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Choosing a case...

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91ZX

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Two i picked

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811156062 ( RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133145 ( Thermaltake SOPRANO VB1000BWS Black 0.8 mm SECC Chassis, Plastic Front Door ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail) They also have this model for another 20 bucks thats comes with a 430w psu.


If you have any suggestions feel free to throw a link up, my main concerns are decent cooling,plenty of room,clean looking but not boring,usb and audio in front panel. thx
 
My pick would be the Thermaltake Soprano, minus potentially-included PSU. :p

-JP
 
Is the psu a piece of shit or you would just get one with more power?
 
Unless the Thermaltake PSU included is a Toughpower (and it isn't), I myself wouldn't recommend it. Fellow posters over in the PSU section would most likely agree.

Just my $0.02. :p
 
91ZX said:
thx for the advice
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You're very welcome. Feel free to post if you have any other questions, people here are super helpful. :D
 
Agree, I love my Lian Li and that PC-7B is just a great case for the money! I have had a few builds in Lian Li's and I really do like their build quality IMHO.

My $0.02.... :D
 
*Drools*

Didn't know that particular model was so cheap -- tempting... :p
 
JaYp146 said:
*Drools*

Didn't know that particular model was so cheap -- tempting... :p
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Compared to other Lian-Li's it is a little cheaper because it doesn't have the removable mobo tray and HDD rack. But this one has dual 120mm fans instead. I replaced the fans with Yate Loons because the included ones don't like reduced voltages (make a chirping noise). Keeps things cool enough for me, and the case is very light also (probably a good 20 lbs. lighter than the P180 which I used to have).

The only thing the OP might not like is that some might consider it boring :). I've used both the Soprano and this Lian-Li and I like the Lian-Li better.
 
Lian-Li definately, especially at $80 (and *no* MIR for the rebate-phobics)..It's too good of a price to pass up. Yes, I'd call the Li-Li a bit boring, but sometimes class should win out over bling-bling (I hate my sister for getting me to say that dammit! :D ). I'd get one myself but I need a lot more room for my w/c setup (definately want to ditch the RadBox and go all internal this time). Also, not much HD space in the Li-Li (excluding using the 5 1/4 bays w/ adapters) - unlike the higher line models, but at least it's got 120mm fan spots (*BIG* plus for me - no more 80mm in ANY future case for me).

I'm not really a fan of TT cases, with the exception of the Armor/Armor Jr. and the huge Mozart cube (+maybe 1 or 2 others)..And that Raidmax case, what are they taking a cue from that god-awful Zalman Fagtal1ty case :rolleyes:? (The superfluous writing - I prefer a small logo/name; don't want to get writing all over). At least the OP didn't opt for one of those Superman or similarly themed cases, but I don't really like the look of it.

[edit] ps - Gotta agree with others, figure to put some extra $ in your budget for a quality 3rd party PSU (even as much [or more depending on your PC build] as the case will cost), the ones included with either of your initial choices SUCK...Although they may be sufficient for the rig in your sig, I wouldn't put anything more powerful in them...Still don't trust them regardless of the parts they're powering though.
 
That eVGA 7900GS isn't too bad of a deal. The BFG one was $144 AR from newegg the other day. Same card, better price.

I think it's better to buy one card, and when you think it's time to upgrade, sell the one you have and use the money to buy another high end card. Non-SLI motherboards are cheaper too ;).
 
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