Full Tower Decision. At Defcon 5. Help!

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I currently face a dilemma. I have a pending order on a GTX260 core 216, soon to be 2, and I am seeing the need to upgrade my current case (see sig) to allow more airflow and cable management. There is also a possibility of watercooling in my future, but I also don't want to be staring at my 260's for weeks until I get a new case, so here's my question: Help me decide!

Here are the choices:

1: http://www.nzxt.com/products/zero_2
- This case isn't available yet at any e-tailer, however, I've only owned NZXT cases in the past.

2: http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=208370433
- This case I cant stop staring at. Love it, or hate it, I'm sincerely thinking about getting it.

3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119103
- Of course, I couldn't think about FT cases without looking at the CM 830. A more "traditional" pick I guess.

4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119150
- The newer Cosmos "S" I've been attracted to this case since day 1. Definately plenty of space for cable management and such.

And finally, the last:

5: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133056
- Definitely a repeat-offender as far as me searching for cases.

MY deadline is most likely this friday, as I'd like to have all the components on, or before next tuesday (the 16th) Please help, I know there are alot of enthusiasts here that go one way, or the other. Thanks in advance! xD;
 
DTN107 said:
Have you consider a Lian-Li?

No clue why newegg has it for $200 while elsewhere is nearly double the price. Got mine last week and love it.
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You know, tbh, yes, I've considered it. If I listed all of the cases I've considered, I'd be halfway to the nuthouse by now. =P I'm not all about aethetics, however, I do like to show off the build by having a decent amount of "showing" space available such as: Side vents, lights infront/on-top, etc. Not too plain, but not too off-the-wall either. :p
 
Xaser 4 black is nice, wish they made it in Aluminum though, as I don't want to herniate lifting over 40 pounds of case and fresh computer innards, might want to get the silver and black aluminum edition.

My friend has a Cosmo S, didn't have any problems besides the HDD tray not being user friendly...or not being very well explained in the instructions that there are screws on either side holding it in.
 
vck6v3 said:
What about the coolermaster ATCS 840

(not trying to pimp a review...I don' t know if this case is for sale yet)
http://www.hi-techreviews.com/revie...olermaster-atcs-840-full-tower-classic-review
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Yes, it's been on sale for a few weeks now, in the U.S. at least.

OP:
The only ones I'd personally ever consider out of your listed choices would be the two Cooler Master cases. Honestly, the other choices aren't even in the same tier in terms of quality of construction, etc. I hate to use the term 'gamer cases' but that comes to mind with any of those Tt cases. I'm not harping on anyone who'd buy those, there just isn't a comparison to the upper-class models that come from Lian Li, Silverstone, Cooler Master, etc. I think you'd be fine with either of those two CM chassis you listed. Of course, there are other alternatives to what you listed. Any full-tower from Lian Li or Silverstone would work for what you need, or even the above ATCS 840. It all comes down to personal taste and budget though, I'm sure.

Good luck on the hunt!
 
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