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I'm sure there has been plenty of these threads, but in my last build I've had problems with space. I've just about finnished building a Tai Chi. Unfortunatly, even though it's a big case, I cannot fit more than one VGA card in it (even getting one in is hard) due to the position of the door mounted radiator.
I'm thinking of a slight mod with one of these:
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Fatal1ty Case
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Lian Li 2000 case
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Mozart

Either would have SLI and a large water cooling setup.
Im after opinions (and a reason why) on which would be better for a good gaming rig. (And then I will build one :) )
 
well the lain li in my opinion looks a lot better, and u have room for water cooling on the bottom section were the hds r and it is big enough for sli.
 
just because i think the other 2 cases are hidieous im going with the v2000 (not to mention v1200 is my dream case).

the v2000 is huge and with some slight modding you should be able to put just about anything you want in there. I have seen some nice WC set ups in a v2000 where the used the entire bottom section for the wc set up and it keeps everything seperated and organized looking.
 
of those three:
Definately the Lian Li hands down.
Roomy and well crafted

Mozart is unique but it looks like something for a HDTV room. Uniqueness maybe awkward when installing or upgrading.

Fata1lty, really wouldnt want someone elses handle all over my rig.

I would suggest the TJ-09 Black with or without the window, seems like it suits your visual style and will meet what you want from the case.
 
I own the same case as the middle one. And by far it is one of the best cases I have ever gotten. Very strong (if I don't have a chair at a lan, I'll sit on my case (I weigh around 170). Aluminum is pretty thick on the side panels. Only complaint, is sometimes the case gets hot (airflow is a bit awkward as air flow from intake to exhaust is separated by the middle panel with only one hole for the air to go through (not to say that the mesh front doesn't have airflow.) Though its almost impossible to keep a positive airflow in the case (keeps the dust down) as the bottom and front are mesh. But it is the best case I've ever gotten, and very durable!
 
wolveen said:
Mozart is unique but it looks like something for a HDTV room. Uniqueness maybe awkward when installing or upgrading.

Fata1lty, really wouldnt want someone elses handle all over my rig.

I would suggest the TJ-09 Black with or without the window, seems like it suits your visual style and will meet what you want from the case.
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I'm looking at this because I would be able to put in a few 120mm radiators and still have heaps of room to spare. However, I have been put off from thermaltake recently.

I agree with the Fatal1ty handle comment. Thats where a little modding comes in handy.

The problem is that I am in Australia and parts are often hard to get and shipping from the United States of America is Expensive.

Ben83red said:
I own the same case as the middle one. And by far it is one of the best cases I have ever gotten. Very strong (if I don't have a chair at a lan, I'll sit on my case (I weigh around 170). Aluminum is pretty thick on the side panels. Only complaint, is sometimes the case gets hot (airflow is a bit awkward as air flow from intake to exhaust is separated by the middle panel with only one hole for the air to go through (not to say that the mesh front doesn't have airflow.) Though its almost impossible to keep a positive airflow in the case (keeps the dust down) as the bottom and front are mesh. But it is the best case I've ever gotten, and very durable!
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Yes, this is what I was thining. I would probably add a few more fans to the case, top half and bottom.
 
Zalman Fatal1ty- Since you said you wanted room for "large" watercooling, its probably not recommended not to use this case. There seems to be not a lot of room so that means you either get a small radiator (1x120mm)to put inside the case or if you plan to get a big radiator (>2x120mm) plan on putting it outside. However, its small and sexy. Its basically a case designed if your into air cooling and LAN portablity.

Lian Li V2000B- This case has plenty of room designed for wanting more storage within. The interior is beautiful as its exterior. Definitely a type for those large watercooling aquariums. :D Theres so much room that I see people putting their phase change systems inside the Lian Li. Also, because of the ability to acquire more hardware within creates drawbacks such as exterior spacing and weight. Meaning that it would be too big to take places for those LAN parties. Other than that, its a winner.

TT Mozart- I never had this case. So far im impressed by the storage you can store inside. Phase change, 2x(4x120mm) radiators, massive RAID harddrives, you name it and it will probably fit in there. If your the type of guy who wants all that beef then get that. However its looks big and seems heavy. So, dont expect this to take place to place. \

Overall, they are nice choices. But you cant buy them all (unless your rich and dont give a damn) :D. If I were you I would go for the Lian Li V2000B. Its that missing link that fits the need between the Zalman and the Mozart. Good Luck!
 
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