the card with 6 hdmi port is it? no wonder damn long

hi guys... new CM USP100 owner here...

I got one question regarding the optimum airflow... atm, I have default 1 stock front intake fan, 1 90CFM 120mm CM bottom intake, 1 90CFM 120mm CM side intake and 1 stock exhaust at rear...

I know this is as per suggested by CM, but I wonder if anybody has any experience having the side panel fan as exhaust. 1st, I'm using MSI graphic card with MSI Cyclone II HSF. so, under my current config, I'm pretty sure that the graphic card is getting the fresh air from bottom intake and side intake. however, I wonder if it is actually wiser to exhaust the air out immediately rather than blowing more air inside with side panel fan.

another thing is, which one is better? -ve pressure (more exhaust than intake) or +ve pressure (more intake than exhaust)? I'm planning to replace all stocks fan (front intake and rear exhaust) and add another one side panel (i'm using transparent panel, so can fit 2 side panel fans) with another 90CFM fan... is it a wise thing to do??? or should I settle with lower CFM for front intake???

Is that the back plate? Was wondering what that for.

nope, just normal like this but with longer bottom plate


dont know, seem like no use. if cut nice2 like above picture also no prob i think

that tail seems like only exist in OEM versions of 5870 and also their workstation graphic cards, like FirePro. No idea what is it for, aerodynamics?

Guys, which one is better than the other :

1. CM Storm Enforcer
2. CM 690II Advanced
3. CM Storm Scout

More prone towards Storm Enforcer. but still thinking which one should i get in the future

I have 2*USP100 Black (AMD & Intel Rig)
My fan configuration (All 12cm fans):
Front Intake = CM 90cfm Blue LED
Bottom Intake = CM 90cfm Blue LED with filter
Side Intake = CM 90cfm Blue LED + CM Silent Blue LED (Stock front intake USP100) all with filter
5.25" Drivebay Intake = CM 90cfm Blue LED
Rear Xzos = CM 90cfm Blue LED

From my experiment, sidepanel fan better set as intake, give cooler temp for GC, mobo
If set as xzos, GC & mobo more warm a little bit

idk also what to choose,last2 bought CM 690II Advanced from Lingloong today .. next week sampai

@MilesDomini, urs is OEM 5870. no wonder so long dude. if u r able to cut it neatly then shouldn't b a problem or u could take off the back plate. i guess the back plate is not important.

thanks for the reply... hmmm, so it's better to stick with the suggested config by CM then...

looking for answer on -ve pressure and +ve pressure next...

Lol. ur getting from loong too? XD Im planning to get from him other components too.
I like the simple design of 690II though. but CM SE is newer.

U can do experimen yourself, but i've already test at my 2*USP100

It all depends on how your system is and what kind of user you are.
If you really like the aesthetic design, go for Enforcer.
Like plain and simple, go for CM690II Advanced.
Move around frequently, go for Scout.
Remember to asses each case's practicality.

I've read about this somewhere about +ve and -ve pressure in computer.
Generally, you need to equalize the amount of intake and exhaust fans in your case.

This post has been edited by nas06: Aug 11 2011, 01:19 PM

Thanks for the heads up bro! i probably stick with my original idea. getting enforcer.

Cool! Remember to post some pix here eh. Would love to see your setup.

Of course bro. Upgraded rig probably completed after Hari Raya Puasa if no problems. I will post the pictures here.

oh, ok. didn't know it was oem before. I just cut it and sand it nice2 to make it smooth back

CM Storm Enforcer door hinge tough or not? Can withstand abuse?

Storm cases built to withstand most damage/abuse.
Once my Scout fall off while relocating, about 2 feet fall. Barely dent the front bezel plastic, very tough.
IMO the door hinge should be tough, unless you break it on purpose.

Yeah. Storm Enforcer !!