hey guys, thanks; i've bought a Thermaltake V9 on eBay. it seems pretty cool. it's not too big (i had no idea my current set-up was only a mid-tower), it's quite cheap, and looks like it'll solve my cooling problems.
thanks again guys,
julz
PS: had a second like at Michael Schwarz's post; lol! alright, maybe that'll keep me going until my case comes in (i'm hesitant to play games at these temperatures, just in case it is pure luck that i haven't fried anything yet).