• Welcome to Overclockers Forums! Join us to reply in threads, receive reduced ads, and to customize your site experience!

I Need Help Deciding on a Case.

Overclockers is supported by our readers. When you click a link to make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn More.

mawsoccer

Member
Joined
Dec 16, 2005
I am looking for a quality case that is good for cooling or provides the option for good cooling.

I need it to be under $200.

Right now, I am really considering the Thermaltake Armor w/ a 25cm side fan, but I really dont need that many drive bays.

At most I will have 2 Hard Drives an 1 Optical Drive, so I dont need 10 Bays.

I am looking for something spacious that is easy to work with, but I dont know that it needs to be as big as the armor.

I will need to be able to fit a Tuniq Tower though, as that is my preferred method of cooling.


I REALLY WANT SUGGESTIONS. IF YOU HAVE A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION, PLEASE MAKE ONE.
 
I use the CM Stacker ST-01, and I love it. It cools nicely having about 6 120MM fans, as well as being able to fit my tuniq tower nicely. If you don't like big cases, this case isn't for you though. DEFINITLY the most room ive ever had in a case though. Always room for whatever you need to put in.
 
Check out some of the cases from Lian-Li. I havea PC-65B, it's a mid tower case with some VERY nice features. Only downfall is exhaust airflow. Only one 80mm out the back. However two in the front provide ample airflow. The thing I love mose about the case is it's removable motherboard tray.
 
Been researching some cases for my next build as well. Most of the cases do not have sufficient depth which I feel is what makes a case feel "small". For most of the regular sized cases (in terms of depth) there is not enough room between the front drive bays and the motherboard thus making it look cluttered with wiring.

Personally the Antec Titan looks like a good deal since I like the plain "professional" look and it comes with a decent Antec Truepower 550W power supply. The other two cases do not come with power supplies.

Below are some cases that are comparable to the Coolermaster Stacker in terms of depth and price. CM Stacker is 23" deep (585mm).

Silverstone TJ-05 504Hx313Wx617D $150 (after discount)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811163036

Thermaltake Eureka 205x540x650D $120 (after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133012

Antec Titan 550 446x205x584D $172
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129160
 
Back