Thermaltake Aguila vs. Matrix VX

[Gepidae]

Any opinions on which might be better?

I need some opinions since Im undecisive bwt the 2 =\. I wont be moving it around too much (1x a yr maybe) so lugging it around to lan parties isnt a problem. The Matrix is about 30 bucks cheaper but there are complaints about the side and top of the case being flimsy. Knowing me Ill probably bend something =P but I figure for 30 bucks I could be more careful.

 

[Zepper]

Tt is not known for using sturdy metal (a lot of 0.6 or 0.8 steel and 1.0mm or less aluminum) except on the older Xaser models (some of these are going at excellent prices now).

The aguilla has an open mesh front - may be good for cooling, but is definitely bad for noise.

.bh.

 

[RallyMaster]

I wouldn't buy a Thermaltake case nowadays. They tend to be pretty bad and their fans don't seem too great either. t3h_l33t_n3wb has some experience with those fans....the 92 mm on his Thermaltake Tsunami Dream started rumbling so he had to replace it. A lot of their cases are more plastic than metal (e.g. Soprano) so I would stay away from them. Get a Lian Li PC-7B Plus II for 100 USD or so.

 

[Gepidae]

Any experience with the Lian Li PC-7B Plus II before Rally?

 

[RallyMaster]

I have not used one but many would agree with me on that case.

 

[Gepidae]

Any clue as to why lots of review sites on the case has a side window but when I look at newegg or the Lian Li site it doesnt show any? Is there something different that Im not seeing?

 

[RallyMaster]

There's a version with and another version without a window. Without goes for 99.99 on svc.com and with goes for 109.99.

http://www.svc.com/pc-7bplus-471.html without window
http://www.svc.com/pc-7bplus-47.html with window

 

[Gepidae]

Ah ok thanks for the links. Is there any reason btw you suggested that model over the other plus models of Lian-Li cases out there? Although I agree with you that your choice is better than the Thermaltakes that I mentioned.