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Posted by: Shub0xx May 28 2010, 10:57 PM
Good evening everyone,
I am currently in the hunt for a new case. Would love to get a full tower, but since I'm limited for space I'm restricted to a mid tower or smaller.
I currently have a Tt V9, but have had issues with it and don't want to use it for my next build.
Any suggestions as to what I look into???
Posted by: priorax May 29 2010, 12:38 AM
If it's for your next build, what parts are you looking at for that build?
Also, what's your budget?
Posted by: Shub0xx May 29 2010, 12:50 AM
Also, what's your budget?
Not sure on both yet, so for the case let's say no more than $150-160.
I spent $1.5k on my last rig, but that was everything (monitor etc).
Posted by: priorax May 29 2010, 01:20 AM
Well, I respect what R4N did.
Get a mini-itx mobo, (Zotac H55 is very nice), i5 750, decent gpu, Lian Li cube (space for up to 28cm of expansion cards), your set.
I know this may not be R4Ns exact build, but it's a very nice lanbox.
Using pccasegear.com for pricelists:
Intel Core i5 750 $245
Zotac H55-ITX WiFi H55ITX-A-E Mini-ITX Motherboard $198
Galaxy GeForce GTX 470 1280MB $429
Lian Li PC-V351 Black $161
Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5C (2x2GB) DDR2 $149
Corsair HX-650 Power Supply CMPSU-650HX $159
Migrate HDDs and Optical $Free
Total: $1346.00
You could get a much better price by shopping around, but that build is really small, 279mm x 262mm x 373cm.
Only thing is, I am not sure if that case takes full sized ATX power supplies, but as I have seen nothing to the contrary, I am assuming it does.
Also that case only has room for 2 harddrives and 2 opticals.
Posted by: Shub0xx May 29 2010, 07:41 PM
Since I'm just looking atm, I have a few questions for fellow respawner's.
What is better, PSU at the top or the bottom? Pros/cons for both..
Has anyone heard of aerocool for cases and PSU's? r they any good, or have there been noticable issues with them?
If I decided to get a case with a black interior, wot would u suggest for mb, considering I'm currently looking at either an i5 or i7 for this build. Who is better, gigabyte or asus?
Posted by: priorax May 29 2010, 09:59 PM
Bottom is better, I knew why, but I have forgotten
Posted by: R4N May 30 2010, 12:26 PM
Get a mini-itx mobo, (Zotac H55 is very nice), i5 750, decent gpu, Lian Li cube (space for up to 28cm of expansion cards), your set.
I know this may not be R4Ns exact build, but it's a very nice lanbox.
Using pccasegear.com for pricelists:
Intel Core i5 750 $245
Zotac H55-ITX WiFi H55ITX-A-E Mini-ITX Motherboard $198
Galaxy GeForce GTX 470 1280MB $429
Lian Li PC-V351 Black $161
Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5C (2x2GB) DDR2 $149
Corsair HX-650 Power Supply CMPSU-650HX $159
Migrate HDDs and Optical $Free
Total: $1346.00
You could get a much better price by shopping around, but that build is really small, 279mm x 262mm x 373cm.
Only thing is, I am not sure if that case takes full sized ATX power supplies, but as I have seen nothing to the contrary, I am assuming it does.
Also that case only has room for 2 harddrives and 2 opticals.
I run a microATX setup, caus im cheap
but itx is a good option too
My PC specs are in my sig.
Posted by: Shub0xx May 30 2010, 12:46 PM
I've been offered (someone else's money, so not saying no lol) a choice between an aerocool Cyborg X ( http://www.aerocool.com.tw/pgs/pgs-r/cyborgx.htm ) and a BX-500 ( http://www.aerocool.com.tw/pgs/pgs-b/bx500.htm ).
Thoughts on both please? I like the cyborg cos of the black interior, but i like the 500 cos of the potential of running up to 10 fans.
I dunno anymore.Is it worth spending too much on a case? it's not like it does anything other than hide everything inside.
Posted by: Alioth May 30 2010, 08:40 PM
In that case, I have a cardboard box I am willing to part with for no less than $100. For an extra $10.46 I can spray paint it black.
Pleasure doing business with you
Posted by: Shub0xx May 30 2010, 09:57 PM
Pleasure doing business with you
Ur Cheeky lol.
Nah, I have plenty of cardboard boxes that could do the job if I choae to go down that path.
I was wondering to myself if it's really necessary to but a "flash" case when a standard box would do the same job.
Posted by: Niven666 Jun 1 2010, 07:58 AM
I put this 
inside of this 
I now have such power I can control this.
Tank Edit: WTF!? seriously you people need to grow up. You guys have already been warned about being banned once, this is your second warning.
R4N Edit: You've copped a 1 month stint in the sinbin, next time its permaban.
Posted by: GIARUS Jun 1 2010, 12:54 PM
Tank Edit: WTF!? seriously you people need to grow up. You guys have already been warned about being banned once, this is your second warning.
R4N Edit: You've copped a 1 month stint in the sinbin, next time its permaban.
Zardoz Edit: Editing because a) I feel left out and b ) because you guys are devaluing the forums by making a complete mess of them. Behave.
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R4N has spoken
but i would go for the antecs case
Posted by: RyuFromStreetFighter Jun 7 2010, 10:17 PM
NZXT Whisper.
Posted by: tazzyface Jun 10 2010, 01:05 AM
Antec 900/902. 900 is $135 and 902 is $145 on pccasegear.
Posted by: Ultimate_Sacrifice Jun 10 2010, 11:08 AM
I am currently in the hunt for a new case. Would love to get a full tower, but since I'm limited for space I'm restricted to a mid tower or smaller.
I currently have a Tt V9, but have had issues with it and don't want to use it for my next build.
Any suggestions as to what I look into???
I just bought a V5 loven it
Posted by: TechL Jun 10 2010, 12:25 PM
I'm getting real bored of my Antec p182... thinking about getting the Coolermaster HAF 932 when I have enough cash for it.
Posted by: priorax Jun 10 2010, 02:16 PM
I'm donating my Antec 900 to my mate, I hated it. Loving my Lian Li Lancool PC-K60 though.
Posted by: SirSquidness Jun 10 2010, 03:09 PM
It's definitely a solid case. Pity it's so heavy, otherwise it'd be the perfect case.
Posted by: TechL Jun 10 2010, 04:43 PM
Yeah, I love the case and all but it may be time to get a new one soon.
Posted by: Shub0xx Jun 13 2010, 04:49 PM
Question for everyone.....
Fans at the top of the case. Does it make a significant difference in temperature?
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