Torn Between 3 cases

[imported_Kingnubian]

Presently I have a Raidmax Scorpio case:
http://www.pcextreme.net/raidmax_scorpio868w.php

But am looking into something with, at least according to me, better airflow and design.
I have 3 cases in mind:

Antec TX640B
Thermaltake Sporano (I'm tired of case doors but this case is a stunner)
Coolermaster Centurion

I would appreciate some serious insight and explaination as to which one and why would be the best choice??

 

[Madwand1]

I have a Thermaltake Soprano, and I wouldn't recommend it because of some silly design quirks:

1. Internal drive cage is not removable
2. Have to disassemble the top-mounted external connectors to fit in a power supply
3. Top-mounted cover keeps coming off
4. If you slide in a Thermaltake iCage into the top section, you can't get it out without bending the flaps back with a screwdriver/etc.
5. More stuff that I've forgotten but thought "badly designed" while I was putting my system together. No such experience with some Antecs for example, even with cheaper cases.

Thermaltake Tsunami corrects issue (1), so would be worthwhile IMO just for that reason. Can't say whether or not it addresses the other quirks, but they're mostly easier to live with once the system's built.

 

[Zepper]

I don't think any of those supply HD vibe dampers. Of the three, the Tt and CM have 120mm fan mounts front and rear. It it was me, I'd be buying a Beantech Igloo from directron and mod the cooling if necessary - true Lian Li quality at a budget price.

.bh.

 

[imported_Kingnubian]

Originally posted by: Zepper
I don't think any of those supply HD vibe dampers. Of the three, the Tt and CM have 120mm fan mounts front and rear. It it was me, I'd be buying a Beantech Igloo from directron and mod the cooling if necessary - true Lian Li quality at a budget price.

.bh.

The beantech looks nice but it comes with fan cutouts only for 80mm units not 120mm.

One question, what is the difference between the Antec TX640 and the Tx635??

 

[A554SS1N]

Originally posted by: Kingnubian


One question, what is the difference between the Antec TX640 and the Tx635??

TX640B is black and has SmartPower2 400 watt psu, so Ok.

TX635 is white and has SmartPower2 350 watt psu, which is a little too low IMO.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

just no thermaltake because they have horrible build quality and sharp edges everywhere and are made for young boys.

 

[TrevorRC]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
just no thermaltake because they have horrible build quality and sharp edges everywhere and are made for young boys.

HAHA :laugh:

The truth comes out.

I got one when I was 12 (A Xaser III)... thought it was the greatest thing.

Until I tried to lift it up, and almost broke my back.

Until I tried to open it up, and sliced my hand open.

The only good thing I can say about TT is...
When my mom got mad at me one day.. she threw my entire computer out the 2nd story of our house (Luckily it wasn't the third o_o). The case was pretty much ruined... but every other piece of hardware survived.

I attribute it to the case. Though I may be mistaken.
--Trevor

 

[imported_Kingnubian]

After reading all of your responses I'm lookig more and more at the Antec TX640B or the Coolermaster Centurion 532.

 

[Ike0069]

Of those, I'd defintiely go with the Coolermaster. 120mm fan in the back is a must IMO. A top fan can also be very helpful for cooling.

 

[cpacini]

Originally posted by: TrevorRC

When my mom got mad at me one day.. she threw my entire computer out the 2nd story of our house (Luckily it wasn't the third o_o). The case was pretty much ruined... but every other piece of hardware survived.

--Trevor