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How much cooling?

I'm building my first rig (Q6600, 8800GT, 3 gigs ram), and I'm worried about keeping it cool.

I'm thinking about This case because it looks so damn cool. Will it provide enough cooling, even if i take the 80mm top fan out (some PSU's get in the way of this fan)?

How much cooling is generally recommended? I play in a hot room all the time (small college dorm room, heats like an oven). I also have an alienware laptop (mistake), and if you've ever had one you would know why I'm paranoid about cooling.

Calibur

Cool usually means bad cooling... get this: http://www.securemart.com/cgi-bin/fu...3.html?pcode=1

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oscaryu1

i have that case. the nzxt lexa. and its got great cooling.

i removed the grill on the window.

a half decent cpu cooler will keep the computer nice and cold.

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royalmarine

Like the Freezer 7 or Zalman 9700. Both are great choices.

Also get some Arctic Silver 5.

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oscaryu1

I bought my case because it was;

* Cheap

* Looked Good

* Had "Ok" Cooling

So, if you see a case that's cheap and you think it could be Ok, nab it!

Get yourself a dremel and add fan holes where you want / need them! It works