Hi All LYN Casing LOVERS!!

An update on this thread...MID TOWER WAR!!!

As we know...Mid tower casings are in demand. The casing is just the right size to put all the needed peripherals.

Many Mid tower Casing also offer water cooling support and modding abilities.

This thread will help people decide the casing they need.


1st Casing : Cooler Master CM690

One of the best mid tower casing. Good cable management / Modding / Airflow / Design!!

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2nd Casing : Cooler Master Storm Scout

This casing has full black interior and its rather solid. Pros : Good airflow / Design / Portable / layout / M.Board Bracket Opening Cons : Cable management requires skill

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3rd Casing : Xigmatek MIDGARD casing!


The interior of this casing is black too. The colour contrast is nice. Supports water cooling.

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4th Casing : DragonLord KC-62

Latest casing in market. Design is nice . Interior management is quite good. Supports water cooling.

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5th Casing : Cooler Master HAF922

Solid Build. Nice painting finish . Good airflow . The casing becomes dusty fast.

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NEW CASING!! : Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced !!!

This casing is pretty much like the previous CM690. This new and advanced adition gives more features for wire management and motherboard management.

There is an opening on the motherboard plate to enable Third Party Coolers to be swapped easily instead of removing the whole motherboard.

Overall , This casing has good paint finishing and a solid build just like the previous casings.

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Reviews from the others :

1. Cooler Master CM690 ---> http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/RC_690 | http://techgage.com/article/cooler_master_cm_690/ | http://www.ninjalane.com/reviews/cases/cm690 | http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=527998 | http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1216/cool...sure/index.html


2. Cooler Master Storm Scout ---> http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/Storm_Scout | http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/co...er_storm_scout/ | http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardw...ase-review.html | http://www.pureoverclock.com/article754.html | http://www.extremeoverclocking.com/reviews...rm_Scout_1.html


3. Xigmatek Midgard ---> http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Xigmatek/Midgard | http://www.testseek.com/computers/cases/xi...4c0c2f3cc0.html


4. DragonLord KC-62 --->


5. Cooler Master HAF922 ---> http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/co...master_haf_922/ | http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/HAF_922 | http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/200...af-922-review/1 | http://www.techspot.com/review/165-coolermaster-haf-922/ | http://www.legitreviews.com/article/970/1/


6. Cooler Master CM690 V2 ----> http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/co...690ii_advanced/ | http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1173/1/ | http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/898 | http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?opti...d=431&Itemid=61 | http://www.guru3d.com/article/cooler-maste...dvanced-review/ |

This post has been edited by liangtucky: Mar 21 2010, 03:16 AM

o.o got 3 of the same threads ...

hmmm...I vote for Scout as I prefer its design more than the Midgard.

Really.? I AM really reallly sorry....i appologise....I tink i was lagging so i keep pressing post...SRY FOR THE TROUBLE =)



This post has been edited by liangtucky: Jul 10 2009, 11:41 PM

I am Scout user... If asked to use either scout or midgard... I choose scout because of the design.

But if midgard vs pure black CM690... I choose midgard because of the 140mm fan slot and it's a bit cheaper...

TS can do a simple math... count all the fans u wanna put in Scout or midgard and add it up if price is one the factor

for u to make a decision...

Good Luck!

i vote for scout too, love the design and built quality

scout!~easy to carry that's it. There's a mistake of midgr is, take a look the motherboard tray under there's a hole too small unlike scout one~

This post has been edited by chrisw3883r: Jul 11 2009, 05:19 PM

how about zalman fatality edition?
close to the xigmatex one

Does anyone know which seller sell this casing?

Got to say scout.

Hahaha...wao...seems like the scout's feedback is a 100%

Its tempting me already.

Easy to carry? The plastic wont patah kah?

Time to reduce it. I prefer Midgard. Why? My taste different mah, I feel Midgard looks nicer lol.

Both also nice...
But I prefer Xigmatek Midgard for no reason...

you gonna buy it and chop it ?

me use scout and i like it....but a lil bit cramp for me

will go for storm scout, more famous and better design

for the look , i like midgard more different people really different taste, hehehe

Hi bro...Mind posting up a picture of ur interior to show us the crampness after fitting in the hardwares?


True true....design is 1 ting....but the features is very important too

For design and style ill go for scout.

Definiteky CM Scout better than Xigmatek Midgard.

CM scout has handle to carry the case easily, and has more and better cable management holes than Xigmatek Midgard. Also backplate hole is bigger and better than Xigmatek Midgard.

yea true...does xigma has more fan slots than Scout?

