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 Casing recommendations thread, What to buy, where to buy, how much?

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post Sep 21 2012, 03:56 AM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Sep 20 2012, 09:32 PM)
Woah its really a nice case ! and affordable  thumbup.gif  and how is the cable management ?
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With the price range..i would say 'great!'.pre-drilled holes,rubber grommet..that's a quite nice features biggrin.gif
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post Sep 21 2012, 08:09 AM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Sep 21 2012, 07:36 AM)
Know anywhere selling? Near Subang Area ? or i'll have to go to lowyat.  rclxub.gif
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Lingloong has it IINM..just drop him a PM wink.gif
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post Sep 21 2012, 08:03 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Sep 21 2012, 02:33 PM)
lol hi again,

budgeted case <RM 200
good cable management,
good air flow,
enough space for long graphic cards and big cooler fans.
and mayb even with a side window with 1-2 fan?
Dust filters.

Anything? smile.gif
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Why too much ask for recommendation?what do u prefer actually? sweat.gif
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post Sep 24 2012, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(@skyhawk@ @ Sep 23 2012, 11:16 AM)
owh.. ok.. thanx for ur rep.. very nice info there..

i got another question.. need recommendation from lyn sifu's.. ~,~

i wanna build WC rig (cpu n gpu) with white black theme.. so here de option i got..casing used is nzxt switch 810

option 1
black
mobo
ram
psu

white
casing
coolant
radiator(painted white)

option 2
black
casing
mobo
ram
psu

white
coolant
radiator(painted white)
all fans change to white

so which i shud choose? or u all got other idea?? need comment here coz this first time build WC rig.. ^,^

TQ
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Option 1 seems gooding.. tongue.gif
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post Sep 26 2012, 11:58 AM

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QUOTE(@skyhawk@ @ Sep 25 2012, 07:08 PM)
hmm.. interested with c70.. but it for WC system rght?? is it ok for cpu closed loop WC??

one more thing, for SSF casing, is it there any model dat hav window?
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If I were u,i'll slap a bit for Obsidian 650D or just take Shinobi XL.Great for future expansion.other case that can be consider is Bitfenix Colossus Window..nice look too.. thumbup.gif
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post Sep 29 2012, 12:23 AM

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QUOTE(Edifier @ Sep 28 2012, 09:50 AM)
For < RM300 budget, you can try the SilverStone KL04 and Lianli PC-7HX, the new SRP is RM299.
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Where can get that PC-7HX? drool.gif
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post Sep 30 2012, 12:59 AM

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QUOTE(Clem1982 @ Sep 29 2012, 04:01 PM)
Damn... Was looking at this chassis a while back but now pokai already  whistling.gif Really liked the brushed alu front
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Once bought also need to do something on it's cable management..seems kinda sucks.. sweat.gif

But really cun from outside.. nod.gif
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post Sep 30 2012, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(Ironycus @ Sep 30 2012, 08:17 AM)
to all sifus, hope can help with my dilemma here.

currently i am using CM Cosmos 1000, since 2008. I've been using Gigabyte P35 with intel Q6600.

Recently I had upgraded my Gpu to Asus n560gtx ti top directcu2. And i have also installed Cm hyper 212 evo.  i plan to upgrade my system to Z77 with i7 3770 in few months time. as i also travel much. i really need to have a new light chassis. cosmos 1000 is a b*tch to lug around.

so im looking at mid tower with rm300 budget, can push to rm350 max. and able to hold all my 5 HDDs. possibly add 1 more Sdd later.

my choice for lightness and easy to carry wud be the original storm scout, the latest storm scout 2 or storm trooper. i know scout2 sucks for its default fans which i need to invest more.

my other choice wud be cm 690 adv 2 black n white. both for looks and features. not sure if its light enough.tho. plus it does not have a.handle. i have no plan for WC, but i am sure to make a dual sli soon after i upgraded to Z77.

and if possible i wud prefer if i can get the chassis in ipoh, but thats not a major issue.

thanks guys for any of your help!
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Slap a bit more for NZXT Phantom 410 for RM355.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1040996&hl=

Or can choose Lian Li PC-7HX (RM299)for a lightweight case wink.gif

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post Oct 2 2012, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(Clem1982 @ Oct 2 2012, 10:48 AM)
IMHO, I like the design of the Lian Li, really sleek look with adequate fan filters and sturdy aluminium design

but the Pantheon is what one might be more familiar with as it's another version of the CM690II where you'd have the additional cooling options built into the chassis..

