Cases Fractal R3 or HAF 922?

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  1. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    I've been umm'ing and arr'ing about what case to buy for the computer I'm planning on building in the next couple of months...

    The fractal is now down to £69 on scan, and on today only the HAF 922 goes down to £70/£75.

    Now the R3 looks better (the white edition is even nicer), but the 922 has better cooling I think.

    What do you guys reckon? Any other cases can be suggested!
     
  2. GaryP

    GaryP RIP Tel

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    Personally I prefer the HAF but the Fractal seems more fashionable right now !

    I also have Coolermaster CM 690II Advanced. They are a nice case with good cooling and not as bulgy as the HAF.
     
  3. chewbaccas_nan

    chewbaccas_nan Minimodder

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    Yeah everyone seems to have them. Is the CM 690 good?
     
  4. fdbh96

    fdbh96 What's a Dremel?

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    I have a fractal r3 and it's awesome. The cooling isn't as bad as I thought it was meant to be and is very quiet.
     
  5. Instagib

    Instagib Minimodder

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    HAF 922. To best optimise the cooling you could do with getting a couple extra 120mm fans. Or a 200mm fan.
    The CM690 is a pretty good case also. If you get either, you'll be very happy with. Having said that, the R3 is also a great case.
     
  6. OCJunkie

    OCJunkie OC your Dremel too

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    This question again? Seems everyone is debating between those two cases lately.

    My 2 cents, HAF are ugly, R3's are kinda nice too fashionable now and I hate doors.

    Someone suggested a 690 II, I own one and recommend it. Not ugly and no dumb doors.
     
  7. Sexton

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    Antec is where it's at :)
     
  8. fdbh96

    fdbh96 What's a Dremel?

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    I had an antec 300 an the noise was the reason I bought an r3 :D
     
  9. Neilc

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    I recently bought the R3 XL and have to say very happy with it. love the fact that the ports and power button etc. are all on the top - really handy place to have them. Also whisper quiet, and cool.
     
  10. GaryP

    GaryP RIP Tel

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    Until you need spares. I loved Antec stuff but have bought my last one.

    690 has lots of configurations and can even house watercooling.
     
  11. GaryP

    GaryP RIP Tel

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  12. Picarro

    Picarro What's a Dremel?

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    Buy whatever you want - as long as it is a Lian Li.
     
  13. DIZZY DAZZLER 2010

    DIZZY DAZZLER 2010 Tech nut!

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    Agreed! I purchased a Lian Li A05NB, great little case! Had to mod it slightly though by fitting a couple of 120mm fans to the right side cover to blow cool air over mt mobo and gfx card!
     
  14. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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