Cases help chosing a new case

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by bazman24, 14 Jun 2010.

  1. bazman24

    bazman24 Minimodder

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    hi all im thinking of purchasing a new case but im looking for a case that has a side window, the case must also be big enough for my vapour x 5870 and a akasa freedom tower cpu cooler. my budget is around £100-£200, has anyone got any recommendations or ideas of a decent gaming case?

    thanks
     
  2. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    Something I am looking at currently...

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Silv...Tower-Case-Black-Aluminum-with-Window-w-o-PSU - £144.49

    I know it isn't a latest model (hence it is cheaper than it used to be) but you can't fault the build quality (and it is aluminium). The top half of the hard drive cage is removable for extra longer cards which also allows more air to flow over the GPU. Due to the width, you should get any height CPU cooler in it with room to spare.

    Edit: Even cheaper here...http://www.ebuyer.com/product/156829 - £137.93
     
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  3. bazman24

    bazman24 Minimodder

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    i like the look of the corsair 800D but this looks massive! not sure if it will fit on my desk
     
  4. Bloody_Pete

    Bloody_Pete Technophile

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    Wait for the HAF X?
     
  5. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    You ain't wrong...

    Corsair 800D = 229 x 609 x 609 (WxHxD mm)
     
  6. bazman24

    bazman24 Minimodder

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    like the look of the HAF X when is it due for release?
     
  7. Gryphon

    Gryphon What's a Dremel?

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    I can second that as i have one sitting right next to me. Plenty of space for your components inside, also the included fans are nice and quiet. The dust filters work too, although one of them is a bit of a pain to clean.
    Very solid case. Looks are debatable - i really like it, but my 'mac' flatmate thinks it looks dull :sigh:
     
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    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    Good review by Anandtech here - http://www.anandtech.com/show/2664/1
     
  9. Gothic-Yoshi

    Gothic-Yoshi The Matrix has you!!!

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    I want to get the HAF X hope it comes out soon.
     
  10. mars-bar-man

    mars-bar-man Side bewb.

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    the lankool (or what ever they're called) cases?
     
  11. lp rob1

    lp rob1 Modder

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    What about an Antec Twelve Hundred? Big on the inside, LOTS of fans...
     
  12. EvilMerc

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    Antec 1200.
     
  13. antonyand

    antonyand mmm Jaffa Cakes

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    Couldn't you just add a case window yourself? Its not the hardest of jobs and it'll be "unique" then.

    The only down side i can see with this option is you'll end up modding the whole case and you'll never be fully happy with it, or is it just me?
     
  14. bazman24

    bazman24 Minimodder

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    dnt really want to go down that route my diy skills are not the best!
     
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