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What is the all-around best case to chill your rig? Of course this is assuming you're not building your own, to get that Box that truly Rox!

[Kevin]

I would say that any case is as good as the next if you put an intake blowhole over the CPU and an exhaust blowhole on the top of the PC. If you aren't planning on doing this, I've heard that the Aluminum ones kick ass.

Originally posted by Jay:
What is the all-around best case to chill your rig? Of course this is assuming you're not building your own, to get that Box that truly Rox!

[Cryonosis]

*in a cool sounding annoucer type voice*
Okay Kats and Kittens, Kubs and Kiddies, prepare to be amazed, there are two major contenders that I know of that compete for the K0071sT R1G, and they are Vapochill's super cooling case, and the overclocker's hideout Case with there blizzard cooling system. Here's the workings on both.

Vapochill is currently the maker of the coldest case, they use a phase change evaporator system (like you fridge). the evaporator is located directly on the CPU (the entire fridge is localized on your CPU). this makes your CPU run VERY cold, then with some inventiveness they use a heating element around the CPU to reduce condensation. BE WARNED this rig is very effective and you will pay for it, they are expensive (around a meager 600$US).

Now then the runner up is the blizzard case w/ blizzard cooler from http://www.overclockershideout.com , it is a high quality H2O/peltier combo cooling system, their case is a clear case with a compartment designed to hold the pump, and has convenient mounting location for the radiator. The cpu is cooled via a 72w peltier that in turn is cooled with a waterblock. It is a very powerful and nice looking case. Coming in at around 300$US for the setup it is a good price to performance ratio. But in addition you can just buy the blizzard cooling system by itself and install it in ANY case (provided you good enough with this stuff).

Well, there's my little annoucer thing,
having fun,

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[Joe]

Check out the Cyclone cases at Coolerguys.com they are some of the best around. their new tower has 400+ CFM of air moving through it!!!


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[Joe]

http://www.coolerguys.com/CPUCOOL/cases.htm

thats the link. I also trust these guys more then some other companies mentioned.

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[Will]

The blizzard kit will only work with the pelt using a slow processor, IE anything less than a gig will most likely work (accept some Athlons that put out more heat than it can handle and will actually kill your proc if you use it because of heat issues ...

You could get a bigger pelt (100W+) but the Vapochill has all of the kinks worked out and is a very good product, though for $600 it better be

I think you were talking about a regular case? If so I would suggest you just get a big case and mod it youself. My upcoming case that I am going to make myself will probably have about 500-750 CFM flowing through it at full voltage (12V to all fans) though it will be still nice and cool and QUIET at 7V ... I will have some pics up soon .... prolly after the next couple weeks

[schuss]

the tornados from www.3dcool.com look pretty damn cold, too bad my bank account falls into that category too

[Microsoft]

get a enlight server case tons of room and there just huge

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[schuss]

if you want a big case with TONS of cooling options, go to case etc. and check out their aluminum case. The thing is HUGE, and they are selling it barely above cost (if you don't believe me then go to the hardforum and talk with the maker, stiltner). It comes precut for 7 120mm fans (7!!!!), and is all aluminum (in custom anodized colors). I just wish i could afford it....