I need suggestions for a bigger case

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glarior

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I am in the market for a bigger computer case. Currently I have the Nzxt lexa http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146018 and it is just to small especially with the addition of the gtx260. What other cases are out there that are bigger? I have a watercooling setup that goes along with the case and it is just too much stuff. What would you recommend with money being the only factor. Should I contemplate building my own special case or buy something else.

Here is my current setup and as you can see size is not an issue. Ignore the Frankenstein look I just moved into my new place lol
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Computer specs

asus p5q deluxe
gtx260 w/c (next week.... the adapter plate is coming in the mail)
q6600 w/c
3x120mm rad
micro res
655 water pump
 
There are many larger cases, however without knowing your budget it isn't really possible to give you a proper recommendation. Some general recommendations are the Coolermaster Stacker 810, Coolermaster HAF 932, and Antec P182.
 
100-200 is the ideal range but depending on the case up to 300. Those are nice cases but is there anything bigger? My main goal is to create more room in my case so I can access everything easier. I am thinking of a box like computer case but have not found any bigs ones yet.Ideas?
 
I just got myself a Silverstone TJ07, I used to have 2 cases bolted together to accomodate my 2 PSUs and 10-11 hard drives, I have actually found the TJ07 way more roomy and a hell of a lot easier to work with, paid a premium though.
 
lol, that's nearly the exact same thing as the HAF, but they want nearly double the price cause they threw some aluminum on it? :p No thanks.
 
I'm getting an Antec Twelve Hundred for my next build. The inside is already painted black. Slick as hell.
 
I have a Cool Master Stacker 830 Evolution, *See Sig* and i got lots of room in the case with my build. Its quite nice
 
Lian Li A70 (or door equipped A71) has space for fitting radiator to top and enough and some more space for other components.

Compartments tend to cut down continuous free space heavily, 83x mini-stackers lack any vertical space because of bling and Antec 1200 is short in depth.
 
How is the Antec 1200 shallow? It's over 20" deep. Or do you mean the the depth of the motherboard compartment? If you Google, you could probably find people with radiators inside their Antec 1200s. In fact, I vaguely remember seeing someone do it. There's some room above the top of motherboard, and someone removed the top rear fan to put in a radiator. I think they removed the 200m fan as well.
 
This case is sweet! Cooler Master ATCS 840

I like the design a lot. I wonder who will be selling it online?

thanks for the help. any other suggestions are welcome but im leaning towards the atcs 840
 
glarior said:
This case is sweet! Cooler Master ATCS 840

I like the design a lot. I wonder who will be selling it online?

thanks for the help. any other suggestions are welcome but im leaning towards the atcs 840
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All the big retailers will probably sell the 840 when it comes out. If you're willing to spend the coin, I definitely recommend it. It's probably my favourite case at the moment.
 
Ummm...Have you thought about the Rocketfish case? It's a rebadged Lian Li. Good looking case. They are kind of rare now but they could be bought at best buy at one point for $47 or so. I know I paid $56 after taxes. Who knows if you check around at BB you might get lucky. It's such an awesome and huge case. Just completed my build too. You can fit a tfc xchanger 480 rad on top...and yes, that's inside the case.

Here's a link with a stock photo:

[http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Full-Tower-Rocketfish-ATX-case-REBRANDED-LIAN-LI_W0QQitemZ180307603886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_PC_Cases_Towers?hash=item180307603886&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1240%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Here is a pic of my case as well to give you an idea of how big this thing is. It's huge.

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I vote for the coolmaster HAF 932, its very large. It can house a PSU above and below the motherboard. With 1 PSU it has enough room you could have a tripple, double and single rad in your case at the same time lol.
 
Ragenrok said:
I vote for the coolmaster HAF 932, its very large. It can house a PSU above and below the motherboard. With 1 PSU it has enough room you could have a tripple, double and single rad in your case at the same time lol.
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I have so much effective room to work with in my HAF932 it's not even funny. Best case i've ever had.
 
Thanks for the all the replies! I bought the mozart case today for $220 w/ shipping. I like the idea of having two comptuers inside of it and will work great for the setup I have in mind.. Thanks again!!! I
 
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