is this a big mistake

[Bokranator]

im planning too put the components in my tag into this case:

PCDIY ONLINE - Gigabyte GZ-M3

i will have front and rear 92 mm fans but do you think this will be enough for a quiet cool pc? and if the psu can handle it?

[Capper]

Gigabyte makes some very nice cases, I had a chance to check that case out at Computex and again at their HQ in LA.......I'd compare it to the Antec Sonata III, but with a little better cooling.

[Computer-Ed]

Originally Posted by Bokranator

i will have front and rear 92 mm fans but do you think this will be enough for a quiet cool pc? and if the psu can handle it?

If I am reading this wrong then just ignore my post

It sounds like you are considering the PSU and it's exhaust fan as part of the over PC cooling system. It is best to not consider the PSU in this way. While it can and usually will help some it is not nearly as effective because it is also cooling itself as it does the work.

Personally I perfer cases with 120mm fans for quiet operations, they tend to push a lot more air with a lot less noise. However there are many good cases with 92 mm fans so it is just a matter of noise level.

Capper quick question, you said this case compares to the Sonota II, is this in layout only or in noise level during operation as well? It would seem based on the design it would be noiser but I will bow to someone that has actually seen the case in action.

[dnorf87]

It's more like...will the 8800 fit in the case. That's the second thing you should worry about.

1) quiet
2) cool
3) will the 8800 fit.

[Capper]

I'd compare it to the sonata in overall operation (both noise and cooling), its not quite the total bundle the Sonata is, as it includes a nice 500W PSU, but the gigabyte is a little better build quality (no plastic door). as to whether an 8800 GTX will fit, i can't answer that as i didn't have mine with me when i was checking out the case.

[Bokranator]

how long is your standard 8800 gts gpu? it shouldent be longer then an matx mobo should it?

[Computer-Ed]

Originally Posted by Capper

(no plastic door). .

You know I used to think the doors where cool, but I guess I am getting old because now I hate ALL of them! I mean the one on the P182 is really well made and I still hate it. Oh well just a matter of preference, no right or wrong either way.

I do find it interesting however that this case can match the Sonota in noise level, that is some serious effort. Guess however it shows how with cooler running processors the noise level overall in systems is dropping.

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by Computer-Ed

You know I used to think the doors where cool, but I guess I am getting old because now I hate ALL of them! I mean the one on the P182 is really well made and I still hate it. Oh well just a matter of preference, no right or wrong either way.

I do find it interesting however that this case can match the Sonota in noise level, that is some serious effort. Guess however it shows how with cooler running processors the noise level overall in systems is dropping.

And all of this has to do with...........What??? How does this even answer his last question? Will a 8800GTS fit in that case!!!!

[Yellowhello]

The 8800GTS is 24cm long (appox. 10.5 in.).

EDIT: Don't read this! It's false info!

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

The 8800GTS is 24cm long (appox. 10.5 in.).

The 8800GTX is 10.5" long, not the GTS.