Computer Cases

[xVV]

I'm looking into a few cases trying to figure where my next build is going to go. The thing I don't like about my current case ( [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] ) is that while it's got a great design, it's plastic and seems cheap. It's not a very solid case at all. That's why I'm looking into aluminum cases. I plan on this being the last case I buy for a while, so I don't mind sinking money into it.

First
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My brother has the SilverStone Raven and it's the same thing on the inside, just a sleeker design. It has a great flow, I'll probably chose this one if I decide to use fans. I like how the motherboard is set 90 degrees so the graphics cards hang down in the window.

Second
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This one is better suited for water cooling than the Fortress is.

Third
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And this is this wildcard. I like the idea of open air, I don't mind taking the time to clean it more often. In fact, with this design it's probably easier to clean than a normal case. I can also replace the left gray panel and replace is with glass.

I'm probably leaning towards the first one, but I really like the third one. I could use some opinions on the three cases, or possibly recommendations for other good aluminium cases. I would prefer a window, I don't feel like cutting one in myself on an expensive case.

Oh, and what's your case/ how do you like it?

[Arturath]

Tbh i think they all look quite ugly :/

Also, NZXT Phantom series are great quality cases...

the Corsair 800D also a great case.

[WaveMasterJohn]

Well 90% is personal preference, as long as it keeps it cold and room to expand that is pretty much the only qualifications on my end. anyway here are two that I like.
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Im getting this one (the white version) ^

[xVV]

Originally Posted by WaveMasterJohn

Well 90% is personal preference, as long as it keeps it cold and room to expand that is pretty much the only qualifications on my end. anyway here are two that I like.
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Im getting this one (the white version) ^

Have you seen the original Level 10?



It's too bad they're super expensive and not even sold anymore. Made by BMW.

edit: good looking cases but I'm looking for aluminum.

[Vermilion]

Originally Posted by xVV

It's too bad they're super expensive and not even sold anymore. Made by BMW.

edit: good looking cases but I'm looking for aluminum.

I've actually heard some bad things about the newer Thermaltake cases. They were too expensive for me, anyway.

I actually bought a Corsair 500 series a week or two ago and I like it.

The open air case is interesting, but without a way to move the air past the components, I don't understand how it's any different than just having a normal case and removing the side panels. Definitely not something I'd pay $400 for.

[xVV]

Originally Posted by Vermilion

I've actually heard some bad things about the newer Thermaltake cases. They were too expensive for me, anyway.

I actually bought a Corsair 500 series a week or two ago and I like it.

The open air case is interesting, but without a way to move the air past the components, I don't understand how it's any different than just having a normal case and removing the side panels. Definitely not something I'd pay $400 for.

There are a few spots for fans, but it's said you don't need them to run it. I would think if you were doing anything demanding, like gaming, you would need fans to cool it. They're limited edition cases I believe, that's why they cost a bit. In Win had one called the X frame, and another one is coming out soon that's the D frame.

I'm not sure how much the X sold for, but the D will be selling for 500 I believe.

The X frame was sold out pretty quick. I like how you can set it on any of the six sides.

And yeah, the new thermaltake cases don't measure up to the case they were designed from (the picture I posted).

[Vermilion]

Originally Posted by xVV

There are a few spots for fans, but it's said you don't need them to run it. I would think if you were doing anything demanding, like gaming, you would need fans to cool it. They're limited edition cases I believe, that's why they cost a bit. In Win had one called the X frame, and another one is coming out soon that's the D frame.

You should find someone with a CNC machine and ask them to just cut you a case for $100 and the cost of the materials. You'll probably still be at half the cost of their case.

[psionx]

the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] might interest you.

it's not the best looking case ever but it's quiet and has just about every feature you could possibly want.

also the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] isn't bad ether.

[Xgrifter]

Look at Caselabs.net all Aluminum