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KiloOneOne

07-11-2007, 07:28 PM

Around september i plan on building a computer so im gettin components picked out to research and case wise im split between two

First: http://www.xoxide.com/lian-li-pc-g75b-black.html

Second: http://www.xoxide.com/lianlipc75.html

Both are similar but one is slightly more expensive so i want you'lls opinion on wich one might have better cooling and potential for more add-ons

For example the first case has a slot for two power supplies (i dont plan on using 2 psu's) wich would allow a water cooling upgrade easier than the other one

*Edit

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1171/cas-06/Frozen_Lian-Li_PC-70B_Rev_2.html?tl=g45c263s656#blank

Third case, this one has a top blowhole and a different design

eclyps

07-11-2007, 08:06 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

best case I've ever had

saucey

07-11-2007, 08:41 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

best case I've ever had

that thing looks like it'd be a nice heater for a room in the winter. like 300 enormous fans

plus why don't you just get like a $30 case? is it really that important to get super sweet neon lights and stuff?

KiloOneOne

07-11-2007, 08:41 PM

Sry E but that one is just too small, plus i was trying to aviod one with a bottom mounted PSU

kyro

07-11-2007, 11:51 PM

ive always been a customer of raidmax, becuz their cases looks rad :D

showtime

07-12-2007, 04:02 AM

Sry E but that one is just too small, plus i was trying to aviod one with a bottom mounted PSU

Kilo do you have downsyndrome, the case that Eclyps posted is probably the best case to buy, and it can support SLI 8800's at low temps w/o extra cooling etc, so trust me, IT MOST DEFINITELY is not too small. Your ignorant.

eclyps

07-12-2007, 06:35 AM

it IS a tight fit, but it's definitely doable (the 8800)

KiloOneOne

07-12-2007, 10:01 AM

you called me ignorant for not wanting a certain computer case?
stop trying to blow all the higher admins here

PS: you actually bought a gaming keyboard, im not going to take purchasing advice from you

eclyps

07-12-2007, 10:21 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133154

i hear that one is great as well. PSU on top :)

eclyps

07-12-2007, 10:32 AM

or if you've got $$$ left over...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129028

:)

Dr. Acula

07-12-2007, 10:59 AM

http://www.papermart.com/index/index_box.htm

get one of those.

eclyps

07-12-2007, 11:11 AM

i made a windows 95 cardboard box computer held together with duct tape about 8 years ago.

I'll post a pic soon

KiloOneOne

07-12-2007, 11:23 AM

I considered the thermaltake but decided against it. the black one is steel so its around 30-40 lbs. without parts in it. i want a case with very simple clean design and layout thats spacious. all of the lian li cases i posted have that but all are similar and i wanted to know what you thought about those 3.

the only other cases i have looked at as hard as these are the silverstone TJ-03, 07, and 09's but they seem to expensive for what they offer

KiloOneOne

07-12-2007, 11:24 AM

or if you've got $$$ left over...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129028

:)

im not going to be powering my house E

KiloOneOne

07-12-2007, 08:00 PM

any suggestions at all besides a cardboard box and a generator?

Torrin

07-12-2007, 08:58 PM

This case rocks - I got it for $69 at Fry's:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%2b900

Dr. Acula

07-12-2007, 09:45 PM

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-styrofoam-cooler-24-pack-3417--pi-1340844.html

This will keep your parts running nice and cold.

KiloOneOne

07-12-2007, 10:28 PM

i hate you acula

ThunderG0D

07-13-2007, 08:58 AM

Kilo-

Antec 900 Series, P180 series, New Solutions Series (as big as you can get for those if you need space).

Another case I would recommend after putting one together and pretty much nutting myself in the process for how nice the case was:

NZXT Lexa. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=Lexa

Verynice, very clean lines and ALUMINUM for happy hauling.

And if you don't need the PSU...$100 is very price friendly.

