I need a good, pretty cheap case that can fit cards like the 8800 GTX and ultras. So i was think about the Thermaltake Armor, But i would like to see other peoples opinions of this case. Plus what are some cases you recommend. My budget is anything below $200.
It is a great case. I have one ,however, if you buy the one with the 250mm side fan you cannot install the extremely large tower cpu cooler like the thermalright ultra extreme you are limited to a cooler thats under 150mm tall. The great thing is if you decide to you can always buy a second side pannel for 25.00 without the fan or simply remove it. I love this case. Even without the side panel fan it has 2 120mm fans and 2 92mm fans plus if you have a 120mm psu fan like mine. It also has a expansion modual that allows for another 120mm fan in the front of the case , plus it has wholes drilled thru the bottom of the case and the case sits on feet so air flows up from the bottom of the case. The Armor also has a storage tray in the front for cd's parts etc and you can buy more. The Armor also has drive bays up near the top of the case in the rear it near the PSU for even more expansion drives and has a additional upgrade kit for a BTX motherboard (it even comes with a soft cloth to clean finger prints off the case. The armor is set up for water cooling with pre drilled wholes for the tubes aswell. As for the Cosmos it is expensive even with a rebate but is even bigger than the armor. It was to big for my computer desk but is a super nice case
link to thermaltake armor web site
http://thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/armor/va8003bws.asp
BTX Upgrade Kits (option) E-ATX
Motherboard ATX
Motherboard Compatible w/ Lquid Cooling
USB 2.0 IEEE 1394 Audio & Speaker Fanless Application Tool-free 5.25" Drives 12 cm LED Fan 9 cm Fan Accessory Box
Support to 11 5.25’’ drive bays
Relocate-able front control panel (Power, Reset switch, HDD & PWR LEDs)
Support up to Extend ATX & BTX
Ventilation opening on top ( 62% opening ratio)
Built-in 5.25’’ drive bay accessory box
High efficiency ventilation: Dual 12cm silent fans in front & rear, 9cm fans in rear and top, 25cm fan on side
Retractable foot stand
25cm fan on the side panel benefits CPU and GPU temperature and reinforces system stability
Air Cooling System
-Rear (Exhaust) :
90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
-Rear HDD cooling
-Rear (Exhaust) :
120 x 120 x 25mm, Blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
Top (Exhaust) :
90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Front (Intake) :
120 x 120 x 25mm, Blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
- Side (Intake) :
250 x 250 x 30mm, 600rpm, 15dBA
- CPU & VGA cooling
The 250mm fan covers 90% of all heat sources on the motherboard
liquid Cooling System
Retaining holes for liquid cooling kits
Best choice of liquid cooling case
Optimize internal space for installing liquid cooling system
Retaining holes for liquid cooling kits Back up receiver installation
Retaining holes for liquidpump Ideal internal space for other liquid cooling system
Fanless System
Optimized internal space and airflow
Minimized noise level
Ventilantion opening on top (62% opening ratio)
Totally Fanless thermal system validated
(Fanless CPU/ VGA cooler, fanless PSU, fanless chassis are supported and tested by Thermaltake.)
PSU Cooler CPU Cooler VGA Cooler
Innovation Design
Compatible with ATX and BTX
BTX Upgrade Kit (Option) P/N: A9358
BTX Rear Plate BTX SRM BTX Upgrade Kit Package
(Rear Plate and SRM only)
Inside Structure
Inside Structure Relocate-able 12cm Blue LED Fan
Detailed Features
Removeable HDD cage Tool-free installation for 5.25" devices Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker ports Screwless slots for easy assembling 3 x 3.5" HDD module with
12 cm blue LED fan
3 x 3.5" HDD module with
12 cm blue LED fan Retractable foot stand Accessory box
Bundled in 5.25" drive bay HDD & FDD rack
Relocate-able HDD & FDD drive bay
Ventilation opening on top (62% opening ratio) Extra large thumb screws for easy open side panel Side Panel lock Side 250mm fan with meshed grill for safety consideration
Model Armor --- VA8003BWS
Case Type Super Tower
Side Panel Transparent side panel
Net Weight 15.78Kg
Dimension 530 x 220 x 560 mm (H*W*D)
Cooling System Front (intake) 120x120x25 mm, Blue LED Fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
Side (Intake) 250 x 250 x 30 mm fan, 600rpm, 15dBA
Rear (exhaust) 120 x 120 x25 mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Top (exhaust) 90 x 90 x 25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Drive Bays 11
Front Accessible 10 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
Internal 6 x3.5"
Material Chassis: 1.0mm SECC Front Bezel: Aluminum
Color Black
Expansion Slots 7
Motherboards Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTX
BTX Upgrade Kits SRM / Rear plate (optional)
Drive Bay Kits Relocate-able HDD & FDD rack 3 x 3.5" HDD module with 12cm LED fan
Accessory box
- VA8000BNS
- VA8000BWS
- VA8000SWA
- VA8003BWS
- VA8003SWA