TT Armor or CM Stacker

[Neova]

I was reading the reviews here after checking out cases at the local computer flee market. Saw both CM Stacker and TT Armor.

Both are huge but were probably the only good looking server cases I've found. My big question:

Can both or either be modded to flip the ATX MB around like the Lian Li and new Silverstone case? EG: CPU on the bottom, PCI cards facing up the right way?

I need something to take my HD raid and room for water cooler upgrade.

Where would the PSU go? Bottom? Any advice would be appreciated.

[[XC] leviathan18]

if you want that why you dont go lian li 2000 is massive and it will fit easily any WC you want to use and hdd raid that is for sure....
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/S_V_S_PC-V2000plus.htm

or the pc7077
http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/S_C_PC-7077A.htm

[Neova]

I didn't want to got TOO massive! :D

Trying to keep everything as compact as possible without bunching all the peripherals into a small midtower case. The reason for flipping the MB is for natural air convention to help cool the system down with as minimal fans (noise) as possible.

[5-Clicks]

I like the TT Armour better than the CM Stacker. It's really just a matter of opinion. I just think the TT looks nicer... :)

[eBoy0]

The stacker is a beast! :slobber: ATX or BTX is nice, and like it just so much more sexier looking, steel and stuff. The TT Armor has those flappy looking door things on the front, not very professional looking. Here's some pictures of my stacker w/ various types of cooling;
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/eBoy0/pc.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y176/eBoy0/glow.jpg

[dastt]

stacker is your best bet. i have one and its honestly the best case ive ever owned, plenty of room for everything and lots to spare.

[[XC] leviathan18]

i still vote for 1000 or 1200 really

[cronic]

i love my stacker. i was actually decieding between the same two cases and ended up with the stacker, and i couldn't be happier.
pics of my custom stacker
http://tinypic.com/dh9xsk.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xtu.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xxt.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xyq.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xzm.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9y0h.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f0n.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f2p.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f3q.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do011e.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do012p.jpg

[eBoy0]

i love my stacker. i was actually decieding between the same two cases and ended up with the stacker, and i couldn't be happier.
pics of my custom stacker
http://tinypic.com/dh9xsk.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xtu.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xxt.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xyq.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9xzm.jpg
http://tinypic.com/dh9y0h.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f0n.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f2p.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do4f3q.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do011e.jpg
http://tinypic.com/do012p.jpg


Dude, that looks so sexy :slobber: did you do that top fan mod yourself?

[PowerSlide]

cronic

tats one heck of a stacker..look at the paintjob

[cronic]

yea i did all the work myself.I added a side window and a top window. I have 2 120mm exhaust fans(1 200cfm max in the rear, and a clear antec 120mm in the top) as well as 2 sunon 80mm in the bottom rear. I have 1 120mm clear antec and 2 coolermaster 120mm in the front for intake. I also have the crossflow fan installed. This allows me to have extremely good air flow throughout the case. The paint I applied is by House of Colors. It has 2 basecoats of Meteor Maroon. 3 coats of Brandywine Candy candycoat, and then 3 coats of Clearcoat.Also the silver top piece was painted with a high content metallic silver and clearcoted as well. The specs of the equipment is in my signature. thanks for the feedback

[RPGWiZaRD]

I also was wondering which of these I'd buy, and decided to go for TT Armor. And that was cuz of the amazing deal, 117€ vs CMS stacker for about 140€ and since I like the looks of the Armor a lot more, in fact I find it some of the most beautiful comp case. Haven't got any complaints at all, glad I made this choise.

Hmm... my avatar needs to be updated, added 2 case fans since, 1x120mm and 1x 80mm for gfx card. I think 9 case fans should be enough for now ^^

[Neova]

Cronic,

PIMP system... Love the paintjob!

RPGWizard,

Sweet system. I think you need to get at least a 7800 GT in there! :D

[dastt]

psone lcd and my samurize program
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture057.jpg

Backside of stacker (note reflection in sidepanel)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture059.jpg

guts include- p4 2.8@3.5(everyday use), ic7-g with droop and vtt mod done myself, OCZ VX pc4000@250 2-2-2-5, water cooling consisting of bix, tdx ss, tower rez, swifty pump, 9800 pro--->XT with custom ram sinks
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture061.jpg

Top window
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/IMG_1694.jpg

VTT mod
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/VTTroom002.jpg

Droop mod
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/droopmod003.jpg

finally got some pics of my stacker, theres LOTS of thing you can do with one, its almost endless

[eBoy0]

psone lcd and my samurize program
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture057.jpg

Backside of stacker (note reflection in sidepanel)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture059.jpg

guts include- p4 2.8@3.5(everyday use), ic7-g with droop and vtt mod done myself, OCZ VX pc4000@250 2-2-2-5, water cooling consisting of bix, tdx ss, tower rez, swifty pump, 9800 pro--->XT with custom ram sinks
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/Picture061.jpg

Top window
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/IMG_1694.jpg

VTT mod
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/VTTroom002.jpg

Droop mod
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/dastt/droopmod003.jpg

finally got some pics of my stacker, theres LOTS of thing you can do with one, its almost endless

Wow, what kinda progy is that your running on the PSX monitor? :slobber:

[dastt]

the prgram is samurize, but i made that screen myself

[Tulatin]

Psh, such small cases. I've got to start working on my PC-76 when i get some cash

[Tulatin]

3" Shorter, but how much narrower :p: