Ok here goes. I'm getting a new case, the same one used in the Black Ice project on this site:
Here's the link
I know this case has pretty poor cooling with default fan spots for a 90mm in the front mobo side and 2x80mm in the back on the component side. Here's what I'm thinking (water cooling not an option):
1 90mm in front mobo spot
1 90mm in side panel approx in the middle back over the AGP port
1 90mm on bottom of case/ middle on the component side (case on wheels)
2x80mm in the back componenet side
Should I include some ducting on the mobo side? Is there a better layout for the fan location?
Now on to the Silent requierment. I'm considering using PAPST ultra low noise fans all around. Are these the best/quietest. The machine can run a little warn, quietness is the big concern.
I'm also going to be installing Dynamat all around the case's outfacing surfaces to reduces noise and vibration. Should I also use some noise reduction material on top of the Dynamat to further reduce noise?
Clean stuff. Are those aluminum mesh screen any good? Do they impact on the CFM?
Also any ideas are welcome. Thanks a bunch!