What case would you get?

[jshuck3]

I'm going to be getting a new gaming rig sometime soon (hopefully this month), but I still haven't been able to decide what to get for a case.

I've been tossing around the Antec Super Lanboy, Antec Sonata, CoolerMaster WaveMaster, and the Thermaltake Tsunami, because they keep showing up in so many posts, but each time I think I've made a decision I hear something negative. I know I can't find the perfect case, but I'm curious what cases people can recommend.

I'm looking for a 120mm fan case, preferably a quiet case, removable mobo tray would be nice but not required, and a side window. I don't need a PSU included because I'll be getting the Antec NeoPower.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

If it matters I'm getting: Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe, Corsair XMS 1GB, 74gb raptor, 250gb wd, nec dvdrw, evga 6800gt, audigy gamer, mx1000, and athlon fx-55.

 

[w00t]

CoolerMaster WaveMaster, and the Thermaltake Tsunami would be the best outa that list i would say go with a lian li case myself just get somthing you like and that has good airflow think ahead too.

 

[Akira1224]

Well... I just built a rig 2 nights ago in a Tsunami (which is currently in it's 25th hour of Prime w/ no errors. That makes me feel warm and fuzzy) and it was an ok case. It's not really aluminum. The front bezel is. The side panels and top panel are plasticy and the frame is steel. My pro's and cons are as follows

Pro's
Good aesthetics
Decent room
Good wire management options
Excellent cooling
mostly tool less construction

Con's
Flimsy drive cages
not all aluminum
intake fan is loud (compared to my rig at least)
LED's are bright as a mutha
had to remove top USB/Audio/Firewire caddy to install PSU

Am I saying don't get it? No, it's got as many pro's and cons as any other case. Honestly it wasn't too bad. It is pretty and the cooling and wire management options are nice.

As far as your other choices. The Wavemaster is nice but I would recommend a TJ-05 from Silverstone over the Wavemaster. Again it comes down to cooling and wire management. The Sonata is wonderful I was using that for my GHU builds before I went to the Antec SLKBQE. Wonderful case and a joy to work with. Never used a Lanboy, but I have heard good things.

Now...here?s the rub, my top choice for a case is the Silverstone TJ-03. Absolutely best case I have ever worked with. 100% aluminum, great cooling, quiet (mine is watercooled though), removable motherboard tray, optional window, SO MUCH ROOM, great wire management options... It's just wondrous. So is the price... $300 is about as low as you will find it (that includes shipping)

Ok that?s enough from me. Good luck with the case search! I hope this helps!


edit: Per Thermaltake the whole case is supposed to be milled aluminum. Maybe the finish is what gives it the platicy look and feel. Ah well, I am not a metal expert. Just thought I would share.

 

[Tiamat]

Have you looked at the new Silverstone TJ06 reviewed at www.silenpcreview.com?

 

[stevennoland]

The Lian-Li PC-V2000 (or 2100) is an excellent choice. Check the review here:

www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/cases/lian_li/pcv2000/

 

[erikistired]

i just moved into a super lanboy and i'm loving it, altho it's tight quarters.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
Have you looked at the new Silverstone TJ06 reviewed at www.silenpcreview.com?

Silverstone generally sucks IMO... some of their cases look like generic computer store cases, but the odd one is decently nice.