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I know you guys get this question hundreds of times but I just wanted to get some suggestions on this.

I have a Stacker 830, and, while it's a good case, I'm tiring of the squeaks, rattles, and vibration. Also, I have to basically go through contortions to get good cable management with it.

Recommend me any case that is the "successor" to the Stacker that has the following:

1. Equal/better airflow than the Stacker 830.
2. Wheels or equivalent on the bottom.
3. QUIET case (in terms of no rattling, vibration, or squeaking).
4. Large in stature (like the 830's size).
5. Opens main side on the left (not the right), or one that can do both.

I was looking at the new Corsair case; I forget the model number. What do you guys think about that?

Thanks for all the help and suggestions!
 
The Corsair 800D, 600T or HAF932 should work, though I'm not sure if any of them have wheels on the bottom...
 
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wtburnette said:
The Corsair 800D, 600T or HAF932 should work, though I'm not sure if any of them have wheels on the bottom...
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I forgot to mention...I'm skipping Cooler Master's latest offerings. The HAF series looks quite cheap, or it's just not my styling.

I am looking at the Corsair series. Yeah, that's the one the 600T.:)
 
Skip the HAF932 and go for the HAF-X which is much more superior case in terms of air flow, quietness and expansion room for external and internal drives. It comes with default feet which can be replaced with the supplied wheels if you choose. Don't let the pictures fool you as its a very rugged case that is built very well.
 
I have a HAF X, and trust me, it's not cheaply built. It's functionally the best case I've ever owned. Nothing has better cooling. It's as quiet as the components you put in it, with the case fans being very quiet.
 
SiNGeD said:
Skip the HAF932 and go for the HAF-X which is much more superior case in terms of air flow, quietness and expansion room for external and internal drives. It comes with default feet which can be replaced with the supplied wheels if you choose. Don't let the pictures fool you as its a very rugged case that is built very well.
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Swampdonkey said:
I have a HAF X, and trust me, it's not cheaply built. It's functionally the best case I've ever owned. Nothing has better cooling. It's as quiet as the components you put in it, with the case fans being very quiet.
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I don't know, I just don't like the look of those cases. They look too rugged; I'd like something that's got a bit more style to it.

What about the vibration/rattling with those HAF series? Do they still have that like that Stacker series has?
 
I have zero vibrations coming from my HAF X, but I suppose any case will begin to vibrate over time and with rebuilds. I have owned a couple Lian Lis as well, and can say that they too are excellent cases. Build quality is top notch, even more so than Coolermaster, but then you are dealing with aluminum. Even so, I never had vibration problems with any of the Lian Lis that I've used.
If you can get past the look of the HAF X (I have to admit that I'm not entirely in love with the look), no case air cools better. If not you might consider a Lian Li, or even a Silverstone. People seem to rave about their FT02s.

BTW, if you're air cooling - avoid Corsair. Their cases at best are mediocre for air cooling, even the new 600T.
 
nzxt phantom gets my vote. i was going to get one, but the WC setup im going to do wont fit in the case. if you are going to do a mild WC setup (or not one at all), i think it should work fine. the case has amazing airflow even with some fans not included
 
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