Which case for GTX 260s SLI?

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 12 Nov 2008, 06:34

Hey guys,

I'm struggling to decide on a case for my new pc components. Have looked on the nVidia website for "SLI certified" cases to suit the 2 GTX260s I'll be running, but they only have these two choices:

Cooler Master Cosmos-S (RC1100)
Thermaltake Armor+ ESA VH6001BWS

The first one is $295 Aus and the second is not available in Australia.

Can anyone recommend me any other cases that might be suitable?

Thanks, Paul.

DaFox · Post by **DaFox** » 12 Nov 2008, 07:03

ANY mid or full tower case.

Antec 900/1200 and p182 are good choices.

InnerGoat · Post by **InnerGoat** » 12 Nov 2008, 07:38

I've got a Cooler Master 690 and i've been happy with it. 120mm fans to the side and below the video cards if you're worried about SLI not getting enough air.

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 12 Nov 2008, 07:41

Yeah, fitting them in the first place and then getting enough air around them are my main concerns.

Post by **maherie** » 12 Nov 2008, 12:08

Just slightly off topic where do you buy your parts?

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 12 Nov 2008, 13:19

I'llbe able to source most of my stuff from either MSY or Umart.

http://www.msy.com.au/

http://www.umart.com.au/

Post by **scavvenjahh** » 12 Nov 2008, 13:30

ANY mid or full tower case.

And compatible products are not limited to "SLI certified" aka "I paid for the nvidia logo" products ;)

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 12 Nov 2008, 13:38

Yeah I know, but I figured with the cases it may just have been a case of being able to physically fit 2 GTX 260s or 280s in SLI with fans etc etc.

At this stage I'm leaning towards the Antec 1200, what case do you use Scavv for your 2/260s?

Post by **scavvenjahh** » 12 Nov 2008, 15:51

That's right, I didn't put it in my sig :oops:
I'm using a Cooler Master Stacker 830. Lots of space, great airflow, and wheels ! :D
Having up to 4 fans on the side panel, directly blowing towards the graphics cards (and nb/sb) is a neat feature for nforce/SLI. Then again, as long as you can fit the 10.5-inch long cards in, any case "works".

Edit : Never saw the 1200 in action, but I owned an Antec 900 and it was great - except the "upside-down PSU" design, so I cut a hole in the bottom and mounted the PSU "properly". It's now my cousin's property and houses fanless 7950 GTs in SLI. Silent & classy rig ;)

DaFox · Post by **DaFox** » 12 Nov 2008, 19:50

Edit : Never saw the 1200 in action, but I owned an Antec 900 and it was great - except the "upside-down PSU" design, so I cut a hole in the bottom and mounted the PSU "properly". It's now my cousin's property and houses fanless 7950 GTs in SLI. Silent & classy rig ;)

You're supposed to mount the PSU upside down. :wink: Then it draws air out from under the video card. Only problem with that method is that dust can settle in the PSU so its always good to use proper dust filtering. Panty hos over every hole in the case works well for me :)

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » 12 Nov 2008, 20:03

Antec 300 should work okay but your internal 3.5in drives will be limited to two unless you use 5.5in adapters.

Post by **MobsterOO7** » 12 Nov 2008, 20:58

Antec 900/1200 and p182 are good choices.

This is good news for me since I'm rocking the P180B which is identical to the P182. I'm planning on upgrading my card this Christmas. Believe it or not I'm doing a usability study on widescreen gaming for college.

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 12 Nov 2008, 21:13

Fitting SLI 260's in the P180 might be quite a task. Not impossible, but will certainly take some thinking, and some fantastic cable management.

My Silverstone TJ07 has grown on me massively over the last six months. That's a good case, but a touch expensive. ;)

Post by **scavvenjahh** » 12 Nov 2008, 23:13

You're supposed to mount the PSU upside down. :wink:

I knew that, but I couldn't stand it and I still consider it's a flaw in an otherwise outstanding case model.

Live from my stubborn brains :
Airflow must travel through the case from front/down to back/up.
PSU musn't hang on its "head" and feed on heated air.
That's what me thinks, so that's why me cut bottom of case. :evil:

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 12 Nov 2008, 23:58

Thanks guys. Someone put me onto the Cooler Master HAF-932 so I'm tossing up between either that or the Antec 1200.

p2987 · Post by **p2987** » 13 Nov 2008, 02:31

HAF932 and Antec 1200 are both good cases. You wont go wrong with either one. Another one worthy of consideration is Cooler Master's ATCS 840.

TCR · Post by **TCR** » 13 Nov 2008, 02:34

Thanks Guys, I've decided to go with the Antec 1200 :)

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