Best case ??? Serious advice needed! :D

MitchMan31 · Jul 24, 2008

Hi,

Can anyone suggest a case for under $300 that will keep a system very cool and fit 3 x 9800GTX Black Editions with a xfx 790sli mobo. Thanks :roll:

deutscher Scharfschü · Jul 24, 2008

i would recommend this product right here... the only thing is that there is no window kit if you were looking to display your components. but i think its the best bang for your buck. i just ordered one myself for my new mod.

Chieftec Mesh Big Tower

bobseptic · Jul 24, 2008

antec 900 or 1200 are very goods cases and the cooling is 10/10

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=7507&page=1

oli_ramsay · Jul 24, 2008

If you're on a budget then this is an awesome case:
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=22084&category_id=237

I'm getting one myslef, but if I had more money I would get the Antec 1200.

xvi · Jul 24, 2008

I vote the Antec Nine Hundred.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Damian^ · Jul 25, 2008

If i had that kind of money to spend on a case i would buy the Cooler Master Stacker 830
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119155

or maybe even the Cooler Master Cosmos 1000RC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138

or if you want simplicity but still awsome cooling go for the Lian Li A17 (black or silver)
Black - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112144
Silver - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112145

CyberDruid · Jul 25, 2008

RocketFish?

The Antec and CoolerMaster Cases Mentioned are nice, and I love LL cases...but one of the nicest cases I have ever worked on was the Temjin Tj07 by Silverstone. Great case.

ShadowFold · Jul 25, 2008

I like my Raidmax Katana but they are about 70-80 USD. Any Antec or LianLi would be really high quality tho!

From_Nowhere · Jul 25, 2008

Get an Antec Twelve Hundred.

InnocentCriminal · Jul 25, 2008

We use the Antec 900 at work for when customers ask for a meaty GFX card (such as the 9800GTX) however, the 900 really, really sucks! It's horrible to build in, cable management (without a modular PSU) is gash and, my personal opinion is that it looks aren't that great.

Can't comment on the 1200, but obviously that'd give you more room - I'd be inclined to Oli and say the NZXT Tempest. As you want Tri-Sli I can't recommend my case as it's the smallest ATX case out on the market that isn't a modified mATX chassis. Not sure what you think, but the Lian-Li PC-A17 get's highly recommended by a lot of modders...

Judas · Jul 25, 2008

Well if i add me 5 Euro s worth, id say have a look at an Thermaltake Armor case still one of the best around its big got lots of room,only down side would be its a tad heavy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021

Cybrnook2002 · Jul 25, 2008

anything Lian Li I love my PC-A70B

CyberDruid · Jul 25, 2008

The A17 is a neat form factor...well made and thought out...

And Expensive.

InnocentCriminal · Jul 25, 2008

CyberDruid said:
The A17 is a neat form factor...well made and thought out...

And Expensive.

It is, but you're paying for quality and the points you already stated. It looks sharp too, if you're into simplistic styling. Bung a red cathode in there and it'd look the dogs, if y'not willing to replace all 3 of the front fans.

craigo · Jul 25, 2008

Im rather fond of Silverstone cases..if you look around you should be able to pick one up for 300ish

ShiBDiB · Jul 25, 2008

if ur willin to drop $300 for a case, u should have no problem finding a quality 1

trt740 · Jul 25, 2008

I think these are the best

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119150

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138

3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056

Arctucas · Jul 25, 2008

Judas said:
Well if i add me 5 Euro s worth, id say have a look at an Thermaltake Armor case still one of the best around its big got lots of room,only down side would be its a tad heavy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021

I agree (I really like mine) but the aluminum one is considerably lighter:

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1406#Tab1

Darknova · Jul 25, 2008

InnocentCriminal said:
It is, but you're paying for quality and the points you already stated. It looks sharp too, if you're into simplistic styling. Bung a red cathode in there and it'd look the dogs, if y'not willing to replace all 3 of the front fans.

I have the A17B. Nice case, BIGGEST issue is a ridiculously small amount of space between the motherboard tray and the side panel. Seriously, why the hell did they give you cable routing holes and not enough space to hide cables?

Except for that it is a really awesome case. I have a PC-Plus 7 which was really nice, but this A17 beats it in every way.

BTW Innocent Criminal, there's only 1 front fan. The front fan is mounted on the HDD bay, you only get one. The picture is showing you that you can in fact mount the HDD bay in any of 3 positions

trt740 · Jul 26, 2008

here is a good mini review for ya

trt740 said:
1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119150

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138

3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/member-reviews/7947-stay-tune-cool-master-cosmos-s-review.html

InnocentCriminal · Jul 26, 2008

Darknova said:
I have the A17B. Nice case, BIGGEST issue is a ridiculously small amount of space between the motherboard tray and the side panel. Seriously, why the hell did they give you cable routing holes and not enough space to hide cables?

Except for that it is a really awesome case. I have a PC-Plus 7 which was really nice, but this A17 beats it in every way.

BTW Innocent Criminal, there's only 1 front fan. The front fan is mounted on the HDD bay, you only get one. The picture is showing you that you can in fact mount the HDD bay in any of 3 positions

Arrh, right fair doos!

Are you cable to install fans there without the caddy?

Darknova · Jul 26, 2008

InnocentCriminal said:
Arrh, right fair doos!

Are you cable to install fans there without the caddy?

No. I had to use the Scythe Kama Bay from my old case.

InnocentCriminal · Jul 26, 2008

Aww, that's rather lame. Still, a gorgeous case, one I'd love to mod!

XD

Darknova · Jul 26, 2008

InnocentCriminal said:
Aww, that's rather lame. Still, a gorgeous case, one I'd love to mod!

XD

Do mine and make the space behind the mobo tray bigger ^_^

InnocentCriminal · Jul 26, 2008

Hmmm.... take screenshots of the space, or lack of.

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