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Anyone Recommend A Case To Fit NX8800GTX & 120mm Radiator ?
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29. July 2009 @ 14:30 |
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OK, i just bought a Biostar Tpower I45 Motherboard along with an MSI NX8800GTX with liquid cooling (120mm radiator).
Going to get the 650W TX Corsair PSU & a Q8400 CPU & already got brand new ram.
Im looking for a case that would fit the radiator etc as its a BIG card.
Seen a few nice cases on Ebay & Scan but not sure if they're compatible.
Got around £80 max to spend on a case.
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29. July 2009 @ 16:12 |
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Haven't you already had a thread about this?
Any large case will fit an 8800GTX, such as an NZXT Tempest. The more difficult part is placing the radiator, perhaps run it externally at the rear?
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Xplorer4
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30. July 2009 @ 19:10 |
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The Thermaltake Mozart TX should fit everything fine, but its a monster case. :) I love it though! :p
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30. July 2009 @ 19:23 |
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Very nice case :)
A little bit expensive, but i may invest in 1.
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30. July 2009 @ 20:00 |
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The Mozart is horrendously expensive. Personal, but I don't really like how it looks, and nor do I like how well Thermaltake cases are made (especially considering how expensive it is).
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Xplorer4
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4. August 2009 @ 03:50 |
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I personally love the looks of the case and dont regret buying it for one minute. :p I wouldnt advise against it other then maybe for the price but as I said you wont ever worry about anything fitting.
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4. August 2009 @ 07:19 |
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£140 for a case to the build quality of Thermaltake, with the same 5 120mm fans as many large cases will fit, it's pretty steep when you can get a marginally better made case for £30 less with better cooling potential and every bit as much space.
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4. August 2009 @ 09:32 |
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Think ill go with Sams suggestion, as its cheaper, looks better & is my kind of case.
Cheers Sam ;)
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4. August 2009 @ 09:35 |
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despite its reduced size, it is actually better cooled as well, and not as loud (thermaltake fans really are dire for noise). NZXT aren't exactly world champions of build quality, but they're certainly better than Thermaltake.
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Xplorer4
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5. August 2009 @ 05:22 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
£140 for a case to the build quality of Thermaltake, with the same 5 120mm fans as many large cases will fit, it's pretty steep when you can get a marginally better made case for £30 less with better cooling potential and every bit as much space.
Actually it can hold 9 fans at 120mm and 1 fan at 80 MM size. As for space, have you actually seen the Mozart in person? It's HUGE! I can promise with out a doubt the Tempest, nor the Antec 1200 or any similar case can match this monster in size. What makes you say the tempest has better cooling? Are you familiar with the air flow system in place for the Mozart? I'm not saying its the best in the world but its got a shorter width from front to back then most cases, and for that matter it has a 4 chamber design for better heat desperation.
I fully respect your opinion, but this is one time it seems your not to familiar with this case. No offense.
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5. August 2009 @ 09:35 |
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yes but they aren't included, they are with the Tempest. I am well aware of the Mozart's propostrous size, which is one of the main reasons I don't recommend it, it takes up needlessly much space. I am familiar with the airflow system in the Mozart as I have read the reviews and studied it and due to the layout I can say the Tempest has a better design.
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5. August 2009 @ 12:06 |
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better heat desperation.
Hi Sam .. love people who know what they're talking about *grins*
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5. August 2009 @ 12:44 |
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Agreed.... O_O
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Xplorer4
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5. August 2009 @ 16:34 |
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Originally posted by varnull:
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better heat desperation.
Hi Sam .. love people who know what they're talking about *grins*
Forgive me for the typo...like you havent ever made one?
dispersion. Happy now..
It was only like 4 AM here.
@sam, fyi 5 of them included and provide pretty sufficient air flow tbh.
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5. August 2009 @ 18:03 |
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sufficient, not exemplary. As said, the NZXT tempest is cheaper and better cooled.
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Xplorer4
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6. August 2009 @ 01:51 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
sufficient, not exemplary. As said, the NZXT tempest is cheaper and better cooled.
Nor did I say it wasnt, just making sure you were aware of the proper amount of fans. As for sufficient vs exemplary, I would easily have to argue that but I dont suppose there is any convincing.
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6. August 2009 @ 06:09 |
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No there isn't. You think the Mozart is the best thing since sliced bread when the fact is, there are plenty of full tower cases like it that don't use up so much space and do just as good a job of housing pc components, many doing a better job cooling them.
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Xplorer4
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7. August 2009 @ 02:15 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
No there isn't. You think the Mozart is the best thing since sliced bread
Really, I dindt realize I praised it as the best case on the market.
when the fact is, there are plenty of full tower cases like it that don't use up so much space and do just as good a job of housing pc components, many doing a better job cooling them.
And where did I say the Mozart was THE best? In fact I could of sworn I just said it wasnt. Hmm case closed?
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