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    What case should I go for???

    Hi guys, Been trying to make a decision on the best case between the Raven rv03 and the Corsair 650d, I have a certain criteria that should be met.

    1.Must be with-in my budget of £140

    2.Good air cooling a must, though would like the future expansion of a custom water loop(atm I have a eco coolit enclosed unit)

    3.Would like it to pleasing on the eye, the 650d does this where as I am not sure the rv03 does it for me!

    4.Must be great at cable management as I have the 650tx and thus a bundle of super length cables everywhere.

    5.Would prefer a side window, though can happily do this myself.

    If anyone has any other suggestions on a case that fits that criteria, then I may rethink my above choices. Thanks in advance .

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    well for that sort of money you're pretty much open to almost any thing on the market

    personally I'm not a fan of the obsidian look and I'd go for the graphite instead.

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    I have always been a fan of Coolermaster cases.

    The HAF 922 is pretty decent, side window, great cooling, liquid cooling ready, cable management and case fan mounts everywhere.

    With your budget you could buy whatever you wanted, cases are fairly cheap.

    Hell, I am looking at a budget Casecome K5 case (very tight budget) and even this has good cable management, great cooling etc.

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    Quote Originally Posted by Pob255 View Post
    well for that sort of money you're pretty much open to almost any thing on the market

    personally I'm not a fan of the obsidian look and I'd go for the graphite instead.
    Thought long and hard about the 600t, though it was a bit too plasticy for my liking and not sure about the options for watercooling, Much prefer the sleekness of the 650d.

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    Quote Originally Posted by mikeo01 View Post
    I have always been a fan of Coolermaster cases.

    The HAF 922 is pretty decent, side window, great cooling, liquid cooling ready, cable management and case fan mounts everywhere.

    With your budget you could buy whatever you wanted, cases are fairly cheap.

    Hell, I am looking at a budget Casecome K5 case (very tight budget) and even this has good cable management, great cooling etc.
    I was going to buy the 922 before I got my cm690, at the time the price was a little too high for my budget, now though I feel there are better options for what I need/want, still a good case mind you but I also ruled out the Haf X, cause I cant justify it`s looks, I want something that is not too OTT!

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    Oh well bit the bullet and went for the RV03, At the price Scan had it at made it a no brainer, under £100 made the choice easy and got my self 2 apache blacks as well as some blue cathodes and it was still cheaper than the 650d!! Thanks for your input guys!

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    The RV03 is a nice case good choice

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    Quote Originally Posted by EvoDOOM View Post
    The RV03 is a nice case good choice
    I changed my order in the end and opted for the 650d, For two reasons, 1: I liked it too much compared to the rv03 and 2: It was better suited for my future custom water loop that I plan for in the new year!

    I know, I am more indecisive than the weather!!!!

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    I picked the RV01, ok its £10 over your budget, but its revolutionary, and for some quite nice looking...

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    Re: What case should I go for???

    Here is my new case...still needs some work and I will be looking to braid all my cables in white soon, but for now she sits there at night glowing white with the cold cathodes installed!



    Thanks for all who posted!!!!

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