Case Suggestions! Help Please

[Waylay00]

Hello all. I am gonna be building a new gaming rig for xmas. It's gonna have a Winchester 939 3200+ A64 so I will definately be OC'ing it. Well, anyway, I have all of my parts selected except for the case. I will need something with good cooling but not too pricey. ($150 at the most [not including tax or S&H]). Also, I am a first time builder, so keep that in mind. I was looking at the Thermaltake Xaser V "V6000a". It looks like everything I need.

-Lots of room
-Good cooling
-All aluminum (I prefer aluminum)
-Built in fan controller and LCD temp display
-Side window

I don't care about guadiness/flashiness either. The only problem that concerns me is the wiring for the fan/temp controller unit. Will I be able to handle it if I'm a first time builder? If not, are there any other suggestions? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[devildog45co]

How about a Lian-Li PC-65 and a Super Flower Fan Master controller that you addyourself?
Lian-Li PC-65 http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-112-024&depa=1 $110.00
Super Flower Fan Master http://www.xoxide.com/suflfanma4po.html $33.00
And nowhere near as funky looking as the Xaser.......

 

[devildog45co]

Oh, and don't worry. If you can put all of your hardware together, you shouldn't have a problem hooking up a fan controller.......

 

[Waylay00]

Hmm that may very well do. What size are the fans?

 

[Anubis]

the Lian Li PC-65/65B comes with 4 80mm fans, i have the case its very nice
the Silverstone mid and full towers are also very nice, they typically use 2 120mm case fans for cooling

the Lian Li PC V1000B is an amazing case, 2 120mm fans, freflow design, mobo mounted upside down for better cooling
it costs more then you wanna spend tho

 

[Insomniak]

Stacker.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Insomniak
Stacker.

that thing is so ugly and over priced

 

[Waylay00]

Yea, I agree about the Stacker. But hey what can I say, I like the Xaser V Damier. I guess we all have our own opinions. Well, I think I may be getting the PC-65. Also, what is required to add a cold cathode kit? I'm thinking about adding a blue one...

 

[Anubis]

you need a free 4 pin molex and the light, thats about it

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Insomniak
Stacker.

that thing is so ugly and over priced

I agree it may be a bit pricey, but I don't mind the looks at all. My main concern is the cooling, and I doubt anything can out cool the stacker if you use the right fans.

 

[Waylay00]

Well, I think I'll be getting a PC-65 (silver), a blue cold cathode kit, an enermax fan controller/temp monitor with blue LCD, and a Vantec blue LED 80mm fan for the blowhole. I think that will look pretty good. What about y'all?

 

[thecrecarc]

so go with a thermaltake! those case are nice and they look fly! o wait... ur too old to care about looks...

 

[Waylay00]

Actually man, I'm 13

 

[devildog45co]

sounds like a good setup waylay00. go for it.

 

[thecrecarc]

exacly to old to get a good looking case

i like Thermaltake Highest Xaser III

don't think 13 is young etheier i am way younger than u

 

[imported_Nav]

I'm deciding between the Lian Li PC60 and the (cheaper) CoolerMaster Centurion 5 which appeals more to me visually but doesn't have the kind of rock solid reviews as the PC60.

What do you guys think?

 

[Waylay00]

Most people would tell you Lian Li. I would probably agree but don't use me to sway your opinion, for I have never owned a Lian Li. From what I hear though, they make the best cases.