Full Sized vs. Mid Sized

[bdyche]

what size towers do you guys run? I've got a mid-sized right now, but in short order I will be purchasing the second batch of parts for a new computer, and would like a concensus of what people use...

 

[stevennoland]

I am running server towers. Lian-Li PC-70. They have lots of room and look way cool. If you have $200.00 to drop, get one.

 

[0roo0roo]

normal chieftec/dragon size..whatever that is. seems to be full, but i've seen even bigger. mid towers blow, working inside em is a cramping pain.

 

[BoomAM]

Chieftec Scorpio TA10-BLD Black Server Tower.
Very, very big. Pictures dont do the size justice.

 

[Blackroot]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
normal chieftec/dragon size..whatever that is. seems to be full, but i've seen even bigger. mid towers blow, working inside em is a cramping pain.

My tower is same size as those, but made my prosource.

 

[Johnbear007]

I use an Antec 1080 AMG and love it. I used to use a mid tower, but it was too cramped and cooling was a problem. Plus the 1080 AMG has a great front fan filter that is removable and washable

 

[xSkyDrAx]

I like the roominess of full towers. Its much easier to work with. Though they may be heavier if your not using aluminum cases. And i agree with johnbear on the filter for the 1080. It is useful but can increase temps if you dont clean it out.

 

[Bookie]

If you are going to be getting one of these all in one motherboards such as the asus a7n8x then a mid tower is just fine. The only expansion card I could see anyone needing for normal use is a video card. Even a mid-tower isn't cramp. I would go for the case that you truly want if looks are a concern.

 

[Paveslave]

Originally posted by: Johnbear007
I use an Antec 1080 AMG and love it. I used to use a mid tower, but it was too cramped and cooling was a problem. Plus the 1080 AMG has a great front fan filter that is removable and washable

What he said!

 

[JBT]

HA like all those cases are like the same thing just different faces/manufactures besides the llian li case I just got a chenming/cheiftec dragon full tower I love it very roomy and great window. the case temp is about 4C lower than my previous mid tower. tool less is nice I have an a7n8x dlx and I still like it better with the bigger case. The cramping was never with PCI cards I didn't think mostly the molex connectors and IDE cables for me.

 

[Nebor]

I find full sized towers to be large and loud... and obnoxious. And I have 1080. It's had over $300 sunk into it by now....

 

[beatle]

My backup server is in a Q500 full tower. My main rig is a Coolermaster 201C-SX2 which gets moved from time to time. The Q500 is just too much of a hassle to move. 🙂

 

[Zepper]

I just got one of those Chyang Fun cases that Newegg was blowing out this week. Mid tower 11 drive bays, gobs of room inside and built like a tank.
. Sorry none left. Nya, nya, etc...
.bh.
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