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Keep A05B or P182?

zero2dash

zero2dash

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I've got an A05B that I modded a few months ago. 2x120mm radgrill blowhole, 10x10 side window. I like the size of this case but it's noisy. Not unbearable, but noisy. Yate Loon D12SL-12 fans everywhere (5 total).

I bought a P182 off NewEgg because of the price/rebate deal. Got it today...blown away by the size. Huge case. I put my system in it and was pleased with how quiet it is...just so big. I like being able to put my A05B on top of my desk and off of the floor; I absolutely will not be able to do that with the P182 though. But, very quiet, I like the quietness. I also like the look. P182 looks more sleek, professional as is. I think my A05B probably did pre-modding, but that's all said and done now.

I've since put my system back in the A05B and was going to send the P182 back to NewEgg and take the 15% restocking fee. Now I'm not so sure; I'm thinking of taking it back out, putting my system back in the P182 and finding someplace to put it where it won't be overtaken by cat hair. :eek:

I just wanted to get some other people's advice/opinions on what to do. I guess if I break it down -

looks - P182
noise - P182
cooling - dead even
size - A05B
 
Why not just mod up the A05 with some better fans and such so that its not as loud? I doubt its more than the fans...
 
7volt those Yates in the A05. You'll still get great cooling, but it will be much quieter.
 
A05 all the way! Of course I hate the look of the Antec Refrigerators but maybe thats just me.

A05:

Lighter easy to carry around
More Mod friendly Cutting the case is easy
Noise can be remedied with the correct fans and voltage (Sycthe S Flex and Noctua p12s come to mind)
 
A05....duh.

My P182 does however dampen hard drives considerably better than my A05. Hopefully Lian-Li might someday come out with softer grommets, but hey that's what modding is for.
 
Stop by any flee market sale, and you will find no shortage of 18" or so low-height end tables. I have my P182 right against the side of my desk on that type of table; its more convenient (easy reach) than right on the desk.
 
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