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Case recommendations for new build

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MrToilet

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So I decided to build another system, I'm finally jumping off the AGP wagon. I've been using a Lian-Li PC-7 A Plus case: (LINKY) for over a year now, it's been a good case, but a friend of mine is going to buy my entire computer from me- so I need another case.

I'd like it to have a window, clean styling, and cost less than $100. A quick search of Newegg and Mwave, here are the ones I like so far:

Antec P-160:
LINKY

Thermaltake Matrix
LINKY

Or I could just buy another Lian-Li PC-7 with window for $96.

Any other suggestions? Right now I'm leaning toward the P160, but I just started looking and I'm open to ideas.

Thanks!

 
Get another LL. I like the PC-60 and the PC-7. I have them in my rigs. The PC-60 is $99 from Newegg.
 
The V1000 series is just a *little* out of my price range, I'm looking to spend ~$180-200 for case and PSU.

for PSU's, I've looked at the Antec NeoHE 500W, Antec Truepower 2.0 480 or 550, Enermax Liberty 500W, Silverstone SST 500W. Any recommendations or ideas?
 
P160 is a nice case. not sure if they fixed the PSUs that shipped with that case that was causing so many people problems. what's the budget for your PSU and what kind of parts will you have inside?
 
I'd say look into the Coolermaster Centurion 5, but if you want 2 120mm fans I'd say go for the 532 or 531. For PSU go for the Seasonic S12 500W or 600W depending on your budget.
 
Originally posted by: pkme2
Get another LL. I like the PC-60 and the PC-7. I have them in my rigs. The PC-60 is $99 from Newegg.
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I like the PC-7 cases. I also bought a Coolermaster Praetorian (sp??) and, for the most part, I really like that case.
 
Originally posted by: buzzsaw13
I'd say look into the Coolermaster Centurion 5, but if you want 2 120mm fans I'd say go for the 532 or 531. For PSU go for the Seasonic S12 500W or 600W depending on your budget.
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Seconded.
 
Originally posted by: MrToilet
So I decided to build another system, I'm finally jumping off the AGP wagon. I've been using a Lian-Li PC-7 A Plus case: (LINKY) for over a year now, it's been a good case, but a friend of mine is going to buy my entire computer from me- so I need another case.

I'd like it to have a window, clean styling, and cost less than $100. A quick search of Newegg and Mwave, here are the ones I like so far:

Antec P-160:
LINKY

Thermaltake Matrix
LINKY

Or I could just buy another Lian-Li PC-7 with window for $96.

Any other suggestions? Right now I'm leaning toward the P160, but I just started looking and I'm open to ideas.

Thanks!
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Those are both significant downgrades compared to your current Lian Li in my opinion.

Some nice options would be the Lian Li PC-101 and Lian Li PC-6070 PLUS II
 
Yeah, the more I think about it, I'm really liking the PC-7. It's exactly what I'm looking for, so maybe I'll just buy another one. Coolerguys.com has it for $96 with a window, damn good deal.

LINKY

This case has spoiled me, I can't use any other case. 🙂🙂
 
the p180 isnt that bad either. But yes the LL is top notch.
 
My water-cooling loop that I just finished was all done in a LL PC-7B Plus II... I was a bit worried at first about trying to fit everything in there (pump, rad/fans, blocks, tubing, etc.) but the LL really surprised me. At one point I had my mouse hovering over the "Submit Order" button for a TJ-07 and Masstige (I wavered between the two), but with one simple mod I was able to get everything in and minimize the cable clutter pretty decently. One of these days I'll have to upload a gallery of what I ended up with, but after putting that loop in I'm feeling a little lazy now..

PC-7 ftw.. 🙂
 
Good choice staying with the LL......the others wouldn't have made you a "happy camper"!😉 If you get the chance sometime though, try a V1000.....from what you've said, you'd really like it! You can get the plain V1000 for around $165 and a plus model for about $180.

The P180 is also good, but a PITA to mod for water and not as good at cooling overall. The other listed would simply be a..........downgrade.......
 
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