So here is my advice.. if you're having problems with heat and wishes to look at the internals of your PC with extra features, go for the Pantheon

If you're looking to have a nice and simple little subtle monster sitting on your desk or as a home entertainment PC in the living room, I'd go for the Pc-7hx
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+1 on this opinion.I'd choose Lian li of course.A little mod here n there will absolutely dropping jaws.. drool.gif
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post Oct 4 2012, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Oct 4 2012, 01:32 PM)
What if i were to pick something lasting for the future?  hmm.gif  a case worth investing for long term.
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What kinda future expansion do you want?watercooling?mobo size?
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post Oct 7 2012, 12:35 AM

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QUOTE(johnromeo @ Oct 6 2012, 07:52 PM)
called dell this evening but unfortunately they answers customer calls only till 3pm on saturdays..if i cant get dell then the next current choice is the lian li pc-7hx mentioned in this thread before..simple and neat smile.gif
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I'm also attracted with PC-7HX.but...definitely need some modding.. nod.gif just to cover up those wide opened parts.. sweat.gif
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post Oct 8 2012, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(johnromeo @ Oct 8 2012, 08:21 PM)
nice also..how about CM elite 370? Simple as well..might save extra cash  tongue.gif
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Nope.Doesn't have front USB3.0.. sad.gif
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post Oct 9 2012, 10:38 PM

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QUOTE(johnromeo @ Oct 9 2012, 02:32 PM)
yup..no front USB3.0 just two USB2.0. so bro..has the lian li casing arrives in lowyat or digital mall yet? what is the price actually? if too pricey (tho its way cooler) ill have to opt for the elite370.. hmm.gif both mid tower type right?
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Can consider these also brows.gif

Antec One S3 RM199

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post Oct 10 2012, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(Hanford @ Oct 10 2012, 03:08 PM)
how about X five casing ?
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As far as I know,X-Five case got a pretty bad cable management.CM's seems a bit better(for budget case range).. smile.gif
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post Oct 11 2012, 04:25 AM

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QUOTE(Ironycus @ Oct 11 2012, 01:44 AM)
Hi guys, I want to ask for your advice since all of you never fail to enlighten me lol! rclxms.gif

Whats the best casing for this criteria:
1. Budget max RM200, most preferable at RM150
2. Excellent airflow for HDDs
3. Good cable management
4. Has support for at least 6x 3.5" internal bays
5. Can Support mATX/ATX
6. Will not install PCIE GPU, hence case length is not of a concern
7. USB 3.0 is not required

I'm setting up a home server for backup/video storage, which most probably will run 24/7. Putting at least 6 HDDs on RAID 10, with interest on upgrading to 8HDDs should the case allows it.

Included fan is not required, but if included then it's a bonus. I can always replace other better fan.

Thanks guys!
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Xigmatek Asgard Pro - RM159-RM179 nod.gif
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post Oct 11 2012, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(Ironycus @ Oct 11 2012, 12:26 PM)
Lots of 3.5" bays, perfect!

However it can only mount single 120mm/140mm fan at front right? Not sure if that is good for cooling off the HDDs that run 24/7. :/
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Front Fan: Pre-installed 120mm black fan x 1 (140mm available.)
Rear Fan: Pre-installed 120mm black fan x 1
Left Side Fan: Two 120/140mm fan available. (None for window version.)
Bottom Fan: 120mm fan available.
Top Fan: Two 120/140mm fan available.

I think above's fan combination will be quite suffice to cooling up @ ventilate the heat inside of the case.. smile.gif
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post Oct 11 2012, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(Ironycus @ Oct 11 2012, 01:08 PM)
Hm, let's see, using Xigmatek Asgard Pro:

1x 140mm Fan at front as intake
1x 120mm Fan at bottom as intake
1x 120mm Fan at back as exhaust
2x 140mm Fan at top as exhaust

This setup will create negative pressure, which I believe suits this case nicely.
And I prefer 140mm more as they produce less noise with roughly equivalent CFM to the 120mm.

What do you think?
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What if you use a CM Hyper TX3 n a push & pull config to help to blows the heat faster.. hmm.gif
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post Oct 11 2012, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(Ironycus @ Oct 11 2012, 01:23 PM)
Well, I was thinking of using either CM Hyper TX3 or CM Hyper 212 Evo, but my concern as for now is on the HDDs.

Apart Asgard Pro, would you think NZXT Source 210 (regular, not the USB 3.0) would be a much better alternative to Asgard Pro though?

Sadly no one selling Source 210 here I guess  unsure.gif
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Problem solved smile.gif

http://www.aerocool.com.tw/index.php/produ...1-black-edition
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QUOTE(Ulysses @ Oct 26 2012, 01:43 PM)
guys, can list down nvidia-themed casings?
afaik, just cm690II advance
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There's another..

Thermaltake Element-V Nvidia Edition RM495

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post Nov 20 2012, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(Corsair0418 @ Nov 19 2012, 10:53 PM)
Planning to upgrade my pc case.. here my choices. Corsair 600T white window and the CM Storm Stryker. which case has better air flow and im planning to water cool my CPU and GPU.. any Corsair 600T or Stryker user can gimme a feedback ? which casing should i go to ?
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Both of them are good..personally,i'll go for CM Storm Stryker.. rclxms.gif

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