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CM WaveMaster vs Lian-Li V1000

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djxlee

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Ok guys, I'm having a HARD time deciding between these 2 cases. Just on LOOKS alone, which would you get? 🙂
 
Sadly, both are my favorite cases out there. i just chose the lian li because it's newer. 🙂 both are great cases and will serve you well.
 
That has to be one loud a$$ case man,with all those holes in it.SHoot,with all those holes,what's the point of using fans?
I can safely say I am disgusted with the outer appearance of the Lian-Li case.It's just plain ugly to me.
No offense to the owners of it,just my honest opinion on aesthetics.
I'd definately go for the Cooler Master Wavemaster or it's sister the Praetorian(same design internally)
 
I have the mid-tower V-1000 and you cant go wrong with it.

It's not as loud as you would think, or any louder than my previous V-60, I think because it uses low RPM 120mm fans as opposed to the high RPM 80mm ones.

You cant go wrong with either case, I debated between the same two cases before decided on the V-1000 and I have yet to be dissapointed.

BTW, Ethex, how is that CoolerMaster water cooling kit that takes 2 5 1/2 (or whatever they are, the big drive bays) bays? I am really considering doing some water cooling but a DIY kit is too intimidating and I was debating between the coolermaster one in the pic or the koolance exos.
 
Originally posted by: zpapasmurf
I am really considering doing some water cooling but a DIY kit is too intimidating and I was debating between the coolermaster one in the pic or the koolance exos.
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I am in the same boat as you. I was considering going into watercooling, but wanted something a little easier than the DIYs. I was really considering the Coolermaster one.
 
please keep us informed as to how well the coolermaster unit performs, I am really interested in getting something like that if the performance is good.
 
Originally posted by: Subhuman25
That has to be one loud a$$ case man,with all those holes in it.SHoot,with all those holes,what's the point of using fans?
I can safely say I am disgusted with the outer appearance of the Lian-Li case.It's just plain ugly to me.
No offense to the owners of it,just my honest opinion on aesthetics.
I'd definately go for the Cooler Master Wavemaster or it's sister the Praetorian(same design internally)
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its actually one of the more quieter cases you can get, especially one that has open airflow. have you ever heard the apple G5? it's a very unnoticable humming noise, which is more calm then annoying. 🙂
 
The radiator is an add on, the reveiws I read about the unit lead me to believe that it cooled moderately better then a good air system. I figure another radiator would help cool things down a bit more. Plus the spot above the power supply in my V2000 was calling for it by name almost.

Yes those are the secure connect cables
 
I would be more towards the V1200 since its a bit longer than the V1000.
I have had good luck with Lian-Li so, i would apt to stick with them
 
Originally posted by: Tiamat
I would be more towards the V1200 since its a bit longer than the V1000.
I have had good luck with Lian-Li so, i would apt to stick with them
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agreed. this way, you have more space for everything.
 
I got the V1000B, but wish I had opted for the v2000B for the space.
I had the Tsunami, but it is pending sale. I know it is supposed to be similar to the Wavemaster, but it was a real tough call on which case to keep. I stuck with the Lian Li because I can add a dual heatercore on the top of the case.
 
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