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24-08-2004, 11:01 AM
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| In the market for a new case I am currently in the market for a new case to hold my new computer setup (nf7-s, 3200, 1gb ram but that’s not important) and possibly a water-cooling setup (but later on). I have been looking at a few cases namely Lian Li PC60/61 (would prefer black but not essential), Zorro case (in black or blue), Coolermaster centurion, Coolermaster Wavemaster and the Chenbro gaming bomb. As you may agree 5 completely different cases. I currently own a Chieftec Matrix full tower case and although a very good case I have decided to get rid of it due to its size and partly due to the noise coming from it (6 80mm fans and 1 Aero 7 Lite). Now the reason I am posting. Which case would you yourself recommended to host my computer? Despite having the Zorro case up there i am not really into case modding so a windowed side panel is not necessarily. Thanks in advance .:Main Computer:. Abit NF7-s REV 2 :: AMD Athlon XP-m 2500 (200 X 11 = 2.2 ghz) :: 768 MB PC3200 :: 1 X 80GB Western Digital :: 1 X 40GB Western Digital Drive :: FX 5200 :: 768 MB PC3200 :: Chieftec Matrix Full tower case in Blue :: Intellemouse Optical 4 :: Icemat 2 Black :: Microsoft Office Keyboard :: 15" CRT |
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24-08-2004, 11:11 AM
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| Does the case we recommend have to be black? If not, then I recommend the Antec P160. Am ordering one myself tomorrow morning. Absolutely gorgeous case!  If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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24-08-2004, 11:13 AM
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| Why no CM Praetorian? As Scan are currently doing silver for £68 inc & black for about £10 more ... but a case with 120mm fans should be quieter - how about a Sonata? MSI P55-GD80, i5 750 abit IP35 Pro, E6600/NH-12F, HD3870, FSP 700W abit AX78, 5000+ Black Edition/XP-120, 7900GTO, Corsair HX520 abit A-S78H, Phenom 9750, My HEXUS.trust abit forums |
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24-08-2004, 11:17 AM
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| Sonata is probably a bit too small for watercooling. I know it's been done, but I wouldn't like to do it myself... If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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24-08-2004, 12:39 PM
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| Thanks for your suggestions. I had originally thought about the Sonata but its not really what i am looking for. Plus what Allen said about possible difficulties about fitting a watercooling setup into it. The Antec P160 is a very nice case and I thank you for the suggestion Allen I have now added it to my list of possible cases. I am not particulary struck on the Praetorian case as its not really my style. .:Main Computer:. Abit NF7-s REV 2 :: AMD Athlon XP-m 2500 (200 X 11 = 2.2 ghz) :: 768 MB PC3200 :: 1 X 80GB Western Digital :: 1 X 40GB Western Digital Drive :: FX 5200 :: 768 MB PC3200 :: Chieftec Matrix Full tower case in Blue :: Intellemouse Optical 4 :: Icemat 2 Black :: Microsoft Office Keyboard :: 15" CRT Last edited by Andyr; 24-08-2004 at 09:07 PM.. |
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24-08-2004, 04:07 PM
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| Also, if you want space and coolness (both types), as well as decent looks, try looking at the SavRow SR-71 (http://www.savrow.com/site/sr71.html). Very tasty... If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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24-08-2004, 09:21 PM
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| Been reading reviews for the P160 for the last hour and i have decided to deffinatly purchase this case. This case seems to be the only case I have ever heard of to have CD Benzels (exact colour matched as well) included in the bundle. Just need to wait to get paid and i will be ordering ASAP. Thanks Allen for the suggestion. .:Main Computer:. Abit NF7-s REV 2 :: AMD Athlon XP-m 2500 (200 X 11 = 2.2 ghz) :: 768 MB PC3200 :: 1 X 80GB Western Digital :: 1 X 40GB Western Digital Drive :: FX 5200 :: 768 MB PC3200 :: Chieftec Matrix Full tower case in Blue :: Intellemouse Optical 4 :: Icemat 2 Black :: Microsoft Office Keyboard :: 15" CRT |
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24-08-2004, 11:58 PM
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| Originally Posted by Andyr You definitely won't regret it sir! It's a peach of a case, no doubt about that....
Only complaint I've got about the case is that I didn't buy it sooner! love the groove Hexus Trust: undergroove |
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25-08-2004, 12:02 AM
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| Originally Posted by Allen
You just found me my next case!!!!  |
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25-08-2004, 01:40 AM
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| Hehehe, have been looking into decent cases recently, and these are the only two that I like after going through many recomendations. It was a long, hard decision, but I will be ordering the P160 in a few hours! Next decision is whether or not to go down the 64bit route..... If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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25-08-2004, 06:28 AM
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|  Looks as though they've nicked Shuttle's heatpipe idea. Not sure if I like the stepped effect though. Depends on how much this case is reallt.  If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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25-08-2004, 08:47 AM
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| Those cases cost between £153 and £226 + shipping costs from Japan. I think i will stick to the Antec P160. Prices found using Yen to £ Convertor. .:Main Computer:. Abit NF7-s REV 2 :: AMD Athlon XP-m 2500 (200 X 11 = 2.2 ghz) :: 768 MB PC3200 :: 1 X 80GB Western Digital :: 1 X 40GB Western Digital Drive :: FX 5200 :: 768 MB PC3200 :: Chieftec Matrix Full tower case in Blue :: Intellemouse Optical 4 :: Icemat 2 Black :: Microsoft Office Keyboard :: 15" CRT |
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25-08-2004, 10:28 AM
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| Pfft, sod that then.  If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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25-08-2004, 04:51 PM
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| Originally Posted by Allen on there site it says it's water cooling only available in japan... I dont see no pump but this is japan after all!
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25-08-2004, 05:38 PM
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| Ahh, I thought it might have been watercooling after looking at that piccy a 2nd time, but thought nobody would pick up on ot!  Ordered my Antec P160 today, should be here tomorrow! \o/ If cars had followed the same developmental path as computers, a Rolls Royce would cost £60, get a million miles per gallon and explode once a year, killing everyone inside. |
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