need an opinion

[FordFreak]

This is the only aluminum case of this style I can find with a window installed that already has a fan in it. I would like some input on it before I decide to get it. I just wish it had a bigger window and I also could do without the markings on the front. I would get one with a bigger window and put my own fan in but I could only find a 120mm hole saw at one place and they want ~$40 for it. Reason for the 120mm is so I can get more airflow with less noise. link to pics
Thermaltake Xaser II A6000 B Plus, 10-Bay ( Aluminum ) Chassis ( SILVER ), with aluminum & plastic front panel, ATX Full Tower. BUILT-IN HARDCANO 7 ( 1 x IEEE 1394 + 2 x USB2.0 ports. ) and 5 PCS SILENT FAN, SMALL SIDE WINDOW. Retail. $168 @ newegg

 

[Neuroanatomist]

One thing that bothers me about those Chieftec/Thermtake ALUMINUM towers is that the front face is still PLASTIC.
Also.. maybe it's just me but the Thermaltake frontplate additions to the design are little TOO much.

Have you looked at STEEL Chieftec DX-01WD, $59 link

Also.. are you sure that you really need a 120mm fan.. this case design already has lots of good ventilation options and as long as you get some quiet 80mm Panaflo L1As, you should be good.

 

[FordFreak]

Originally posted by: Neuroanatomist
One thing that bothers me about those Chieftec/Thermtake ALUMINUM towers is that the front face is still PLASTIC.
Also.. maybe it's just me but the Thermaltake frontplate additions to the design are little TOO much.

Have you looked at STEEL Chieftec DX-01WD, $59 link

Also.. are you sure that you really need a 120mm fan.. this case design already has lots of good ventilation options and as long as you get some quiet 80mm Panaflo L1As, you should be good.

Reason for the 120 is so I can get cool air blowing directly onto the cards. I'm nor real worried about noise since the CPU HS is goig to have a 80mm delta on it. I just want to keep the noise down as much as possible. I already found the 120mm I want to get.