Yes, but for me, 1x 120mm fan slot at the top is sufficient enough.



This post has been edited by Pis: Jul 13 2009, 06:42 PM

price wise - xigmatek midgard

exterior look - scout

i'm prefer midgard...cheap little bit...

from looks scout~

anyone test how durable is the scout's top handle ?

Don't worry about the top handle, kuat tu...

Yeaps....hopefully strong enough to hold 10kg of hardwares. =)

Well, I don't know, you can go to cooler master website, seek for help and support, FAQ...

Hahahaha....kk this thread is will be closed by saturday after i get my case from rockrock =)

R u sure rockrock got stock meh? Cheaper a bit=no stock=no use leh...

I recently carry my scout holding the top handle... It is very sturdy... if broke
can sue CM lorr...

Hahahaha....hopefully rockrock got la....after surveying rockrock has the cheapest among all sellers....Pmed him 2 times....also no reply....Super tempted to be a Scout owner

Haha, true. I oso went there but no stock In the end went to Cycom n get it for RM300

Ha...ha...I quite not confidence with the handle, just ask, but i think CM's engineer already thought about the weight...

lol...i cant make up my mind now....rockrock has given a superb price deal for the midgard.and after listening to some enthusiast the scout's plastic build isnt as sturdy.

whichever casing u take, i would suggest getting a modular PSU
really helps alot in cable management ^^

hahaha check my siggy....I am using an ICUTE modular PSU

Bro, make up your decision yet?

Hehhee kinda...I smsed rockrock to book 1 unit for me.

How much is he charging you?

RM290 for scout....

Scout? Not Midgard? Both the same price... 2moro ur big day... dun forget to update us with pics... either scout or midgard...

Good Luck!

waaagh...like that I must make the trip to see him earlier!
I don't like Midgard design. I prefer the I/O ports at the top cos I put my casing on the floor. Scout has better ergonomics. With the I/O port at the top I don't have to bend so far down to connect the external devices which I frequently use.

yup...same as me...ergonomically scout is better if ur going to put the casing on the ground meanwhile midgard is better on the table

Hi...GUYS!!!!i am super excited....Got my case already....Will update u guys on the pic once i get my camerA!!! Btw rockrock is a super good guy...Nice pricing all over.... WHen i was at his shop i got a chance to see the midgard live with my eyes.

I would say the midgard is superb....it is not aas bad as i thought at first....interior was clean and nice....but compared to the scout design and cooler modding....the CM scout will win hard

Alright. Cant wait to see TS new casing. Are you gonna mod it?

HI guys....an update on my casing

how about the cable management ?

easy to hide the cable?

Hi there....easy to hide? It's ok....THey shud make a opening closer to the top so that the CPU pwer cable can come out from there...and also the 24 pin cable....

Woot, hide those cacings!! Especially the white colour 1, haha
Add CCFL?

Why is your Xigmatek RedScorpion Cooler orientated that way? Is it too big to blow that heat to the back of the case?

Awesome casing. But the wires quite messy le.

Hi...I am not sure too...i tink it is meant to be oriented that way for AM2+ retention clip. I cant put it the other way round.

HAahah...in progress....will update on the cabling soon.

wow..cheap wat..nice price...

Yeah...thanks to rockrock....I still cant get my wirings done....its kinda hard in this casing....I just cant hide the bottom part....its modular.

Becz not enuff space to do cable management?

The wires cannot go behind the mobo's tray?
For a start, I'm sure you will pull the white I/O wires to the back of the mobo, keeping as little as possible expose.
Anyway let's see your work-in-progress, then maybe some expert here can help.


This post has been edited by DarkNite: Jul 30 2009, 06:16 AM

I like Scout more. RM290 is very good price for it.

if i'm u, i'll do some research on which casing have the better air ventilation system

yeah...storm scout btter then xigmatek

kekeke..i like it...

hahaha....true true...i was using the same casing as u....raidmax ninja...but the condition of the case was too unacceptable....

my cpu cooler too big so i need to remove the top exhaust fan..
want to change to a smaller cooler..maybe hyper212 plus...what do u guys think?

OFF TOPIC: No need to remove top fan, jus buy cooler master hyper Z600R (LGA 1366 bracket included + 1x 120 mm high performance silent blue led + air flow optimizer). Passive cooler with active case fan, good combination....

After this you can ask in 'The Coolermaster League V8' topic....

