very impressed. It has space for a larger 120mm fan (just how
Phisherman wanted it TWO lower intake fans (as John Doe suggested),
and it has sound proofing. As well as front mounted ports, and some
rather nice options for mounting your drives.
Here is page 3 of the XSReview, as I feel it gives the best pictures
all on one page.
Page 4 also gives you information about the drive mounting options.
Page 5 is a conclusion. And in case you want to start at the
beginning, page 1 + 2 give you some history about Antec and a first
impression of the outside of the case.
Yes, my old case was an Inwin, beige, I am not really on board with all
black. I looked at cases at a store because I wanted to make sure they were
large enough. I finally got the P180 with silver (dull) like panels
outside.
The large 180 mm fans really cool the MB big time. With the Inwin, the MB
was around 31 or 32c. With the Antec, it stays around 24c.
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> "DevilsPGD" <spam_narf_spam@crazyhat.net> wrote in message
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>> In message <1182308720.739305.104030@q69g2000hsb.googlegroups .com> zach
>> <zachvek@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>anyone have any good PC cases?? thanks for the help
>>
>> Antec P180, if you're serious about quiet and cool systems rather then
>> flashy lights and transparent sidewalls.
>
> Indeed - got 2 of 'em here.
>
> SteveH
I also like them. I have the Antec P180 modded for liquid cooling by
Swiftech (labeled as Quiet Power) and it is great. It is about as silent as
it gets.
good PC case 
TWO lower intake fans (as John Doe suggested),
Linear Mode
