I searched for threads abotu computer cases but I didnt see any that really answered my questions soooo.....

Say for a System: ATI x1800xt card. AMD 64bit around 3400+ 2 GB PC 3200 ram. No overclocking

How much cooling is required for this system.

Would a case with no side fan with just 2 120 mm intake and exaust work.
example of case. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.asp?image=11-119-098-07.jpg,11-119-098-02.jpg,11-119-098-03.jpg,11-119-098-04.jpg,11-119-098-05.jpg,11-119-098-06.jpg,11-119-098-10.jpg,11-119-098-09.jpg,11-119-098-08.jpg,11-119-098-16.jpg,11-119-098-17.jpg,11-119-098-13.jpg,11-119-098-11.jpg,11-119-098-12.jpg,11-119-098-14.jpg,11-119-098-15.jpg&CurImage=11-119-098-09.jpg&Description=COOLER%20MASTER%20Ammo%20533%20RC-533-SWN1%20Black/Silver%20Aluminum+Plastic%20front%20bezel;%20SECC%20chassis%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower%20Computer%20Case%20-%20Retail

really want this case mainly cause it looks good WITH A HANDLE!!!!!111 :
but I dont know if it will keep things cool

Or do I need to get something with way more fans and completely aluminum
example http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.asp?image=11-119-084-15.jpg,11-119-084-02.jpg,11-119-084-03.jpg,11-119-084-09.jpg,11-119-084-10.jpg,11-119-084-11.jpg,11-119-084-04.jpg,11-119-084-05.jpg,11-119-084-06.jpg,11-119-084-07.jpg,11-119-084-16.jpg,11-119-084-17.jpg,11-119-084-13.jpg,11-119-084-14.jpg,11-119-084-08.jpg,11-119-084-12.jpg,11-119-084-18.jpg&CurImage=11-119-084-15.jpg&Description=COOLER%20MASTER%20Praetorian%20730%20RC-730-SSN1%20Silver%20Aluminum%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower%20Computer%20Case%20-%20Retail
more expensive and a door on it .

I seriously cant find any cases that look decent without a door on the front minus the one shown above.

And if you know nothing about how many fans you need, if you know what type of case I need for that system please let me know. Or if you know a good site beyond the obvious newegg zipzoomfly things, lemme know

thanks

4/12/2006 1:35:11 PM

That first case is ugly as hell, I don't see why you would want it unless your planning on taking your computer back and forth to work with you everyday.

http://www.xoxide.com/pccases.html

Has some case you can look thru.

Also can I suggest that you go with something more than a 3400+ if your building a new system

4/12/2006 1:47:04 PM

Dude you should be fine of you aren't overclocking. I got a system similar to yours recently (NVidia 7900 GT, AMD x2 3800+, 2 gigs ram) and I got this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119077

It cools fine.

I'm not big on the look of the case you linked too, but as long as you like it, and the handle is sweet.

4/12/2006 1:49:54 PM