View Full Version : Suggest a case, please
Im looking for a case for my xmas build. Im looking for a big case thatwould hold a 8800gt without a doubt. It should look good, but none of them cases that look like a nade exploded inside and have lots of leds everywhere. Maybe a window...? Preferably black but is not a big factor. And hopefully it doesnt blow a hole in my pocket so it shouldnt be that dear. Thanks in advance, GLeN
WhiteLotus
11-26-2007, 09:03 PM
go to places like dabs.com/ebuyer.com etc and find one that suits you. personally i think alot of "value" cases meet most peoples needs so dont be put of by the cheap price. also reviews are a very good thing to go by.
any idea on how much you want to spend?
WarEagleAU
11-26-2007, 09:09 PM
The Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 case is perfect for this build. I highly recommend it.
not that much, around 60 gbp. That coolermaster looks awesome :P
theonetruewill
11-26-2007, 09:39 PM
Antec 900 is very good- but according to others cable management can be a problem. However its looks are like marmite - you either love or hate it.
Grings
11-26-2007, 09:39 PM
coolermaster 'dominator' cm-690, better than most under £100
sneekypeet
11-26-2007, 09:42 PM
Antec 900 is very good- but according to others cable management can be a problem. However its looks are like marmite - you either love or hate it.
Agreed...just have to be imaginative if wiring is a premium concern. From the factory t comes with 2 big straps to hold the wiring to the mobo tray behind the drive bays. Looked ok that way when I first put mine together.....but then my dremmel got the best of my 900 and all my wires are behind the tray now...lol
Nemesis881
11-26-2007, 09:43 PM
I would check my case out (see system specs) on newegg. It was only $75 and is 8800GTX compatible. The giant 240mm and 120mm fans are as quiet as could be, and you could fit a small child with the space you have (not recommended..) Best case you can get for the price IMO.
oli_ramsay
11-26-2007, 09:44 PM
Thermaltake Soprano DX
KennyT772
11-26-2007, 09:44 PM
Gigabyte 3DAurora 570. I bought one for the same reasons, large amount of room, strong built, nice window. Sadly I had to sell my rig. Go check it out online. Mine is for sale but I'm guessing shipping would be a bit much from me to you.
das müffin mann
11-27-2007, 02:43 PM
do you like nice simple cases or do you want something flashier?
tigger
11-27-2007, 02:57 PM
akasa eclipse,big,wide and sexy black inside.Good cooling too 120mm f/r.
das müffin mann
11-27-2007, 03:12 PM
rosewill r5604 by far the best case ive ever owned its all alluminum stays very cool (running 2x 2900's in crossfire no heat probs i still have room to spare oh did i mention its 30 bucks very accesible side and front panels comes off very very easily also has a lock if you need to stash something:) its black kinda heavy but thats expected very simple neat design also i had a sunbeam tech case that was pretty good to me to
For the mean time Im getting the coolermaster elite 330 case :D Its only 25 pounds :D Thanks for the replies ppl
panchoman
11-27-2007, 11:12 PM
there have been loads of case suggestion threads already, but anyway, cooler master cosmos or cooler master stacker 832 are 2 great ones.
zekrahminator
11-27-2007, 11:15 PM
Another vote for the Antec 900 here :).
Chewy
11-27-2007, 11:17 PM
coolermaster cosmos is great. If you want portablity why not go for a thermaltake lanbox or something similar from Silverstone? Silverstone rocks just check my Avatar! lol
you want small I can did up a nice small case and a real good matx board thats just as good as an Gigabyte ds3 ATX board if not better.. its a board by Gigabyte a g33 model.. the most expencive one its only $140 and can hit like over 500fsb.
theonetruewill
11-27-2007, 11:33 PM
For the mean time Im getting the coolermaster elite 330 case :D Its only 25 pounds :D Thanks for the replies ppl
Fair enough - clean and cheap case.
B1gg3stN00b
11-29-2007, 03:24 AM
Sunbeam Transformer Full Tower.
About 65 USD and soooo much room.
