P182 vs. Antec 300

Infiniti · #1 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 03:53 PM

I've got the P182 right now and its really good, but there are a few problems with it. First of all, it doesn't have too good airflow, and I need that since Im using air cooling right now..

. Second of all, the front USB port died.. I doubt its the motherboard since I tested it with another case's front USB port and it worked. Last of all, did I say it had bad airflow? So should I get the 300 for 62$ at NCIX?

And how much do you think I can overclock my E6750 with the Zalman 9700 air cooler? Its right now at stock clocks since I switched to stock cooling... Damn watercooling had to die on me...

enaberif · #2 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 04:04 PM

590 or 690 > 300 ..

300 has major issues with cable management.

CanadaRox · #3 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 06:53 PM

I second the CM590. Great case with awesome airflow, and huge modding potential. Its in a similar price range and a much better case.

This link may be for the 690, but the only difference (that I know of) is the HDD bay can't be moved in the 690, and it can in the 590.
The CM 690 Case thread - XtremeSystems Forums
Lots of awesome mods and regular builds there. Check it out.

Para_Franck · #4 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 07:10 PM

I have juste changed to a 690 and franckly it is great! I will be posting pictures verry soon. All I will say right now is that this case has Huge aire flow potential! I have added 3 120mm fans plus the 2 original ones. Cable management is also pretty easy with this case.

Keep watching, as I will post pictures of the build in a few days.

Infiniti · #5 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 09:10 PM

Well, I have decided to get the CM690.. It looks better IMO

. I wonder how loud will 6 110CFM 120mm sycthe fans and a 140mm Noctua fan be in that case.. hmm...

yycraven · #6 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 09:29 PM

I have 6 fans running in mine right now and I find that my fan on my video card is way louder. If i lower my video card fan, I can barely here the 120's
The CM690 is best case, might buy the CM590 for my second build tho.

Infiniti · #7 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 09:40 PM

I've been looking at the CM 690 Case thread @ extreme systems and I saw one guy who put a fan behind his motherboard.. The part that has holes that seems to allow a fan. Would there be such a noticeable performance increase if I put one there too?

enaberif · #8 (**permalink**) May 28, 2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Infiniti

I've been looking at the CM 690 Case thread @ extreme systems and I saw one guy who put a fan behind his motherboard.. The part that has holes that seems to allow a fan. Would there be such a noticeable performance increase if I put one there too?

Performance? Does adding a fan to your window add 10hp to your car?

All it does is help remove trapped hot air behind the motherboard tray to get out easier.