VA3000 Tsunami vs LianLi PC61

wheels

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I have these two cases in mind, I like them both equally. Which one will cool my setup without me worrying about anything overheating.

specs:
chaintech nv4 ultra
3200 or 3500newcastle
1gb corsair value ram
2optical drives
6800gt
fortron blue storm 500w
audigy 2

Thermaltake VA3000 Dream Tower Black Tsunami

Lian Li Black Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-61"

Also, which one is the easiest to use that doesnt require a bunch of tools to take apart or put CD drives and hdd's? I wantthis to go smoothly and easily, I like them both alot so if I choose an easier one I wont care
 

drpootums

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I have a TT Tsunami and i love it. It has great airflow (though i think my front fan isnt functioning correctly but that's just me). The installation required 1 screwdriver for mounting the mobo and PSU. The HDD and CD drive mounting was totally toolless.

For the HDD there is a removable rack (which you dont need to remove) that you just put ur HDD inside the Rubber mounting spots. Once in you just use the thumbscrews to secure them in.

For the CD drives you just pop rails in the screw holes and just slide them through the rails. Super simple.

BTW, it also looks awsome with the window!
 

Mrvile

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For cooling probably the Tsunami. It has 2x 120mm fans whereas the Lian-Li has 3x 80mm fans.

But looking at your specs, why Newcastle and not Winchester?
 

xbassman

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While I don't own the Lian Li case, I have a Super Flower case that is a knock-off of it.
And I must say the cooling design is superb! It is tooless, but doesn't have drive rails. Very easy to work with.