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I am THIS close ordering this Lian Li case



e: yes there is small tiny AMD logo down there, but does that really matter -.-

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-07 18:49:45)

some_random_panda wrote:

If you spend around 50 dollars more you can get the Coolermaster ATCS 840.  Not tooless like the Lian Li, but damned nice features all the same.  Those 230mm fans would really do nicely in keeping the noise down.

I was looking at that case. But the HDD mountings were pretty poor, the fans are actually not that quiet and overall I don't really like the looks of it.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-07 19:06:00)

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

I am THIS close ordering this Lian Li case

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEyMvJPC4N4

e: yes there is small tiny AMD logo down there, but does that really matter -.-

That looks like a nice case...

But personally I prefer cases that don't look like a tribute to nerddom (hence why I have a P182)

undercover nerd or closet nerd then?

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

I am THIS close ordering this Lian Li case

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEyMvJPC4N4

e: yes there is small tiny AMD logo down there, but does that really matter -.-

Do you have to get one with that disgusting side panel?

It's not the AMD logo that I care about, it's that damned window!

Tough call. Personally I think the red anodizing looks kickass, but on the other hand it really doesn't work with Noctua fan colours.... black works nicely from own experience.

ghettoperson wrote:

Get the case James got, that thing looks shit hot.

It is pretty much discontinued. Fortress FT01 replaced it a while back. The problem is not finding one, its the ridiculous price you need to pay to get the ultimate watercooling case, which TJ07 is.  I have been looking at cheaper TJ09 for possible modding, but that will get shit expensive too.

+TJ07 is really not that optimized for air cooling due to its water cooler enthusiast design. Come on, 8cm intake fans

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-08 12:14:45)

That Xiggy case sucked in reviews, and seen those Lian Lis many times but they are not for me.

Nic wrote:

really... it sucked? damn. looks like its got alot of good features, and could have good WC potential if you were to remove the hard drive bays and mount one vertically near the back wall. I'm gonna have to look some up later.

What are some of you must haves for a new case?

Sidepanel window, black/anodized interior, room for 285mm graphics cards, good cable management, decent HDD montings (not screwed to case directly), >4 12cm fan slots and dust filters.

E: oh and preferrably thick alu or steel.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-08 13:12:03)

Nic wrote:

Any wants for where the PSU is mounted? Is that 850 you have modular?

It is modular. I really don't care where the PSU is, preferrably on bottom as that seems to be the choice of today.

E: watercooling will not be in top priority in next couple years, air cooling will do.

E2: Well fuck that the PC-P50R just disqualified my requirement. It uses 140mm fans which are epic fail for my 12cm Noctuas.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-08 13:29:11)

Nic wrote:

Well fuck... this is a bit hard. The good ol obsidian you want fits everything. A cosmos 1000 with modding could work, but seems you want something more boxy.
A ABS Black Pearl with modding could also work. I would suggest mounting one of these on the roof to get your fans in:
http://www.arcticmod.com/computer-mod/a … -black.htm

Panzerbox! it was made for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811146056
jk....

would a mid tower work for you?

Probably not.

Eyes set on that Obsidian real hard now.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-08-08 17:33:30)

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

Nic wrote:

Well fuck... this is a bit hard. The good ol obsidian you want fits everything. A cosmos 1000 with modding could work, but seems you want something more boxy.
A ABS Black Pearl with modding could also work. I would suggest mounting one of these on the roof to get your fans in:
http://www.arcticmod.com/computer-mod/a … -black.htm

Panzerbox! it was made for you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811146056
jk....

would a mid tower work for you?

Probably not.

Eyes set on that Obsidian real hard now.

I cant blame ya, I would like one myself. Wouldnt mind seeing irl up close and personal, before spending that much on it though.

Nic wrote:

One of these would take alot of work, but has all the fans you will ever need.
http://www.mountainmods.com/pinnacle-18-cyo-p-499.html

Lot of work.

What evs though, your better off waiting on the Obsidian. Maybe with it being pushed back, it means some improvement or new features..

Yes they are fixing few quality related factors with screws, especially the sidepanel window screws.

Early samples had often too tightly screwed window so it spontaniously cracked. And they sure don't want that happen with end user.