Good gaming case?

2006-06-02 16:21:42

#1

Gam Man: Member; +5|7020

I am about to build my new gaming rig, but I can't find a case I really like.

Does anyone here have a kick-ass gaming case or know of a pretty good one?

2006-06-02 16:23:06

#2

137[CSi]: Headshot Specialist; +104|7129|Woodland Hills, Ca

I dont have a kick ass case but nice cases cost money. Whats your budget? My particular case was 250 dollars so I know most people dont even spend that much on their home audio

2006-06-02 16:24:33

#3

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|6945

ThermalTake Tai Chi. (SP?)

Last edited by SargeV1.4 (2006-06-02 16:24:42)

2006-06-02 16:36:27

#4

137[CSi]: Headshot Specialist; +104|7129|Woodland Hills, Ca

SargeV1.4 wrote:
ThermalTake Tai Chi. (SP?)

WORST CASE EVER

2006-06-02 16:41:28

#5

fierce: I love [fiSh]; +167|6860

http://www.chieftec.com/products/products.htm

2006-06-02 16:42:13

#6

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|6862|Portland, OR, USA

i have the thermaltake tsunami dream. Really good airflow 2 120 mm fans really help.. and it's not too much over 100 if you find it in the right place. But if you're looking to go all out look into the coolermaster stacker 830 RC...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … mp;Ntk=all

8 120 fans? amazing

2006-06-02 18:20:54

#7

Gam Man: Member; +5|7020

I know about the cooler masters...but expensive.

Im looking for a PSU and case (PSU ~ $100) for $150-160. So a $50-60 case.

2006-06-02 18:24:12

#8

pers0nah: Waste Kid; +271|6874|MANCHESTERRR

This is the best case goin : http://www.corporatesystems.com.au/images/p10left.gif : Gonna cost u tho Sosososososo many fans.

Last edited by PoP (2006-06-02 18:24:32)

2006-06-02 18:32:07

#9

TheRealRyanRay: Member; +22|6865|Gainesville, FL

www.frozencpu.com

www.crazypc.com

www.coolerguys.com

www.xoxide.com

are all sites i used to find mine (and i looked @ thousands)

Last edited by TheRealRyanRay (2006-06-02 18:35:05)

2006-06-02 19:26:37

#10

Janus67: Tech God; +86|6887|Ohio, USA

If you are willing to get a good quality case I will recommend pretty much anything from Lian Li. I also recommend my Antec P180.

2006-06-02 19:40:33

#11

JE3146: Member; +109|6863|Oregon

Anything from Lian-Li.

Clean lines, great internal design, and serious attention to detail with quality components.

They are totally worth the money.

2006-06-02 23:23:04

#12

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7008

Yes defitnantly Lian-Li, ive got a gigabyte 3d aurora case, its awsome as well, may worth considering

https://cache.www.gametracker.com/server_info/203.46.105.23:21300/b_350_20_692108_381007_FFFFFF_000000.png

2006-06-03 01:28:34

#13

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|6945

137[CSi] wrote:
SargeV1.4 wrote:
ThermalTake Tai Chi. (SP?)
WORST CASE EVER

Really? I've heard otherwise.. why is it so bad?

2006-06-03 01:30:33

#14

the_outsider38: Microsoft Poster Child; +83|6986|Vancouver BC Canada

Thermaltake Armor (BTX ready), would be my choice or any Lian Li.

2006-06-03 01:38:20

#15

JE3146: Member; +109|6863|Oregon

the_outsider38 wrote:
Thermaltake Armor (BTX ready), would be my choice or any Lian Li.

I've been hearing about BTX for 3 years now. Any news of whether or not it's ever going to be implemented as a "standard"?

2006-06-03 01:39:48

#16

VaNiSh: Banned; +18|6981

My cooler master is fing amazing. The mesh aluminum and design as well as the included power supply and blue led fan is pimpin. Also you pay less then some of the "stylish' plastic cases which get a lot hotter then the heat dispersing cooler master. I strongly suggest the cooler master centurion.

