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post #61 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:00pm
Not necessary - his suggestions are very solid.

He IS going at this like a pitbull.

The Antec 900 is the current market leader, by a huge margin...at least according to Fry's and MicroCenter.
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post #62 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:02pm
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I assume you're shopping for your own case as well....
Nope, what everybody doesn't know is that I'm locked in her dungeon and this is the labor I have to do


I expect she's looking around and just is looking for advice


Also, just found this which I would have to say is one of the most KICK ASS things I've ever seen. Except I don't know where you access the I/O panel

Do note that this case was made specifically for air cooling, it is loaded to the brim with fans and even has room for another (note top has room for a 3rd) and the one side is grilled so that heat will more easily diffuse because of higher surface area. Excellent case.
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post #63 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:03pm
Why, thank you.

The Antec is a market leader, but it does not begin to match the Lian Li or Silverstone models wrt quality/looks. So, maybe it's a case of BMW vs Chevy --both work just fine, some prefer one or the other. BUT, in the end, I'll take ugly over looks if it gives significantly better performance.


(PS ... pdonket, you've done a good job, and I'll allow you out of the dungeon for an hour of gaming )
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post #64 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:04pm
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Nope, what everybody doesn't know is that I'm locked in her dungeon and this is the labor I have to do


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post #65 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:05pm
Do you like lights in your cases? Or refinement?
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post #66 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:10pm
Whew ... that Themaltake is a good example of where Money don't buy beauty


Do I like lights:



That's the last one. This next build will be much more sedate, and "refined," so bling is not a requirement. I've got enough to last a lifetime in the first one.
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post #67 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:12pm
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post #68 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:13pm
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Yeah the TT certainly isn't beautiful, but I think that is by far the best air cooled case I've found around.
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post #69 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:22pm
Hey PD - consider this one for your summary as a great "discount" case.



http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...15768&CatId=32
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post #70 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:40pm
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Why, thank you.

The Antec is a market leader, but it does not begin to match the Lian Li or Silverstone models wrt quality/looks. So, maybe it's a case of BMW vs Chevy --both work just fine, some prefer one or the other. BUT, in the end, I'll take ugly over looks if it gives significantly better performance.


(PS ... pdonket, you've done a good job, and I'll allow you out of the dungeon for an hour of gaming )
CHEVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wait what are we talking about?
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post #71 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:42pm
Air Cooling the 900 without the window is still my Favorite.
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post #72 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:44pm
I wished I liked the Antec 900 or Coolermaster 830, cause all you guys do seem to like their performance.
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post #73 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:44pm
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Hey PD - consider this one for your summary as a great "discount" case.



http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...15768&CatId=32
ahh yeah that is a good discount case, nice full size + great price
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post #74 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:46pm
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I wished I liked the Antec 900 or Coolermaster 830, cause all you guys do seem to like their performance.
Yeah sorry to say but those are as good as you're gonna get. The CM830 has a side literally that can be filled with fans in any arrangement of in/out plus there is the rear and front fans
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post #75 of 127
1/12/08 at 7:56pm
Yep, I know hulioni has used the 830 (or one of the versions) and has good things to say. He's now picked up the Cosmos, so will also be interested in what he has to say.
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post #76 of 127
1/12/08 at 8:01pm
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Yep, I know hulioni has used the 830 (or one of the versions) and has good things to say. He's now picked up the Cosmos, so will also be interested in what he has to say.
The Cosmos is amazing for sure. I also like the padded side panels that are included. I'll either be getting it or the stacker for my next PC
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post #77 of 127
1/12/08 at 8:03pm
The Cosmos is a great case - a must see. It was on my build list until I compared it to the dimensions I had to work with =(
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post #78 of 127
1/12/08 at 8:21pm
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Also, just found this which I would have to say is one of the most KICK ASS things I've ever seen. Except I don't know where you access the I/O panel

Do note that this case was made specifically for air cooling, it is loaded to the brim with fans and even has room for another (note top has room for a 3rd) and the one side is grilled so that heat will more easily diffuse because of higher surface area. Excellent case.
They make a water cooler ready one aswell VD5000LBNA

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The Cosmos is a great case - a must see. It was on my build list until I compared it to the dimensions I had to work with =(
It too small?
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post #79 of 127
1/12/08 at 8:26pm
Hehe - no. Unfortunately too big.
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post #80 of 127
1/12/08 at 8:46pm
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Hehe - no. Unfortunately too big.
I don't think I know a single case bigger than it
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