Need recommendations for stylish new case!!

[DublinDude]

Hey all,

New to these forums!

I hope you can help me, I am in the market for a new case! I would like something stylish and not to OTT.

I was originally looking towards the Antec 902/1200 but the blue leds and the plastic look is kind of putting me off! (I am going by online pics here so perhaps my description is unfair?)

Anyway, through a small bit of research I have come accross the cases below, which seem to be the popular ones at the moment:

Starting with the most expensive:


Corsair Obsidian 800D (prob too pricey but my kinda case!)

Cooler Master ATCS 840

Lian Li PC-A71FB (prob too pricey)

Coolermaster RC-1100 Cosmos S

Coolermaster RC-1000 Cosmos

Antec 1200

Coolermaster HAF 932

Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions!

 

[DirectorC]

Mostly the last two are the only cases I would go for or recommend.

 

[afw]

Why not try this out ....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=silverstone_raven-_-11-163-154-_-Product
Unique motherboard tray design .... significant heat reduction due to the design ..

check out these reviews .... will help ..
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...3410-silverstone-raven-rv02-video-review.html
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=835&pageid=1
http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=849&page=1

EDIT : heres some pictures for u ...

 

[pantherx12]

If that one is a bit blocky check out the original raven, looks nicer IMO.

 

[afw]

If that one is a bit blocky check out the original raven, looks nicer IMO.

Yeah that ones better looking than the raven 02 ...
but a bit pricey .... since u r considering even an obsidian ... i dont think the price is a factor for u ...

 

[oli_ramsay]

How about the Lian Li PC-7FW?

Not too expensive and very sleek looking.

 

[Tatty_Two]

I have the HAF932, awesome case and faultless in my opinion, never had any of the others although a friend has the 1000 Cosmos, personally i dont like it and it does not have the airflow of some more modern competitors.

 

[DublinDude]

Why not try this out ....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=silverstone_raven-_-11-163-154-_-Product
Unique motherboard tray design .... significant heat reduction due to the design ..

check out these reviews .... will help ..
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...3410-silverstone-raven-rv02-video-review.html
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=835&pageid=1
http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=849&page=1

EDIT : heres some pictures for u ...

http://images.hardwarecanucks.com/image/fixt/videos/rv02/1.jpg

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/wp-c...2iscomimgsooninthemid-797crv02-features-2.jpg

http://silverstone-usa.com/images/RV02/RV02_2s.jpg

If that one is a bit blocky check out the original raven, looks nicer IMO.

Yeah that ones better looking than the raven 02 ...
but a bit pricey .... since u r considering even an obsidian ... i dont think the price is a factor for u ...

Thanks for the recommendation! I am not overly taken by the raven! Its ok but doesn't really stick out for me! I will read into it more though!

 

[DublinDude]

http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upload/image/7F/7fd03.jpg

How about the Lian Li PC-7FW?

Not too expensive and very sleek looking.

Thats not bad! Can't seem to find it though from my usual retailers! I am in Ireland so newegg is a bad egg for me!

 

[DublinDude]

I have the HAF932, awesome case and faultless in my opinion, never had any of the others although a friend has the 1000 Cosmos, personally i dont like it and it does not have the airflow of some more modern competitors.

Yea the handles on the Cosmos put me off!! I am not going to be carrying it anywhere!

 

[pantherx12]

I don't recommend the Antec unless once you've built your system your going to leave it for a while, screws for everything.

prefer cases that use toolesss but give you the option to add a screw for transport purposes.

 

[Conflict0s]

It seems you are after a full ATX case, but I thought I would advice you on the Antec mini p180 as it screams quality. I have one myself and love it, the only problem I had with it was that it didn't have a window cut out in the side panel but I just cut one myself.

 

[DublinDude]

It seems you are after a full ATX case, but I thought I would advice you on the Antec mini p180 as it screams quality. I have one myself and love it, the only problem I had with it was that it didn't have a window cut out in the side panel but I just cut one myself.

Well I actually have the P182 SE currently! Side panel is broken and wont go back on, all the internal organs are exposed! Hence seeking a new case! Something different!

 

[DublinDude]

I don't recommend the Antec unless once you've built your system your going to leave it for a while, screws for everything.

prefer cases that use toolesss but give you the option to add a screw for transport purposes.

I never really considered screws etc! Wouldn't have really bothered me but some of the other cases are screwless which I guess is handy!

 

[pantherx12]

If I had enough money for the obsidian I would start to research how much a custom case would cost , you ever thought of that?

 

[DublinDude]

If I had enough money for the obsidian I would start to research how much a custom case would cost , you ever thought of that?

Never really considered it, no!

I prefer a plain out of the box case! I don't really go for colour, bells and whistles, leds etc etc. I just like sleek and stylish! Besides I am not so sure yet that I have enough money! haha

 

[pantherx12]

Ahh see I'm a bells and whistles man myself, so I tend to buy a cheap case then "pimp" it he he.


I'm bored so may look through a whole bunch of shops for cases that I think you may like.

Will update later.

 

[ChiSox]

I had the cooler master cosmos for almost 2 years...If you are doing a lot of air cooling its a great choice as it deadens alot of sound, also its already setup for water cooling....I ended up using it for a server build for my friends business and he loves the size of it and runs 24/7 with no heat issues...But the thing is huge and the handles were great for transportation!!

 

[DublinDude]

Ahh see I'm a bells and whistles man myself, so I tend to buy a cheap case then "pimp" it he he.


I'm bored so may look through a whole bunch of shops for cases that I think you may like.

Will update later.

Thanks dude! Looking forward to it!! Remember sleek, slylish. Think James Bond more so than Bill and Ted! (Ok, need more sleep)

 

[DublinDude]

I had the cooler master cosmos for almost 2 years...If you are doing a lot of air cooling its a great choice as it deadens alot of sound, also its already setup for water cooling....I ended up using it for a server build for my friends business and he loves the size of it and runs 24/7 with no heat issues...But the thing is huge and the handles were great for transportation!!

Well I haven't a clue about water cooling and overclocking etc! I probably wont be getting involved in that anytime soon. Maybe one rainy day when boredom and curiosity get the better of me!

 

[brandonwh64]

IM a sucker for the NZXT M59

 

[DublinDude]

IM a sucker for the NZXT M59

http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/NZXT-M59-1.jpg

Kinda looks like its been recovered from a car crash!!

I should mention that I would "ideally" like the power/reset buttons on the top of the case as it will most likely be placed on the floor next to my chair!

 

[ChiSox]

Ive used this case for a couple friends on a budget and even have one myself. Its a good inevpensive case.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2337812&Sku=ULT33179

For Buttons on top use the Antec 300 is very sturdy! I have one of those as well....hahha

 

[pantherx12]

Only from one shop so far.

Ranging from just under £100 to £170

In price order


First up

NZXT WHISPER

Zalman GS1000 B

Antec P193

Cooler Master Stack ( Black)

Cooler Master Cosmos (Pure)

how's zat?

 

[DublinDude]

Ive used this case for a couple friends on a budget and even have one myself. Its a good inevpensive case.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2337812&Sku=ULT33179

http://images.jr.com/productimages/ULRULT33179.PNG?FTR=7&CELL=210,210&QLT=67&CVT=jpeg

For Buttons on top use the Antec 300 is very sturdy! I have one of those as well....hahha
http://www.gandgcomputers.ca/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/Antec-300-beauty.jpg

How many have you got???

The 300 aint bad but I think I would like something a bit more stylish! I really am a fussy fellow!