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  1. 22-09-2006, 01:26 PM #1
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    Anyone got an Akasa Zen case?

    I'm looking at ordering the black version for a new build and have a few questions:

    Is it big enough to fit 2 optical drives, 3 x hard drives, full size motherboard, Core 2 Duo 6600, etc?

    Would it look odd if I fitted 2 optical drives? I see that the top 5.25" bay has a cover of some description.

    Is it any good?


    Any other suggestions? - black only please!
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  2. 22-09-2006, 01:29 PM #2
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    reviewed in the latest custom pc for indepth review check their webby
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  3. 22-09-2006, 01:42 PM #3
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    Looks better with 1 optical drive in the top so you can hide it behind the flip down cover. Will take 3 HDD and full size mobo.

    Here is a review

    http://www.doomedpc.com/?q=node/155
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  4. 22-09-2006, 09:02 PM #4
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    Harry, I've checked CPC's website but can't find their review of the Zen case. I have read the Doomed PC link with considerable interest.

    I think the only reason for not going for this case is the way 2 optical drives will look.

    What does anyone feel about sticking 2 optical drives in the 2nd and 3rd bays, leaving the top bay empty. Will it look odd?

    Would a better choice be the Coolermaster Cavalier 3 Black Tower Case ????

    Does anyone have either case and could comment?
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  5. 23-09-2006, 06:55 PM #5
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    I'm going off the idea of the Akasa Zen and am veering towards either one of these:


    CoolerMaster Cavalier 3
    £44.64
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=134904

    Gigabyte Triton GZ-XX1CA Black Midi
    £49.93
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=450661


    Does anyone have any of these or have any opinions of how good they are?
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  6. 23-09-2006, 11:15 PM #6
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    im needing a new case been lookin at the coolmaster cavalier case and although it looks good i dont think its very good read this review
    http://www.thetechlounge.com/article...MidTower+Case/
    i think the coolmaster centruion is better as it has a side vent for cpu as well
    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=447844
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  7. 25-09-2006, 08:24 PM #7
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    Having thought more about the case and my requirements I have rulled out the Akasa Zen and the CoolerMaster Cavalier 3.

    I'm pretty much settled on a Centurion case although am confused by the choice. There are 3 to choose between:

    Centurion 5
    Centurion RC-532
    Centurion RC-534

    Which one is best? Or is it just down to looks? Does anyone have one?
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  8. 26-09-2006, 12:24 PM #8
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    anyone?
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  9. 26-10-2006, 02:18 PM #9
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    I am planning to buy the white Akasa Zen as it seems a really nice case for the money, maybe not perfect, but for cooling it should be better than my old Tt Xaser III!
    I like the simplicity of the Akasa Zen, what more can I say?
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  10. 26-10-2006, 02:48 PM #10
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    threads a month old lol. you see the review in custom pc? they kinda liked it.

    not a patch on the phong 11 though apparently
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