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 02:21 PM

i know im sounding like a picky bitch but i have looked at ALOT of computer cases (lookin for the last 3months) and the ones ive listed are the ones that just stand out to me in what i want in a case so i just wanted your opinion on THOSE cases

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163014

another case/brand ive been thinking about

Torrin

07-13-2007, 02:25 PM

Man, that is a nice case, but ftw? Man it is over $200!! A nice Antec 900 (I now have two of them) is $69! 6 HD Bays, 3 5 1/4 external bays, mega fans and sweet lighting (I do not care about the lighting) the 200mm fan kicks ass. Drop a Zalman cooler on it and clock the beatch up.

ThunderG0D

07-13-2007, 02:57 PM

Seriously...I would consider the Lexa or the 900 like everyone else suggests. Get the lexa if you want to be different than the norm...spending $200+ on that silverstone case is unneccessary..but if that is what you really like, Silverstone or Lian Li you can never go wrong with.

If you're curious on what I use just for shits...check this out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811219008

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 04:43 PM

i want a computer that will last me for years so i looked for one with great build quality so it would last, and spacious so it would be upgrade friendly

the lian li case is both (plus it looks exaactly like i want it)

Also, i was just saying that the silverstone was one i looked at, im not even considering it anymroe

ThunderG0D

07-13-2007, 04:46 PM

Kilo...all of these cases have obscene amounts of room...just so you know. Space really isn't a concern in this size of tower.

My case (as you saw was a server rackmount case) has more room than I could ever imagine to do with....those new 2000w PSUs even would fit in my case, which is just redunculous.

Lian Li is always a winner...just choose any of their cases...except the one that's made out of copper...Copper case just screams out bad idea to me.

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 05:36 PM

why the fuck would they make one out of copper in the first place?

ThunderG0D

07-13-2007, 05:48 PM

Copper dissapates heat like woah.

But also at the same time conducts electricity like yii.

So Copper case ftl

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 07:14 PM

i mean wouldnt that be horribly inefficient to produce?

anyway, i know it seems like im being stubborn and stupid about the case but i want this to last a while and i have saved up a rediculous amount of $ on my own just for this ($4000+) so i want my first build to have quality components and i just cant see myself getting a different one

i dont plan on spending 4000 dollars just to let yall know (parents will probably split the cost with me)

Torrin

07-13-2007, 07:17 PM

Well, I would still look towards a lower priced case. There is no really good reason to spend over $200 bucks on a case. Buy meaningful stuff like big processors, etc.

Dr. Acula

07-13-2007, 07:26 PM

Well, I would still look towards a lower priced case. There is no really good reason to spend over $200 bucks on a case. Buy meaningful stuff like big processors, etc.

My friend's bro bought a case. It was like 210 or 220. It will NEVER break. It's backed up as that too. When he bought it, he took it outside and threw it down. Nothing. I'd say that's worth the investment. Besides, you want your computer to look pretty too.

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 07:32 PM

My friend's bro bought a case. It was like 210 or 220. It will NEVER break. It's backed up as that too. When he bought it, he took it outside and threw it down. Nothing. I'd say that's worth the investment. Besides, you want your computer to look pretty too.

Thats what im talking about. Ive got friends who could destroy and anvil with a cuetip and some assurance that it wont shatter or some shit would be nice.

Yes i know having money doesnt mean i need to buy more expensive things. Part-wise this will probably be the most expensive piece of the computer for what it is. Im not just throwing money at this. Ive spent months researching RAM,CPUs, when new shit releases, etc etc

Dr. Acula

07-13-2007, 09:29 PM

Thats what im talking about. Ive got friends who could destroy and anvil with a cuetip and some assurance that it wont shatter or some shit would be nice.

Yes i know having money doesnt mean i need to buy more expensive things. Part-wise this will probably be the most expensive piece of the computer for what it is. Im not just throwing money at this. Ive spent months researching RAM,CPUs, when new shit releases, etc etc

moar money = moar expensive things. all around.

