Best case for dual-gpu 24/7 f@h rig?

[Qu4k3r]

Hi folks.

4 days ago I recieved a bday gift (PoV GTX570 TGT UC).

The v-card is fine and I want to used it for increase my f@h ppd with my gtx460.

 

 

 

The problem:

Both v-card temps are too high when folding.

Gtx570 reached 93ºC and gtx460 reached 79ºC.

 

I modified the temp curve with after burner.

But it didn't work no matter if side panel is mounted or not.

I had to remove the side panel of the case, and put a fan on a chair pointing at the rig to keep decent temps.

 

 

 

I would like to buy a new case to keep the system very cool, specially both v-cards without remove the side panel.

So, I need sugestions.

My budget is around 120 US$ (160 max).

I know that best cases are full tower size but I'll be great if I find a mid tower one which would meet my needs.

 

I searched some and I like these but I'm open to another options

http://www.coolerguy...0556094623.html

http://www.amazon.co....3064992&sr=8-4

http://www.amazon.co....3064992&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.co....3064992&sr=8-5

 

Keep in mind that I live in a tropical country where 4 seasons are rain or not is always hot, and don't have air conditioner in my room.

 

I don't really know if a new case will be helpfull, or it's better get a dremel to make holes in the side panel and put 2 high cfm fans there.

 

Thanks in advance.-

[Water_Hazard]

I think if you could move the hard drives up to the 5.25 bays and take out the hard drive mounting bay you would be golden.

[jjjrmy]

You need more Blue LEDs. They help.

 

But if you were to buy a new case, I'd go with the HAF because it has a fan on the side panel directly to the GPU.

But also do what the guy above me says. Also some cable management wouldn't hurt.

[rocketeer55]

I use the CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced. It can hold a total of (let me count....) 8 120mm fans! it only comes with 3, but you can add more. you can have 2 fans on the side blowing on your GPU, and it only costs about $100 US.

[MercuryDoun]

CM HAF 932 is the best i think. Phantom is nice, but none of the ones you listed has better GPU temps than the HAF 932.

[camaro_dude15]

The 932 is awesome, mine has treated me well, it should definately lower some temps

[CowKing]

You could undervolt them if they're at stock clocks

[Waco]

I fail to see the problem with the GPU temperatures...both are over 30 degrees below the point where they even throttle.

[Qu4k3r]

I'm studying all possible options.

Maybe I'll have to add some extra high cfm fans.

Thanks for all your answers.

[bigball1]

Alittle dremal work on this case and you should be good with out buying a new case.

 

Totally cut 2 side holes out for intake fans, cut 1 out on the top for an exhaust fan, cut out the stock fan grill for your back fan and replace it with a wire one. Same with the front fan. Move your hard drives up to your 5 1/4 bays.

 

Upgrade your fans to a quieter more cmf fans as well.

[Qu4k3r]

I tried but, hdd's cage doesn´t fit into 5 1/4" bays unless I remove dvd unit.

If cage would fit, then there would be no room enough to put through hard disks into it, because memory sticks and cpu heatsink are blocking the access.

[Black64]

Here is the solution. Don't run SLI. (Plan B is run them in WC.)

 

When I ran my 8800GTS in SLI they would get to 60C and 87C. 87C being the top one.