Help me pick out a case

[monste4321]

Im building a new computer and cant decide on what kind of case I would like to use, i got a list of cases that i would like let me know if you like them or if you have other suggestions, thanks

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133021

Thermaltake SopranoRS VG7000BWS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133046

APEVIA X-Infinity ATXB6KLW-BK/420 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144076

NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

Rosewill TU-155 Black Steel ATX Black 0.8mm SGCC Steel Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147001

now im looking at a sturdy case with good airflow, and a window, and i would prefer a mid-tower case, but its not a necessity, thanks for your input

 

[itotallybelieveyou]

TT armor or 900 for airflow. Apollo for looks

 

[monste4321]

are the armor and the 900 strong sturdy cases though, cause most causes i buy are flimsy pieces of crap that scratch easy, and my bros case has lasted him a real long time, and is real think gauge metal

 

[Silverion77]

The 900 is great.......steel......not heavy though and its really sturdy.....nothing cheap....even the side panel is good

 

[monste4321]

are the fans in it any good, and does it have any other slots besides the 2 fronts the 1 back and the one window

i really dont like hot computers...and how loud is it

 

[Silverion77]

1) the fans are good......the 120s max at 79 CFM at 30 DbA

2) this case is the best cooler ever....plus it has the 200mm above the CPU.....it really doesn't need any more.....the stock is very good

3) It is loud but not bothersome........louder than my Dell XPS 710......sounds cool.....I can barely hear it outside my room with door closed..and it wont wake up your next door neighbors

 

[monste4321]

lol my comp is about 5 feet from my bed and i never turn it off, i guess id have to invest in a fan controller im looking for nothing over 22db

 

[monste4321]

i think that computers been running for about 2 years straight, ive had it for about 5 (hence the building of a new comp)

 

[cnumartyr]

i think that computers been running for about 2 years straight, ive had it for about 5 (hence the building of a new comp)

Pick any of those cases and replace all of the fans with Yate Loon D12SL-12s w/ Fan silencers.

 

[monste4321]

i found some nice ones on new egg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103022
COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-122B-GP 120mm 4 BLUE LED LED Case Fan
hight airflow low db

would those work ok

 

[monste4321]

also on the antec 900 case can u put a fan on the door( it looks like theres mounting holes on the screen part), and also is the door held on by hinges or does it just slide right off

 

[Silverion77]

yes a fan can be mounted on the door for the VGA ect.

The side door is held with thumbscrews, and then you just pull it back and it slides off, very easy and well made.

 

[monste4321]

well i think thatll be what im going for then, thanks for all the help guys

 

[underbyte18]

stacker 830.

 

[NoIncentive]

Pick any of those cases and replace all of the fans with Yate Loon D12SL-12s w/ Fan silencers.

Very much agreed.

Good to see someone who knows their fans. Trust me - despite what is stated on the box, none of those 120mm fans push 79cfm at 30db.

The TT Armor has pointless metal flaps on the front, but is one of my favorite cases because you can easily fit a customized water cooling loop inside and mount a radiator on the bottom with minimal modification. The Stacker 830 is arguably as good, I just don't like how it looks.

A good friend of mine has the 900. It is smaller than the Armor and looks a little slicker, but don't plan on running anything in SLI or Crossfire without taking out that side fan. Also, newer cards like the 8800GTX or GT or 3800 series will leave the inside of the case with little room to spare.

So, if you want plenty of room to work with and upgraded cooling (air or water), go with the armor. If all stock, I recommend the 900.

Both cases are sturdily built. Replace the 120mm fans with some good Yate Loons if you want fans that are actually quiet and push some decent air.

I have an X-Infinity laying around somewhere and it is decent, but I wouldn't recommend it over those other cases. Don't get the Rosewill or Apollo.

 

[Daplinksta]

an option not listed was tha antec 902 painted black interior and an extra pci slot. The drive cages ands window are easily modded and all over youtube.