New Case Time

[Alien1099]

yes thanks this is PC-Look.com 176.62 Euros which is about £121 which isn't that bad, about the best chance.

Is that with shipping? The first site in the UK has it for £120 and it's in country. I assume it wouldn't cost as much from them?

 

[Supershanks]

Sorry specialtech is out of stock - i to have been there heart a flutter they got it buty now press the description/detail it's oos.

need to check x-case if it's black will contact them.

yep if you follow the link & get Tower Case - CM STACKER - STC-T01 - Black - then add 2 basket can see the box including shipping as i said, sorry can't save the link with basket selected.

 

[B@re]

Armor is The best choice

 

[Supershanks]

Have seen a couple of comparisons whilst digging around :-
Thermaltake Armor VS Cooler Master CM Stacker

Stacker vs Armor

 

[Supershanks]

Thanks for your help, especially Karl & Alien1099, I ignored it , not thta it wasn't goiod but fell in love with this baby:-

Just got new case today Lian-Li PC V2000 PLUS Black Aluminium couldn't resist it after reading some reviews
cluboverclocker.com reviews - lian_li pcv2000

Case cost 162.15 which compared with the top CM & TT cases:-
CoolerMaster Stacker 830 £151
Thermaltake VB5000SNA Tai-Chi SuperMidi Tower £168.73
Is great value. The finish, design etc., is awesome.

If i go for water cooling i think a double radiator will be ok Which i could mount on either the top or the bottom (probably switch the psu to the top & mount radiator below it on case bottom.)

the Fan canopy thart covers the cpu & memory slots is excellent & has reduced my temps
by 6C, oinly thing that seems strange atm is that the gfx card temop is higher which suprises me as it now has the extractor fan over it. see Lian-Li V2000 PLUS Cooling PC-201B - Interior - Identical intrerior showing shroud


Lian-li Idle

Lian-Li Load

Overall imression is fantastic, only slight criticism is with the psu panel this could have had a 120mm fan rather than the twin 80mm but the panel is removable so nothing to stop you making up your own. Am very impressed with the drive bays, have got that used to leaving HD trays half full to ensure adequate cooling, there's no need with these racks there's about 1/2" clearance between drives.

Marks 10/10

Cheers

 

[Alien1099]

It looks like a very nice case. As long as it's right for you that's what's important. The CM Stacker was perfect for my needs. I hope the Lian Li case keeps you happy for a long time to come.

 

[Supershanks]

Thanks guys you want to sdee some pics of my new baby??

This is a big case ;D L590mm W210mm H617mm
with 7x5.25" external bays & 12x3.5" internal it eclipses the stacker & Thermaltake Tai-Chi

Have not done any cable tidying yet so please excuse the scruff in the pics:surprised:

1) The 3 CompartmentsTop deck mobo & 5.25" bays. Bottom left 120mm intake fan (Adda AD1212LB-A71GL 72CFM and 34dBa) & 3.5" drive bays (12). Bottom Right PSU compartment with 2x80mm fan mounts.

2) Well vented base Skateboard wheels, Tyres are provided if u want them, i've fitted them. Note brake lever on right side (rear wheel)

Great spacing between hard drives this is a real bonus a 6 drive bay is just that not well i'll mount half the drives to keep some ventilation. Am using std sata leads which reach ok but will need longer when adding further drives.

PSU Rear Panel Is removable & can be inverted or a custom 1 added. By inverting & fitting PSU in top of compartment space is released which may be used for water cooling components.
About only grouse i have with case i'd have liked to have seen a 120mm fan mounting rather than 2x80mm but thats a mod i might try by making a 2nd panel. If using a lot of drives the rear 120mm as an exhaust would match the front 120mm intake.

Mobo Compartment
Mobo Compartment 2
120mm top rear fan is an intake fan with Air duct that is angled down covering cpu, memory & pwmic area. This area is now around 5C cooler than previous case where rear was exhaust with a 120mm front intake(CM4in3 unit) at the same level, which was my previous best.

The Blower above the pci/pci-e slots exhausts air through the mesh above the slots.

Front Connections Sound USBx2 +1394

Front Case
7x5.25" with CD/DVD ROM bezel x 1 ; 5.25 to 3.5 convertor with floppy bezel x 1

so all in all i'm delighted with case has more than enough room 4 all future expansion can handle water cooling with internal 2x radiator possibly 3x if i push it.

Build & design quality is brilliant everything fits perfectly

May use 3 of the 5.25" bays to add Lian Li EX-34B HDD Bay Black if i want to improve case cooling.

 

[Alien1099]

It's a good lookin case

 

[rcillig]

looks awsome

 

[Supershanks]

Thanks guys, more i play with it the better value it seems.