Computer Case

Hey,



I am looking for a case and was wondering what would be the best choice out of the ones I give you. Yes I know there might be better ones out there but these are the ones I am looking at and have the chance of getting. I can't use newegg.com because I live in Canada.



So please judge on the following criteria s:



- Easiness for building with.

- Cooling

- Worth the Price (I rather spend alittle more and have more options then just have a dime chasing a dollar.)

- Design meaning looks (but not a huge category)

- Weight is not a problem.



Here are the ones I have been looking at. Yes I know some are mid-towers, well others a full towers. The computer will be used for gaming if that means anything.



( 1 ) Antec 900

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=1





( 2 ) Antec P182

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=1





( 3 ) Cooler Master Praetorian

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=1





( 4 ) Cooler Master Stacker 832 (this is the case I have been looking the hardest at.)

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=1





( 5 ) Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS (Another case I have been looking pretty hard at)

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=2





( 6 ) Thermaltake XASER V6000A

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=244&page=3



Please just put the number next to the case listing and give an reason is you want to. Thanks



Shawn Stevenson

It depends if size will be a problem... the Thermaltake Aromor is a full tower and is very big and the Coolermaster Stacker is even bigger.



I am currently tossing up betweent he cases you mentioned and I am concerned about the size (and price) of the larger cases. I need to fit in 2x 8800GT and cool them effectively and people have told me that the Antec 900 is a poorly designed case (i.e. difficult to assemble and rather small for an 8800GT)



perhaps give people an idea as to what parts you are putting in the case so they have a better judgement as to which would best suit you

Ok, no problem.



Here is what I am thinking, none of this is set in stone though, but size and weight is not a problem at all.



CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017



Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128080

(I am thinking about a more expensive one, not sure though)



PSU

http://b-com.ca/product.php?producti...cat=243&page=4



Vid Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150261



I am thinking about a Raptor Hard Drive but I am trying to see if it's worth the money.



RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184



DVD Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106073



Thats about what I am thinking, if you see any problem let me know though.



I was originally going with the Antec 900 but don't like what I am hearing about the space. I would love tons of space even if it weights a ton. LOL



Thanks

I would go with the stacker, its huge, so it wil be nice and easy to work in, it also cools very well, and i think it looks pretty nice (as long as you dont get the horrible green one *wink*) However its pretty expensive.

For the price, the coolermaster CM 690 offers the best bang for buck, i have it and i love it

Its nice and big ! Got great cable management. It cools well and it looks nice and sleek

Its cheaper than the stacker, 900 and P182

If size and weight are of no importance to you I'd go with the Stacker 832. That thing is huge, but it can effectively cool your system. And since its so big, you would have plenty of room to work.

Antec P182 - quiet

Thats true, but any case can be quiet with the right fans and some sound proofing foam.

I realy like the P182, i would like it more if it was a bit more spacious, like the P190

I'm looking at the P182 as well.... for a few reasons, one: way cheaper than the Stacker and Armor, two: I have been told it is pretty quiet from stock without making any adjustments to fans and whatnot, three; it is much smaller than the others since I have limited space but it still bigger than the Antec 900 and would be more spacious inside

I myself like the Antec 900, it keeps everything cool and has plenty of room.
My friend just got one and you cant even tell its on, and since I got mine they improved a few things such as the hard drive bays.
Overall it seems to be a good no case no problems with it here.

P182 Ftw