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Buceph · 14-09-2006 4:27pm #1

I just don't understand. There are so many different cases out there, and unlike components I can't look at spreadsheets and graphs to tell them apart. What should I be looking at in a case. What manufacturers? What prices? What components?

Endurance Man · 14-09-2006 4:33pm

Ahhhhh, you should be looking at what you need the case to do first of all, then look how much money you have. When you figured that out come back.

PogMoThoin · 14-09-2006 4:57pm

Look for good airflow, lots of space & good quality. Its also worth noting how many peripherals (hd bays, 51/2' bays, usb, firewire etc) it has.

Ruu_Old · 14-09-2006 4:58pm

Give us a few details OP, what do you plan on using the computer for and how much money have you got to spend?

Buceph · 14-09-2006 5:27pm

I'm currently trying to figure out my first build. I have about €2000 to spend, including monitor, software and speakers(I have a internal DVD drive.)

8T8 · 14-09-2006 6:12pm

Do you have a visual preference towards certain kinds of case gaudy/flashy kind of ones, subdued/generic PC like, small form factor or sleek/aluminum cases etc.

I would pick something that you like the look of first and then see what you can acquire in that area to accommodate your hardware requirements.

Creamy Goodness · 14-09-2006 6:22pm

hmm i'd be totally different, i'd go for functionality first, nice big case with good airflow ease of use etc. then go for looks.

i just built a pc myself and ended up with a cm stacker.

seriously though it's up to yourself what you want, whether it be a cheap knock off of an alienware case or something that looks stylish and has plenty of functionality.

Endurance Man · 14-09-2006 7:24pm

Cremo wrote:

hmm i'd be totally different, i'd go for functionality first, nice big case with good airflow ease of use etc. then go for looks.

i just built a pc myself and ended up with a cm stacker.

seriously though it's up to yourself what you want, whether it be a cheap knock off of an alienware case or something that looks stylish and has plenty of functionality.

There really are so many cases out there its not hard to get the best of both worlds.

Buceph · 14-09-2006 8:02pm

I couldn't give a **** what the case looks like. What's the point? If I were to bring it anywhere, after the initial 3 seconds of "koolzor" people are more concerned about what's inside.

Which is why I can't get my head around which one to buy. A lot of them seem to be sold on what looks good, not what works well.

SeanW · 14-09-2006 8:12pm

I'd reccommend this case

APlus Qubic Black

It has 7 PCI slot/covers, 2xUSB, audio and firewire, and space to add a bunch of fans both front, back and for an 80mm fan to take away processor HSF exhaust.

It does the business and is very cheap. Only thing is it comes with no documentation.

PogMoThoin · 14-09-2006 8:21pm

Thermaltake cases have 120mm fans front & back, fans are pretty noisy tho & would need replacing. Removable hd cage, 2usb, firewire. Loads of space, great airflow. http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/armor/va8000bws/va8000bws.htm

Creamy Goodness · 14-09-2006 9:10pm

right then i reccommend you look at lian li stock here and coolermaster stock here

look for cases that go for cases that have 120mm fans rather than 80mm fans because they are bigger therefore they can push more air through the case at lower rpm and the lower the rpm the quiter they are.

PogMoThoin wrote:

Thermaltake cases have 120mm fans front & back, fans are pretty noisy tho & would need replacing. Removable hd cage, 2usb, firewire. Loads of space, great airflow. http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/armor/va8000bws/va8000bws.htm

although thermaltake make excellent functional products i can't understand why they can't do it without ripping off the designs of other companies.

ie. thermaltake tsunami = cm wavemaster.

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