Hello, hope someone can help. I'm looking for advice as to what case to select for a Scan 3XS build. The base system is the Intel X58 Core i7 one. The choices of case are:

  • Antec 900 Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case with 200m Top Fan
  • Antec P183 Advanced Super Mid Tower
  • Antec P193 Advanced Super Mid Tower Case, Black, Door
  • Antec Twelve Hundred Case
  • Coolermaster RC-1000 V2 Cosmos, Aluminium Full Tower
  • Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W Tower Case Black
  • Coolermaster RC-1100 V2 Cosmos S (Sport)
  • Silverstone TJ09B-W Black Aluminium Full Tower
  • Corsair Obsidian Series 800D
  • Silverstone Fortress FT01B, Black, Mid Tower, Full Aluminum


I was all ready to order with the Antec 1200 but then read some reviews that said that, although the case provided excellent cooling, the noise using stock fans was extremely loud when under load.

While I need to keep my components (air) cool, I also want to keep noise down as much as possible. Would replacing all the fans on the '1200 with 120mm Akasa Apache's be the road to nirvana or would another case entirely be the way to go?

I would prefer a full height case if possible. I won't be filling all bays from scratch but I'll be wanting some room for expansion later on.

Any advice most welcome!

Thanks.