KiloOneOne

07-13-2007, 09:58 PM

doesnt matter, the cases are an inch to tall

good day

showtime

07-14-2007, 10:41 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

GG.

sloppy

07-14-2007, 10:46 PM

No offence showtime but..... you cant work a keyboard why would he take advice from you?

KiloOneOne

07-15-2007, 01:18 AM

Dont mind him. He's slightly delusional about his stature among people and the level of respect we have for him and his intelligence.

showtime

07-15-2007, 03:32 AM

sloppy, The keyboard had a problem and I had to return it and get a new one. It wasn't that "I didn't know how to work a keyboard". And Kilo, you remind me of a downy, you talk so sl---owwwwww and you sound like Forest Gump, Hell you still play on Mercnet... bad.

pz

calban

07-18-2007, 05:43 PM

by far/hands down/bar-none
best case out there today.

QPACKs!!! (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=APEVIA+X-QPACK)

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/11-144-110-01.jpg

pull out mobo
huge quite fan
simple/small/sexy - like i like my women - er - nm

Torrin

07-18-2007, 06:02 PM

KiloOneOne

07-18-2007, 07:51 PM

It would be a sweet place to hide porn

calban

07-18-2007, 11:57 PM

lanparty is ALL that matters
all else pales in the shadow of the moon light.

Shakka

07-19-2007, 05:00 AM

I've also been looking at cases too, as i am started to consider buying a new pc. Antec 900, like stated above, is an amazing case. I have a friend thats running Sli 8800 gtx's along with a zalman 9700 on his processor and it all fits fine. On top of that idle/load temps of the graphics cards and processor are relatively low. Actually really low for sli 8800's.

Antec 900 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%2b900)

After my brothers LAN party another great case i found was the Antec P180 cases. The case comes in a silver/white shade, gunmetal, or black. If you want to spend an extra hundred dollars, you can get the nifty mirrored edition (really neat looking). The case keeps your processor cold as hell. It has 1x 120mm fan to the side of the processor and another 1x 120mm fan directly above it. After hours of putting your PC under stress, graphics cards also run cool. Next is space. Unless you have like 6 hard drives this will also fit Sli 8800 gtx's easy if you remove 2 hard drive mount racks where the two graphics card go. To be honest, I'm not sure if this is actually necessary, but if you remove the hard drive mount racks, it will give you a lot more working room.

Antec p180 black (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129017)
Antec p180 silver/white (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129154)
Antec p182 gunmetal (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025)
Antec p180 mirrored (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129026)

About your comment of the PSU (power supply) being at the bottom of the case. One reason why this is done is because it is supposed to help reduce noise heard from the PSU because it is farther away.

Enlightened Viet

07-19-2007, 05:46 AM

Whats a recommended PSU unit? especially for this 180 and the 900.

Torrin

07-19-2007, 09:16 AM

Whats a recommended PSU unit? especially for this 180 and the 900.

I am running an Antec Trio 650 SLI, it should run most dual core stuff and is SLI certified.

KiloOneOne

07-25-2007, 08:59 PM

Last case was 1 inch to tall....FUCK

So now I have found a mid tower case to look at and see what you all think about it.

http://www.xoxide.com/lian-li-pc-65b-plus-2.html

Torrin

07-26-2007, 10:47 AM

Hard to go wrong with a Lian-li case. A bit pricey though.

Enlightened Viet

07-26-2007, 03:34 PM

I think my cousin had that. They use it as a seat now since a T-storm burned everything in the case.

KiloOneOne

07-26-2007, 09:03 PM

at least i know its strong now

Tippo

07-27-2007, 01:33 AM

I use a black AOpen mid tower case. The model is QF50. It's the company's stock case for builds requiring ATX motherboards. I've grown to love it, so I use it. Even my home PC has that professional look to it. Remember fellas, mystery is always better. That and only what's inside counts.

