Thermaltake Armor or Cooler Master CM Stacker

iLLestOne · Jul 14, 2006

I've been looking around for cases for awhile now, and I've narrowed it down to these two.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119042

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133154

I really like that I can put 3 120m fans in the front of the CM stacker, but I don't like that the top and side are both 80mm fans.

If I got the coolermaster, I'd get the 300mm cross flow fan, and if I got the thermaltake, I'd get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999812

So which one would you guys recommend? I won't be doing WC yet, but will in the future. Right now I just want to have a case with REALLY good airflow.

Has anyone tried to put a 120mm fan on the side of the CM stacker instead of the 80mm? I figured I could cut out a 120mm hole in the top of the case, and just use that one instead of the 80mm.

Any info would really help

Octofister · Jul 15, 2006

if your looking for flair go with the Thermaltake if not then the Cooler Master

this has the 25cm fan already built into it and unlike the black Armor it is made out of aluminum so its much lighter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133020

Alchemy1 · Jul 15, 2006

I like my Stacker, but it is a little heavy. However, it is on casters so I can just roll it where ever I need to take it. The armor looks nice and it is made out of aluminum. I would buy whatever is cheaper. The only reason I would choose the Stacker over the Armor is the fact that you can lay a 2-120mm rad on the bottom of the stacker over the stock vent and not have to mod it for air flow.

crfracer290 · Jul 16, 2006

I am ordering the Thermaltake Armor tommorow. I think it looks really sweet and I wanted a big case so it is just the size for me.

You can get a black Thermaltake with side 250mm fan built in for $170--- Thermaltake Armor Case w- 250mm Side Panel Fan - Black

My choice would be the thermaltake, since that IS in fact the one I am getting.

crfracer290 · Jul 16, 2006

Ehhh, sorry for no link, I thought it would show as a hyperlink but it showed as just text...

http://xoxide.com/thermaltake-armor-case-250mm-black.html

Sorry, it wouldnt let me edit.

Illyest · Jul 16, 2006

iLLestOne said:
I've been looking around for cases for awhile now, and I've narrowed it down to these two.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119042

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133154

I really like that I can put 3 120m fans in the front of the CM stacker, but I don't like that the top and side are both 80mm fans.

If I got the coolermaster, I'd get the 300mm cross flow fan, and if I got the thermaltake, I'd get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999812

So which one would you guys recommend? I won't be doing WC yet, but will in the future. Right now I just want to have a case with REALLY good airflow.

Has anyone tried to put a 120mm fan on the side of the CM stacker instead of the 80mm? I figured I could cut out a 120mm hole in the top of the case, and just use that one instead of the 80mm.

Any info would really help

IT WAS YOU!!!! You took my name

j/k

Anyways, I've been using the TT Armor and I love everthing about it except the weight!!! I have the black/not much aluminum model.

suicidal_katt · Jul 16, 2006

I'd go with the armor.. It's got the better airflow for its size and is a lot lighter. Aluminum is also not very thermo-conductive and is more durable...

The 25cm fan will definately suck in more air than needed but i think it's a bit much.. but then again... is there really anything that's too much??? I'm going to be getting the Armor Jr...

You cant check out the other topic in this forum here:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=468024

iLLestOne · Jul 16, 2006

Well I figured out the it will be about $200 for either case (w/ the crossflow fan or the 250mm fan)

I'd rather go ligher, since I will be heading back to college in the fall. But I just want this to be the last case I have to buy (at least for a couple years).

My case right now is a midtower, with 120mm (intake) in front, 120mm (intake) on the side over the videocard, 120mm (exhaust) on top, and 80mm (exhaust) on top...as you can see, I really like airflow

(and 120mm fans).

So I'd like to have something that has LOTS of airflow, and 120mm fans....so I should just go with the Armor then!? Any other cases I should look at? I want to order this tonight or tomorrow....the sooner the better

easygoer101 · Jul 17, 2006

I have the Thermaltake Armour and I can't use the top fan because of the PSU. Overall I like it.

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