Which Case Should I Get?

[neonplanet40]

Hi All im getting a new mobo,ram,cpu etc but iv3e got the full asetek waterchill kit and want to knwo wat is the best case for this if i want to put everything in it neat and tidy with lights etc. id liek a case wit 120mm fans and will spend about £120 on it but i dont want a full tower. Thanx Alot All

And also does anyone know if the northbridge on the abit ic7 max 3 has mounting hoels for a watercooling kit?

PyRo

[neonplanet40]

Anyone got any ideas? its just ill be ordering it on monday so i dont wanna make a wrong decision.

[Platinum]

Having a look around the new Antec super lanboy looks a good bet, alu chassiswith 120mm fans, and it looks good too.



Buy : http://overclock.co.uk/customer/prod...cat=248&page=1

Not bad for £55.55
specs : http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_deta...p?ProdID=15001

As for the mobo its got the hooks that you get on Intel boards, Asteks mounting recomendations for the NB cooler on that board is cable ties.

[neonplanet40]

i seen that but it seems i would have trouble putting the resovoir anywhere. i need the hard drive racks as i have 4 western digitals 120gb's to go in it.

PyRo

[iMc]

how about the Antec P160

http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/...cat=285&page=1

[serlex]

how about the Antec P160

http://www.overclock.co.uk/customer/...cat=285&page=1

another vote for p160

[neonplanet40]

do any of the lian li's have 120mm fan mounts? i dont really like the look on the entec one. a few ppl have said to me tog et that but i will be getting a prometeia in the next few months and i think a lian li would go better if i got the matching kit.

Kind Regards

PyRo

[Hype]

And also does anyone know if the northbridge on the abit ic7 max 3 has mounting hoels for a watercooling kit?

PyRo

there arent any holes for screws or anything around the northbridge on the ic7, I dont think any intel boards have them. All they have are little metal loops on each corner that you can use to strap the waterblock onto. When I setup a water cooler I used those zip ties to hold it in place, sounds a bit dodgy but actually it was very secure and quite tight on there, so I'd recommend that.

[walnuts]

Have a look at the Savrow SR-71 uses 2x 120mm fans. Probably best case you can get and got a great review from custompc mag.

http://www.savrow.com/shop/index.php...category&id=19

[neonplanet40]

thanx alot Hype!

walnuts i ahd looked at that case but to get it its gonna cost £170 which is alot of money.!! i also seen then review it got. very gd indeed. im not ruling it out tis just very expensive.

Kind Regards

PyRo

[walnuts]

It is expensive but what about the SR-71 which is only £107 inc VAT & Del and comes with

4 x casters
1 x SavRow CardKeeper AGP retention mechanism
6 x Anodized Thumbscrews
2 x 120mm fan

It's only missing the ultra quiet fans and custom painted front panel.

[neonplanet40]

yea thanx alot mate this is the case im gonna get. next week im getting a 3.2 P4, Abit IC7 Max 3 Mobo, Corsair PC 4000 Pro DDR Ram. that particular case above and also my full watercooling kit. ill be making my own window etc and will mod case to my desire. ill post up pics when im done.

Thanx ALot For Your Help Guys

PyRo

[enderox]

apols for dragging up an old thread.
interested to know how the case worked out.

I'm looking for a full tower with 120mm intake and exhaust. Seems impossible to find.

[Platinum]

If you can collect ill sell you one of the SR71 cases for £50...

[RVF500]

I just picked up an Antec 1080 AMG (no PSU) for £30 plus VAT. Comes with 3 x 80mm fans, 2 rear mounted and 1 side mounted. Also space for 2 more 80mm fans in the front (which I have fitted, rude not to). Installed my Abit IC7-G with loads of space for the Zalman CPNS700a cooler. 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", 4 x 3.5" internal. Very quiet and cool (temp wise) case. You can get one with a 430w true PSU for about £84 + VAT. Worth a look and well under your budget.

[Ashen]

I was about to reccomend the new TT Lanmoto cases, they look excellent, and seem to fit the bill nicely.