2006-06-03 01:53:50

#17

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7008

JE3146 wrote:
the_outsider38 wrote:
Thermaltake Armor (BTX ready), would be my choice or any Lian Li.
I've been hearing about BTX for 3 years now. Any news of whether or not it's ever going to be implemented as a "standard"?

BTX is a good design, very good airflow and that kind of shit, but no its not gonna be implemented... coz intel started it, and none of their new mobos are btx...

2006-06-03 02:41:07

#18

JE3146: Member; +109|6863|Oregon

acdc wrote:
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112100

Take it that case worked out for you

2006-06-03 02:45:36

#19

acdc: Member; +37|6868|SEATTLE, WA

I haven't built my computer yet but, I made my friend buy it for his build, and it rocks :p

2006-06-03 02:55:25

#20

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7008

that case pwns just by the looks of the inside

2006-06-03 03:06:12

#21

[BBF*EF]Stuka: Junkers Ju 87; +58|6870|Phoenix, AZ

http://xoxide.com/ll-warrior-special-edition-black.html

Best case, period. Lian Li pwns facez, and this is one of their best.

PS: Xoxide > FrozenCPU/Coolerguys/etc

2006-06-03 03:10:40

#22

Ryan_Mercury: "It's Recharging!"; +19|7112

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6811144168

2006-06-03 05:14:56

#23

acdc: Member; +37|6868|SEATTLE, WA

Ryan_Mercury wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811144168

Cases that come with a generic PSU are a no no in my book.

2006-06-03 05:26:36

#24

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7008

acdc wrote:
Ryan_Mercury wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811144168
Cases that come with a generic PSU are a no no in my book.

or u can simply use that psu as a backup... and install ur new psu

2006-06-03 10:41:23

#25

137[CSi]: Headshot Specialist; +104|7129|Woodland Hills, Ca

SargeV1.4 wrote:
137[CSi] wrote:
SargeV1.4 wrote:
ThermalTake Tai Chi. (SP?)
WORST CASE EVER
Really? I've heard otherwise.. why is it so bad?

Because watercooling should not be necessary for any STARTER case much less a simple machine, a lot of maintenence comes with water cooling and in the wrong hands can fuck up some excpensive shit.

The case was basically built for the watercooling enthusiast and it is fucking LARGE AND HEAVY!!! its a big piece of shit and anyone who owns one because I am sure you dont has done nothing but complain about its cumbersomness.

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Thermaltake Tai Chi Case Review - PAGE 6
Andy Zen - Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Conclusion

The Tai Chi is an excellent addition to Thermaltake's lineup. The case provides something that isn't available on any of their other cases (and in fact, very few cases in general). The ability to add a watercooling system without having to pre-mod the case can be appreciated by quite a few people.

The quality of the case is also quite evident. The case as a whole feels extremely solid, and there are [n]no areas where quality seems to be an issue (with the exception of the castors)[/b]. The entire case is effectively one giant block of aluminum (albeit a really heavy block of aluminum). The sheer weight of this case is partially offset by the use of the wheels. However, if you really don't have the space for this on the floor, this case is definitely not for you. Even though the size is similar to the Armor and Aurora, it's in quite a different league due to its weight.

Once again, a BTX option provides futureproofing for the case, which is something that should be standard for all higher-end cases.

One thing we didn't like about the case was the apparent lack of 3.5 inch expansion ports. Despite having a total of 11 5.25 inch bays (three of which are converted), you don't have many expansion possibilities for hard drives, even though it's far more likely to have eight hard drives than eight optical drives. If Thermtaltake provided some more 3.5 inch bays, that would have improved the situation.

[n]All in all, the Tai Chi is a good all-in-one solution for watercooling system builders, though the value is questionable as an aircooled system.[/b] If money is not an issue, and you'd like to own one of the largest and most questionably beautiful cases on the market, this is the way to go