cjloki Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 DF-85 definitely... i'm jaded....another antec lover here...df-85, or the haf 932 waco suggested... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercuryDoun Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Are the top fans in the DF-85 lit with LED's? also is the fan on the side panel (window panel) a 120mm fan? or 80? The top fans are non-led 140mm fans. And the side panel is a 120mm fan, but it doesnt come with the side fan, its just a spot for an additional fan if you desire. I added another red LED fan here to directly blow air on my GTX570. Works great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hierovision Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 While I like the Raven - you have to remember that many heatpipe cooled video cards simply won't work properly due to the orientation of the mobo. I suggest: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160 Big surprise huh? $119.99 with free shipping right now. Wouldn't having the cards oriented vertically be better than horizontal and upside-down? Since heat rises, having them horizontal and upside-down seems like the worst possible orientation. While vertical probably isn't the BEST configuration (which I would assume would be upright/horizontal), it seems like it would be much better than horizontal and upside-down. I did a quick glance around google and found this: http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1036495641&postcount=1994 He was responding to this: http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1036495328&postcount=1993 It seems like as long as your video card uses better than the cheapest possible heatpipes, it will only make a 1-2 degree temp difference. They compared an MSI GTX 460 HAWK with a vanilla 460 on expreview, and it was only 1-2 degrees higher in the raven's standard configuration. Keep in mind this was one of very few cases that could handle 3-4 480's without letting them overheat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Wouldn't having the cards oriented vertically be better than horizontal and upside-down? Since heat rises, having them horizontal and upside-down seems like the worst possible orientation. While vertical probably isn't the BEST configuration (which I would assume would be upright/horizontal), it seems like it would be much better than horizontal and upside-down. Someone on here (I don't recall who it was now...stupid brain) had huge issues with his. I think he had a 5970 with big heatpipes and it wouldn't stay stable in the vertical orientation at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hierovision Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Ah ok, thank you. I guess they skimped on the quality of the heatpipes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
acpowell Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Definitely the Silverstone RV02B-EW http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163173 Solid construction, cool/sleek looks, dust filters, incredible cooling performance, GREAT cable management, hot-swappable HDD capability, etc. etc. etc. All for $178 and free shipping from Amazon with prime. Is it me, or is this case backward, reversed or somthing, it opens from the other side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Is it me, or is this case backward, reversed or somthing, it opens from the other side? It's an odd orientation. The expansion slots are on the top (so cards are mounted vertically). It runs cool as HELL though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ts631 Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 HAF 922 gets my vote -great fan placement and capacity -very roomy -looks great -awesome price/performance ratio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjrmy Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Lanboy Air. I'd kill for that case. (but in blue) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr4vitas Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Already bought the haf x. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5ELhadagKc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYxrbRn40U4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Good choise there. You will be a happyu Haf X owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 That was going to be my recommendation. I have one as one of my test cases Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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