New build and cant find any big cases.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 01:08 PM

well im starting a new build and started looking for a large case black ,silver ,or blue. with a side window to show off the goodies. couldn't find any server towers that filled my needs (sadly). so I come here asking if any one has any recommendations.

Krypto · 06-11-08, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jenkins6586

well im starting a new build and started looking for a large case black ,silver ,or blue. with a side window to show off the goodies. couldn't find any server towers that filled my needs (sadly). so I come here asking if any one has any recommendations.

Antec Nine Hundred

muddocktor · 06-11-08, 01:57 PM

What is your budget for your case? If price is secondary, there are several alternatives. You can go with a U2-UFO or U2-Ascension if you want a truly big case with a lot of windows and money isn't tight (very expensive cases, but very nice also).

What do you plan to run in this case (components and cooling)?

EDIT: If the Antec 900 is too small for you, then you might want to look at the Antec 1200 too.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 01:58 PM

Dimensions: 19.4h x 8.1h x 18.4h (L x W x H) too small

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by muddocktor

What is your budget for your case? If price is secondary, there are several alternatives. You can go with a U2-UFO or U2-Ascension if you want a truly big case with a lot of windows and money isn't tight (very expensive cases, but very nice also).

What do you plan to run in this case (components and cooling)?

around 200 might go higher if i see something that blows my mind

EDIT: i like the room but 399

muddocktor · 06-11-08, 02:07 PM

Antec Twelve Hundred

Lian Li PC-G70B Black Aluminum Super Tower with Window

This is way over your price range but it's worth a look anyways.

U2-UFO (Brushed Aluminum) - Original Top I just bought the white version of this case and while it's a lot of money it is worth it IMO. Very well made and lots of room for watercooling or realy just about anything you want to do.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 02:13 PM

idk now i want the u2 ufo lol any one got a link for specs and more info on them couldnt find it on google

Krypto · 06-11-08, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jenkins6586

Dimensions: 19.4h x 8.1h x 18.4h (L x W x H) too small

I've got some of the largest compnents on the market in this case and migrated from a p180. I was very skeptical at first but it worked out great.

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muddocktor · 06-11-08, 02:34 PM

Here's a link to my thread on my U2-UFO for you to look at. I'm presently at work on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico so my build is in suspended animation until I get back. But you can look at my pics and get an idea of the room in the case. The case itself is 18" X 18" X 18". The Ascension is 18" X 18" X 24" tall, if you want the extra room and want to pay the extra money. I thought hard about the Ascencion, but decided I didn't need to spend the extra moeny for 6 more inches of height.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by muddocktor

Antec Twelve Hundred

Lian Li PC-G70B Black Aluminum Super Tower with Window

This is way over your price range but it's worth a look anyways.

U2-UFO (Brushed Aluminum) - Original Top I just bought the white version of this case and while it's a lot of money it is worth it IMO. Very well made and lots of room for watercooling or realy just about anything you want to do.

well after checking out about 10 web sites im going to go with a Lian Li case it has one thing i love nothing that goes over my 5.25 bays. i ****ing hate the newer case that cover your bays but thats me. i havent picked out a Lian Li case yet cause i didnt like the L-shaped window might get one with out the window and cut out my own

Lian Li PC-G70B Black Aluminum Super Tower with Window
(DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHAT CASE IS AT THE TOP ABOVE THE PREV BUTTON IT DOESNT HAVE A L SHAPED WINDOW!)

Feroce · 06-11-08, 03:04 PM

How about an enormous, easily modded aluminum tower, with removable MB tray, deep enough to take the tallest CPU cooler?

For $99?

http://www.computernerd.com/catalog/...products_id=29

I use one myself. The only gripe I have with it is that the HDD's are hard mounted and thus are noisy, but any moderately imaginative modder can fix that.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Feroce

How about an enormous, easily modded aluminum tower, with removable MB tray, deep enough to take the tallest CPU cooler?

For $99?

http://www.computernerd.com/catalog/...products_id=29

I use one myself. The only gripe I have with it is that the HDD's are hard mounted and thus are noisy, but any moderately imaginative modder can fix that.

that caught my eye not alot of pics or info got a better link

Feroce · 06-11-08, 03:11 PM

http://www.overclockers.com/articles1103/

There ya be

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Feroce

http://www.overclockers.com/articles1103/

There ya be

its deff going to be the runner up if i bail on the Lian Li case only down side i see is the front is plain id paint the whole thing black oh and its only 18x18 where the lian li case is 23x23 but $200vs.$100

blakehenry00 · 06-11-08, 03:37 PM

Do you have a local Best Buy?

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 03:39 PM

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Do you have a local Best Buy?

i do but i try to stay out of stores like best buy ,circuit city ,comp usa but i have to say radio shack sells some good pc stuff now

blakehenry00 · 06-11-08, 03:54 PM

Well Bust Buy has a re badged Lian Li case, under the name Rocketfish. Sometimes it's as low as $50 or up to $120. It's dimensions are 22.83 inches in height. 8.18 inches in width. And 24.21 inches in length, I highly suggest you stop buy and check it out.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blakehenry00

Well Bust Buy has a re badged Lian Li case, under the name Rocketfish. Sometimes it's as low as $50 or up to $120. It's dimensions are 22.83 inches in height. 8.18 inches in width. And 24.21 inches in length, I highly suggest you stop buy and check it out.

thanks for the heads up. is it on there web site?

blakehenry00 · 06-11-08, 04:13 PM

I'm not seeing it on there, But you can always call them.

