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Live-Free-Or-Pie 2 Beers Is All I Need  Posts: 791 Joined: Mar 2009 |
11-11-2010, 06:54 PM
Ok, I'm shopping around for a case for the potential rig I posted a while back, I've narrowed it down to 4 options (in order of current preference)
Antec 300 Illusion (Antec 300 seems to be the best reviewed of the bunch) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product Rosewill Challenger / Destroyer (they're nearly identical) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811147153 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811147144 Coolermaster HAF 912 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...llFullInfo I'm a noob builder, so... anyone have experience with these models? Better suggestions? Stuff I should watch out for (like getting a 12V-4pin extension for bottom mounted PSUs)? |
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Didzo Uninstalling  Posts: 5,206 Joined: Dec 2009 |
11-11-2010, 08:40 PM
I wouldn't go with the 912... It only has a single fan included. I am a big fan of the HAF series looks though.
The HAF 922 is bigger, has more fans, and is also significantly pricier... The Antec 300 looks solid and has plenty of fans. The look is clean and simple, which is a plus for some, but boring to others. Not sure if the bright blue glow would be an issue for you. Red is easier on the eyes at night. The Rosewills both look pretty good, but I'm more inclined to recommend you the Antec 300 over them. ![[Image: 2mxisdj.jpg]](http://i45.tinypic.com/2mxisdj.jpg) ![[Image: snailLeonidasgo50.gif]](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o162/caitsith511/snailLeonidasgo50.gif)
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Eightball Booze Makes Me Gay   Posts: 1,557 Joined: Mar 2009 |
11-11-2010, 08:49 PM
I've gotten biased recently. I think that red cases or cases utilizing red lights are far superior to the standard fare of blue; red lights aren't as harsh and I find them easier to sleep by. So I'm already leaning towards that 912. All of your choices are definitely in the right ballpark as far as price though.
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Kor Crits = Skill  Posts: 1,654 Joined: Mar 2008 |
11-11-2010, 10:17 PM
I have a very old Antec Sonata and would HIGHLY recommend the Antec case. The original case fan is STILL going, and the flow potential on the Antec case is optimal.
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zaneyard Made with Whole Gainz (tm)   Posts: 6,930 Joined: Jun 2008 |
11-12-2010, 02:37 AM
(11-11-2010, 08:49 PM)Eightball link Wrote: I've gotten biased recently. I think that red cases or cases utilizing red lights are far superior to the standard fare of blue; red lights aren't as harsh and I find them easier to sleep by. So I'm already leaning towards that 912. All of your choices are definitely in the right ballpark as far as price though. ![[Image: ZWUdq.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/ZWUdq.jpg)
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11-12-2010, 04:42 AM
(11-12-2010, 02:37 AM)zaneyard link Wrote: [quote author=Eightball link=topic=5157.msg183386#msg183386 date=1289526575] [/quote] this is what i've followed for a long time when it comes to culerz in my case. |
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[fr31ns]Karrde The Handy Murse Posts: 2,655 Joined: May 2008 |
11-13-2010, 02:07 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product
I have a HAF 932, no complaints at all. Good airflow, comes with 4 good fans, side panel viewport, cable management is pretty easy, and the red LED on the front reminds me of HAL 9000   Oh, and according to Zane you'll have blazing fast performance. Just don't pee on it. Only downside is the back panel access for the mother board is too small. So if you need to mount a bracket of any kind on the back you'll prolly have to do it with the motherboard out first. So really, make sure you have a good cooling solution in mind before the build. Especially since the stock intel heatsinks are TERRIBLE and hard to install due to their retarded peg system as opposed to something logical like screws.
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at0m Official Con Soccer Mom  Posts: 7,800 Joined: Jun 2008 |
11-16-2010, 09:13 AM
I've got an Antec 300, it's a pretty awesome case. Very pleased. And now I kinda want yellow LEDs on EVERYTHING.
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copulatingduck Following in Gordon's Footsteps  Posts: 7,518 Joined: Apr 2008 |
11-16-2010, 01:33 PM
300 rapes, if you dont like the glow just kill the leds its not hard
Ripped like paper raped with ease hey scrub nerd pyros suck on these |
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Badgerman of DOOM I Stand in Spitter Goo Posts: 1,943 Joined: Feb 2009 |
11-18-2010, 12:42 AM
I'd go with what Didzo or Karrde posted. Sure, a bit more expensive, but they'll give you longevity.
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Didzo Uninstalling Posts: 5,206 Joined: Dec 2009 |
11-18-2010, 05:46 AM
(11-18-2010, 12:42 AM)Ensign Epic link Wrote: I'd go with what Didzo or Karrde posted. Sure, a bit more expensive, but they'll give you longevity. Karrde and I actually own the same case. I have extra red LEDs in mine for even faster performance.
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