This post has been edited by Pis: Aug 9 2009, 07:05 AM

Hahaha...This sector is about casing....

Here is a link just to inspire all Coolermaster storm scout fans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBD1ugLUT4Y

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Added on October 18, 2009, 10:07 pmC.M. Scout is slowing down ?

This post has been edited by liangtucky: Oct 18 2009, 10:07 PM

vote for scout..i will buy it this week..

Hahaha....keep it up....recommendation...change the Fans in the casing...Change to the Coolermaster 90cfm fans....It will keep the tempreture of the casing down....

thanx for ur information..scout for life..

SCOUT sure b d winner ... cool design n can have nice cabling ... i using scout oso ...

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Added on October 24, 2009, 2:16 pmrecommend for u a seller ...
012-3128011 ... selling best price ... when i received oso in very very good condition ...

This post has been edited by gabrielweess: Oct 24 2009, 02:16 PM

to choose between both design i prefer more CM Scout over the Xigmatek Midgard. The handle is one of the factor which why i choose the CM Scout. It's easy to carry it around, especially when you in need to go to the lanparty or to move around.

Bro, how much he seling? I'm sms to him but no reply. Currently i'm looking rockrock selling RM295.

hahaha...i would say rockrock gives a super price for the scout....When i got the casing....rockrock was the cheapest to find....Thumbs up for him....Go for rockrock...friendly guy

i juz bough scout 3 days ago.it too small r..
hav change to haf922..

3 days ago buy scout...then 2 days ago buy haf 922....so fast u change...

I'm still with my CM Scout....even HAF still better in air flow but need big space if want to put at the table...my cheapo table have limit space...

yeah..i dont really need it.too small..thats y change it fast..

then the scout?put aside?

nope..im trade wit haf..scout still ok to be used.really nice in design.dont regret to buy it..

oic...

Hahaha...An update of a wider comparison....HAF Airflow is good....But my friends unit all the dust everywhere....the casing is like a vacuum machine.

Scout - Best looking case. Interior paint is more durable than K62. But inside is cramped and cannot fit 5870 card.

K62 - Has the best functionality and better cable management options. Doesn't look as nice though.

If combine exterior of Scout and interior of K62, wah that will be AMAZING!

Woah..sure got a lot of Scout user here...
Good job guys, you made the right choice..

For me, I'm LAN Party gamer, and I move around lot.
This case perfectly suits me..
Perfect for LAN Party.

And uh TS, make sure you do some cable management there.
I've done mine and it is pretty impressive, able to almost all of the cables behind the mobo tray.

I give you guys props, and congrats

Hihi...glad to see another user of the scout....I tried keeping it behind...but my side panel i had to force it like hamburger and it crushes my 24-pin power cable....there is also 1 remark on the casing....

The top part has no opening for the cables to come out....the opening is only until the HDD drive zone....

That is just 1 of the main problem for me....The rest....zero comments

All you got to do is re-route all the cables one by one.
If the cable is longer, just make route it like 'S' shape behind the tray.
That way will shortened the cables.
Since there's not much space behind the tray, tie your cables together to look flatter in shape, not cylinder.
Zip ties, zip ties, and always zip ties your cables.
For the top, route your cable through the retention hole.

And the rest, use your imagination...

Happy cable managing

CM690...

Hahaha....CM690 will be slightly easier for the cable hidings...

If u guys see any external sites reviewing the KC-62....please drop a comment here....will add to the main thread

anyone here using k62?
i am in between scout and k62

K-62 i worth trying....Scout is definately the crowds choice due to its cool lanparty design....

k62 can done cable management more easier?

Errr...i have never tried it personally....but i think it should be alright....Just use some creativity and it shall be good

hi, another Scout user reporting.. all hail Scout..

yup, im also doing the same way like nas.. have to re-route all the cables behind the tray..if not cannot put the side panel back..
then, make full use of the holes provided.. holes
still, i have some cables that cannot be put behind the tray.. too many of em

ahahahaha....Already mentioned....The scout is unlike the CM690....got opening all the way to the top.....

lolz...y are so many ppl say the word "opening all the way to the top"....

yeah..i also dont understand..

Let me explain....The word i meant by "all the way to the top"


Pics:


Do you see on the side....the cable can come in from the top....whereas the Scout is only until the HDD zone......no till the 5 inch bay

wow . ur CPU so clean oh ~ nice .. all wire hav been hide it aredi ~

ooooO!!!!
finally some1 explained it...hehes....
thx fer da information....

btw...nice cable management