Suggestion: Reviews and comparison of Thermaltake LCS cases

Hi guys.

I have been reading many articles and reviews as I am planning to build a new gaming PC (currently waiting for the bit-tech 2008 Hardware Awards).

I was very much interested in buying an Antec P182 together with a Noctua NH-U12P for a top quality silent PC (as recommended by bit-tech).

Upon further research, I found the following liquid cooled cases:
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Products.aspx?C=1161

Unfortunately these are not available on the Thermaltake EU website, but I was able to find suppliers in the UK. See for example:
http://www.xcase.co.uk/c/119176/1/watercooling-cases.html

I am particularly interested in the Kandalf LCS, as it has a front panel radiator which is cooled by 3 fans, and costs around £145 (which is roughly the same price of an Antec P182 and Noctua NH-U12P). See:
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1161&ID=1412

Some reviews (of this water-cooled case) have reported temperatures up to 19 degrees lower than air cooling.

Unfortunately, bit-tech haven't reviewed the Thermaltake LCS cases. It would be a pleasure to see bit-tech reviews on each of these cases, and even better would be a comparison between them.

What do you think?

Best Regards.
OO7

 

We've actually got an Armour+ and BigWater 780 ESA cooling system in house, unused, and that's essentially what the LCS is from the looks of things. We've "reviewed" the BigWater as part of the ECS Hydra..something graphics cards review and found it was piss poor.

The Kandalf LCS does look like it's something different towards a more positive solution however - we'll get in touch with Thermaltake and ask if they want to send one in.

 

Cheers Richard!

Looking forward to it!