jenkins6586 · 06-11-08, 04:54 PM

after finding some pics of that case thats what i want but i dont think you can buy them any more

the only thing i didnt like was the window less side but Lian Li sells new side panels and i dont like the door on the front but found out it comes off with 6 screws i hope i can find them some where

06-11-08, 01:08 PM	Thread Starter #1
jenkins6586 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY	New build and cant find any big cases. well im starting a new build and started looking for a large case black ,silver ,or blue. with a side window to show off the goodies. couldn't find any server towers that filled my needs (sadly). so I come here asking if any one has any recommendations.
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06-11-08, 01:57 PM	#3
muddocktor Retired Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Iberia, LA	What is your budget for your case? If price is secondary, there are several alternatives. You can go with a U2-UFO or U2-Ascension if you want a truly big case with a lot of windows and money isn't tight (very expensive cases, but very nice also). What do you plan to run in this case (components and cooling)? EDIT: If the Antec 900 is too small for you, then you might want to look at the Antec 1200 too.
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06-11-08, 01:58 PM	Thread Starter #4
jenkins6586 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY	Dimensions: 19.4h x 8.1h x 18.4h (L x W x H) too small
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06-11-08, 02:07 PM	#6
muddocktor Retired Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Iberia, LA	Antec Twelve Hundred Lian Li PC-G70B Black Aluminum Super Tower with Window This is way over your price range but it's worth a look anyways. U2-UFO (Brushed Aluminum) - Original Top I just bought the white version of this case and while it's a lot of money it is worth it IMO. Very well made and lots of room for watercooling or realy just about anything you want to do.
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06-11-08, 02:13 PM	Thread Starter #7
jenkins6586 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY	idk now i want the u2 ufo lol any one got a link for specs and more info on them couldnt find it on google
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06-11-08, 02:34 PM	#9
muddocktor Retired Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Iberia, LA	Here's a link to my thread on my U2-UFO for you to look at. I'm presently at work on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico so my build is in suspended animation until I get back. But you can look at my pics and get an idea of the room in the case. The case itself is 18" X 18" X 18". The Ascension is 18" X 18" X 24" tall, if you want the extra room and want to pay the extra money. I thought hard about the Ascencion, but decided I didn't need to spend the extra moeny for 6 more inches of height.
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06-11-08, 03:04 PM	#11
Feroce Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Olympia, WA	How about an enormous, easily modded aluminum tower, with removable MB tray, deep enough to take the tallest CPU cooler? For $99? http://www.computernerd.com/catalog/...products_id=29 I use one myself. The only gripe I have with it is that the HDD's are hard mounted and thus are noisy, but any moderately imaginative modder can fix that.
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06-11-08, 03:11 PM	#13
Feroce Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Olympia, WA	http://www.overclockers.com/articles1103/ There ya be
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06-11-08, 03:37 PM	#15
blakehenry00 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Oklahoma	Do you have a local Best Buy? __________________ Rig 1-i7-920@4.2GHz- EVGA x58- Lapped TRUE 120- 3x GTX 285's SC- Corsair HX1000- XONAR DX Online- Limited folding due to heat Rig 2-Q6600@3.5GHz-ASUS P5Q Pro-Lapped TRUE 120-Corsair TX750w-4x2GB G.Skill PC8000-eVGA 285GTX SC - Online Folding Rig 3-Q6600@3.4-Gigabyte P35-D3SR-TRUE 120-Corsair TX650w-2x2GB GEIL PC8500-eVGA 260 core 216 Offline- RIP q6600 :( I'm a Team 32 Folding Mentor. Ask me about Folding.
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06-11-08, 03:54 PM	#17
blakehenry00 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Oklahoma	Well Bust Buy has a re badged Lian Li case, under the name Rocketfish. Sometimes it's as low as $50 or up to $120. It's dimensions are 22.83 inches in height. 8.18 inches in width. And 24.21 inches in length, I highly suggest you stop buy and check it out. __________________ Rig 1-i7-920@4.2GHz- EVGA x58- Lapped TRUE 120- 3x GTX 285's SC- Corsair HX1000- XONAR DX Online- Limited folding due to heat Rig 2-Q6600@3.5GHz-ASUS P5Q Pro-Lapped TRUE 120-Corsair TX750w-4x2GB G.Skill PC8000-eVGA 285GTX SC - Online Folding Rig 3-Q6600@3.4-Gigabyte P35-D3SR-TRUE 120-Corsair TX650w-2x2GB GEIL PC8500-eVGA 260 core 216 Offline- RIP q6600 :( I'm a Team 32 Folding Mentor. Ask me about Folding.
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06-11-08, 04:13 PM	#19
blakehenry00 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Oklahoma	I'm not seeing it on there, But you can always call them. __________________ Rig 1-i7-920@4.2GHz- EVGA x58- Lapped TRUE 120- 3x GTX 285's SC- Corsair HX1000- XONAR DX Online- Limited folding due to heat Rig 2-Q6600@3.5GHz-ASUS P5Q Pro-Lapped TRUE 120-Corsair TX750w-4x2GB G.Skill PC8000-eVGA 285GTX SC - Online Folding Rig 3-Q6600@3.4-Gigabyte P35-D3SR-TRUE 120-Corsair TX650w-2x2GB GEIL PC8500-eVGA 260 core 216 Offline- RIP q6600 :( I'm a Team 32 Folding Mentor. Ask me about Folding.
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06-11-08, 04:54 PM	Thread Starter #20
jenkins6586 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY	after finding some pics of that case thats what i want but i dont think you can buy them any more the only thing i didnt like was the window less side but Lian Li sells new side panels and i dont like the door on the front but found out it comes off with 6 screws i hope i can find them some where
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