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post Apr 19 2012, 12:44 PM

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Ehmmm...tumpang lalu...cheapo Elite 311 plus coming through.... tongue.gif

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Pretty worth budget case for cable management..RM142 brows.gif


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post May 4 2012, 02:51 PM

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Hello, mind giving suggestion for the best case that fits these criterias:

-Budget RM500-RM550
-Internal USB 3.0 Header
-Side Window preferable
-Water-cooling friendly
-Cable management

Hope can give comments on this.. biggrin.gif
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post May 4 2012, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(Hilmax @ May 4 2012, 04:07 PM)
Try Bitfenix Colossus window (Ask if they shipped with Internal USB 3.0 Header as the news from Bitfenix do say they are equipped with Internal USB 3.0 Header) http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1896670

THERMALTAKE CHASER MK-I http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/998780

Lian li- PC-7FNWB Black

Fractal Design Define R3 USB3.0 Black Pearl

Cougar Evolution

Corsair 600T
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600T got internal usb 3.0? i thought its external.. hmm.gif

btw, are these casings are able to fit WC radiator at the top part? (replacing the stock fan provided in the package)

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post May 4 2012, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(Hilmax @ May 4 2012, 06:08 PM)
Sorry, Corsair 600T use external USB 3.0 cable same as Aerocool X-Predator doh.gif . Not sure depend on radiator size...but Bitfenix Colossus window or THERMALTAKE CHASER MK-I sure fit.

CM Storm Trooper Window from Hikari85 can be considered.
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im not inclined with custom-made WC...im planning to go with XSPC RASA Kit later on...
i think i'll fit just nice is it? nod.gif
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post May 7 2012, 01:15 AM

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QUOTE(Mr. Z @ May 7 2012, 12:33 AM)
Hi, I m looking for casing with access to cables at the top instead of the ordinary backward cabling... any idea which to get and what are the prices? budget around rm400 max, the cheaper the better..
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Silverstone Raven IINM...price range <400
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post May 7 2012, 02:56 AM

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QUOTE(CyntrixTech @ May 7 2012, 02:14 AM)
-CM Storm Trooper
-CM 692A

They are both cheaper than your allocated budget. Skip all Corsair casing. The only one that does WC is the 800D. The rest of their casings are designed to use with RS240/H100 only.
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i'm waiting for haf XM actually...just wondering whether it will be less than RM400...
and yes, im not inclined with custom WC, and i tend to grab RS240 instead..
i hope XM fits RS240 nicely..
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post May 16 2012, 11:25 PM

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QUOTE(Alexinator @ May 16 2012, 11:16 PM)
How about entry level casings like CM Elite 430/421, Bitfenix Merc Alpha, Xingmatek Asgard, Thermaltake V3?  blink.gif
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311 plus? no fan at side panel, cheaper, got usb3.0 some more..
the only drawback is it has really bad air flow for OC...
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post May 26 2012, 09:16 PM

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Silverstone RAVEN..IINM, someone already modded it to REVENTON. Super nice, but i forgot the link sweat.gif

Ok found it here http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=182023

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post Jul 17 2012, 10:31 PM

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Guys, mind to ask for some suggestion for good casing here based on these criterias:
-WC friendly, able to fit 240mm rad on TOP of the case
-USB 3.0 ready
-Cable management
-mATX / ATX mobo, not going for ITX
- no need big case, im not utilize too much 3.5' bay..just two, one HDD, one SSD, and probably one extra bay if i need to use it later smile.gif
-side window
-3 or 4 5.25 drive bay (two for reservoir, one ODD, and probably one for misc)

budget wise, emm not sure, but need to find the best design so that i can save some money for that...thanks notworthy.gif
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post Jul 24 2012, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(Clem1982 @ Jul 24 2012, 08:57 AM)
240mm Rad on top inside the chassis? lots of mid tower can accommodate that actually.. starting with ye-olde CM690II, NZXT Tempest 410 Elite, Corsair Obsidian 650D, Xigmatex Pantheon, Thermaltake Chaser MK1, CM storm sniper.. and the list goes on... wink.gif
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i know lots of choices, but i need to find a decent look from outside...and seems 650D poison me more, with its solid build...but need to buy usb3.0 internal adapter..sweat.gif
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post Jul 26 2012, 06:11 AM

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QUOTE(zerohunter @ Jul 24 2012, 10:37 PM)
if u have the budget for 650d, do consider the c70
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i've went through some reviews and i do make some ads and drawbacks between c70 and 650D;
*not including WC system capabilities since my future plan might be only RS240 kit or something similar to that

650D
-Sleek look
-Really nice opening mechanism
-4 ODD bays (1 ODD, 1 FC and 2 for reservoir)
-lots of groomets
-got HDD swappable capability
-lots of USB ports at front panel
-no internal USB 3.0 sweat.gif (need to purchase the internal adapter)
-aluminium finish IINM
-simple, not too plain with solid look
-RM50+ expensive than C70

C70
-Full metal build drool.gif
-Awesome front panel switch nod.gif (i adore this!)
-splendid metal tooless mechanism
-got fans at HDD bays thumbup.gif
-only 2 USB ports at front panel
-side window got fan slot sweat.gif (i need full window, need to find modder)
-noisy locking system (like opening steel tool box) shocking.gif
-steel handle (i dont think i really need this since im not going to move much)
-no HDD swappable capability
-cheaper than 650D

rclxub.gif confuse already lol

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post Jul 26 2012, 01:58 PM

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QUOTE(zerohunter @ Jul 26 2012, 10:37 AM)
base on the above it seems that u already lock ur aim on the 650d, just go for it  icon_rolleyes.gif
haha, budget of rm500 for full tower, not much of choice  sweat.gif
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may i know how much does it require to make a full acrylic panel?
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post Jul 27 2012, 05:22 AM

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QUOTE(Cable707 @ Jul 26 2012, 11:51 PM)
Acrylic costs 40-60 kot...modding+service charge lagi..total around RM100 gak kot..
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so price wise, xde beze sgt pon ngan 650D + Internal USB3.0 Header...haha laugh.gif

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