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Case Decisions!

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doanster

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It's that time again for me to build a new computer!
Must choose a case. I'm leaning towards a Thermaltake Soprano, but I'm open to other options.

Can you guys suggest some decent mid-tower ATX cases for me?

To get a 'feel' for my tastes, I'm also considering:
-Thermaltake Tsunami
-Antec P160W
-CoolerMaster Wavemaster
-some clear acylic case - a little sketchy on this one
-Turbo Gamer X-Dreamer II
-Raidmax Scorpio 668

Thanks all!
 
Coolermaster has several cases to consider: several of the Centurions have 120mm fan mounts f/r while the Wavemaster doesn't, the new Mystique is sort of a cross between Wavemaster and Centurion that also has some WC access built in. The Kingwin 523 is very similar to the CMs I mentioned - the basic chassis of all of them are the same. The CM Wavemaster is a really nice looking case that has been selling at amazing prices from places like http://www.geeks.com. If you are willing to put some modding time into improving the cooling and noise factors, it can be a lot of case for the money.
. Another one that's a lot of case for the money is the Skyhowk in the MSR series that http://www.mwave.com is blowing out.
Thermaltake also has several well designed cases that eschew Tt's earlier penchant for tackiness: Mambo, Soprano, Swing, Viking, Tsunami etc., and the Eureka on the high end. And Aerocool has some interesting models that should be checked out before making a final decision.
. IMO, acrylic cases should be avoided for daily use equipment - they are best left for store displays, technology shows, etc. They have many shortcomings in the noise, thermal and RFI/EMI areas - as well as being very difficult to keep clean.

.bh.
 
Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
P160

from your list.
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Yeah, seems like a really good case, especially for the price + Antec build quality, but am I the only one that thinks it looks just a tad tacky?
 
I like the P160 except for the tacky bezel. I think it is based on a common design chassis from one of the big OEMs, so it is possible that a bezel from another Brand/Model might be a direct replacement.

.bh.
 
Originally posted by: Glendor
Get a Dell XPS case w/ 460w PSU off eBay for less than $90 and do what I did with mine 😀

Dell XPS modded to AMD Combo

Glendor...
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Makes me wanna do that to the Dell I have right now lol

Zepper: Yeah, the front bezel definitely is a little too much.

So basically I think I narrowed it down to the P160W, Soprano, and Tsunami... and the Antec PlusView 1000AMG, but those can't be found anymore 🙁

Can anyone confirm that the Tsunami comes with 3 fans? (front, rear, window)
 
Have you considered the Gigabyte Aurora?

I'm about to be moving from an Antec Plusview 1000AMG, actually. The others on your list are probably better cases, though this was a nice one to work with.

Here's your Tsunami at Newegg, 2 120mm fans, 1 90mm


Originally posted by: doanster
So basically I think I narrowed it down to the P160W, Soprano, and Tsunami... and the Antec PlusView 1000AMG, but those can't be found anymore 🙁

Can anyone confirm that the Tsunami comes with 3 fans? (front, rear, window)
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I have a Wave Master, awesome case (Even better after I cut the 92mm hole in the side for better cooling). It's only $65 at Geeks.com for the OEM one, so you save like $60 over Newegg
 
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