Which case to buy for overclocking with Ultra 120 Extreme?

[Sirrion]

I need a good 3-4 recommended cases for a new rig i'm creating.

It will be running a Q6600 with g0 stepping with a TR Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink, an 8800GTX GPU, and probably 2 harddrives.

I'm looking for a case that will last years. Quality is definitely important, as is cooling ability, space, and a nice look. I'm not interested in something that "blings" out 18 hypo-transculecent-superhidef-glowy-fans, but rather something nice and sleek.

I imagine limiting the selection to Full ATX would help as well. Also let's try to keep price under $300.00 but if there's a super nice case for $350ish go ahead and throw that out.

So:

Full ATX (Or very close to it)
Less than $300 (or very close to it)
Can provide very good cooling and air circulation
Provides relatively low db ratings
Can close the side panels on a TR 120 Extreme without issue
Looks classy or sleek
Good, solid construction


So far the one I am most interested is in the Silverstone TJ09. But I definitely would appreciate any other suggestions. And thanks for those who've throw out ideas thus far.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Its so sexy. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119042

 

[LOUISSSSS]

http://www.performance-pcs.com...h=104&products_id=4260

or

http://www.performance-pcs.com...=162&products_id=21557

i'd prefer first ofer second, but would take the second in a second if first wasn't available

 

[AAjax]

Armor up

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: Sirrion
I need a good 3-4 recommended cases for a new rig i'm creating.

Any thoughts?

Any thoughts? Yeah...

Could you provide MORE information, please, so ppl can narrow it down?

What you asked for can be provided by 100's of cases, not 3-4!

The only answers you're gonna is whatever 'Joe Blow' is running right now...

In my (ahem) case, I would suggest getting a Mountain Mods U2-UFO, but most ppl can't afford one!

At least supply a price range, like under $100, you know?

 

[gigahertz20]

Originally posted by: Sirrion


I need a good 3-4 recommended cases for a new rig i'm creating.

It will be running a Q6600 with g0 stepping with a TR Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink, an 8800GTX GPU, and probably 2 harddrives.

I need a case that will provide very good air circulation and venting, but one that also runs relatively quiet. It obviously must be spacious enough to allow the items above. I am hoping to O/C to around 3.2-3.4g's.

Any thoughts?

Lian Li PC-A10A, newegg has it for $250. This is one of the best cases out there, just read the reviews. All aluminum, removable motherboard tray, water cooling grommet holes in the back, you can control the fan speed on each fan, no gimmicky lights or other cheesy crap, very quiet and very light.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112121

If you buy this case you will love it, it will fit all your hardware no problem.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: gigahertz20

Originally posted by: Sirrion


I need a good 3-4 recommended cases for a new rig i'm creating.

It will be running a Q6600 with g0 stepping with a TR Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink, an 8800GTX GPU, and probably 2 harddrives.

I need a case that will provide very good air circulation and venting, but one that also runs relatively quiet. It obviously must be spacious enough to allow the items above. I am hoping to O/C to around 3.2-3.4g's.

Any thoughts?

Lian Li PC-A10A, newegg has it for $250. This is one of the best cases out there, just read the reviews. All aluminum, removable motherboard tray, water cooling grommet holes in the back, you can control the fan speed on each fan, no gimmicky lights or other cheesy crap, very quiet and very light.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112121

If you buy this case you will love it, it will fit all your hardware no problem.

the stacker would own it in watercooling.

no one can recomend a case to this guy without knowing his budget.

For that price, the silverstone TJ-09 would spank all the cases listed up here so far except the MM.

I have a MM as well, and i absolutely love it. But my MM is more near the top of the line in U2 catigory, so it would follow a killer price tag along with it.

 

[Sirrion]

Haha Okok good point. I'm sorry I didnt provide more information. I went ahead and fixed it

 

[SolMiester]

Lian Li V1000B + II gets my vote too, then TJ-06, I think the WT is funky, but prob not fit your TR Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink.......

 

[Cookie Monster]

If money isnt a problem judging from your new PC specs

You want this

Im personally buying this case for the next build.

However i heard the TJ10 is coming out sometime in the near future since it was shown at computex 2007. (Its the TJ09 with some small modifications and a front door)

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
For that price, the Silverstone TJ-09 would spank all the cases listed up here so far except the MM.

I have a MM as well, and i absolutely love it. But my MM is more near the top of the line in U2 category, so it would follow a killer price tag along with it.

WeRd!

Don't be fooled by Lian-Li silliness!

Upside-down mobo trays and rubber grommets are a "gimmick" too...

 

[SolMiester]

Well my Silverstone has upside down motherboard tray....I like it, you get to see the gpu fans etc and pathes the way for the wind tunnel...!

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: SolMiester
Well my Silverstone has upside down motherboard tray....I like it, you get to see the gpu fans etc and pathes the way for the wind tunnel...!

Cool!

A functioning wind tunnel... :thumbsup:

Good job!

 

[nZone]

how about

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811235006
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811235005

 

[Cookie Monster]

The silverstone Tj09 blows that over priced case out of the water with ease. $399?!!? you got to be kidding me.

 

[Sirrion]

Decided to go with the TJ09

THanks everyone for your suggestions!

 

[SolMiester]

Wow, the TJ09 isnt cheap either! $299!

 

[nealh]

Here is my 2 cents..a Sivlerstone TJ07 or Lian Li V2100B or Lian Li 201B

I got an Silverstone TJ07 for $275 plus $19 shipping from Axiontech..they shipped it the same day..nice guys(best shipping prices except for newegg...but new wanted $25 more for the TJ07)

 

[bfdd]

I love my TJ09 the thing is gorgeous, well put together, HUGE inside, tons of airflow. It's definitely worth the money if you're willing to spend it.