Best Full Tower Case Period

trickson · May 7, 2010

Yeah I have had my CMstacker for 6 years now And it has so much room , When I go shopping for cases I just can't seem to find one that is this big and this roomy with 2 PSU holders as well .

Zehnsucht · May 7, 2010

erixx said:
of course! but like a cassette type gearbox in motorcycles, most dont need it in their lifetime. Still super good but like 'easy' HHD and ODD systems, I prefer good old screws...

The motherboard is attached with four screws to the case, so I don't really get your point. And with bearings both up and down, there is only room for movement in one direction.

In life, there are really only three things you really need. Air, water and food. Everything else you want.

ckoons1 · May 7, 2010

Zehnsucht said:
The motherboard is attached with four screws to the case, so I don't really get your point. And with bearings both up and down, there is only room for movement in one direction.

In life, there are really only three things you really need. Air, water and food. Everything else you want.

what does this have to do with the BEST FULL TOWER CASE PERIOD?

trickson · May 7, 2010

ckoons1 said:
what does this have to do with the BEST FULL TOWER CASE PERIOD?

Right ! That would have to be the question . My vote still stays with cooler master and the CMstacker case !

ckoons1 · May 8, 2010

trickson said:
Right ! That would have to be the question . My vote still stays with cooler master and the CMstacker case !

the ORIGINAL?

trickson · May 8, 2010

ckoons1 said:
the ORIGINAL?

THE very one I have yes .

Best EVER PERIOD .

ckoons1 · May 8, 2010

trickson said:
THE very one I have yes . Best EVER PERIOD .

you know i had a couple of them over the years. built like a tank

trickson · May 9, 2010

ckoons1 said:
you know i had a couple of them over the years. built like a tank

Yeah they sure are . :toast:

eidairaman1 · May 9, 2010

http://www.thetechzone.com/reviews/case/antec/sx830/index.shtml

That is my current machine.

I will have a CM HAF 932 Blue

overclocking101 · May 9, 2010

The Cm Stacker WAS the best best case ever period but now that for some reason unbeknownst to be CM stopped production of the stacker line it isnt anymore. the best one is really subjective. I prefer lian Li myself. but silverstone TJ07 is also one of the best. an some would say the corsair obsidian 800D but its cost imo kills it

ckoons1 · May 10, 2010

what i like about the ATCS 840 best is you can put multiple radiators internally without modding the case.
just got case yesterday and have a triple and double rad installed. no mods watsoever.first loop passed leak test.now have to test 2nd loop

ckoons1 · Sep 21, 2010

I ended up getting a deal on a Silverstone TJ07 and sold my ATCS840. All for about the same $.
WOW This case TJ07 is in a league of its own.the aluminum is incredibly thick.
was wondering if anyone knew what was best to use for the front drive bay area. hard drive and air intake since i have removed the bottom hdd cages for a quad rad.
????????????????????
thx

Reventon · Sep 21, 2010

Corsair 800D. From what I can tell, best case I've seen. Awesome features. GREAT cable management. Lots of room. Very sleek, nothing tacky or ugly about it. Good airflow. $260, but if you don't mind spending the money, I'd definitely say get it.

copenhagen69 · Sep 21, 2010

colossus
800d
cosmos

LAN_deRf_HA · Sep 21, 2010

I'd say HAF-X, but I'd also say this is a stupid question. Taste's on appearance are different, and appearance takes center stage these days since so many cases have great airflow. Personally I'd recommend NOT getting a full tower. I'm switching down myself cause It'll shave 15 lbs. I'm tired of breaking my back lifting the damn thing and all the dead air space in a full tower just isn't efficient. Plus I can't find a HAF-X level case in brushed aluminum with a closed front (noise) and those things are a necessity.

sneekypeet · Sep 21, 2010

LAN_deRf_HA said:
Plus I can't find a HAF-X level case in brushed aluminum with a closed front (noise) and those things are a necessity.

Lian Li?

LAN_deRf_HA · Sep 21, 2010

sneekypeet said:
Lian Li?

Yep, my next case. Hoping the side grills will be enough intake for the front fans.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112254

ckoons1 · Sep 21, 2010

ckoons1 said:
I ended up getting a deal on a Silverstone TJ07 and sold my ATCS840. All for about the same $.
WOW This case TJ07 is in a league of its own.the aluminum is incredibly thick.
was wondering if anyone knew what was best to use for the front drive bay area. hard drive and air intake since i have removed the bottom hdd cages for a quad rad.
????????????????????
thx

Hey guys! My question is , What can I use to install a hard drive and fan into the front drive bays of the Silverstone TJ07?
THX
never mind. figured it out

erixx · Jun 15, 2011

There are no real newer contenders, right?

I can get a deal on a Cosmos S 1100, and I am starting to want something fresh and new, although this model is not new, it still looks superclassy, unsurpassed...

Shall we keep this thread alive?

Sinzia · Jun 15, 2011

I'll be getting a Xiggy Elysium soon, for the sheer reason its pretty much an updated CM Stacker first gen (the one that had dual PSU's top and bottom) that has space for say, an SR-2.

Will I run an SR-2? No. Do I want the space? Yes.

erixx · Jun 15, 2011

I can get about the same price for new Cosmos 1000 or Cosmos S 1100 !

It seems to me thatyou get more "metal and parts" (lol) for the price with the 1000...

Reading forums and reviews like a mailman, sorry, madman, but all feedback is welcomed!

MT Alex · Jun 15, 2011

The best enthusiast case available.

CaseLabs M8

copenhagen69 · Jun 15, 2011

no TJ11?

I vote TJ11 then lol

JATownes · Jun 15, 2011

MT Alex said:
The best enthusiast case available.

CaseLabs M8
http://www.caselabs.net/cl_proto3_28.jpg
http://www.caselabs.net/cl_proto3_26.jpg
http://www.caselabs.net/cl_proto3_41.jpg

That is one damn sick chassis right there. I really like the ventilated top and front shown on OC. Thanks for giving me the heads up on this.

erixx · Jun 15, 2011

like the caselabs, yes. but another niche.

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Best Full Tower Case Period

trickson

OH, I have such a headache

Zehnsucht

ckoons1

trickson

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ckoons1

trickson

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ckoons1

trickson

OH, I have such a headache

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ckoons1

ckoons1

Reventon

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erixx

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