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Specing new system, can't find a suitable case!!!

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Punkrulz

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Hey guys,

I've really been stressing over the past few weeks while I have been trying to spec out my system. My toughest decision has been with the case. I've been looking at so many cases, trying to read reviews of them, seeing what works for me. My buddy has me leaning towards the Thermaltake Aguila. Unfortunately, I haven't seen many posts on how people's systems look while they're in there. He hasn't taken any photos yet.

I definitely want a case that is going to be quiet, so to me that means emphasis on 120mm fans rather than 80mm fans. I want a case that is going to be rather roomy. I want the ability to be able to put in my water cooling set, so room where I can hide the pump would be good. A window is also a nice touch, a definite for me. I want something where wire management will be nice and appealing. It also has to look good too. I don't want something that will cost a lot of money. I've been looking at some Silverstones, but I don't know if I can justify buying them, especially with that bottom area on the case.

I used to want the TT Tsunami, but I've heard complaints about the door being a pain and I'm also not quite sure if I want that anymore.
 
I was originally hoping to go with a silver case, however if I was to go with that one, with all the cut outs with that look I don't think silver would work... I have a black case already... I guess I'll have another one? I'm not sure if I like the case, it looks a bit... well, cramped! Do you guys who swear by this case have pics you can show me to push me in the right direction?

It's a bit pricy, at $229 or so with the additional window... though while I'm not utilizing all the options, I do LIKE how performance lets you customize everything!
 
Well, I almost had you covered, then you said "I don't want something that will cost a lot of money"


Punkrulz said:
Hey guys,

I've really been stressing over the past few weeks while I have been trying to spec out my system. My toughest decision has been with the case. I've been looking at so many cases, trying to read reviews of them, seeing what works for me. My buddy has me leaning towards the Thermaltake Aguila. Unfortunately, I haven't seen many posts on how people's systems look while they're in there. He hasn't taken any photos yet.

I definitely want a case that is going to be quiet, so to me that means emphasis on 120mm fans rather than 80mm fans. I want a case that is going to be rather roomy. I want the ability to be able to put in my water cooling set, so room where I can hide the pump would be good. A window is also a nice touch, a definite for me. I want something where wire management will be nice and appealing. It also has to look good too. I don't want something that will cost a lot of money. I've been looking at some Silverstones, but I don't know if I can justify buying them, especially with that bottom area on the case.

I used to want the TT Tsunami, but I've heard complaints about the door being a pain and I'm also not quite sure if I want that anymore.
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Punkrulz said:
I was originally hoping to go with a silver case, however if I was to go with that one, with all the cut outs with that look I don't think silver would work... I have a black case already... I guess I'll have another one? I'm not sure if I like the case, it looks a bit... well, cramped! Do you guys who swear by this case have pics you can show me to push me in the right direction?

It's a bit pricy, at $229 or so with the additional window... though while I'm not utilizing all the options, I do LIKE how performance lets you customize everything!
Click to expand...

The Lian Li in Silver looks incredible too... Kinda like an Apple G5 if you've ever seen one of them.

Other places sell these Lian-Li's too, and trust me, they're not cramped at all.

You can check out my watercooling worklog that uses the black version of that case.
 
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