Can't decide between 3 different cases.. help

[cirial]

So I'm building an socket AM2 system.. and its the first system that I have built in a year or two. I've got all my compenents selected, but the case is giving me the most trouble. Right now I rock a beige Addtronics mid tower, which is fairly large, and gives good airflow from front to back. I would like something like this.. I also like cases that mount the PSU on the bottom.

Here are my three choices so far:

Antec Performance I P180B (Black) - this one has a nice sleek design.. looks like it has plenty of airflow..

LIAN LI PC-V1100BPlus II Black - I would love a Lian Li, not too sure how good this one would be for cooling though..

Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B Black - I really like this one.. this would be the case I buy had they turned the mobo tray upside down for better cooling. However, I do like that it includes a modular PSU..

Anyone have any opinions, suggestions, etc?

 

[Solarfall]

So I'm building an socket AM2 system.. and its the first system that I have built in a year or two. I've got all my compenents selected, but the case is giving me the most trouble. Right now I rock a beige Addtronics mid tower, which is fairly large, and gives good airflow from front to back. I would like something like this.. I also like cases that mount the PSU on the bottom./QUOTE]




you like cases that mount the PSU on the bottom eih. with Coolermaster Stacker you can mount PSU at the top or the bottom, it has lots of room to work with, exelent air ventilation and you can mount 11 cd/dvd players. But if you have made your mind that one of thouse three cases is going to be your new case i'll have to give my vote for that LIAN LI case.

 

[TheBoss429]

P180 FTW, just make sure its the version 2 if you do go for it.

 

[Slartibartfast]

I really like the look of the Lian Li PC-S80, but it is a tad expensive...

Anyways, of those three I would say the P180, but none of them look like they have particularly good airflow. A lot of the intake air on the P180 is going to be sucked in by the PSU.

 

[Solarfall]

P180 FTW, just make sure its the version 2 if you do go for it.

the P180 has a down side, i have heard that the front door might start to warp when time
passes by. atleast this was the case at the version 1, version 2 might have same problem, then again this flaw might be fixed in version 2. take the LIAN LI

 

[-=WooDWorKeR420=-]

Another vote for the LIAN LI

 

[Casca]

Of those choices, the Lian Li. I like the bottem PSU mounting and the sectional construction. Also, check out this AeroCool for $99 for an inexpensive bottem psu case.

I'm getting this TT Mozart Tx , should be here tomorrow.

 

[Charlie91c8]

I'm in the market for a case too and I like the Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B Black. It fits my budget and has a power supply. Thanks for showing me the case.

 

[cirial]

Hmm.. so its a split between the Lian Li and the P180.. Anyone here actually have a P180B and can post full interior pics? Are there 2 fans in the front, 1 rear, 1 on top rear, and one between the PSU and front lower hd cage too? Seems.. excessive

I also figured now that I have seen some ATX cases with the PSU's mounted on the bottom, it makes more sense to have it like this (much like BTX boards.. whatever happened to those anyway?)

 

[Bbq]

P180 FTW, just make sure its the version 2 if you do go for it.

What's the difference? How do I know if mine is Ver. 1.0 or 2.0 ?

 

[Peterson]

I'm so sick of all the LainLi's out there now-a-days with watercooling and all. Go for the P180

 

[cirial]

I'm so sick of all the LainLi's out there now-a-days with watercooling and all. Go for the P180

What does that matter? I think what I may do is go with the P180 and use the money im saving vs. the Lian Li and use the money saved on better components

 

[Casca]

I'm so sick of all the LainLi's out there now-a-days with watercooling and all. Go for the P180

I don't know what's the bigger band wagon. The people who own Lian Li's or the people who are so sick of the people who own Lian Li's and feel the need to express it. lol

 

[Dunan]

I'm looking at lian li's also, but only because there's nothing else out there that I like. I tried the P180 but my psu WOULD NOT fit no matter what I tried so I have to keep looking.
I like the look of the PSU's on the bottom also

 

[cirial]

I'm looking at lian li's also, but only because there's nothing else out there that I like. I tried the P180 but my psu WOULD NOT fit no matter what I tried so I have to keep looking.
I like the look of the PSU's on the bottom also

What PSU was it?

Anyone with a P180.. please post which PSU you are using. I was looking at this Enermax 500W one

 

[FadedSpark]

So I'm building an socket AM2 system.. and its the first system that I have built in a year or two. I've got all my compenents selected, but the case is giving me the most trouble. Right now I rock a beige Addtronics mid tower, which is fairly large, and gives good airflow from front to back. I would like something like this.. I also like cases that mount the PSU on the bottom.

Here are my three choices so far:

Antec Performance I P180B (Black) - this one has a nice sleek design.. looks like it has plenty of airflow..

LIAN LI PC-V1100BPlus II Black - I would love a Lian Li, not too sure how good this one would be for cooling though..

Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B Black - I really like this one.. this would be the case I buy had they turned the mobo tray upside down for better cooling. However, I do like that it includes a modular PSU..

Anyone have any opinions, suggestions, etc?

I Would advise the Lian Li v1000 or 1200 over the 1100 for airflow, the stock fans are dead silent and blow good air as it is so youll be happy with it they are a joy to work on as well (well i had fun with the uber v2000... same shit different size )