just ordered an antec nine hundred...

The_Motivator · 29-January-07, 03:13 PM

and i plan on filling the window fan slot with my turbine fan... should i put it on input or output? I know the top fan is output, and the rear is output, so this should be input? also the 2 on the front are input.

Im_gumby · 29-January-07, 04:11 PM

Ah yes, the good old suck or blow question.

Not to revive a looooooong dead debate about positive vs. negative pressure in the case, that hole is for fresh air to blow directly into the CPU cooler (sometimes via a duct, not a fan) with the premise being the fresh air will be a couple of degrees cooler than the air inside the case as it hasn't blown over any hot HD or other component.

Set it to suck.

Iateronmly · 29-January-07, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Im_gumby


	Set it to suck.

But Negative pressure configuration (suck) causes dust to collect in a lot more places that are hard to clean, and also negates the use of fan filters. So you get increased maintance, and the tempature arguement... I've never gained anything from negative other than a lot dirtier case.

THRASHER2 · 29-January-07, 04:17 PM

Let's get some Pic of this case

Im_gumby · 29-January-07, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Iateronmly


	But Negative pressure configuration (suck) causes dust to collect in a lot more places that are hard to clean, and also negates the use of fan filters. So you get increased maintance, and the tempature arguement... I've never gained anything from negative other than a lot dirtier case.

I TOLD you not to revive that debate.

Actually, having that fan should even out the pressure (assuming all fans are equal size).

2 front + 1 side = 1 top + 1 rear + fan in PSU.

EDIT: HOLY CARP!! Thanks for the pic there Thrasher.

Dude, you don't need another fan in that wind tunnel... that monster on the top of the case will draw more than sufficient air through the side window to get that "fresh air" effect.

PSU at the bottom of the case? Wonder if that helps or hurts the cooling of the PSU?

Bionic · 29-January-07, 04:48 PM

I think that case looks pretty slick. I'd like to hear more about the noise level and cooling efficiency...
I agree that you probably will have plenty of cooling capacity as-is

Slaymate · 29-January-07, 06:08 PM

That is one sharp looking case. Almost Racy. Hope your putting a Ferrari inside it :-)

The_Motivator · 29-January-07, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slaymate


	That is one sharp looking case. Almost Racy. Hope your putting a Ferrari inside it :-)

e6600 + 650i + 8800gtx + 2gb (2x1024mb) crucial ballistix pc8000, about 30% oc on the chip, and the ram running at rated speeds, hdd nothin special, and FX700-gln psu.

about the psu.. it has no fan in teh back, which i'm sure isn't an issue, and i can zip-tie a 80mm on to the back if need be. but in that case, should the fan be pointing up, or down? (yes, common sense says down would inhibit air-flow, but do i really want the heat to rise to the 8800gtx?)

TheOutcast · 29-January-07, 07:16 PM

psu's most likely got little plastic crap pieces ducting the air the PSU's pulling through it out the back, so it'd be pulling air away from your GTX and shoving it out the back.

The_Motivator · 29-January-07, 07:43 PM

http://i2.neoseeker.com/neo_image/14...N/Epsilon3.jpg

Slaymate · 29-January-07, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Motivator


	e6600 + 650i + 8800gtx + 2gb (2x1024mb) crucial ballistix pc8000, about 30% oc on the chip, and the ram running at rated speeds, hdd nothin special, and FX700-gln psu. about the psu.. it has no fan in teh back, which i'm sure isn't an issue, and i can zip-tie a 80mm on to the back if need be. but in that case, should the fan be pointing up, or down? (yes, common sense says down would inhibit air-flow, but do i really want the heat to rise to the 8800gtx?)

That sounds like a Ferrari :-) What kind of Power Supply do you have? Don't skimp on that.
Save up and get one of these. I have the 1000w big brother. PC Power & Clg. makes the best
power supply on the planet. Your PC deserves it :-)
Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V 610W Continuous @ 40Ã‚Â°C Power Supply - Retail

The_Motivator · 29-January-07, 07:49 PM

my fx700 seems to be fine for now, and a bit hard to remove in my current case, maybe i'll upgrade down the road. 18 amps over 4 rails is good enough till i go sli

The_Motivator · 29-January-07, 09:56 PM

shameless self-bump for a question unanswered- Which direction should i orient it? Fan up or down? it'll probably have a centimeter or so of clearance to the floor, was thinking of maybe putting filter material and cutting a 120 hole, seeing as my computer often sits on a desk, floor-borne crap won't be much of an issue.

Dreyco · 30-January-07, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Motivator


	e6600 + 650i + 8800gtx + 2gb (2x1024mb) crucial ballistix pc8000, about 30% oc on the chip, and the ram running at rated speeds, hdd nothin special, and FX700-gln psu. about the psu.. it has no fan in teh back, which i'm sure isn't an issue, and i can zip-tie a 80mm on to the back if need be. but in that case, should the fan be pointing up, or down? (yes, common sense says down would inhibit air-flow, but do i really want the heat to rise to the 8800gtx?)

