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What Case Is Best?
« on: September 21, 2008, 02:28:14 AM »
yea im looking for a new case. im tired of my :censored:ty one right now. its the apevia case with 3 gauges in the front. well i just want a small case. micro case would be nice. well idk if my mobo and etc will fit into this case or w/e

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3127375&CatId=3428
do i have to use the psu tha comes with it or can i use my own?

i was thinking about getting this
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3911521&CatId=1509

heres my mobo btw
http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Intel-Intel-Corp-mATX-915G-DDR400-LGA775

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 03:21:47 AM »
The Thermaltake, while a nice case, and much better quality, will be harder to build in, since its a LAN Box, the NZXT is a Midi Tower, providing more space.
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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2008, 11:01:05 AM »
the thermaltake dose not come with a powere supply, but it will handle full power supplys.

matt is not kidding. there is little to no room to work inside the thermaltake every thing is very tight fitting.



i personaly thing the nxzt is a better quality case eaven if it is bigger than the thermaltake

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2008, 11:27:04 AM »
don't you need the money for school ?



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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 01:40:25 PM »
yea dutch i already payed off my school fee's so now i have soem extra money. so i decided to upgrade my comp stuff. i really like the nzxt alot. its just like the antec 900. and i also need to fix my mic probg too. iono why it wont work currently on my pc case or mobo. the 2 jacks. so i think ima buy a usb headset and try. the logitech clear chat pro.

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2008, 01:04:55 PM »
Get the Antec 900, its much better, and quite a cheap case.
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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2008, 02:08:27 PM »
its a nice case, but its huge!

u think T is trying to go for a smaller case.





T if you havent seen them yet take a look at the lian li V-350 (or the lian li V-300 may or may not be in stock) they have them over at xoxide.com

there amazing i have one

v-300
http://www.xoxide.com/lian-li-pc-v300-silver.html

v-350
http://www.xoxide.com/lianli-v350b-microatx-minitower-blackcase.html

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i had a chance to check out the thermaltake in person today that thing is built like a freaking rock.
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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2008, 04:03:28 PM »
thanks tec. i love the 300 but it looks to small to fit everything in there. and plus idk if my 12 inch cathodes will fit

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2008, 05:21:51 PM »
they will. only issue you would run in to is you might have to notch out the 3.5 bay to fit a larger graphics card.


im in the process of jaming 2 cards (in crosfire) and liquid cooling in to the one i have.

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2008, 08:14:15 PM »
they will. only issue you would run in to is you might have to notch out the 3.5 bay to fit a larger graphics card.


im in the process of jaming 2 cards (in crosfire) and liquid cooling in to the one i have.

show me pics when your done. i want to see hehe

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2008, 09:20:57 PM »
Get the Antec 900, its much better, and quite a cheap case.

i have to agree thats what im running my current gaming PC in, and it runs very cool and it isnt a very large case


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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2008, 12:04:50 AM »
show me pics when your done. i want to see hehe

you know i will

i have to agree thats what im running my current gaming PC in, and it runs very cool and it isnt a very large case

i have one as well, dont get me wrong i love it. but compared to the first two cases T posted its a feaking monster. plus every one and ther mother has it so there is no originality to it any more

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2008, 01:56:36 AM »
Antec 300? Basically the same, but smaller.
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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2008, 04:36:33 AM »
i like the price of the 300 but how am i gonna show off my cathodes? :(

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2008, 09:34:35 AM »
the antec p 300 is ment to be a silent case so if you want quiet its a good case

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2008, 12:50:58 PM »
i found the most perfect case. well at least i think so. tell me what you guys think. and if you got better cases SHOW ME!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147104

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2008, 01:20:55 PM »
i found the most perfect case. well at least i think so. tell me what you guys think. and if you got better cases SHOW ME!

that looks like a pretty decent case, looks pretty sturdy


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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2008, 02:43:20 PM »
im not a fan of Rosewill cases. nothing against them im just not a fan. that and i dont like cases with doors. but if i did get that case the first thing i would do would be if i got that case would be to spray the insides black.

take a look at the NXT Rogue costs more but is such a bomb case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146044


if you feal that you NEED a window there is always the option to cut your own.

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2008, 03:44:17 PM »
yea i hate doors but i just need something with no doors and usb ports in the front. those are my main concerns. i need all the usb ports i can get.  and i cant cut out my self cause i dont have the tools and skills. well i want to go with the antec 300 but i want a window. i want to get the 900 but 100 for a case. i want to get all clear case but the power buttons are :censored: . :( idk what to do. plz help you guys. i dont want to spend over 100

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #19 on: September 25, 2008, 11:27:31 PM »
well you could buy the 300 and send me the door to cut a window for you. (i would only charge you shiping bolth directions and for the plexi/acrylic

the 900 is worth it but its a BIG case, no ware near a stacker, but still big.

as for a clear case, buy one and get new buttons.
new button
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6273/ele-302/Prewired_Bulgin_Vandal_Power_Switch_w_LED.html?tl=g44c153s316

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2008, 04:49:43 AM »
well you could buy the 300 and send me the door to cut a window for you. (i would only charge you shiping bolth directions and for the plexi/acrylic

the 900 is worth it but its a BIG case, no ware near a stacker, but still big.

as for a clear case, buy one and get new buttons.
new button
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6273/ele-302/Prewired_Bulgin_Vandal_Power_Switch_w_LED.html?tl=g44c153s316

how much will it be if i send it to you?

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2008, 10:33:43 PM »
would depend on ware you live.




ware do you live?

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2008, 12:53:45 PM »
houston tx

15 mins away from cyber lmao

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2008, 03:45:06 PM »
you could USPS it for maybe $25 round trip. would be cheaper than ups

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Re: What Case Is Best?
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2008, 04:38:54 PM »
ok ill think about it

 

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