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kavorka
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Does anyone know a good full size computer case that has good air cooling for 3 GPUs?
My current Zalman tower works fine for 2 GPUs and I think it might for a third, but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience.
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Check Fractal Desing & Corsair cases for good airflow.
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whersmy
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a modified mac pro case so far does wonders for me ;)

airflow airflow airflow

**noise is still a point for improvement though
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corsair obsidian range is worth checking.. 900d fits pretty much everything and the sink in.

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whersmy wrote:a modified mac pro case so far does wonders for me ;)

airflow airflow airflow

**noise is still a point for improvement though

Could you maybe post a pic or explain your set up. I am stuck with a mac pro and am curious about expansion beyond 1 GPU

Thanks!
kavorka
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Thanks guys, that corsair case is looking sweet. Probably try that out.
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whersmy
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Bulwerk wrote:
whersmy wrote:a modified mac pro case so far does wonders for me ;)

airflow airflow airflow

**noise is still a point for improvement though

Could you maybe post a pic or explain your set up. I am stuck with a mac pro and am curious about expansion beyond 1 GPU

Thanks!
Next week I`ll post some pictures, deadlines deadlines

Basically I followed the usual mac pro mod guides on the internet!
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Seekerfinder
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Hey Kavorka,
I have a Coolermaster HAF XB. Somewhat unconventional but really good airflow and very easy to access from all sides.

Check out the reviews.

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Hey guys, I have been looking into this more. My current case has a large side mounted fan that blows directly onto the GPUs. I don't see that very often in these high end cases. Is it not needed? What if I have 3 780s in there, would the Corsair 900d give enough cooling?
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For Airflow, also look at the Carbide Air 540:

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PSU on the other side of the case (making it broad, cubelike) and no Harddisk cages in front ... ideal for front to back flow of air.
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