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Baron
11-26-2006, 04:35 AM
Im looking for a new case. Im undecided bettwen these 3.
Akasa Eclipse 62 http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=137809
Silverstone TJ06S http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=246328
Gigabyte 3DAurora http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=250635
What do you guys think I should go for?
edit
Links from the place I iwll probabilly buy the case from.
DAK1640
11-26-2006, 04:39 AM
Links would be helpful so we didn't have to look them up...
Gigabyte 3DAurora. Looks sleek and has good ventilation.
Shift
11-26-2006, 12:26 PM
yeah I would go Gigabyte first, and then Silverstone second.
Praxis1452
11-26-2006, 12:48 PM
I would go with the Akasa. It's got a removable mobo tray and still fits a 120mm. It's wider than most it has a front side panel that you can use in place with a pci slot I think. 2 x 120mm fans so it's good enough.
It may not look great but for performance it's a great case. Silent I think as well.
3d aurora's got 2 x 120mm fans in the back but whats the point? It would need another intake that or a very loud intake fan to match the 2 x 120's.
I would go with the Akasa. It's got a removable mobo tray and still fits a 120mm. It's wider than most it has a front side panel that you can use in place with a pci slot I think. 2 x 120mm fans so it's good enough.
It may not look great but for performance it's a great case. Silent I think as well.
3d aurora's got 2 x 120mm fans in the back but whats the point? It would need another intake that or a very loud intake fan to match the 2 x 120's.
The airflow is still going to be better than in most of the cases with 2x120mm fans at the back of the case and the 120mm at the front is perfectly adequate for intake.
Praxis1452
11-26-2006, 01:25 PM
The airflow is still going to be better than in most of the cases with 2x120mm fans at the back of the case and the 120mm at the front is perfectly adequate for intake.
I don't see the point of that case. It's got 2x120mm right in the back so if your watercooling you might as well got for a 120.3 and that becomes useless. Then you have that really odd side vent that's going to allow a crapload of dust in. Just like the Stacker with the 2x120 in the back. I prefer the one with the 1x120...
My pick is Akasa, TJ06, Gigabyte.
Like this case: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=123852
flavoraid
11-26-2006, 01:25 PM
Gigabyte 3DAurora is nice for watercooling
I like the silverstone too
Shift
11-26-2006, 01:32 PM
It would need another intake that or a very loud intake fan to match the 2 x 120's.
So what if it has an extra 120mm fan? At least they give it to you for free for the same price as the other cases. Hey if you don't need the extra 120mm fan, they why not take it off and keep it, right?:stick:
Forget the extra fan, I've seen alot of users happy with the 3d Aurora, and based on that you can tell it is a good case and it will get the job done.
I've never heard of that Akasa case, so just because it has a removeable tray and stuff doesn't mean it is a good case, unless you can find a user/review that says otherwise.
SKiLL3D
11-26-2006, 04:53 PM
AKASA MIRAGE 62 would be my favorite case i guess.
and BTW the Pics on the Links for the Akasa are wrong
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Akasa/Mirage62/images/fronts.jpg
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Akasa/Mirage62/images/caseopens.jpg
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Akasa/Mirage62/images/hwinstalleds.jpg
no problem for 8800GTX there :D
iLL
Black Phoenix
11-26-2006, 05:13 PM
My vote goes for silverstone...
m411b
12-11-2006, 03:02 PM
Gigabyte!
LordofDoom
12-11-2006, 05:18 PM
Tj06
Snatch
12-11-2006, 10:28 PM
Silverstone.
Hey_Its_Cole
12-12-2006, 12:32 AM
I have the TJO6 and I love the looks but I did not like the lay out as it is not very watercooling friendly so I use the stacker for my main rig.
Sparky
12-12-2006, 10:53 AM
I like the gigabyte, but the newer aurora 370 is even better. That is gonna be my next case I hope :D
Hey_Its_Cole
12-13-2006, 12:22 AM
I like the gigabyte, but the newer aurora 370 is even better. That is gonna be my next case I hope :D
Do you have any pics, my google search turned up nothing :confused:.
Rudyn
12-13-2006, 02:38 AM
My vote goes for Silverstone! Awesome build quality and also expensive :cool:
SafeFire
12-13-2006, 11:08 AM
I'm with Rudyn on this one.
I guess it's just me, I like cases big and roomy. Silverstone also have produced some decent cases in the past, so you're more or less sure you're getting a case that will last through some abuse.
On the contrary, that Gigabyte one doesn't look to bad either. But I don't have much faith in Gigabyte as case manufacturer.
Asaka do some decent cases for their price, but unless you really don't want to waste much space then I would suggest something bigger like the Silverstone :)
Happy shopping!
mit78
08-20-2007, 11:35 AM
akasa mirage 62 all the best,i have one with acrillic window,and 2 neons
look very cool....
The_Beast
08-20-2007, 12:29 PM
I'd get the Gigabyte 3DAurora
wildcard
08-20-2007, 12:36 PM
Go for the Silverstone, I've never been a fan of the Gigabyte, it has a weird look about it.
Grinch
08-20-2007, 12:49 PM
gigabyte
troisanh
08-21-2007, 07:51 AM
silverstone.:up:
voltaire2030
08-21-2007, 08:09 AM
Depends if you WC or not ! If yes, TJ07 is the best by far... If not, TJ06... Silverstone quality are by far the best I had ... for now !
And I have a Tj07, if you ask...
tj07 if you can afford it, other wise go for the gigabyte or mirage (eclipes looks ugly)