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  1. 07-22-2008, 06:36 PM #1
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    Need a new case :)

    Hi guys (and girls) I've been looking for a new case for a while now and I thought I could do with some opinions from you. My budget is about £180 maximum and it needs to be a case I can live with: because I am always moving stuff around in the pc, tweaking etc and cable management is quite important to me also so can anyone suggest a case.

    I will prioritise what I think is the most important
    Ergonomics (ease of use)
    Cooling
    Cable Management
    Durability
    Features (fan controller, HDD space etc)
    Style (unless the case is ugly )
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  2. 07-22-2008, 07:18 PM #2
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  3. 07-22-2008, 07:26 PM #3
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    Tagan Black Pearl is a good choice IMO.
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  4. 07-23-2008, 01:07 AM #4
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    Can't find the black pearl in the UK Looks amazing to be honest and the Tj07 is a bit over budget although I WANT ONE NOW
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  5. 07-23-2008, 01:57 AM #5
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  6. 07-23-2008, 02:11 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrPepper View Post
    Can't find the black pearl in the UK Looks amazing to be honest and the Tj07 is a bit over budget although I WANT ONE NOW
    Lian-Li...(the tagan black pearl is just a rebranded and modded lian-li PC-V2000)
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  7. 07-23-2008, 08:08 AM #7
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  8. 07-23-2008, 01:23 PM #8
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  9. 07-23-2008, 03:16 PM #9
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  10. 07-23-2008, 11:15 PM #10
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  11. 07-24-2008, 08:46 AM #11
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    cosmos s
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  12. 07-24-2008, 10:09 AM #12
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  13. 07-24-2008, 04:37 PM #13
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    More like, what would everyone else want in my situation? You are going to get so many opinions, but so far I like all these cases that are being suggested, especially the Tagan Black Pearl.
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  14. 07-24-2008, 04:44 PM #14
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    The viable options are: Coolermaster Cosmos S, Stacker STC-T01, Stacker 83x series; Akasa Eclipse/ Mirage 62; Lian Li PC V200 and V2010.
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  15. 07-30-2008, 09:12 PM #15
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    Can't go with a cosmos s since thats what I'm replacing. I opted to go for an antec 1200 simply because I love the black inside and I'm a sucker for blue led fans. After this purchase I'm very pleased with it and thank you all for the suggestions.
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  16. 07-30-2008, 11:34 PM #16
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    Post some pics when your build is completed would you.
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  17. 07-31-2008, 08:26 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by jason str View Post
    Post some pics when your build is completed would you.
    I will do I just completed the cable management and I reckon it could do with more work but I need sleep first then pics
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  18. 07-31-2008, 08:33 PM #18
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    tagan pearl as stated is a great choice.
    It's a v2000 with built in top 2 rad grill, window, and fan controller for $235-250.
    The bad part is it's not perforated in the front
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  19. 07-31-2008, 11:15 PM #19
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    After being listed a whole load of top quality cases, you decide to go for an Antec 1200 :| I hope you didnt pay alot for it.
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  20. 08-01-2008, 01:30 AM #20
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  21. 08-01-2008, 02:17 AM #21
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    Antec P182 Gun Metal, a fantastic case!

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  22. 08-01-2008, 09:36 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scubar View Post
    After being listed a whole load of top quality cases, you decide to go for an Antec 1200 :| I hope you didnt pay alot for it.
    Yes there was a reason why I picked an antec 1200 over such cases as a cm stacker or a lian li.

    Reason 1: imo it looked better than most cases.
    Reason 2: 9 HDD's = 9 Terabyte possible
    Reason 3: Not overly complicated like Lian Li's or my Cosmos S
    Reason 4: Cheap and if it is ruined its not a big loss
    Reason 5: Excellent airflow and fan controller built in.
    Reason 6: They stuck to a winning formulae for a great case, It works and doesn't try to be a fashion statement or anything other than something to hold pc components.
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  23. 08-01-2008, 03:34 PM #23
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    I just ordered a Lian Li A70 myself.

    Altough my budget allowed for much more expensive cases; V2000/Armorsuit series, or a TJ07. The perfect case for me happened to be cheaper one . Main reasons why I chose the A70:

    - Lian-Li design + quality (all aluminum, u dont want plastic )
    - 2x 120mm fans intake + dustfilters
    - 2x 120mm fans to direct airflow onto motherboard + gpu
    - 2x 120mm fans for exhaust
    - removeable motherboard tray
    - spaceous / cable management options
    - 2x hard drive racks behind the intake <3 and u have another hard drive rack at the rear exhaust <3

    and if u ever feel like modding/watercooling theres plenty of space and possibilities to mount radiators. Thats the nice thing about lian-li, u can take out most parts of the case and make it however u want, all the hard drive racks and fans brackets etc. are simply removeable.
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    my buddy, Lian Li A70:
    * Asus P6T Deluxe & Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.2 + HT, stable @ 1.3875v & 6GB OCZ PC3-12800 Triple Channel Low Voltage & 1X Hitachi Deskstar 1TB
    * DELL 30"WFP3007-HC & 2x 4850 CrossFire & X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro & Sennheiser HD595
    * SilverStone Zeus 750W

    my liquid setup:
    *cpu EK Supreme Acrylic *rad TFC Xchanger 480QUAD *pump DDC-2 + XPSC reservoir top
    *tubing Tygon B-44-4X 1/2"ID - 3/4"OD + all Feser compression fittings

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  24. 08-01-2008, 05:42 PM #24
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    @tjelaw I'm not so big on modding but I might do in the future. Anyway I always found Lian Li's to be a bit to radical for me.
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  25. 08-02-2008, 04:44 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrPepper View Post
    @tjelaw I'm not so big on modding but I might do in the future. Anyway I always found Lian Li's to be a bit to radical for me.
    Depends on which series really, the armorsuit and V series are "radical" as you call it. But the A series are basically "normal" PC cases, just developed to perfection.

    My A70 just came in a couple of hours ago
    my buddy, Lian Li A70:
    * Asus P6T Deluxe & Intel Core i7 920 @ 4.2 + HT, stable @ 1.3875v & 6GB OCZ PC3-12800 Triple Channel Low Voltage & 1X Hitachi Deskstar 1TB
    * DELL 30"WFP3007-HC & 2x 4850 CrossFire & X-Fi Fatal1ty Pro & Sennheiser HD595
    * SilverStone Zeus 750W

    my liquid setup:
    *cpu EK Supreme Acrylic *rad TFC Xchanger 480QUAD *pump DDC-2 + XPSC reservoir top
    *tubing Tygon B-44-4X 1/2"ID - 3/4"OD + all Feser compression fittings

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