New PC Case, can't make up my mind.
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CaptainCox
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 14:10    Post subject: New PC Case, can't make up my mind.
As i am getting a new rig i also would like to get a new case. I have a ASUS VENTO 3600. I thought looked cool at the time, now its more like a 90s vacum cleaner or something Razz.
http://www.tweakers4u.de/news/30,01,2005,,22,57,40,,849.htm

Anyhow, I have been pondering on the Thermaltake Mozart TX Cube

http://www.gideontech.com/content/articles/328/1
http://www.overclockercafe.com/Reviews/cases/Tt_Mozart_Tx/index.html
It comes with and without side windows, I would get the one without.

or a the Tai-Chi Super Tower case, also from Thermaltake
http://www.guru3d.com/article/cases/257/ (not to keen on the front i must say)

or a LIAN LI V Series PC-V2000A PLUS
LINK
The wheels looks a bit cheap IMO.

I don't really like flashy, plasticy side glass, neon glow, mod freak cases Wink

If someone have some tips of other "GOOD!" cases maybe, or simply have one of the above and can recommend one, I would appreciate it.


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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 14:18    Post subject:
u rich bastard
i would go with Lian Li,pretty solid no extra bling-bling whistles
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CaptainCox
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 14:21    Post subject:
The above cases are around 200 euro...I think if you get a system for around 2000 Euro it deserves a nice case Wink


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 14:39    Post subject:
CaptainCox wrote:
The above cases are around 200 euro...I think if you get a system for around 2000 Euro it deserves a nice case Wink

it's rich guys talk,i don't see any point in that personaly,case is like case,it's what inside there that important,well unless u wan't to show off Wink
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 14:55    Post subject:
Had (cheaper) cases in the past, alot of cable salad and bad airflow, broken plastic this and that etc. Shure its a 100 Euro on top of a "normal" case, but i think in the long run I would be more content with a high end case sort a. I am looking at a bit bigger case this time, due to the cable management and also cooling. For me that 100 on top is no biggy. The case i have now is ok...just that it's not nice looking (I guess i thought it was Wink )and nothing special in terms of features. Thats why i am looking at a very simple "looking" case with a lot of features aslo if I want to upgrade to water cooling or what have you. The Lian Li is for shure that, but as I said those wheels are a bit to much, maybe one could take them off or something.


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 15:03    Post subject:
unlucky then,i still have my old enermax & don't have any issues,i switched off all shiny stuff except button & it was a present Smile


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 15:26    Post subject:
Case, or specifically the cooling aspect of it is important if you want quiet PC.


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 15:35    Post subject:
ELIZ wrote:
unlucky then,i still have my old enermax & don't have any issues,i switched off all shiny stuff except button & it was a present Smile




LOL i have that one but in black Very Happy
Plus some blue LED-fans Smile


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CaptainCox
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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 16:26    Post subject:
Dam! I just don't know...the Silverstone TemJin SST-TJ07S is also really nice...but that is just to much for a case, 330 euros BHA!
http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_398_592&products_id=5592
I am tempted with the Thermaltake Mozart due to the size and clever solution for mounting etc, but maybe the size is just the problem, ITS HUGE! I mean, i would have no legroom under my table...would it actually fit under my table i wonder. I think the Lian Li is the "clever" case as it also is very big, but I read that there could be probs with cabling from the PCU to the mobo due to the layout. And again those little stumpy wheels just freaks me out Razz


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PostPosted: Sat, 18th Nov 2006 17:31    Post subject:
_SiN_ wrote:
ELIZ wrote:
unlucky then,i still have my old enermax & don't have any issues,i switched off all shiny stuff except button & it was a present Smile




LOL i have that one but in black Very Happy
Plus some blue LED-fans Smile

temp led indicator died week ago but i never lookd at it anyway Razz
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PostPosted: Sun, 19th Nov 2006 14:14    Post subject:
Don't buy rigs, make your own! Smile
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PostPosted: Sun, 19th Nov 2006 14:15    Post subject:
_SiN_ wrote:
ELIZ wrote:
unlucky then,i still have my old enermax & don't have any issues,i switched off all shiny stuff except button & it was a present Smile




LOL i have that one but in black Very Happy
Plus some blue LED-fans Smile
Friend of mine got it, cheap boring shit...
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PostPosted: Sun, 19th Nov 2006 14:57    Post subject:
I think I made up my mind, been reading reviews for almost 2 days Razz
Lian Li PC V1100A Plus II - silver
http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_88_479&products_id=3370
Its padded on the 2 main sides witch makes it pretty quiet. Super clean almost boring Design (for some Wink ), super clever interior layout, highest quality craftsmanship etc. OK it has the weird stocky wheels but what the hell. A review of it here http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=0
Sort a 90% decided for this one. The other 10% would maybe go to the Lian Li PC V1200A Plus II
http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_88_471&products_id=3509
http://www.teschke.de/heatpipes/Neues/Gehause/Air_Design_Cases/Lian_Li_V_-_1200/lian_li_v_-_1200.html
The cons for the latter would be noice as it a very open design (perforated) and due to that also dust, on the other hand I bet cooling is pretty good here. The open front design might be a matter of taste, but I prefer when you don't see the drives etc.


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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Nov 2006 16:15    Post subject:
hey captain dude, Im curious about your future PC specs? Smile
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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Nov 2006 17:15    Post subject:
omg.. Thermaltake Mozart TX Cube looks amazing.. that will be the case for my next PC.
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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Nov 2006 17:29    Post subject:
Looks crap to be honest. Size isn't everything Razz


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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Nov 2006 19:47    Post subject:
hurley wrote:
hey captain dude, Im curious about your future PC specs? Smile

Posted in another thread but Wink

Lian Li PC V1100B Plus II - black
http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_88_479&products_id=3371

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115003

Tagan TG800-U25 ATX12V/ EPS12V 800W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817811004

eVGA 122-CK-NF68-AR Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813188009

eVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130072

CORSAIR Dominator 2GB (2 x 1GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145043

Already have
Western Digital Raptor WD360ADFD 36.7GB 10,000 RPM x2 in raid
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB

Logitech G5 Mouse
Logitech G15 keyboard

S&S Steel Mouse Pad

Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BF 2MS

Audigy 2 sound card ( almost never use it, have S&S Steel Sound Headphones)

Thats enough E-Penis for now Wink

The Lian Li case came today...totally ACE! quality, can recommend Lian Li to ALL! if you feel you can afford it...for me its worth every penny, never seen a better thought out case.
The rest of the stuff should arrive early next week (the EVGA stuff is on order)


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