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Help Me Choose a New Case

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My good ol Lian Li PC-O9WX is coming on 10 years and I figure it might be time to get something new. I had my eye on the MSI MEG MAESTRO 700L PZ, but not sure how it will do for a custom watercooling loop.

Any other options I should consider?

My needs are dual chamber with compatibility for back connector motherboards. The easier to install and operate a dual 360mm rad loop the better.

Compatibility with EATX motherboards a plus
 
applegrcoug said:
Just curious, if it is 10, why does it need to be replaced? If it still works, keep it.
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Just want to move my future builds into a more modern case that includes some newer features like USB C connectors. Mainly, I'm looking at going with back connector motherboards for my next build and want a case that can accommodate those boards.
 
FRZ said:
back connector motherboards
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did you find some? or was that not you talking about the aorus stealth...
they are very few and far between, might not be worth getting hung up on that.
 
pendragon1 said:
did you find some? or was that not you talking about the aorus stealth...
they are very few and far between, might not be worth getting hung up on that.
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For X870 it was just the Auros stealth.

I saw MSI announced the MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI PZ at computex which looks really nice with its silver colorway. Hopefully it actually hits the market soon
 
FRZ said:
My good ol Lian Li PC-O9WX is coming on 10 years and I figure it might be time to get something new. I had my eye on the MSI MEG MAESTRO 700L PZ, but not sure how it will do for a custom watercooling loop.
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I have that case. It should be fine for a custom loop.
 
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Dan_D said:
I have that case. It should be fine for a custom loop.
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Hows the quality on the case? Does it reflect it's $400+ price tag?

I don't mind paying the premium as I figure it will be the base of my builds for years to come, but want to make sure it's worth nearly double the price of the competition.
 
FRZ said:
Hows the quality on the case? Does it reflect it's $400+ price tag?

I don't mind paying the premium as I figure it will be the base of my builds for years to come, but want to make sure it's worth nearly double the price of the competition.
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Actually, it does. The case isn't the best performer from a thermal perspective, but quality is top notch. It's very surprising. The attention to detail is surprising with things like thumb screws having rubber O-rings on them so they don't mar the finish of the case. Edges and machine work are really very nice for a computer case. Everything is smooth and you'd be hard pressed to cut yourself on anything in it.
 
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Get the Msi case I eyed it up a few times best part about is is the Power Button location on the Bottom. I own a Asus Tuf sturdy simply because it takes Sata SSDs and is really sturdy. Cases mfg. are phasing out multiple sata spots due to M.2 drives.
I really like those Retro looking Woodgrain cases.
 
Comixbooks said:
Get the Msi case I eyed it up a few times best part about is is the Power Button location on the Bottom. I own a Asus Tuf sturdy simply because it takes Sata SSDs and is really sturdy. Cases mfg. are phasing out multiple sata spots due to M.2 drives.
I really like those Retro looking Woodgrain cases.
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Growing up in the 1980's, I can't do the wood grain stuff. It reminds me of all the faux wood shit that I saw growing up.
 
Dan_D said:
It's disgusting and despite the effort to look elegant, the stuff always looks cheap as hell to me.
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Doesn't help that it always looks like plastic...usually is plastic? I mean I understand, wood is expensive, applying it to something so it doesn't peel off is expensive, finishing it so it isn't ruined instantly is expensive... but if you aren't going to do it right, might as well just not do it.
 
Dan_D said:
It's disgusting and despite the effort to look elegant, the stuff always looks cheap as hell to me.
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Yup. they have tried that at my work place with products a couple years ago. It's wood printing on a sticker and feels as such. Just makes it feel like it should smell like smoke too.
 
Darunion said:
Yup. they have tried that at my work place with products a couple years ago. It's wood printing on a sticker and feels as such. Just makes it feel like it should smell like smoke too.
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Yep.
 
Went with the be quiet Light base 900 DX. Newegg had it for $165 after discounts which I figured was too good to pass up.

Reviews are very positive as well. Case is on backorder until end of the week so if you guys think I should go in another direction let me know :)
 
Not sure if size wise it fits you but many people seem to be buying up HAVN 420 or the NZXT H9 Flow RGB+ cases for their builds. I am assuming the other fishtanks might be too small for your use case. Corsair was going to do a triple chamber case but not sure if they ended up releasing it yet.
 
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