Considering upgrading my case

[markbrown83]

Hi guys,

Since buying my Geforce 8800gtx and getting a different motherboard my system has been running quite hot!

Idle temps:
GPU - approx 65'C
CPU - approx 48'C
M/B - approx 45'C

I am considering replacing my current case (LN11185) with one that provides better cooling and space for more fans.

Does anyone have any suggestions - I am looking to spend £50 to £100, if I can avoid it being at the top of that price range then the better.

Thanks,

Mark

[markbrown83]

I have just seen LN6500 on the Today only page. however, I won't be buying it today - so I won't save a tenner, and it has a door on the front - that could possibly annoy me.

[Steve B]

whats your case currently? that might give us an indication of the things you might want to avoid
edit: just seen it, gimme a sec
edit2: wow, thats an ugly case

what about an Antec 900 or a Silverstone?

[markbrown83]

What do you think of LN6500?

[Philipp]

Hi guys,

Since buying my Geforce 8800gtx and getting a different motherboard my system has been running quite hot!

Idle temps:
GPU - approx 65'C
CPU - approx 48'C
M/B - approx 45'C

I am considering replacing my current case (LN11185) with one that provides better cooling and space for more fans.

Does anyone have any suggestions - I am looking to spend £50 to £100, if I can avoid it being at the top of that price range then the better.

Thanks,

Mark

Send me your 8800GTX problem sorted

I personally like LN11502 120mm fans front and rear.

Also the Wavemaster is a good choice.

Regards

[Steve B]

the wavemasters are nice, but i thought you didn't want a door?

[markbrown83]

the wavemasters are nice, but i thought you didn't want a door?

Not too sure really. I like the Antec 900.

LN11502 is silver and I would prefer black.

Possibly the coolmaster with the door.

And Philipp, no! Your not getting it!! It's my baby

[markbrown83]

Just checked, and LN11502 , comes in black tooooooooo

[Steve B]

that gigabyte case is disgusting hehe
i refer a clean look, no door, brushed aluminium that sorta stuff.
Getting a TJ04 soon, its got dual 120mm fans.

[markbrown83]

the TJ04 is a little boring, I like the gigabyte and the antec 900...

[Philipp]

Not to keen on the Antec 900 just from a looks point of view :S

I do like the gigabyte also I used to own a Thermaltake Tsunami alot like the wavemaster but was cheaper and had a 120mm fan at the front.

Im currently using LN14095 cheap and cheerfull its a good case However your 8800GTX wouldnt fit

[markbrown83]

Well I think it is either the antec 900 (maybe), coolmaster or the gigabyte... I presume all will take the 8800 gtx?

[Steve B]

yeah, they're full towers so should most definitely take the 8800GTX

[SadikP]

For me a £50+ case has to be a Lian-Li or a Silverstone. These cases are pure class. Build quality, space & ease af use are second to none, they are also very nice looking

[markbrown83]

For me a £50+ case has to be a Lian-Li or a Silverstone. These cases are pure class. Build quality, space & ease af use are second to none, they are also very nice looking

Do you have any suggestions?

[Steve B]

the lian-li and silverstone cases are all very much like the TJ04, with clean aluminium etc. What you might call "boring" but I call "elegant"