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pengwin   03-27-2006 at 03:19:48 AM

Ok i have 2 cases to choose from


Antec TX1088AMG

or COOLER MASTER Centurion 532

the Antec has more case fans, ill get the same PSU for both cases

antec:
Cooling System
- 1 x 120mm TriCool (Standard) rear
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) front
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) HDD
- 1 x 92mm (Optional) CPU duct (or 120mm fan with duct removed, read it on a reviewers website since the duct didnt allign with some A64 socket positions)
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) VGA


cooler master:
Cooling System
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in front fan 1200rpm, 22dBA(Intake) (LED);
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in rear fan 1200 rpm, 22dBA (Exhaust) (Option)
- CPU duct
- Mesh over VGA area

hmm maybe a sonata 2..dunno seems small..

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vulefu   03-27-2006 at 11:11:17 AM
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I have centurion 5, and men i wouldnt give it to anyone!

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angry_ducky   03-27-2006 at 12:20:48 PM
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Quote :

Ok i have 2 cases to choose from


Antec TX1088AMG

or COOLER MASTER Centurion 532

the Antec has more case fans, ill get the same PSU for both cases

antec:
Cooling System
- 1 x 120mm TriCool (Standard) rear
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) front
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) HDD
- 1 x 92mm (Optional) CPU duct (or 120mm fan with duct removed, read it on a reviewers website since the duct didnt allign with some A64 socket positions)
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) VGA


cooler master:
Cooling System
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in front fan 1200rpm, 22dBA(Intake) (LED);
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in rear fan 1200 rpm, 22dBA (Exhaust) (Option)
- CPU duct
- Mesh over VGA area

hmm maybe a sonata 2..dunno seems small..


Centurion.

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choknuti   03-27-2006 at 01:00:12 PM
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You got any links to those cases? (sorry tooo lazy to search my self) :oops:

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vimka   03-27-2006 at 08:12:28 PM
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Centurion.

Solid build, nice looks, easy to work within, and good cooling. What more do you want from a case?

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Luminaris   03-27-2006 at 08:36:32 PM
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I usually like to use Antec products but, Cooler master with that Centurion series is pretty awesome judging by the specs. I would say go with the Centurion man.

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whoooozen   03-27-2006 at 10:19:22 PM
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The Centurion looks like a very good case. I like the top mounted ports and power/reset buttons. You wouldn't go wrong with either case, as they are both solid cases.

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upec   03-27-2006 at 10:50:06 PM
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Another vote for Centurion.

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pengwin   03-27-2006 at 11:28:10 PM
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ok

how is the centturion better tho?

i believe u guys but the antec has more fans

and a side mounted 120mm and 80mm ...yeah....explain plz

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vulefu   03-28-2006 at 08:16:28 AM
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Its just that feeling:)
You know.:)

Collermaster is build of some alluminium i think.
Mine is.

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pengwin   03-28-2006 at 11:51:41 PM
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hmm
the antec is steel with a plastic bezel (which i really dont care if it breaks)

hmm

how about an opinion from soneone who owns one of these cases

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angry_ducky   03-29-2006 at 12:21:45 AM
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I own a Cooler Master Cavalier. It was $50 from newegg. It's built out of aluminum and steel. It's not too heavy. The side panel slides off very easily. It's very nice looking. It's big inside, and there's great airflow. I like it a lot, and I recommend it to anyone who's looking for a new case.

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Rugger   03-29-2006 at 03:15:41 PM
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Since I removed the duct system out of my Sonata II it has worked like a charm and is quiet. You can read my system specs in my sig. GPU/CPU are OCed and running 24/7 - CPU temps are 37C on stock cooling at 100% utilization and the case temps are 29-30C. I added no fans to the case so it only has 1x120mm case fan and PSU fan. It has plenty of room for my components and is easy to work in. One bonus plan for the Sonata II right now is the rebate...$75 for a good case/psu combo is sweet.

My next rig will more than likely be in a Coolermaster Centurion RC-531 so I obviously believe in the quality of those cases, too.

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chenBrazil   03-30-2006 at 10:43:53 PM
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Centurion is fine... but go for Ammo 533... much better space and very cool design... top switches with cover are awsome !

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pengwin   03-31-2006 at 03:37:37 AM
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actually im not sure now....Tt Armor..mm VERY nice case bit its the same price as the antec but the antec comes with a decent PSU...

dunno i think ill stick witht he Antec

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Fungalberry   03-31-2006 at 11:32:26 AM
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Quote :

Ok i have 2 cases to choose from


Antec TX1088AMG

or COOLER MASTER Centurion 532

the Antec has more case fans, ill get the same PSU for both cases

antec:
Cooling System
- 1 x 120mm TriCool (Standard) rear
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) front
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) HDD
- 1 x 92mm (Optional) CPU duct (or 120mm fan with duct removed, read it on a reviewers website since the duct didnt allign with some A64 socket positions)
- 1 x 80mm (Optional) VGA


cooler master:
Cooling System
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in front fan 1200rpm, 22dBA(Intake) (LED);
- One 4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98in rear fan 1200 rpm, 22dBA (Exhaust) (Option)
- CPU duct
- Mesh over VGA area

hmm maybe a sonata 2..dunno seems small..



I'd go for Antec.

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Newf   04-03-2006 at 01:52:25 AM
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Quote :

hmm
the antec is steel with a plastic bezel (which i really dont care if it breaks)

hmm

how about an opinion from soneone who owns one of these cases


The Antec is a no-bling serious case. SilentPC users love it cause you can run it quiet. Its a SOHO case with room for lots of hardware. I build systems for others with whatever case they want. I build my systems with this case (or its ancestors). Its HEAVY, metal and bulletproof. It will last forever if you don't care about the flimsy plastic front door. The generic version with 80mm fans and no PSU is still available for about $50. If you like the way it looks, (or don't care about looks) this is a killer case. Not for LAN parties away from home though! :wink:

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carpcmelee   04-03-2006 at 02:44:17 AM
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didnt i already write to u about cases i another post and u said ull get the posiedon?

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crazypyro   04-03-2006 at 02:44:41 AM
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my votes is for the Centurion.

but i'm not getting one, i'm getting the original CoolerMaster Stacker, the one with like 12 5.25 bays

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pengwin   04-03-2006 at 03:12:31 AM
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Quote :

didnt i already write to u about cases i another post and u said ull get the posiedon?



made thsi thread before that

hmm..o man..dunno i can get a generic version for 50 bucks...what about the dust filters?

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