Two good cases..... which one to choose..... ahhh

[acid16]

Well, i'm stuck between two very good cases. I really have no idea which one to choose. The cases are the Cooler Master ATC-201B-SXT and the Kingwin KT-436WM.

The Kingwin looks nicer in my opinion. It also has more room inside, it's a bigger all around case. It has 4 external 5.25" ...... 3 external 3.5" and 6 internal 3.5". On the other hand, the SXT only has 4/2/4. The kingwin also has more fans (2 back, 2 front, 1 top) ..... where as the cooler master has only 3 (2 back, 1 front). And lastly, the kingwin has 3 windows (left, top, right). Not sure if I like this though. I would like it if it was just Left / Top...... I dont like having a window on the right (nothing to see) but I figure I can just put a nice applique over it or something. ANother thing I like about the kingwin, is that is is all black inside..... all black alumnium. The Cooler Master has silver aluminum inside, which sucks for showing off a mobo.... I like all black

As for the cooler master, ive seen so many good reviews about it. The main reasons im considering it is because it's made by cooler master and their cases rock. the colors on it are also awesome (silver front, black sides) and I know it would look sweet with black drives in the front. Im also thinking 1 window might be enough. 3 Windows might get old, but I dunno..... never had a case with a window. Those of you with cases with windows, do you think having 3 would be annoying? I want to put some cold cathodes in it, would having 3 windows ruin the effect?.

Im really stuck between these 2 cases. Can you guys help me decide? The one big problem is that the Cooler Master is a very hard case to find, no one seems to have it in stock..... where as, the kingwin is fairly common. As for price, they are both the same ($165 / $169)..... AHHH help.!!

 

[sodcha0s]

This might help your decision a little... A-Pro cases The Kingwin is $22 cheaper here. It's the same case with 3 windows. I bought their windowless version from A-Pro over a year ago and am very happy with it. No ordering problems and the case arrived on time with no damage. This case is layed out identically to a Lian Li PC65 or similar. It is a high quality case inside and out. It's called a "Super Flower" case on here because that is the company that actually manufactures it. As far as the right side window you could always put some kind of lighting or something back there. If you decide to buy this one I will say that you won't be dissapointed.

That coolermaster case looks pretty nice, but you are right, there are some shortcommings. The big one IMO is no 5 bay removeable HDD tray. That is a very nice feature found on the Kingwin. Also the Kingwin uses all thumbscrews where the coolermaster appears to use phillips. I don't see a front filter holder either.

 

[godmare]

I have two windows in a custom case, and CCFL's aren't hard, they just require a bit more thought about placement personally, I'd go with the Kingwin: you'll get better cooling/airflow out of the box (plus a fan in the top window which is sweet ), and I like the color scheme and the general looks of it better.
That Coolermaster grill in the front bezel, while definitely useful, just really doesn't appeal to me, and I don't like the silver front/black side/silver inside color scheme.
Plus, you actually know a place that has the Kingwin in stock

 

[amcdonald]

The coolermaster looks better, but has less potential for good airflow.
I'd go with the kingwin personally, I really like the look of the coolermaster, but cooling is more important.

 

[acid16]

Wow, I thought most would say cooler master..... I didn't think the extra fans made that much difference... I mean, sure for maybe 1 or 2 degrees

Well, i'm gonna go with the kingiwn then. I cant find the cooler master anyways, not from anyone who is willing to ship it to Canada.

Thanks peeps

 

[H34D0N]

My personal preference is the coolermaster one + its easier to mod out