Choosing a new case!!!!!

[Spearball]

Does anyone know any hot cases that i can use for my build. I dont exactly understand how my colling is supposed to be set up.

Im gonna use a pentium 4 extreme edition with HT technology
975X intel chipset(hope its compatible):(

I just need a case that will keep my prosessor and other thing really cool and in good shape.:D

[FLG]

Look at any ATX case, you can find them on

www.Newegg.com
www.Xoxide.com
www.Zipzoomfly.com
www.Directron.com
www.Frozencpu.com (sometimes a little on the high side)

Theres just a small list, just find one that you like and has a ATX form factor. Also dont forget to review this Power Supply thread before using the one that comes with some cases, or buying one.

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195

[ztx]

I've been quite fond of Thermaltake's Xaser III series, has 7 fans and you can place your harddrives sideways !

Black:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133105

Silver:
http://www.directron.com/v2000a.html

It's a pretty big case, won't suggest it if you don't have the room, or just don't plain like large cases, but I think its just plain awesome! ;p

[Cricket]

Choosing a case is a personal matter. What someone else likes, you might not. We can offer suggestions but in the end you have to make the final choice.

Do you have a budget for your case?

Since you're getting a P4 you need to get a case that follows the Intel P4 thermal design...these have a side fan port over the CPU to help bring cool air directly to the heatsink.

Here are some articles you can look over:

Case Considerations (http://arstechnica.com/guides/other/cases.ars)

Cooling Your Computer (http://www.atruereview.com/Articles/compcool.php)

Cooling (http://www.geek.com/htbc/build/coolbu.htm)

Case Cooling (http://www.heatsink-guide.com/content.php?content=case.shtml)

Computer Cooling Tips (http://www.geeks.com/pix/techtips-NOV02-05.htm)

All About Airflow (http://www.firingsquad.com/guides/cooling/page2.asp)

How To Avoid Overheating (http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/142)

:) Cricket

[jayb1234]

Here (http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/box_processors/int_inst_info/proc_tested_source_lists/53211.htm) is Intels list of cases that they have certified as compliant with thier Thermally Advantaged Chassis standard. Here (http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/975x/index.htm) is the link to that chipset at intel. It says that it will suport that Processor. It is going to be using the same LGA 775 socket.

[SReynolds014]

I have a case from Aspire and I love it. I purchased it off tiger direct. I have 4 fans running with a 7-Channel fan controller made by Ultra. Heres the links.

Case:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1446793&Sku=A107-1048

Fan Controller:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1187809

I'll get some pics of my set-up

[aradon]

I really like the thermal take tai chi models, and they come with built in watercooling so less fans ;)

[MaxRat]

www.amamax.com has some nice case deals too...for a budget..

you can also look at www.pricewatch.com for cases...

[less]

You might check out the review of the new Stacker case from Cooler Master coming out in December at this link http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=22&id=1764 . It looks very well built with more than sufficient cooling options. Looks like the only negative is price...

Good luck