Is this case cut to allow proper airflow into the X32? The bottom doesn't looks like it; just looks flat & that design reportedly causes overheats.
1592878
Esta caja esta muy bien diseñada, se acomoda bien a la forma de la consola y no he tenido problemas de calentamiento, se ha usado en interior como en exterior. This box is very well designed, fits well to the shape of the console x32, have not had heating problems, has been used indoors and outdoors.
1366575
I've had this out on tour. Haven't had any issues with overheating. However all the venues I've been in are pretty well temperature controlled. Not sure if it would do well outdoors, but the console is pretty easily removed from the case if needed. You will have a hard time finding a quality case at this price, especially if you use digital snake like I do and don't need the doghouse.
1592879
I have not experienced any overheating. The console has small round "legs" and sits high enough for airflow. I maxed the board out about 40 nights in a row last fall in this case and never an issue of it getting warm.
1592880
I've had no problems with heat, but it's also winter here. That being said, the board itself has not gotten warm during shows. Case is quality and I recommend it.
1592881
Yes, the foam is hard enough that X32 doesn't sink in. Never had a problem.
1592882
The console has legs and so doesn't sit right on the bottom of the case, so the airflow is OK as Seth mentioned.
1592883
True, the bottom is not vented. Must remove from case when you use the console. It is a well built case!
1592884
We take the console out of the case during use. The case is not designed for airflow. You might want to consider a case that has a "doghouse" design that allows for use in the case. It is the Gator case "g-tour for x32" case. It is more expensive that this one but does the job. We needed a smaller lighter case for truck space so we use this smaller/lighter case.
1592885
Yes this case is cut low enough to allow proper airflow. We are very happy with the case.
1587320
I haven't noticed it myself at all with this case and I have done plenty of work with the side panel off while it's on... But I did have quite a few fans in there so maybe that covered it but I know there was no high pitch whine on mine. I am also selling mine for half retail price. Contact back if you are interested.
342202
it's 80mm and very quiet so it can't be much (on their site it lists as 1200RPM, but no CFM rating. and 26.5dBA), however after installing it I saw avg CPU temps drop 3-4 degrees C, as well as internal temps by several degrees. My video card splits the case in half so there was less air intake for the upper half (intake fans are on lower half). This gets air to the heatsinks for all the motherboard chipsets and RAM which is then sucked out the back quite nicely.
657923
negative. well. perhaps if you turn all the so that they blow air into the case it would be a positive pressure. I run the fans on the front pulling in air and the top fan and back fan so that they force the air out and my power supply sucks air in from the base and out the back independent of the case ventilation. I have two fans I planned on adding to the bottom forcing air into the case. at this point the motherboard temp cpu and memory are staying cool. I have have sabertooth mb that has thermal controls for the fan.
1431409
The fan/exhaust from my power supply is facing downward and out of the case through the bottom vent. I have this case sitting on a desktop... and have not had any issues with heat. The feet on this case are about 1/2" tall and provide enough clearance for air to escape. I don't know what you are planning to set this case on... but if you put it in a normal place you should have no problems with heat.
1884997
Yes, it does. It comes default with an intake fan on the front (LED-lit) and an output fan on the back. There's also plenty of space for additional fans on top and bottom if you wish to add any. One of the sides has a clear pane, so you can see all of the innards. If it doesn't bother you much to not have a side (since you obviously don't care if you can see the inner workings of the computer), you can also just take off the side panel to open it up to the world. If not, there is PLENTY of space on the inside (if you have good cable management, that is) for air to flow. Source: I currently own and use this case for a decent gaming PC.
1885000
Yes, it does. It comes default with an intake fan on the front (LED-lit) and an output fan on the back. There's also plenty of space for additional fans on top and bottom if you wish to add any. One of the sides has a clear pane, so you can see all of the innards. If it doesn't bother you much to not have a side (since you obviously don't care if you can see the inner workings of the computer), you can also just take off the side panel to open it up to the world. If not, there is PLENTY of space on the inside (if you have good cable management, that is) for air to flow.Source: I currently own and use this case for a decent gaming PC. Yes, it does. It comes default with an intake fan on the front (LED-lit) and an output fan on the back. There's also plenty of space for additional fans on top and bottom if you wish to add any. One of the sides has a clear pane, so you can see all of the innards. If it doesn't bother you much to not have a side (since you obviously don't care if you can see the inner workings of the computer), you can also just take off the side panel to open it up to the world. If not, there is PLENTY of space on the inside (if you have good cable management, that is) for air to flow.Source: I... » Read More Yes, it does. It comes default with an intake fan on the front (LED-lit) and an output fan on the back. There's also plenty of space for additional fans on top and bottom if you wish to add any. One of the sides has a clear pane, so you can see all of the innards. If it doesn't bother you much to not have a side (since you obviously don't care if you can see the inner workings of the computer), you can also just take off the side panel to open it up to the world. If not, there is PLENTY of space on the inside (if you have good cable management, that is) for air to flow.Source: I currently own and use this case for a decent gaming PC. « Show Less
1497557
I've never had any problems with air flow. I have to admit that because my macbook pro 13 doesn't fit well, I have used a thick magazine to support it. The extra height raises the mac to where it actually fits the case better. It's weird. I love the case so I've been okay with making adjustments. I just wish it fit better.
