ASUS VENTO or Thermaltake ARMOR which one???

[tolemi]

hello guys need help to pick one ...considering style, design, performance...everything..

ASUS VENTO 3600 BLK Black 0.8mm SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811173008
or

Thermaltake Armor VA8000SWA Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133155

plz recommend me...

 

[Guest]

Id take the Armor, dont like the Vento, worked with one once, no a bad case, but focus is really on looks...

Id pick this...

 

[tolemi]

what about Thermaltake Tai-Chi ...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133164

 

[fate0n3]

I would def. get the Thermaltake Armor VA8000SWA Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case. It has a lot more internal room and expansion slots available. And alot better air flow to cool the case. I agree with labbby the Vento focus is on the looks of the case.

 

[Guest]

If money is not a problem that case looks wicked!!!

Then you can look at TJ07

And the TJ09, not in stock at newegg yet!

Also stacker 830 would be better then Armor IMO.

 

[tolemi]

thanks buddy but I have to limit the choice among them I mean ..ASUS Vento, TT Armor,TT Tai-Chi.. because of availability.

 

[Guest]

Then get the Tai chi or armor
Review of the Tai Chi

Link

 

[gm0n3y]

Asus makes PC cases?? Anyways, I vote for the Thermaltake (unless you are open to other suggestions).

 

[Guest]

The vento is their only model as far as I know, introduced ~18month ago

 

[Doughbuy]

I've seen the Vento, its huge, doesn't have many bays, and I dun really like it, felt kind of cheap will all the plastic...

Get the Armor...

 

[tool_462]

After they found out they created the ugliest case available, they felt no need to try and one up the ugliness of their only model.

 

[gm0n3y]

Well, not a good start for their case business anyways. I didn't even look at the specs because it is UGLY! What is the point in the sides bulging out like that? From newegg's pics it doesn't appear to be functional at all.

 

[Assman]

definitely TT Armor but get this one w/ 25CM Fan Side Panel

 

[chuckshissle]

Yeah, I totally agree and pick the Armor. It's one of the best case you can buy and looks cool too. I know I got one. The Vento looks like a cheat plastic case.

 

[Guest]

All that plastic IS cheap and flimsy....wanabe alienware or something

 

[gm0n3y]

Who would want to be alienware? Their cases are ugly (plus, they == dell).

 

[chuckshissle]

Exactly, that what people would think when looking at the Vento. Asus should focus on the graphics card and motherboard not cases.

My favorite case makers are Thermaltake, Lian Li and CoolerMaster.

 

[gm0n3y]

I still love Antec cases. They aren't as flashy as most and are of great build quality, plus if they come with a PSU, its usually half decent.

 

[bullaRh]

have u looked on the Thermaltake VE2000BWS Armor LCS Full with water cooling? anyone know anything about it? l00ks damn neat

 

[3lfk1ng]

Thermaltake Armor...

Make sure you get the Silver one because it is made out of Aluminum. The black one is made out of steel and is rediculously heavy.

However....I would recommend this case over every single case on the market right now but you'll have to wait for them to come in stock again because they are selling like hotcakes!

 

[gm0n3y]

I agree that the Silverstone TJ09 is a great case, but it has a few problems:

1) Its really big, which for some is good, others not so much (to big for my comp room),

2) Its expensive, but then again, you get what you pay for,

4) Its kinda ugly. Yes its simple (and I like simple), but its a little TOO simple. Its just a box with some squares cut out of it.

Other than that, it is technically speaking a great case.

 

[3lfk1ng]

I agree that the Silverstone TJ09 is a great case, but it has a few problems:

1) Its really big, which for some is good, others not so much (to big for my comp room),

2) Its expensive, but then again, you get what you pay for,

4) Its kinda ugly. Yes its simple (and I like simple), but its a little TOO simple. Its just a box with some squares cut out of it.

Other than that, it is technically speaking a great case.

It basically says "IM A MAN" instead of "im a wee little boy looking childish curves and silly looking windows"

Thats the whole idea....also Silverstone makes some of the finest cases available alongside Lan-Li (I like Silverstone more that Lan-li imo). Over the past few years Silverstone cases have been chosen for almost every single dream machine ever built just because of sheer quality, look, feel, and performance.

There is a reason why the price is where it's at, because your paying for the best of the best.

 

[Nitro350Z]

I like some of the suggestions being made, like the silverstone and armor cases.

If I could add, maybe take a look at some of the coolermaster stacker cases. I personally really like the 830, but the 810 and the original stacker are great if you're looking for lots of room and good cooling. just a thought...

Should also take a look at the Lian-Li offerings, the full sized V series looks pretty good.

Just my $0.02

 

[gm0n3y]

It basically says "IM A MAN" instead of "im a wee little boy looking childish curves and silly looking windows"

Nice. I guess that's true. So its a "real man's" case then. Like a mustang (poor quality aside) is a real man's car. That's fine, I'll still choose a Ferrari or even a TVR or Aston Martin.

I don't need childish curves, I just think the TJ09 is boring. I like plain cases like the Antec P180 and I love a lot of Lian-Li's cases. The TJ09 is utilitarian (which is good), but you can make a utilitarian case that still looks good without anything flamboyant (see Lian-Li).

I can understand users who just want a case that will perform well and doesn't look like a disco-infused epileptic law suit. For people who want a case to sit under their desk and not draw any attention (good or bad), the TJ09 is the case for you. But that has nothing to do with it being a good looking case, it just isn't unsightly.

That being said, I would consider the TJ09 (cost aside) based purely on its performance, which is top notch.

Also, I have never owned a case with a window. The only reason I would get one is if I wanted the side intake, which usually means you have to have a window.

 

[Nitro350Z]

Also, I have never owned a case with a window. The only reason I would get one is if I wanted the side intake, which usually means you have to have a window.

I havent seem many cases with both windows and a side intake. I've noticed that usually it's one or the other and for the most part it's neither, opposite to what you have suggested, I may be wrong tho, but thats just my experience. If you really wanted a case with a side intake and didnt care about a window, it's not that hard to mod it yourself or buy a premade side panel from a place like FrozenCPU or Performance-PCS

Either way I'm just nitpicking details.
and forgive my grammar/punctuation, too tired to clean it up...