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Need recommendations for stylish new case!!
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I agree with Kaimera on that comment, The HAF should only be used as a dedicated gaming box based on its design (not that the case looks like total ass so don't worry HAF fanboys) - and it is extremely good value, with excellent function - Flaccus has an absolute bargain on the 922 with some excellent fans if you are interested here:
http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=167435&cat=all
What about the Coolermaster Storm scout case? My brother has one and loves it - Everywhere this case gets a five star review, and looks a bit better IMHO than the HAF case but perhaps not as functional) - Peats ships this free for 99 euros (for a benchmark Newegg sells them for 99 USD - Peats are extremely competitive giving a euro for dollar (Cheaper than Dabs and overclockers as well). The internals are black and handles are nice on it.
http://techgage.com/article/cooler_master_storm_scout_mid-tower/
This will be part of Coolermaster's media suite at CES 2010-
District 9 modded case http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/77909585/m/518008791041/p/1
Check out this mod of the scout - http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=970 - if you want it done for you it will cost a cool 1200 usd
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1474719 Thermaltake Level 10 - only 850 USD
Living in Dub and my wheels was stolen in Jan so no buying off adverts for me for now!
I actually quite like the look of that Scout case
But whats that little dial thing above the mic/headphone section?
EDIT: It switches of the LED lights!!
Not sure I would be into modded cases! In fact I never actually even considered them! I must look at a few though...0 -
BeansBeans wrote: »
Also agree on the Cosmos S its very nice.
I really dont know why but the Panzerbox is another one i love the look of
Ya i know, im alone on that.
It tells the time?
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So this is list of cases I have been looking at so far, starting with the most expensive!
Thanks for your suggestions and advice so far.
Feel free to add more suggestions!! :thumbsup:
Corsair Obsidian 800D (prob too pricey)
Lian Li PC-A71FB (prob too pricey)
Coolermaster RC-1100 Cosmos S
Coolermaster RC-1000 Cosmos
Antec 1200
Coolermaster Storm 'Sniper'
Coolermaster HAF 932
Coolermaster Storm 'Scout'
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Add the Thermaltake Element G to that list:
And another Thermaltake, the Element S.
Both of which also get pretty good reviews.
At the end of the day case choice is a pretty personal thing. Little things like not having a firewire/esata front panel connector can make a huge difference to some people yet are rarely mentioned in threads like these. Just read some review's and go with what seems the one that suits you most.
edit: some people also love this one, the Silverstone RV02
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Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
Gets my vote
I'm going to build a system with this in the new year.
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Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
Gets my vote
I'm going to build a system with this in the new year.
It is a nice case to work with, cable management is grand and enough but not too much space between the right side panel and MB tray to allow decent cable management. Nice little feature of the MB tray was that it has a cut out in the tray to allow you install CPU coolers without having to unmount the MB itself. The HD mountings are really nice and completely tool free.
It's very spacious inside and the stock fans/cooling are more than sufficient to cope with general (though I doubt outrageous) overclocking - keeping your system cool and generally fairly quiet. Has holes for water cooling also if you wished.
It is a lovely case to build with I have to admit, not the greatest on looks but a great case for a good medium between cooling and quietness.
Comes with a nice guide also on the MB tray to let you pre-install the spacer screws depending on the MB form factor, just another nice little touch I found.
The blue LED lights for HD access & power though are very bright, I could disconnect them but just cover them over at times instead - that's the only problem I have with that case and it's a very minor one easily rectified if needed.
It's pricey but it's a top end case and you won't regret purchasing it, have fun 0 -
leninbenjamin wrote: »Add the Thermaltake Element G to that list:
And another Thermaltake, the Element S.
Both of which also get pretty good reviews.
At the end of the day case choice is a pretty personal thing. Little things like not having a firewire/esata front panel connector can make a huge difference to some people yet are rarely mentioned in threads like these. Just read some review's and go with what seems the one that suits you most.
edit: some people also love this one, the Silverstone RV02
Omg someone actually noticed my suggestion of the Element G
Its a really nice case and very well built i have to say, will see how it performs when my mobo and cpu arrive next week. But yes for €100 its a steal if you ask me.
I love the Raven 2 as well Pretty annoyed the Fortress 2 wasnt out, was supposed to release in november its bloody gorgeous.
There is life beyond black!
Although according to driverheaven its release is this month.0 -
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It is a nice case to work with, cable management is grand and enough but not too much space between the right side panel and MB tray to allow decent cable management. Nice little feature of the MB tray was that it has a cut out in the tray to allow you install CPU coolers without having to unmount the MB itself. The HD mountings are really nice and completely tool free.
It's very spacious inside and the stock fans/cooling are more than sufficient to cope with general (though I doubt outrageous) overclocking - keeping your system cool and generally fairly quiet. Has holes for water cooling also if you wished.
It is a lovely case to build with I have to admit, not the greatest on looks but a great case for a good medium between cooling and quietness.
Comes with a nice guide also on the MB tray to let you pre-install the spacer screws depending on the MB form factor, just another nice little touch I found.
The blue LED lights for HD access & power though are very bright, I could disconnect them but just cover them over at times instead - that's the only problem I have with that case and it's a very minor one easily rectified if needed.
It's pricey but it's a top end case and you won't regret purchasing it, have fun
The appeal to me is the more conservative design, its not all flashy and trying to look like a spaceship. I do like the power/reset buttons at the top!
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leninbenjamin wrote: »ewww... way to spoil a perfectly good case :mad:
It could be worse, it could look like this:
But tbh, I like the style of windows found on the CM Storm Scout. It's got a black tinted window :pac:0 -
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Cmar-Ireland wrote: »I'm alreading planning how to stealth the dvd drives for when I get it. Don't want to spoil the clean look of the front.
Simple, don't use any Install everything off USB Sticks or get an external one ;p 0 -
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Cmar-Ireland wrote: »I agree, the 840 is the best looking case out there IMO.
I'm alreading planning how to stealth the dvd drives for when I get it. Don't want to spoil the clean look of the front.
Where are you getting it from? And what do you mean by stealth the dvd drives?
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