67514
Make sure that there is a good airflow. I installed an extra fan in the side of my PC and so far its good. Cases with PSU on the bottom seem to have more issues with overheating if psu is blowing inside
729913
If possible, you want a "chimney effect" where the hot air is "pulled" out. I prefer to have my fans on top. Most cases and components and cases are designed and positioned to take advantage of heat rising to help the airflow. If your equipment has any other fans, use the external to assist their flow, not compete against it.
1940219
The one I purchased pushes/sucks the air out. In my opinion, this may be the best direction as the CPU heat sink and fan draws/pulls hot air up from the CPU and since this fan would be fixed in close proximity it would be good to have it complete the job by taking that hot air out of the case.
1247749
Sorry, I don't know since I used the case for an Intel MB that has no fan. I have to say, though, that I have several different mini itx cases, and I don't really care for any of them. A different problem with each one.
1422832
I own this case and have also owned many cases with and without mesh/glass/tons-of-air-holes. This case will let more fan noise out but it really isn't that bad. I run 3 graphics cards inside my case (2 in a Sli, one for more monitors). If you can handle the subtle hum of fans then you'll be okay. A case without the mesh and is of solid material or some type of glass on the side will reduce the fan noise you hear. There are also many ways to reduce the fan speed on your video card when it is under heavy load, but you sacrifice its cooling. I'd also like to continue saying that I really like this case! If you have any more questions about this case I'll do my best to answer and I'll reply asap! I own this case and have also owned many cases with and without mesh/glass/tons-of-air-holes. This case will let more fan noise out but it really isn't that bad. I run 3 graphics cards inside my case (2 in a Sli, one for more monitors). If you can handle the subtle hum of fans then you'll be okay. A case without the mesh and is of solid material or some type of glass on the side will reduce the fan noise you hear. There are also many ways to reduce the fan speed on your video card when it is under heavy load, but you sacrifice its cooling. I'd also like to continue saying that I really like... » Read More I own this case and have also owned many cases with and without mesh/glass/tons-of-air-holes. This case will let more fan noise out but it really isn't that bad. I run 3 graphics cards inside my case (2 in a Sli, one for more monitors). If you can handle the subtle hum of fans then you'll be okay. A case without the mesh and is of solid material or some type of glass on the side will reduce the fan noise you hear. There are also many ways to reduce the fan speed on your video card when it is under heavy load, but you sacrifice its cooling. I'd also like to continue saying that I really like this case! If you have any more questions about this case I'll do my best to answer and I'll reply asap! « Show Less
1677302
Would it fit? Maybe. Would it benefit you? Absolutely not. The sheer size of the heatsink would restrict airflow so badly that your computer would have major temp issues. This case is really designed for water cooling
163116
yes, nice case. remember the board relative to the memory modules placement plus size. ie: ones with fins matter. on or two lower heat fins will pop up and not effect performance. so much safer than that liquid cooler crap. beyond the obvious potential problems that can occur and refilling pains, seen nothing great yet worth the aggravation for so little.
1446929
There is a gap that allows air to flow. Obviously this doesn't allow as much air as possible, but the fans do not seem to be straining, and if I put my hand next to the gap it is pulling a decent amount of air into the case. You could probably increase this amount with fans that are designed for static pressure, such as the Corsair SP140s, but the stock fans appear to be doing just fine. I added (2) AF120s to the bottom of the case to increase the positive pressure inside in an effort to combat dust collection. These made a good bit of difference in case flow without affecting the overall noise level much. I am also going to pick up (2) SP140s for my NZXT Kraken X60 since the loudest fans in my system are the stock NZXT 140mm fans. The SP140s should provide some increased flow through the Kraken radiator and reduce the noise enough to be worth the cost. Edit: I checked the SP140 fans and they are not PWM, so I will need to find a different PWM fan for the X60.
59034
I purchased this case to make a cheap gaming PC as well, I would buy an additional fan for the side panel 80mm I believe is the size... I hope it's the size I bought one but havent installed it yet :) But with the stock cooling fans running an i5 quad core with GEForce GT 730 (cheap card) the temperature is about 35 C which is well within normal temp range.