I also like the fact that it has proper cooling and it works fine and it's not flashy and fancy. It has more of that "clean" look.

Now my old PC case with the near two and a half foot (hight) mountain caused me many problems with LAN capabilities and annoying size it just wasn't the right fit. Not to mention having people over criticizing the noise / flashiness of it. I did etch out a counter strike symbol on the plexy... but I'm fine without one. Maybe some day I'll order a see through panel and etch out another symbol as a secondary. Then when people come over I can just swap it for the original. :p

Oh and these cases are 45 dollars. Easy on the wallet. :D

Aggressive Taco

08-07-2007, 04:06 AM

http://www.pugetsystems.com/submerged.php

Tippo

06-30-2008, 11:28 AM

Bump! I need new ideas on "flashy" cases. Although I hate them it attracts people into the store.

Timmah!

06-30-2008, 03:21 PM

Thermaltake, X-Clio, and NZXT make flashy cases.

Tippo

06-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Timmah!

06-30-2008, 04:36 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=2010090007&Manufactory=1379%2C8348%2C2120&bop=And&Order=RATING

Newegg power search FTW

yum yums

06-30-2008, 06:26 PM

what do you guys think of this?

http://www.maxgroup.com/Products/details.asp?item=AP23CRUISERB1

might be a tad too flashy... i'm not up on these kind of things anymore. will much appreciate input :]

and got any links Timmah to any you can strongly recommend? thanks in advance :]

Vomit.

Just buy a Lian-Li and be done with it. I bought a PC-65B about three years ago and it's still in perfect condition (given you take care of it). Lian-Li cases are one purchase you make forever.

A Spiral Ham

06-30-2008, 10:58 PM

Im upgrading from this->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%2b900
To this ->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043 :D

RoqueJa

07-01-2008, 01:43 AM

Prosthetics

07-01-2008, 02:30 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146029

Ive heard good things about this one.

TrinitY^PL

07-01-2008, 09:16 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
the 1200 antec. great looking full tower.

i have the 900 and i enjoy it a lot :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

as spiral ham suggested :)
good taste

Tippo

07-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Timmah, that's a bit redonkulous. One looks like a freakin' transformer, the other one looks like Wind Man from Mega Man... lol

I think I'm going to go with ham and trinity. the second case though is okay... but i might go full see through acrylic, simply because i want to show customers what's inside and what it looks like... yeah some people don't know, actually most dont. although, i'm a friend of antec... they're nice to me :D

thank you for suggestions... anymore just throw them this way. i need more displays than just one

sloppy

07-01-2008, 10:16 PM

The 900 is a phenominal case

Enlightened Fool

07-01-2008, 10:37 PM

The case I'm using:
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-156-135-13.jpg
RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156135) w/420W PSU(mine died in a 3x power failure- even on a surge protector, mmm melting plastic smell)

Only other thing is mine has a completely solid window-no logo.
And also the bottom vents(where HD's go), mine is 2x as tall.
Perhaps I have the server tower variation(IMO the server) of the case.

A Spiral Ham

07-01-2008, 11:19 PM

You water cooling Spiral? Definitely a nice case, just curious what you'll use the extra space for.

Tippo, I agree with Timmah- I would say either the Clio (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103010)or the NZXT (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146030)

I have two 900 cases. 1 is my pc the other is a server myself,dad, and my brother are making. The 1200 has the space i need for the 8 or so HD were putting in it. I might get another cause it looks mighty nice imo. :fighting0040:

Hellzarmy

07-02-2008, 09:04 AM

CM Stacker 'nuff said
if this does not have the room for your needs, then you have issues.

dual PSU slots. more than enough drive bays.
shit, if the wife ever kicks me out, i could live in this thing. all i would need is a power outlet.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/detherow_photo/DSC02403.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/detherow_photo/DSC02404.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/detherow_photo/DSC02406.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/detherow_photo/DSC02407.jpg

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