Need a case recommendation for new build

Lukee · Nov 21, 2008

I am putting together a new rig and need a large case that can house the following

4 HD
2 DvD drives
2 4870 X2

and either a large aftermarket HS or Watercooling setup which will include a triple rad.

I'd like it to have plenty of space and good airflow.

Trap05 · Nov 21, 2008

CM 690, Antec 900 or 1200, CM HAF

Lukee · Nov 21, 2008

I have an Antec 900 with a dual rad and only 1 HD/1DvD drive 1 vid card and it is cramped.

I'd like a large case with good airflow.

jivetrky · Nov 21, 2008

large case with good airflow: Coolermaster HAF.

I'm not entirely thrilled about the aesthetics of the HAF, though. And Coolermaster has another new case that looks pretty nice with features. And you can still bolt a 2x120mm RAD without any mods

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=17&id=5777

gigabit · Nov 21, 2008

jivetrky said:
large case with good airflow: Coolermaster HAF.

I'm not entirely thrilled about the aesthetics of the HAF, though. And Coolermaster has another new case that looks pretty nice with features. And you can still bolt a 2x120mm RAD without any mods

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=17&id=5777

Yeah but its $279

jivetrky · Nov 21, 2008

oh wow....never saw a price tag for it. That is kinda steep. I guess with all those features comes price.

gigabit · Nov 21, 2008

http://www.svc.com/rc-840-kkn1-gp.html

Jolly-Swagman · Nov 22, 2008

Newegg has them COOLER MASTER HAF

for $160 here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160

axis01 · Nov 22, 2008

jivetrky said:
And you can still bolt a 2x120mm RAD without any mods

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=17&id=5777

Make that a 120.3 in the top of both the HAF and 840, right out of the box.

Axis

gigabit · Nov 22, 2008

The microcenter has the HAF for $129.00 and the antec Twelve Hundred also for the same price

Twelve Hundred ATX Gaming Case
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0288150

HAF
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0293547

jivetrky · Nov 22, 2008

axis01 said:
Make that a 120.3 in the top of both the HAF and 840, right out of the box.

Axis

oh, will it take a x3? Even better than what I thought!

Man, I didn't realize the 840 was so expensive. The features are pretty awesome though. I guess it's in line with the pricing on the 830 and cosmos'

Stinks though that these nice features are in the 840 because I really liked the styling on the Cosmos S. But now that I could get the 840's features, I don't think I would buy the Cosmos S instead. :-/

EDIT:

seodeveloping said:
There you have it!

Indeed, as long as you don't mind the styling of the HAF, that's a good case feature-wise.

Lukee · Nov 29, 2008

I just got the Coolmaster HAF 932 this afternoon. All I can say is WOW.

I can't wait for the MB/CPU to arrive so I can finish putting this puppy together.

Lots of space. I just can't decide if I am going to WC or Air Cool.

gigabit · Nov 29, 2008

Nice I really like the HAF .Newegg has the HAF right now for $119.If shipping was free id jump on that

addicusSD · Nov 29, 2008

ANtec 1200 for sure

Burninate35 · Nov 29, 2008

I love my CM stacker 810.

Fits my 8800gtx just fine

It has many front bays. I think 11. Six of my bays are being used for two 4-in-3 cages housing 120mm fans. This brings my fan count up to 4 120mm fans
(2 exhaust, 2 intake), one 80mm top exhaust fan, and I added another 80mm pci slot fan which pulls more hot air out of my gpu than the gpu stock cooler does (it is right under my 8800gtx).

If you decide to get it, make sure you get a modular psu. I found cable management to be a bit difficult. I do not have much experience with cases but this one seems nice and big. I cannot find it on newegg anymore though. I think they only sell the one with a psu now.

Oberg · Nov 30, 2008

If u can get your hands on a Image & Shapetek EYE-910 u will have a large case with lot of space. i got one and i totaly low it!

Buzzdog · Nov 30, 2008

I have a CM 840 on the way. I do not have an issue paying a premium for a premium product. The little features that the case has sealed the deal for me. The ability to install a 3.120 radiator internally, removable mother board tray on bearing, and especially the cut out access on the back of the mother board tray to switch out blocks with out tearing the entire system down.

I will give a full detailed break down of my impressions, fit and finish, when I get it. I am going with stock air cooling at the start, but I plan on having the system under water by the end of December.

jivetrky · Nov 30, 2008

Buzzdog said:
I have a CM 840 on the way. I do not have an issue paying a premium for a premium product. The little features that the case has sealed the deal for me. The ability to install a 3.120 radiator internally, removable mother board tray on bearing, and especially the cut out access on the back of the mother board tray to switch out blocks with out tearing the entire system down.

I will give a full detailed break down of my impressions, fit and finish, when I get it. I am going with stock air cooling at the start, but I plan on having the system under water by the end of December.

Awesome!

I am jealous! Can't wait to see some pics and a review.

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