Haf 932 vs Antec 900 vs Antec 1200
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In my mind, for a computer case anyway, looks and style take a backseat to cooling. It's just the way I view things. I know for a fact both the 900 and the 1200 give excellent cooling, but I have no idea about the HAF.
But seeing as you already have a 900, it's down to two choices then.
What it boils down to is what your putting inside of it. 1200 is good for people who put alot in their comp (aka double or triple SLI/Xfire, sound cards and alot of drives). It also has damn good cooling.
The 900 and HAF are more compact, and they also have good cooling. I'm sure double SLI would be no problem in either, but you can't pack as much customization and equipment into the case.
It basically boils down to a personal choice. What are you going to put in it? Is it going to be a gaming computer or some internet cruiser? What cooling option are you using for the CPU and the GPUs? Are you using water? air?
Alot of factors you need to take into consideration, so post what you're using and I'll be able to help out a bit more.
But seeing as you already have a 900, it's down to two choices then.
What it boils down to is what your putting inside of it. 1200 is good for people who put alot in their comp (aka double or triple SLI/Xfire, sound cards and alot of drives). It also has damn good cooling.
The 900 and HAF are more compact, and they also have good cooling. I'm sure double SLI would be no problem in either, but you can't pack as much customization and equipment into the case.
It basically boils down to a personal choice. What are you going to put in it? Is it going to be a gaming computer or some internet cruiser? What cooling option are you using for the CPU and the GPUs? Are you using water? air?
Alot of factors you need to take into consideration, so post what you're using and I'll be able to help out a bit more.
I currently have 2 9800 GTX+s in my 900 and i used to have 3 8800 Ultras
I have soundcards, I have an arctic cooler not that big.
I use it for gaming and internet crusising,.... mostly gaming...
When i get my job in spring I'm going to go get a GTX 280 or the next gen card then Im goign to sell my 9800+s and try to get another of the same card for SLi.
I have soundcards, I have an arctic cooler not that big.
I use it for gaming and internet crusising,.... mostly gaming...
When i get my job in spring I'm going to go get a GTX 280 or the next gen card then Im goign to sell my 9800+s and try to get another of the same card for SLi.
I have the HAF 932 and it's great
awsome airflow and all the 230mm fan slots have holes for 120mm fans if you want and it setup well for watercooling if you want to go that way.
it wide so the biggest cpu (air) heatsink will fit
only con is it's fairly heavy but not to bad
awsome airflow and all the 230mm fan slots have holes for 120mm fans if you want and it setup well for watercooling if you want to go that way.
it wide so the biggest cpu (air) heatsink will fit
only con is it's fairly heavy but not to bad
Volcom This is my Antec 1200 setup.
http://edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50165
I am very happy with the case. It has very good airflow and keeps everything very cool. It is not tool lets but its good to use your hands now and then for your computer.
Pros: Great cooling. Fan controls(simple).Very good Wire management setup.
Cons: To remove just one HDD you have to take out the whole drive tray. There are 3 trays that can fit 3 drives inside it. My Cosmos had a tray per drive but the air cooling sucked in that case for my setup.This con hasn't really bothered me.
There is no bottom grill or opening for the PSU to intake cold or fresh air from the outside. I was concerned at first it would be competing with my vid card for air but after installing the side fan in the easy place bracket it its okay. Does not run as cool as it did in the cosmos case that has the openning in the bottom. I am thinking about modding my case for this.
On a side note there is a page of information in each case stating that there had been reports about fans failing.Antec could not go through thousands of cases to find out which ones are bad. They just went ahead and included 2 extra 120mm fans with the case. They go up to 70cfm at 33db. In my room they are bearly audible but if you want cheap silent powerful fans check out yate loon. Thanks to foxtrot for the site. www.jab-tech.com
http://edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=50165
I am very happy with the case. It has very good airflow and keeps everything very cool. It is not tool lets but its good to use your hands now and then for your computer.
Pros: Great cooling. Fan controls(simple).Very good Wire management setup.
Cons: To remove just one HDD you have to take out the whole drive tray. There are 3 trays that can fit 3 drives inside it. My Cosmos had a tray per drive but the air cooling sucked in that case for my setup.This con hasn't really bothered me.
There is no bottom grill or opening for the PSU to intake cold or fresh air from the outside. I was concerned at first it would be competing with my vid card for air but after installing the side fan in the easy place bracket it its okay. Does not run as cool as it did in the cosmos case that has the openning in the bottom. I am thinking about modding my case for this.
On a side note there is a page of information in each case stating that there had been reports about fans failing.Antec could not go through thousands of cases to find out which ones are bad. They just went ahead and included 2 extra 120mm fans with the case. They go up to 70cfm at 33db. In my room they are bearly audible but if you want cheap silent powerful fans check out yate loon. Thanks to foxtrot for the site. www.jab-tech.com
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NOTE: Huge fan on side only moves air from edges, so it won't be blowing much air into your CPU.
What is the point in upgrading a case every time a new one comes out.... Save up your money and buy a case that will last you for 4-5 years.....
Just because it has alot of fans does NOT mean it has good airflow or that has better airflow than the case you already have.
You more often than not will notice NO difference in temperature, and even if you did it'd be 1-2 Degrees Centrigrade, which is a waste of 159$ if you ask me. If you REALLY want to have GREAT airflow... get a cheap basic 30$ case and drill holes everywhere and put in your own fans. Cheaper, more effective.
If you REALLY want a good case, stop wasting money on buying new expensive generic, save up around 500$ and buy a Lian Li....
Lian Li's are high quality cases that while expensive are the only case you'll need for 2-3 years they are made to high standards and once you have one you'll never want another case.
Edit: Lian Li's website: http://lian-li.com/v2/en/contact_us/index1.php
What is the point in upgrading a case every time a new one comes out.... Save up your money and buy a case that will last you for 4-5 years.....
Just because it has alot of fans does NOT mean it has good airflow or that has better airflow than the case you already have.
You more often than not will notice NO difference in temperature, and even if you did it'd be 1-2 Degrees Centrigrade, which is a waste of 159$ if you ask me. If you REALLY want to have GREAT airflow... get a cheap basic 30$ case and drill holes everywhere and put in your own fans. Cheaper, more effective.
If you REALLY want a good case, stop wasting money on buying new expensive generic, save up around 500$ and buy a Lian Li....
Lian Li's are high quality cases that while expensive are the only case you'll need for 2-3 years they are made to high standards and once you have one you'll never want another case.
Edit: Lian Li's website: http://lian-li.com/v2/en/contact_us/index1.php
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It depends on preference, there's no "better" case.
I prefer large cases, easier for cable management + upgrades, so Antec 1200 all the way.
This is my case. It's a monster. It's quite literally the largest case that I've ever seen. Look at the mobo and PSU...they're tiny when put inside.
Rocketfish case ftw...made by Lian-Li, and only $60
Most of their cases go for $300+
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I prefer large cases, easier for cable management + upgrades, so Antec 1200 all the way.
This is my case. It's a monster. It's quite literally the largest case that I've ever seen. Look at the mobo and PSU...they're tiny when put inside.
Rocketfish case ftw...made by Lian-Li, and only $60
Most of their cases go for $300+~Gooda~
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send me a link to that monster i cannot seem to find it :| lol and how good is the air flow???
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You'll be hard pressed to find it. They used to be at Best Buy, but now they're discontinued. You might be able to swing by your local one and check and see if they have one.
They're awesome
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