Recommend Me A Case!

djmarkus

Right, my water cooling system is actually sitting outside my computer case so i need you guys to recommend me a case, it needs at least one 12cm fan opening, side window, and be able to fit a water cooling system into. i see endurence man has the ideal setup, wuts ur case? you water cooling system is exactly the same too.


Cheers
David.

Jammer

Akasa Eclipse! Easiest case to work with, ever.

djmarkus

Hmm....im lazy give me a link, or at least a retailer.

spartacus93

http://www.custompc.ie/reviews.php

zoro

http://www.antec.com/ec/productDetails.php?ProdID=01001

That baby there - beautiful case, and the cooling seems to be top notch in there too.
I love my new baby

djmarkus

zoro wrote:

http://www.antec.com/ec/productDetails.php?ProdID=01001

That baby there - beautiful case, and the cooling seems to be top notch in there too.
I love my new baby

That does look nice, tho i couldnt see any space for a 12cm fan, is there?

zoro

Well it comes with 2 fans at the rear that are just perfectly placed to be over most gpu points and CPU HSF sockets too. There's also a fan hole on the side panel that you can mount a fan/funnel on to help cool an oc'd CPU if need be.

Over all I give this case a 10/10. I've 2 of them sitting in my house - my brother has the same case (my choice). I simply can't fault it.

Endurance Man

Get my case . Its the Antec Super Lanboy. Now it is cramped in here, but if u configure everything correctly its just perfect. The build quality is very good, and it has 2 120mm fans. Im lovin mine and for the price im very happy with what u get. Not gonna find an alluminum case with this build quality for the same price (not in ireland that is) .

djmarkus

where did u get it and how much did you pay?

Sparky

this is the next one im going for
http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/shark/sharkmenu.htm

here are more cases from thermaltake, including the new tai-chi
http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/kandalf.htm

djmarkus

Hmm...i hope their better at making their cases than their PSU's, but they do look cool, where are you getting yours from?

unklerosco

http://www.bit-tech.net/modding/2005/08/04/gigabyte_aurora_case/1.html

Id get this, no one else has it n its got 2x120mm fans on the back so u could stick a dual 120mm rad on the back. Gets really good reviews..

www.overclockers.co.uk
www.kustompcs.co.uk

stock them

heffo9

Sparky_S wrote:

this is the next one im going for
http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/shark/sharkmenu.htm

sparky_s i have the black shark case, very happy with it, well built as you expect and looks good. pletty of room to move around inside. removable mobo tray is a great bonus too. i recommend it!!!!

Endurance Man

I also ALMOST bought the shark but then saw it at the gamecon lan :eek: , its massive, never realised but its really huge. My few components would be lost in there. It would probably cripple my desk and carrying it around would be a mission. But what a cool looking case, if it had been a little smaller it woulda been sitting on my desk now .

where did u get it and how much did you pay?

Got it via my dads suppliers (cheap cheap), payed 80 bucks and thats with shipping and all .
I really think u need to see the cases in the flesh before deciding, the pics on the net really dont show how big these things really are. Was in peats today and they have a few new cases including, the super lanboy for 110E :rolleyes: . They also still have that 1 akasa eclipse.

The Real B-man

this is a beaut have one my self retractable handle, wheels etc... deadly.

heffo9

excellent!!!
do you get a psu with that?

f1refox

THis is the case I have plenty of room in it http://www.xcase.co.uk/acatalog/Viper_Gaming_Case_.html

heffo9

that was in my short list of cases!!!

Endurance Man

THis is the case I have plenty of room in it http://www.xcase.co.uk/acatalog/Viper_Gaming_Case_.html
Today 01:05

Crisis, that thing is a bit hectic, to much going on.

f1refox

"I really think u need to see the cases in the flesh before deciding"

This is your quote. :P

djmarkus

Is there any good cases on komplett.ie? in anyones opinion

Endurance Man

They have most of the ones mentioned here . What are u looking for in a case ?? Do u want lots of room ??

"I really think u need to see the cases in the flesh before deciding"

This is your quote. :P

I have seen it in the flesh , sum1 at gamecon had 1 of those as well, not my taste but whateva floats your boat .

djmarkus

yes but i want to keep it sub 100 euro.

Endurance Man

Is weight a big issue ??

djmarkus

not really, its gonna be prety heavy with the WC system in it

Venom

Check out the Coolermaster range. Best build quality in the business with amazing air flow and really cool looking designs.

Endurance Man

http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews/review.php?dXJsX3Jldmlld19JRD02ODkmdXJsX3BhZ2U9Mg==

Komplett have that for 100 bucks, looks BIG, and i can see a spot there at the top for a rad perhaps?

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=300313&cks=PRL

Seen 1 of these in person and they look nice, only 85 so with shipping u looking at 95 .

May i suggest u look at pixmania.com , they are cheaper IMO and 10euro 24hr DHL delivery .

Endurance Man

Check out the Coolermaster range. Best build quality in the business with amazing air flow and really cool looking designs.

Agree with everything but airflow , iv heard terrible things about the airflow in there cases, they only use 80mm fans and there Wavemaster is said to have horrible cooling. 80mm are out, 120mm are in .

Endurance Man

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/39121/art/antec/case-plusview-1000-amg-eu.html

I really have only heard good things about these cases ^^.

po0k

CM Stacker.

Sparky

woah that viper case, has got me now stuck between getting the shark or it

heffo9

imo, i reckon the shark is a better quality case.

Endurance Man

Yup, think i would agree with heffo . There is a lot of plastic on that viper case and i believe the chassis is steel which is gonna make it heavy. I think for the money that shark is a good deal, its huge and all alluminium, so will be a bit lighter.

Sparky

yeah im going with the shark, mainly because i fell in love with it first off, plus i think the viper case is a bit of overkill.

Venom

Endurance Man wrote:

Agree with everything but airflow , iv heard terrible things about the airflow in there cases, they only use 80mm fans and there Wavemaster is said to have horrible cooling. 80mm are out, 120mm are in .

Dunno where you heard that rubbish but CM cases rock for airflow. The newer versions of the cases all have 120mm fans. Also note most if not all of the CM cases are aluminium and that reduces temp by a huge factor.

Venom

SyxPak wrote:

CM Stacker.

Quoted for being 100% right

Hey Stacker buddy

jester77

This is the case I have, silver version with window! Comes with 12cm fans.
Sweet case...

http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/tsunami/tsunamimenu.htm

Kintarō Hattori

SyxPak wrote:

CM Stacker.

I have to agree, have the Stacker myself and the best decision I ever made. So much room, up to 4 x 120mm fans, up to 3 x 80mm at the same time! Build quality is amazing and it just looks sh1t cool!

djmarkus

Have got a lanboy now. cheers everyone!

Endurance Man

N1, post some pics if u can .