Jeez must EVERYONE copy my rig

LOL I got the same set up only different RAM and PSU.

Master Yunk · 30-January-07, 12:22 AM

PSU in the bottom is no biggie, people always complain about the Antec P180's PSU in tbe bottom and how it reduces cord length.

Not for me. I like it better on the bottom, the power cord goes easier to the Socket.

And Dreyco, if its any consolation, I didn't copy your rig.

The_Motivator · 30-January-07, 12:31 AM

lol @ dreyco. so fan up, fan down? and currently my rig is sitting in the spire pinifarina case... nice case.... for a smaller cooler system... the 8800 barely fits.

EvilClown · 30-January-07, 12:42 AM

@The_Motivator

Is your Avatar "John Shooter" from the movie Secret Window?

"You ruined my story"

The_Motivator · 30-January-07, 01:00 AM

*slaps evilclown for not recognizing it*

Full Metal Jacket, R Lee Ermey playing Drill Instructor Hartman

Dreyco · 30-January-07, 01:09 AM

He also plays a sherrif in secret window, an honest mistake.

The_Motivator · 30-January-07, 01:26 AM

but... it's Ermey!

29-January-07, 03:13 PM		#1 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	just ordered an antec nine hundred... and i plan on filling the window fan slot with my turbine fan... should i put it on input or output? I know the top fan is output, and the rear is output, so this should be input? also the 2 on the front are input.

29-January-07, 04:11 PM		#2 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... Ah yes, the good old suck or blow question. Not to revive a looooooong dead debate about positive vs. negative pressure in the case, that hole is for fresh air to blow directly into the CPU cooler (sometimes via a duct, not a fan) with the premise being the fresh air will be a couple of degrees cooler than the air inside the case as it hasn't blown over any hot HD or other component. Set it to suck.

29-January-07, 04:17 PM		#4 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... Let's get some Pic of this case

29-January-07, 04:48 PM		#6 (permalink)
Bionic Apex Tech Maniac	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... I think that case looks pretty slick. I'd like to hear more about the noise level and cooling efficiency... I agree that you probably will have plenty of cooling capacity as-is

29-January-07, 06:08 PM		#7 (permalink)
Slaymate PCApex Reviewer From Hell	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... That is one sharp looking case. Almost Racy. Hope your putting a Ferrari inside it :-)

29-January-07, 07:16 PM		#9 (permalink)
TheOutcast Minnes-hoe-tan	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... psu's most likely got little plastic crap pieces ducting the air the PSU's pulling through it out the back, so it'd be pulling air away from your GTX and shoving it out the back.

29-January-07, 07:43 PM		#10 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... http://i2.neoseeker.com/neo_image/14...N/Epsilon3.jpg

29-January-07, 07:49 PM		#12 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... my fx700 seems to be fine for now, and a bit hard to remove in my current case, maybe i'll upgrade down the road. 18 amps over 4 rails is good enough till i go sli

29-January-07, 09:56 PM		#13 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... shameless self-bump for a question unanswered- Which direction should i orient it? Fan up or down? it'll probably have a centimeter or so of clearance to the floor, was thinking of maybe putting filter material and cutting a 120 hole, seeing as my computer often sits on a desk, floor-borne crap won't be much of an issue.

30-January-07, 12:22 AM		#15 (permalink)
Master Yunk D.O.A. Tournament Champion	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... PSU in the bottom is no biggie, people always complain about the Antec P180's PSU in tbe bottom and how it reduces cord length. Not for me. I like it better on the bottom, the power cord goes easier to the Socket. And Dreyco, if its any consolation, I didn't copy your rig.

30-January-07, 12:31 AM		#16 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... lol @ dreyco. so fan up, fan down? and currently my rig is sitting in the spire pinifarina case... nice case.... for a smaller cooler system... the 8800 barely fits.

30-January-07, 12:42 AM		#17 (permalink)
EvilClown Evil 'Tweaking' Clown	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... @The_Motivator Is your Avatar "John Shooter" from the movie Secret Window? "You ruined my story"

30-January-07, 01:00 AM		#18 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... slaps evilclown for not recognizing it Full Metal Jacket, R Lee Ermey playing Drill Instructor Hartman

30-January-07, 01:09 AM		#19 (permalink)
Dreyco PCApex's Mac Man	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... He also plays a sherrif in secret window, an honest mistake.

30-January-07, 01:26 AM		#20 (permalink)
The_Motivator Apex Techie II	Re: just ordered an antec nine hundred... but... it's Ermey!

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