looking for some case recomendations

[drednox]

ok

i'm looking for a mid tower (or similar size) case with following:

1. liquid cooling
2. sound dampening, as much as possible wherever applicable.
3. 500-600 watt P/S thats Nvidia SLI compatible and quiet, already build into the case, dont want seperate.
4. supports BTX/ATX formats.

any direct links would be appreciated, i have found maybe 2-3 on the net so far, but i bet there are a lot more. i also wanted to actually purchase one from alienware then install all my own hardware into it, but it turns out they dont sell cases and/or i am unable to find a direct link to where they sell cases, seems they do systems only.


thanks

 

[Howard]

What's your budget?

EDIT: I don't believe I have seen a case that comes with a water cooling kit and pre-applied damping material. I also have not seen a case that comes with a 500W+ SLI certified PSU, though the chances of one being on the market are higher than a case with WC kit and damping.

 

[drednox]

budget is a non issue

the only cases like that i have been able to find so far are alienware, but they do not appear to be selling parts at all, only entire systems and i really dont want to buy a whole system from them just to gut it for the case. not that i dont have the cash to do so, just that i simply wouldnt do it.

found this http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371255 but it doesnt say anything here about a power supply, nor sound dampening, so i will assume it doesnt have either.

and these guys http://www.aacdirect.com/index.asp?cartId=14-EVEREST-930626LNCWX36&tpc=&url=IND but same thing, its systems only, i just want a complete case without their crappy mobo and build my own stuff to my own specs how i like it and plug in my current HD and DVD/RW into it without having to buy all that new crap.

anything else out there ?

but, if alienware has em tehres gotta be more out there, but can anyone please help me find em ?


thanks

 

[Howard]

Your 3rd requirement is pretty much a non-issue. I mean... you can buy your own PSU and screw in 4 screws. That's all there is to it.

The Antec P150 and P180 are the only cases I know of (I'm not really a case guy ) that have pre-applied damping. Now, installing your own is rather messy, so I can understand why you would want a case with pre-applied damping.

As for the water cooling, the kit isn't really part of the case, is it? I mean, you have a reservoir, a pump, some blocks for the CPU/GPU(s)/north bridge, a radiator, and some tubing. All you have to do is find some space for it all (inside/outside the case).

EDIT: Some Lian-Li models have panel damping.

 

[essasin]

If you are looking for an all in one solution that is prebuilt go to frozencpu.com and configure the case. The case with cost upwards to 500 dollars and more depending on what you want. Goodluck.