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 Post subject: Cases
PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 10:14AM 
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I'm trying to gear up to build a new PC and have been interested it getting a better case. My looks pretty sweet, but is pretty awful on the functionality front.

Here's what I have now: XG Viper

I'd like a case that has bottom mount PSU option, tool-less design, nice front I/O ports, removable mobo tray, handles would be nice. Something more sleek, along the lines of the Antec P180b

I'm kinda interested in Coolermaster HAF 932. It's got some nice features such as bottom mount PSU option, tray for stuff, options for liquid cooling. But it's a full tower, and I'm not super sold on the semi-exposed drive bays.

So, if you'd like to give me some suggestions or just a site with good case reviews, I'd appreciate it.

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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 11:22AM 
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I have a p182b and it is amazing, the only issue is that it weighs a bloody ton. Seriously it is heavy as hell when fully loaded and also if you have a big graphics card, basically anything new and powerful you will only be able to have 5 HD slots instead of 6, and some of the longer cards, I am thinking 4870x2 might not even fit without taking out the top HD cage altogether, but this isn't a problem if you have 4 HDs or less.

As of the others, personally I think the first one looks like a pile of junk, plastic trash. But the CM one is probably top notch, as most of theirs are, although I have never had one personally.

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 Post subject: Re: Cases
PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 12:39PM 
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thanks for insulting my current case..... :roll: it looks nice and is easy to carry, IMO, not much else.

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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 12:41PM 
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blitzvergnugen wrote:
thanks for insulting my current case..... :roll: it looks nice and is easy to carry, IMO, not much else.


Might be easy to carry, but definitely not nice-looking IMO.


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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 5:21PM 
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berto wrote:
blitzvergnugen wrote:
thanks for insulting my current case..... :roll: it looks nice and is easy to carry, IMO, not much else.


Might be easy to carry, but definitely not nice-looking IMO.


Agreed. Looks like something a 6th grader would think was awesome. Something with a little more elegance, please.

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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 5:50PM 
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http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=18&product_id=2700

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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 6:43PM 
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These look better than anything I've found thus far. Well, they're the most functional at least.
Raidmax Simoldon EB has some awesome functionality.

Near identical case w/ some better info and a slightly better looking door. But a 100x gayer name. Sigma Unicorn
Really like the Sigma case, there's a version that has noise dampening foam in place of the window. I do like to spend time on cable management and make my case look really clean though. Kinda pointless if there's not window.

Do you guys prefer windowed side doors?

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PostPosted: Thu 10-09-2008 8:49PM 
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I personally don't care for cases with windows since my case usually sits on the ground between my desk and the wall. I also hate the cases that look like plastic pieces of shit. I went with this case because I like the much cleaner and functional look.

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... Near identical case w/ some better info and a slightly better looking door. But a 100x gayer name. Sigma Unicorn ...


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PostPosted: Sat 10-18-2008 11:40AM 
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PostPosted: Mon 10-20-2008 5:18AM 
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