Kasparov Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 I was going to re-use my Antec Sonata- But I really dont think all my stuff is going to fit in there now, espicially the OCZ 520w. So I'm now looking for a Medium/Large Case to fit all of the stuff in my sig plus one with great air cooling. Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Coolermaster Stacker = Street favorite Lian Li V2000 or something is also a nice big case, but I have never had one (I have a Stacker though, and I will never use anything else other than a huge case like this!) Lian Li's are great cases, Coolermaster....probably some others that I cannot remember and old Chieftech Dragon aluminum is awesome if you don't want watercooling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasparov Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Thanks AG. Though I would like to make it the smallest case I can get away with, looking at the coomaster's you reccomended Heres a dumb question: But for the most part, are power supplies usually all rouphly the same size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminator Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 as long as you are not talking 800W... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken Joe Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 as long as you are not talking 800W... No some like the powerstreem are a bit longer and have trouble with a few cases. The lan Li can have issues. I like the old antec soho server/ Chieftech Dragon cases though I like the industrail strenth steel ones appeal to me more though I would love to get a stacer or the thermaltake version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminator Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 i've got a lan li, it is a pleasure to move around, weighs less loaded than my last cases do empty. its got a fan on top that may cause a problem. other psus may look to screw into the top.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.S. Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 nice setup, looks familiar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingspar Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 I’m venturing away from Dells for the first time, and since I don’t have my system yet, I’m posting from results of two months of research, and not actual experience with this case, but I’ve chosen the Antec SLK3000 as my case. At Newegg, I brought up a comparison between the SLK3000 and the case you have, and if you scroll down to where you see the case dimensions, you will see the SLK3000 is a tad bit larger. Not much larger, but maybe enough. It has a 120mm fan in the rear and a place for a 120mm fan in the front. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCompa...2&SubCategory=7 Coolermasters were very high on my list. Sure hope I'm not bustin a forum rule since I don't have actual experience with these cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminator Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Just as a FYI, you will want to ensure that the case includes clearance for the audio module on the DFI Lanparty UT. The audio module rises about 1/4'' above the backplane. If a fan is right there then you will have problems. I know, it was an issue with my last case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HITandRUN Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 STACKER baby! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmil43 Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 You can't beat a Lian-Li with a stick. I have a 1200 and it's as big as a server case just laid on it's side. This way its really deep but not too high. Its about as high as the Sonata but much deeper. The Sonata had no room in it especially with the dumb assed duct work. I just junked my Brand new Sonata II for the Lian-Li after 3 months of use. The old lady gets the Sonata case when I rebuild my old computer. My temps went up a bit but I was able to fix that with the X90 and by using AS5 under the chipset fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndoe25 Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 I have a ThermalRock Circle:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811133149 , which I got for the reverse, upside down idea for airflow. The CPU temps are around 27 to 30 degrees(I do have the Zalman CNPS9500 which helps some:nod: ) & case temps are mid thirties. There are a few others that have the same design: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811196006, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811163035, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811163039 Hopes this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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