Paulieg
11-29-2007, 03:30 AM
I've owned so many cases, it ridiculous. Antec, thermaltake, enermax, you name it. This is the best case I've eve owned. It's very roomy, has a motherboard tray, good airflow, and it's solid as a tank. Seriously, check it out:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811165007
trt740
11-29-2007, 04:07 AM
The Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 case is perfect for this build. I highly recommend it.
This case is awesome wow is it wide enought for a thermalright Ultra extereme and a 8800 gtx do you know
http://img.techpowerup.org/071128/11-119-138-21.jpg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138
Cooler master stacker 830?
trt740
11-29-2007, 04:21 AM
This case is awesome wow is it wide enought for a thermalright Ultra extereme and a 8800 gtx do you know
http://img.techpowerup.org/071128/11-119-138-21.jpg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138
found the answer and it giant wide and won't fit in my computer desk mount Damn
snuif09
12-12-2007, 04:05 PM
thermaltake armor looks cool:D:D
Lian-Li V2000B PLUS 2, amen.
FatForester
12-12-2007, 05:12 PM
My vote's for any of the Antec P180 / P182s. One of my friends got one, and they're great to work with! The 900 and Cosmos are also great cases too, I just like the P180's simplistic design, but kick ass interior.
EDIT: I forgot one thing about the P180.. if you have a larger ATX PSU, it might or might not play well w/ this case. My friend got the PC Power and Cooling Silencer 610, which is 1 inch longer than standard power supplies (pretty awesome PSU, too). He had some trouble with that lower fan to get it to fit, but he worked it out. I'm not sure about the 900 and Cosmos about how a larger PSU will fit in them, but that might be something you should check out if that could be a problem.
Cold Storm
12-12-2007, 05:27 PM
I just got my new system running. I went with the Cosmos and I love the thing! it makes a full atx board look like a micro micro board. I have a lot of room to do whatever and if you ask about sound... my x box makes more sound than the computer! my vote is for the cosmos and if you want some pics of the inside or what not let me know...
Basard
12-12-2007, 05:33 PM
Coolermaster RC-690, very cheap, very nice looking, I personally installed an 8800GT into it for my friend, it had room to spare. Holds 5 or 6 120mm fans. The cosmos, of course, is WAY better, but it costs a lot more. Check out the RC-690, if you haven't yet.
aspire
12-12-2007, 06:37 PM
Giagabyte Aurora 570
Great case
Quality is second to none.
Easy to water cool.
Window or mesh side panel, both are included.
Huge! Will fit extended atx boards and 8800 ultras with ease.
HAHA these replies are f()ckin awesome!! THanks everyone!! Im looking at all the cases right now, the cosmos is one of the best lookin cases inside and out imo, ill give ya all feed back when i looked at all the cases :toast:
aspire
12-12-2007, 06:52 PM
My rig uses the Aurora 570 and the link to it is in my sig.
Take a peek and tell me what ya think. Hopefully it'll give you a good idea of how awesome it is.
Cold Storm
12-12-2007, 07:09 PM
My sata dvd burner is louder than the CPU it self... and I had to laugh when i put the cover back on it... From some sound to NO SOUND in seconds.
aspire
12-12-2007, 07:15 PM
If your cpu is making noises at all that might be a sign that something is terribly wrong
:P
My rig uses the Aurora 570 and the link to it is in my sig.
Take a peek and tell me what ya think. Hopefully it'll give you a good idea of how awesome it is.
Not bad, not bad althought i rather have something a bit more suttle :laugh:
aspire
12-12-2007, 07:22 PM
Thats where the mesh side panel comes in
Cold Storm
12-12-2007, 07:40 PM
I like your case a lot Aspire.
aspire
12-12-2007, 07:52 PM
I like your case a lot Aspire.
Thanks man, I do too :toast:
trt740
12-13-2007, 03:02 PM
it heavy but really really nice http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1311437
http://img.techpowerup.org/071213/27.jpg
BloodTotal
12-16-2007, 10:55 PM
I definately recomend the Antec P182 Performance case, it meets all you criteria, no LEDs, black, and silent as a dream. Has enough room for a 8800GT ;). But if you want to OC then get something else.
tzitzibp
12-27-2007, 11:55 AM
SILVERSTONE TEMJIN SST-TJ10B BLACK...:nutkick:
fantastic... in any respect!
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