Help me make a case choice

SK-1 · Apr 23, 2007

Do I go with th all in one solution,..http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/Kandalf_lcs/vd4000bws.asp
or get this one and get water pump ect. for this water ready case?
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Chassis/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=2322

Joshmcmillan · Apr 23, 2007

The Kandalf looks like a much more deluxe case with some nice features and a good look.

What are the different prices for these cases?

ex_reven · Apr 23, 2007

Both cases look good. But I prefer the design of the thermaltake.

The better looking of the two IMO. But you should probably read up on those water cooling systems. Water cooling is confusing as to whats the best/cheapest/reliable etc.

The cooling setup on the kandalf looks alright, awesome radiator, but i dunno about how loud itd be. Also consider the extra room the rad will take up (that is, IF its included)

tkpenalty · Apr 23, 2007

Kandalf ftw.

Yin · Apr 23, 2007

imo the kandalf is better but the pump and water block isnt that good

SK-1 · Apr 23, 2007

Joshmcmillan said:
The Kandalf looks like a much more deluxe case with some nice features and a good look.

What are the different prices for these cases?

Thanks all for the input,..I can get the Kandaf for about $280.00,...and the Aurora 570 for $170.00

Darknova · Apr 23, 2007

SK-1 said:
Thanks all for the input,..I can get the Kandaf for about $280.00,...and the Aurora 570 for $170.00

Work out how much the Aurora and a similar (or better) spec water-cooling system would be, that way you can see which is better value for money.

Casheti · Apr 23, 2007

Kandalf, hands down, no question, pimp mutha f*ckin case.

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 23, 2007

The Kandalf is much better, although more expensive...

JUDAS3 · Apr 24, 2007

not being funny....but neither.

imo.

top41 · Apr 26, 2007

I will go for the Kandalf...
or CM Stacker,
These are far more reliable and better looking than Gigabyte...
(I thinks)

Grings · Apr 26, 2007

the kandalfs quite nice, but thermaltakes water cooling isnt usually that good...i would still consider it myself, but with a view to adding a better cpu waterblock and pump

SK-1 · May 3, 2007

Well I went with the Kandalf.
It will be here Friday.I know what I will be doing this weekend :rockout:

I will give a user review after I get it altogether.
Now it sounds like I will need to make a little more space in my PC room!

ktr · May 3, 2007

good luck...thermal take water cooling is crap compared to other companies...

SK-1 · May 3, 2007

ktr said:
good luck...thermal take water cooling is crap compared to other companies...

Apparently they went the extra mile with this rig.I read about 6 site reviews and 20 to 30 user reviews and most mentioned thermaltake's other crap{as you put it} but put this one in the same class as other high-end cooling solutions.
Here is just one,...http://www.3dgameman.com/content/view/7890/103/

Joshmcmillan · May 3, 2007

Man I wish I had an awsome case like the kandalf.

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Help me make a case choice

What case.

Thermaltake Kandalf LCS

Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

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Yin

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top41

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Grings

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