What chassis is big enough for a V8?

[zenoa]

Guys, im buildin a new core i7 rig and want to go for the coolermaster v8 heatsink but i dont know if the cosmos s tht i want to get is big enough (coz ive heard tht its not), any suggestions on a chassis tht will be big enough

...i really like the cosmos s so im still not entirely sure abt the v8 if it doesnt fit unless someone can convince me to get a bigger case...

 

[jeanluclariviere]

I'd recommend keeping the case and switching HS - There are a few HS that run on par with the V8 and are smaller. Do a few google searches for HS reviews.

 

[davieBaby]

Im just wondering if the coolermaster hs V8 fit in the comos s b/c im looking at the same case and hs.?

 

[Cache]

Just a couple links from the Cooler Master website:
http://forum.coolermaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11419
http://forum.coolermaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11208

Short answer, no--it won't fit without a little finagling. While I don't have a V8, the Armor+ does have a very spacious and roomy interior, but it needs a little work (extra fans) to get it to a good place.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

This link might help a little bit:

http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

I have the CoolerMaster HSF 932. It is huge. The case is 9 inches wide which is wider than normal. It can accomodate any heatsink made and the 230mm fan on the side panel. In fact, there will be room left over.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

 

[zenoa]

srry for not replyin for such a long time .... ive gone for the haf 932 ... cos i feel thts overall a better case and i actually prefer its looks to the cosmos s ... it also has enough room for the v8

 

[squatchman]

It's the side fan that gets in the way and I think the ceiling for most coolers is in the 150mm range. If you remove the fan on the side, then it may fit. They also make panels with a window or just blank. I decided to go liquid with the Cosmos S instead.

 

[Greg_77]

If I had to make the choice again, I would have gone with the Haf 932. I chose the Cosmos S and the V8 cooler and had to remove the side fan and replace it with a smaller one. The case is good though and very attractive.

 

[Conumdrum]

I would go for a 1968 Camaro chassis, it will hold a big block bored 454 even.

 

[zenoa]

@conundrum : Imgussin ur joking but if ur not im talkin about the coolermaster v8 cpu cooler

 

[Cervani]

Heh, he is joking. Gotta love them Chevies though.

My current case is a RAIDMax Smilodon, though I will be building a new computer here within about a week or two. It's a Mid-tower, so it's not the biggest case around. Currently I have a Sunbeam CoreContact Freezer on a AM2 6000+ CPU, and in this specific case it fits BARELY if I remove the side fan. Or I could leave the side fan in and loosen the side door a bit (which is what I did, as it's a drop down door instead of a slide back).

It's a relatively cheap cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004.

It's also rated second best (for Intel CPUS) and third best (for AMD) in regards to air cooling, at least by this review. http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm.

I'm not sure where your V8 is in regards to size, but there are alternatives as shown above (the V8 is right below the Freezer for cooling on AMD CPUs). So compare the sizes, or even browse that list and try and find the best cooler for you.

 

[Shadow703793]

What chassis is big enough for a V8?

A Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1. (~600+ hp[If I remember right] W00t!; My dream car right there )
😛
edit or a 1968 Camaro like Conumdrum said. Though I prefer '69 Camaro SS (+427 FTW!)

Any ways +1 for CoolerMaster HSF 932

 

[deadguy420]

Just got an HAF 932 for a mod job... HUGE, def fit the V8. I'm going liquid, but, this thing is bigger than my first apartment... I love it.



I drive a mitsubishi spyder

 

[deadguy420]

Drop a turbo in a V6 and I'll eat your V8 alive.

 

[arkadi]

I went different path, I got the cm690 with window for my v8, and with the spare budget i got few extra fans and zalman fan controller. The outcome is grate, my rig is clean of cables,(all the cables under mb tray) superb air flow, it really cool and silent. The 690 is not as good as the 932, but it the best case for the money i worked with.

 

[Greg_77]

What chassis is big enough for a V8?

A Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1. (~600+ hp[If I remember right] W00t!; My dream car right there )
😛
edit or a 1968 Camaro like Conumdrum said. Though I prefer '69 Camaro SS (+427 FTW!)

Any ways +1 for CoolerMaster HSF 932

Saw the ZR1 at a car show recently. $105,000, but worth it 😉