Recommended Case?

CMcguire · Post by **CMcguire** » Wed May 09, 2007 11:40 pm

I am going to be buying components for my new system soon and wondering what case i should go for... i would have

Processor: Intel Quad Core Q6600
Motherboard: EVGA nForce 680 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 or intel D975XBX2
Memory: Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 TwinX (or some other memory)
Graphic Card: Geforce 8800GTX 768MB PCI-E
Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
DVD-RW
3.5"

Basically my main criteria for the case is it can in fact fit everything (so i assume full tower), cool (as in good fan setup with case), and quiet.

Price isnt that much of an issue (within reason say 300 dollars/220 euro with no psu)

I was thinking of buying the PSU seperate from the case to ensure you end up with a good quality one.

stopthekilling77 · Post by **stopthekilling77** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:55 am

hey CMcguire! check out the offerings at Antec's B-Stock. I got my P180 case from them and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it! http://www.antec.com/us/pro_b_stock.php

at $79.00 it sure beats newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811129154

but check out their specs on it, and i'm too lazy to post to the LR review on it but its in the articles.

might not be what you're looking for, but its a good starting point if you dont like it!

Sporg · Post by **Sporg** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:08 am

Do you plan on being semi-portable for LAN parties? If so, then weight is something to consider.

For me I never plan on taking my main rig to a LAN party so I went with the Thermaltake Armor. Lots of space and the whole front is basically open so you get lots of air. I will say that the little half-doors are a slight inconvenience, but you get used to them.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811133154

Edit: fixed spelling, because I suck...

bigblockmatt · Post by **bigblockmatt** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:08 pm

I also have the p180. i love it. it is a little heavy, but i still take it to LAN's

CMcguire · Post by **CMcguire** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:33 pm

Is the p180 case big enough for what i am looking for? i would have thought i needed a full tower?

Also i hear that you have to be careful with your power supply cables they might not be long enough to reach across the case?

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:03 am

With the P180 and the GTX you will be required to remove your top hard drive drive bay. Not really a problem as you still have room for another 4 down at the bottom, but something to consider non-the-less.

Yeah, some PSU's with shorter wire's don't fit the 'PSU at the bottom' style, but most do, would have thought someone would maintain some kind of compatibility list for if it fits.

You might like the Antec 900. Looks like one of the better air cooled cases on the market right now.

Dan

CMcguire · Post by **CMcguire** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:56 am

Well i like the p180 it sounds pretty good from what i have read..

And i think i might go for dual 8800 gts cards (320mb) and Cosair 620HX.. so any idea it they'd fix/ power cable would be sufficient?

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Fri May 11, 2007 10:03 am

Decided what resolution monitor you're going to get yet?

The GTS is about and inch shorter than the GTX so will fit in that case even better.

A quick check on the web seems to suggest that your PSU will have long enough cables.

Dan

CMcguire · Post by **CMcguire** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:32 pm

well ill be going for an LCD screen not sure exactly what one i'll go for yet.. I'm thinking viewsonic as i have good things and most of those seem to have 1280x1024 resolutions

stopthekilling77 · Post by **stopthekilling77** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:47 pm

cases are always about functionality, that p180 or the antec 900 would both be good choices if they're up to what you need! as far as the LCD monitor, check out Hanns G as well, they've been getting some good buzz here

http://forums.legitreviews.com/viewtopic.php?t=9505

CMcguire · Post by **CMcguire** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:05 pm

Well i can't seem to find a place to order Hanns G monitors that will deliver to ireland... (stupid restrictions on amazon.co.uk)

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Fri May 11, 2007 1:54 pm

What size are you looking for?

http://www.komplett.ie have a nice selection. They don't have hanns g, but they do have some good ones.
Dell also have some nice monitors!

odie2190 · Post by **odie2190** » Fri May 11, 2007 6:13 pm

i have the antec 900 gamer case. it move aLOT of air very nice air flow and it cools your hdd's too. its solid has a window, very nice case worth the money, imo.