Chassis/Case

2006-08-07 05:17:15

#1

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

I've just ordered my e6600 conroe and all new shit like ram, mobo, gfx, etc..

Now I have a new question to put forward to the gaming community of BF2S.
What is a good case that is not really heavy, because i take my computer to work a few days a week.
It must have good air ventilation, and if possible, a side door that is see-through.

I have a few in minds, tell me what you think of these if you have no input yourself for other cases:

Thermaltake Armor (Alloy/Aluminum) ?
Thermaltake Armor JR (Alloy/Aluminum) ?

I currently own a Raidmax Samurai 908 Silver Aluminum,
think that is good enough and i am just being paranoid?

I have Tuniq Tower 120 for cpu, and Zalman VF900cu for gfx card cooling.

Help?

[ps. no ninja i am not getting the gigabyte aurora]

2006-08-07 05:37:11

#2

RedneckSloth: Member; +12|6896|MI

http://aspireusa.net/category.php?cid=90&

2006-08-07 05:43:13

#3

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

To small, everything would be tight as shit, and for such a small case, its the same weight as a aluminum full size case.

Thanks for that.

Karma for all successful helpers.

Last edited by Reizors (2006-08-07 05:44:06)

2006-08-07 10:22:57

#4

ShotYourSix: Boldly going nowhere...; +196|7021|Las Vegas

Man, that's gotta be really hard on a rig hauling it around so often.

Too bad you couldn't have built one of these:
http://www.anandtech.com/systems/showdo … 49&p=3

At least it would be easier to haul around....

2006-08-07 10:35:39

#5

GotMex?: $623,493,674,868,715.98 in Debt; +193|7065

I bought a Thermaltake Shark when I built my new comp. I was considering either the Shark, Armor, or Armor Jr. The armor was just too big in the end, so between the shark and the armor Jr, I chose the shark. Main reason was I have my comp in my room and I leave it on at night so the light from the front fan on the armor would keep me up. Armor Jr. Looked bad ass though so I'd recommend both.

2006-08-07 10:43:46

#6

Stealth42o: She looked 18 to me officer; +175|6974

Thermaltake, thermaltake, thermaltake.

I have owned a TON of cases and these buy far are the best. I also build computers for people and 99% of them I build around thermaltake cases.

I recomend getting one with a side window. Not for astetics, most of the side window cases come with side intake fan(s). They blow directly on your cpu and video cards and help a ton with cooling.

Get aluminum. It disapates heat better (Not a lot but more) then steel and is a lot lighter. It won't take as much of a beating, however, you shouldn't be beating on your case

Hope this helps.
Best Wishes
Stealth42o

2006-08-07 10:45:53

#7

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7038|Salt Lake City

I generally don't like Lian-Li cases, but I really like their V series. Here is the V1000B.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811112058

If you need something larger look at their V2000 series.

For outright portability, maybe something like the Lanboy.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129145

2006-08-07 11:01:02

#8

Stealth42o: She looked 18 to me officer; +175|6974

http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake2.html

Armor and Tsunami are both very good cases.

2006-08-07 11:09:05

#9

Marlboroman82: Personal philosophy: Clothing optional.; +1,022|6925|Camp XRay

Lian li makes one of the lightest cases with the best air flow out there. I have two of them and they have been better than any other case I have owned. Also all the nice little touches like rubber molding around sharp edges really puts them over the top.

https://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l250/marlboroman82/Untitled-8.png

2006-08-07 13:44:25

#10

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7018

Gigabyte 3D aurora

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

2006-08-07 13:49:57

#11

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7038|Salt Lake City

cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Gigabyte 3D aurora

LOL...you just had to say it anyway.

I was actually thinking about this case, but I saw his PS to you at the bottom, and that went out the door.

2006-08-07 13:56:59

#12

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7018

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Gigabyte 3D aurora
LOL...you just had to say it anyway.

I was actually thinking about this case, but I saw his PS to you at the bottom, and that went out the door.

yes i had to say it its a good case if you added some ghetto fans

Thermaltake armour w/ 250mm side panel!

2006-08-07 14:06:58

#13

xilix: Member; +0|7069

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129145

2006-08-07 14:10:35

#14

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7018

xilix wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129145

too small for his needs, hes fitting a tuniq tower in that...

2006-08-07 14:22:53

#15

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7038|Salt Lake City

cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Gigabyte 3D aurora
LOL...you just had to say it anyway.

I was actually thinking about this case, but I saw his PS to you at the bottom, and that went out the door.
yes i had to say it its a good case if you added some ghetto fans

Thermaltake armour w/ 250mm side panel!

I saw a really nice case down to CompUSA. I can't remember who made it, but there is a hinged door inside the side panel area, and it can house 4 x 120mm fans. It's a real beast size wise though. Wouldn't want to have to haul that thing around.

Edit: I found it. It's made by Cooler Master.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product … _830_Tower

2006-08-07 14:29:20

#16

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7018

that case hurts the budget alot IMO, but then again cooler master makes quality cases

2006-08-07 15:10:11

#17

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

I am off to work, i will karma all the helpful people when i get there, in about an hour, thanks for all the options people!

-1 to Ninja ! lol you asshole.

2006-08-07 15:14:45

#18

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7018

Reizors wrote:
I am off to work, i will karma all the helpful people when i get there, in about an hour, thanks for all the options people!

-1 to Ninja ! lol you asshole.

sry i just had to do it

2006-08-07 16:35:11

#19

PuckMercury: 6 x 9 = 42; +298|6829|Portland, OR USA

the thermaltake armor is a TOP notch case. I wish I purchased it. My co-worker did, and it is working quite nicely. That being said, you may want to look at the armor with a built in water cooling system (radiator in front of case) or at least the one with the bigass fan mounted in the front.

The beauty of that case is airflow - it has it in droves. Don't cheat yourself w/ the Jr. Get the daddy armor.

2006-08-07 17:02:25

#20

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

Thanks for all the help everyone, everyone who helped received karma.

Also, what does everyone think of using thing on a Thermaltake Armor full ?

http://www.xoxide.com/thxaiiibtoxa.html

2006-08-07 17:35:50

#21

PuckMercury: 6 x 9 = 42; +298|6829|Portland, OR USA

meh, looks sturdy enough. If you're going to do a lot of moving/LAN parties, that seems like as good a way to go as any.

Make sure you seatbelt your computer in when you're driving. No, I'm serious. What? Stop looking at me like that.

2006-08-07 18:13:50

#22

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

Yeah i already do dude.

2006-08-07 23:39:15

#23

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811163057
Not cheap..

http://www.maximumpc.com/2006/02/silverstone_tj1.html

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2006-08-07 23:50:37

#24

.ACB|_Cutthroat1: No place like 127.0.0.1; +76|6997|Gold Coast,QLD,Australia

i have the coolermaster cm stacker 830, sot alot, but i love it to bits, works wonders, wouldnt trade for anything, except the gigabyte 3d, that looks pretty purdy

2006-08-08 00:47:16

#25

Reizors: Ninja's > BF2s; +42|6825|Australia

For what the case is, it's expensive, and i don't need a power supply, so i am still deciding whether to get a Thermaltake Armor aluminum and attempt to drag it to work, or buy the thermo Armor steel, and just leave it at home and make piece with the 2ghz celery computers at work..

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