Need a new case

[NoStateofMind]

I've been looking at this case from Cooler Master:

COOLER MASTER NV 690 NV-690C-KWN1-GP


EDIT: Another that I'm looking at is: RAIDMAX SMILODON

I see the SMILODON is too small so scratch that. Any help finding a massive case with some room to spare would be appreciated. Cheaper the better Thanks in advance

EDIT 2: And a removable motherboard tray would be a nice feature. I'll make concessions if needed.

 

[Zepper]

As I told another ATer who was going to buy the 830NV (until my advice, of course): "If they want me to advertise for them, they are going to be PAYING ME!", I wouldn't pay any extra for the privilege... Who knows, next year you may be hot for some other brand (as will many others) and then what do you do with it? The Smilodon (and the several others based on the same chassis) have fairly short card spaces.

.bh.

 

[DSF]

I'm with Zepper, I don't see the logic in paying a company extra money for the privilege of using their logo.

But then again, I'm that kid who didn't see any point in paying Abercrombie and Fitch for pre-ripped clothes in high school. To each his own I guess.

 

[NoStateofMind]

I agree with your point about being paid for it, but I like the theme. I would change my mind in a minute if there was a case like I mentioned before. Doesn't have to be any certain color but I would like the backwards design. Any help?

 

[RallyMaster]

Why not get a standard 690 and sacrifice the window?

 

[Zepper]

I've got an Aerocool Coolview for sale in my FS/T thread linked below. It is of the "inverted ATX" style and there is a BTX converter available for them. I have done a slight mod on it to resolve a poor design choice (removed the cantilevered HDD bay to clear up access to the front drive rack). Other than that it is stock, looks like new, and I have all the original parts and box. I'll even throw in a couple of better than stock fans... It's not really designed for long vid cards but if you work the drives around them, you can have quite a bit of room for them.

.bh.

 

[NoStateofMind]

No offense but that case looks drab to my eyes Sorry but I wouldn't be interested. I need something with better aesthetics. I don't know, been looking all over and can't find anything I like within my price range

 

[Zepper]

Some of the Lian Li cases have the inverted ATX along with some other perverted ideas thrown in like reverse air-flow, etc. You can occasionally also find a Temjin 6 around (the Silverstone you mentioned above) - Aerocool and Enermax also sold cases based on the same chassis.

.bh.

 

[NoStateofMind]

Well my new eVGA GTX260 will NOT fit in my cooler master mystique case

Off I go hunting a massive case with room to spare

Suggestions are still wanted

 

[Zepper]

I see a couple of RFFT left on fleaBay.

.bh.

 

[seemingly random]

I'm sure you already know this but I'll mention it anyhow. If you're not set on the inverted mb, the antec p182 will accommodate the gtx260 (I assume, an 8800gtx fit) with the middle drive bay removed.

I've also had the 8800gtx in a cm 541 (inverted mb, floppy bay removed) and an antec 3480 - both are matx.

 

[Jakeisbest]

If you can find an old Antec P160 they seem to fit exactly what you are looking for. A ton of room and a removable mother board tray! They look pretty good as well.

 

[Tullphan]

How about this?
It's basically a GlobalWin YCC-61F1 w/modifications.
I supports up to an E-ATX so i'm sure you'll have plenty of room.
I believe the wire management will be equal, if not better, than the 690.
It has a removable motherboard tray.
It isn't that much more than a 690 (at least what they're selling for now).