New Case? / 10k Raptor HD's
A question to some who have had 10k Raptors longer than me. I'm running a pair in RAID 0, which, with dual video cards (and other items) has become a very cramped space in a ATX Mid size tower (x-Cruiser, Aspire, 2x80mm front fan's, 120mm rear fan, possible 1 80mm side fan). I'm wondering if I'm gonna be running into heat issues in the case. I'm currently running everything at stock speeds (with a massive artic cooling h/s on cpu), but will probably look into OC'n things later this year. With the RAID 0 setup I'm mildely worried about a HD failure, not so much with the lost of data. But the downtime of a possible failure.
One of the things I was looking at (if I upgraded to a full size case) was a HD cooler that sits in a 5.25 bay, and hold's 1 HD (HERE). I was thinking about one of these for each of the Raptors. Hoping that they might help prevent against a failure, and extend the life span of the HD's. I've already picked up a couple of HD coolers that sit on top of the HD, but can't currently use them due to space in my midsize case.
Also, in terms of the case, I was looking at the V8000BWS (Thermaltake VA8000 Armor Super Tower Case - HERE). My wants/specifications being no front door (or a clear door that doesn't sit flush to the case), full size case, and something that looks decent. Side window being prefered, but not essential. I have zero intrest in saving space/weight/portability. This isn't for LAN'S. This was the only one that really jumped out at me. It also gives me space to put a bunch of useless **** (one 6 fan controler & premium x-fi audio card w/ front panel) that I really really need.
And was wondering if anyone had any susgestions about other cases, or info about the heat on the Raptors and what (if anything) I should be doing to keep them cool.
EDIT: What's someones thoughts on the Thermaltake MozartTx VE1000BNS case? even though I have 2 systems, I would only be using this for 1 system. Would I be running into space issues for my system (specs in sig - would like to add 4th HD)? I've read some reviews who say there's tons of space, but I've heard the same for Mid Size towers, and mine is really crapmed after the wiring is done (I would have to remove tons to currently add or remove a HD).
One of the things I was looking at (if I upgraded to a full size case) was a HD cooler that sits in a 5.25 bay, and hold's 1 HD (HERE). I was thinking about one of these for each of the Raptors. Hoping that they might help prevent against a failure, and extend the life span of the HD's. I've already picked up a couple of HD coolers that sit on top of the HD, but can't currently use them due to space in my midsize case.
Also, in terms of the case, I was looking at the V8000BWS (Thermaltake VA8000 Armor Super Tower Case - HERE). My wants/specifications being no front door (or a clear door that doesn't sit flush to the case), full size case, and something that looks decent. Side window being prefered, but not essential. I have zero intrest in saving space/weight/portability. This isn't for LAN'S. This was the only one that really jumped out at me. It also gives me space to put a bunch of useless **** (one 6 fan controler & premium x-fi audio card w/ front panel) that I really really need.
And was wondering if anyone had any susgestions about other cases, or info about the heat on the Raptors and what (if anything) I should be doing to keep them cool.
EDIT: What's someones thoughts on the Thermaltake MozartTx VE1000BNS case? even though I have 2 systems, I would only be using this for 1 system. Would I be running into space issues for my system (specs in sig - would like to add 4th HD)? I've read some reviews who say there's tons of space, but I've heard the same for Mid Size towers, and mine is really crapmed after the wiring is done (I would have to remove tons to currently add or remove a HD).
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Datsun 1600
Question, does anyone know of cases that come with more than 7 PCI slots on the back? I realise that the MB wouldn't line up with all of these, but it would be great for some of those items that only need to be wired to the MB, and aren't actually using the PCI slot itself (USB cards, External SATA plug w/power, cooler/blower's, etc).