WHich Case?

[Eddy01741]

Ok, since my current case is already dented (was already dented when i recieved the case from newegg.com), i'm gonna need a new case. So far, my requirements are:
Not flimsy, should be strong
Not too heavy, at most 18lb
Good Cooling
A dang good look
Good architecture
SIde panel window.

I've looked at 4 cases from Cooler Master and Thermaltake that i think i might buy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119082

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133131

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133146

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133133

Ok, the obvious favorite of mine atm is the thermaltake Tsunami Dream. WHy? Cause it has good cooling, leds in the front, all aluminum construction, and it's light. BUt the Xaser V is cheap, it has 5 cooling fans, including ones on the front and top of the case. THe Soprano is basically the Tsunami Dream with steel/plastic construction, and it's not as good. ANd the COoler Master Cavalier 1 is just cool because it looks good, has OK cooling, and has a dBa gauge on the front (dang, don't u wish that it was a ambient case temp gauge instead?) Ok, those are my known preffered cases, if anybody has more suggestions, give me a newegg.com link if possible.

EDIT: ok, i'm expanding max weight to about 25 pounds, but a nice quality case with good cooling thats a bit over the weight limit is still okay, like the Xaser V WInGo.

[imported_bigpappa]

Re: WHich Case?

i like the thermaltake cases cause they are sturdy and strong, the downside is they are freaking heavy.

this is a cool case, but i hear its like 40 lbs or so

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133105

[Eddy01741]

Re: WHich Case?

i like the thermaltake cases cause they are sturdy and strong, the downside is they are freaking heavy.

this is a cool case, but i hear its like 40 lbs or so

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133105

Yeah, and it's a bit pricey too, but it does have 7 fans. But it's 37.48 pounds. Similar to the Xaser V, and i just found out the Xaser V was also really heavy, clocking in at about 30 pounds.

[DeathFromAbove]

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144083

That case keeps stuff cool it has 4 80mm fans and 1 120mm that keeps stuff very cool but it is heavy.

[Ronin]

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The Dream Silver is by far the best looking one that you have in your poll.

[Eddy01741]

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The Dream Silver is by far the best looking one that you have in your poll.

Yeah, it has the pimpin LEDs in the front, and it's all aluminum. But i'm just wonderin if it's worth the price.

[gsxr310]

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I have a Tsunami Dream and I'm happy w/ it! Has good airflow in it except the fans are a little too loud. Forgot what CFM the fans are rated at but the fans put way less than Tt ratings on them. I upgraded my 3 fans to some Panaflo's which put out more CFM's and are quieter than the stock fans. If I were to get another case, probably would be Tt Armor of CM's Stacker and get it watercooled.

[Sir. S.A.S]

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Evesham iQ-eye Silver Alumininum case

Very good case has 5 very good fans, I have 2 of these cases and they keep your pc cool very well.



I use it at the moment and its a surperb case its a definate must buy!!!

http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/DisplayInfoMain.asp?e=DCAD4EDC-D774-4520-B82C-9D29717DE958

[Karl]

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144083

That case is teh bomb, iv got it ordered !

[NoSoup4You]

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I voted for the Tsunami because it is a very good case. Good design and quality case maker in Thermaltake.

I can however vouche for the Aspire X-Navigator that Sir. Karl suggested. I have this case and it has a lot of nice features like removable drive cages, and hotswap CD-ROM trays. The case has plenty of room, and has 5 fans (4x80mm 1x120mm). In the peak summer months when the ambient temperature in my room was 90*F+ the case temp was no more then 31*C, and that is with a P4, 2 Raptors, and an X850XT PE.

[DU_is_good_4U]

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Antec LANBOY

[DeathFromAbove]

Re: WHich Case?

I voted for the Tsunami because it is a very good case. Good design and quality case maker in Thermaltake.

I can however vouche for the Aspire X-Navigator that Sir. Karl suggested. I have this case and it has a lot of nice features like removable drive cages, and hotswap CD-ROM trays. The case has plenty of room, and has 5 fans (4x80mm 1x120mm). In the peak summer months when the ambient temperature in my room was 90*F+ the case temp was no more then 31*C, and that is with a P4, 2 Raptors, and an X850XT PE.

Yeah I feel like getting in that case sometimes it's phukin cool in there.

[Eddy01741]

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Ok, i just bought a new thermaltake tsunami dream from newegg.com late last night, i hope i won't be dissapointed, there are tons of great reviews on the web on websites of the tsunami.

[NoSoup4You]

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You won't be. Its a good case, but with my P4 and X850 I just didn't feel like it would have enough air-flow through it.

[Eddy01741]

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You won't be. Its a good case, but with my P4 and X850 I just didn't feel like it would have enough air-flow through it.

Ok, good to hear the good news from you KingofKhaos.