- Feb 5, 2003
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OK, I have my whole system picked out but I can't decide on a case. I am hoping that some of you can offer some helpful advice.
I keep changing my mind between a few different ones including:
Chenming X-Pider
Thermaltake Xaser II 6000A
Antec 1080
I have issues with each of these cases that keeps me from making a definite decision. First, I heard that the X-Pider case was a bit flimsy, especially the drive cage. Does anyone recommend this case and why?, because other than that I really like what it has to offer. Second, I like the thermaltake, but I really don't care for the fan controller thats included. For the price of the case, I feel I can get similar quality and buy a fan controller that I like. I also like the Antec. But this case seems like everyone has it, its yesterdays news, and I really would like to have an aluminum case.
What I really want is an aluminum case with a drive door and front USB 2.0 ports. A side window would be nice, as well as a side fan to help with the cooling of my video card. Anything under $200 is in my budget. I DON'T need a power supply. I already have the Antec 480watt. I want a case for optimal cooling.
Components going into the case:
Gigabyte SINXP1394
Intel P4 2.53 GHz w/ Vantec Aeroflow
ATI Radeon AIW 9700 pro
4 sticks 256MB PC2100 RAM
2 Maxtor 30GB ATA133 hdd's in RAID0 array
1 Maxtor 120GB ATA133 hdd
Lite On CDRW
Memorex DVD +RW/+R
I would like to try overclocking, so a nice cool case is almost a necessity. Looks are also important to me.
So what do you guys suggest for a top of the line, high quality, low noise, good looking case?
Are the ones I have picked out decent? What cases are better?
I appreciate any comments,
Cheers,
Mcurphy
I keep changing my mind between a few different ones including:
Chenming X-Pider
Thermaltake Xaser II 6000A
Antec 1080
I have issues with each of these cases that keeps me from making a definite decision. First, I heard that the X-Pider case was a bit flimsy, especially the drive cage. Does anyone recommend this case and why?, because other than that I really like what it has to offer. Second, I like the thermaltake, but I really don't care for the fan controller thats included. For the price of the case, I feel I can get similar quality and buy a fan controller that I like. I also like the Antec. But this case seems like everyone has it, its yesterdays news, and I really would like to have an aluminum case.
What I really want is an aluminum case with a drive door and front USB 2.0 ports. A side window would be nice, as well as a side fan to help with the cooling of my video card. Anything under $200 is in my budget. I DON'T need a power supply. I already have the Antec 480watt. I want a case for optimal cooling.
Components going into the case:
Gigabyte SINXP1394
Intel P4 2.53 GHz w/ Vantec Aeroflow
ATI Radeon AIW 9700 pro
4 sticks 256MB PC2100 RAM
2 Maxtor 30GB ATA133 hdd's in RAID0 array
1 Maxtor 120GB ATA133 hdd
Lite On CDRW
Memorex DVD +RW/+R
I would like to try overclocking, so a nice cool case is almost a necessity. Looks are also important to me.
So what do you guys suggest for a top of the line, high quality, low noise, good looking case?
Are the ones I have picked out decent? What cases are better?
I appreciate any comments,
Cheers,
Mcurphy