Best Case On Market?

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BigHurt

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I'm lookin to pick up a new case pretty soon.
Just curious what everyone thinks are the best cases out on the market right now :)
(possibly to narrow down my decision)

I am mostly interested in a light mid-tower with 120mm fans inside, no front door panel, and front usb/mic ports...

Thanks
 
Mrvile

Mrvile

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Woops oh jeez I didn't realize you were actually gonna purchase one. Lian-Li V1000, V1200, and V2000 all have dual 120s. Antec Sonata and the SLK3700 one have dual 120s too. All very nice cases. The Antec Lanboy is light, small, and packs dual 120s. Good case as well.
 
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miketheidiot

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Originally posted by: Mrvile
Woops oh jeez I didn't realize you were actually gonna purchase one. Lian-Li V1000, V1200, and V2000 all have dual 120s. Antec Sonata and the SLK3700 one have dual 120s too. All very nice cases. The Antec Lanboy is light, small, and packs dual 120s. Good case as well.
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All these are good :thumbsup:
 
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vanish

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wavemaster. yum.

if you really want you could pick up the TT tsunami dream, but.... wavemaster? right.

Xaser is a good cooling case if like the front panel.

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Coolermaster Centurion is also a fair case if you like it too.

Lian Li V1000 is nice. any lian li is nice actually.

chenbro gaming bomb 2 is really nice, but 200+ bucks.



whats your budget?
 
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BigHurt

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I'm looking at about $100-150 for the case.
I don't really like the lian li cases that much due to their depth, but definitely light weight, aluminum, and mid-size are important.

I'm definitely sick of my antec sx-1030 size, weight, and front door :p /rant

Thanks all for the input so far though!
 
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BigHurt

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I did notice the chenbro gaming bomb 2 and I'm pretty impressed. I think my case budget just went up some :)
 
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bay

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wavemaster is nice, i have one, but the cooling is subpar so I can't say it's the best case on the market. One of the Lian Li's is probably the "best" in overall looks, cooling, design, durability, etc.
 
Mrvile

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Xaser = omg teh ew

Chenbro Gaming Bomb = Ok, cooling is ok, but the thing is SO LOUD!!

Wavemaster = nice, but the cooling can be better

Tsunami = ok, cooling is slightly better than the Wavemaster but this thing isn't original

Bighurt, if you're into travel and cooling, I'd get the Lanboy. Two 120mm fans on that little thing is really nice cooling, aluminum, you really can't get better than this. Make sure you get the Super Lanboy though, there's two kinds.
 
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rpv

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Happy with the tsunami..has 2 120mm fans and cools pretty well...keeps the idle temps around 35.
 
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Dremel

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I'm atually switching from my black wavemaster to a black preatorian, Only cause I want to put a vfd in the front and stuff heh. But the wave master is an awesome case. Just get a window from sun dial micro and you'll love it even more. Personally I have nothing wrong with this case I just want to get rid of the door. Also put a blowhole fan on the wave master, damn it dropped my temps ~5C cause so much damn hot air goes out the top
 
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drpootums

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Tsunami is awsome. I have one, and the "it's too loud" thing isnt right, it's quieter than my mom's Compaq!

I've also seen and compared the Tsunami and the Wavemaster in person and i think the Tsunami looks better (IMO). The cooling is great as is the paintjob also. Great case all around!

Sounds like it's exactly what your looking for:
-light
-midtower
-120mm fans
-between $100-150
 
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BigHurt

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The only downside to the tsunami/wavemaster cases would be the front door. Currently in my antec sx1030, the door is never on due to my audigy front panel which i use quite often.
 
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CraigRT

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Originally posted by: BigHurt
The only downside to the tsunami/wavemaster cases would be the front door. Currently in my antec sx1030, the door is never on due to my audigy front panel which i use quite often.
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yeah and you can't even close the door on wavemaster with any fan controllers involved... sucks (unless it's made by CM - all their own products fit, go figure)
 
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ajoz

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Building new system in next couple of weeks and I've settled on the Coolermaster Stacker as my case.
 
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BigHurt

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anyone currently have the chenbro gaming bomb 2?
its lookin pretty nice.. not sure what other case id get aside from it that has no front door, 120mm fans, and lightweight :)
 
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BigHurt

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What about watercooling option for cases..?

I know koolance has a few but i havent talked to many people who were using them, and not really interested in the exos system, i would rather have it self contained.
 
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