Which of the 3 full tower cases would you get?

Which of the 3 full tower cases would you get?

  • Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail [$12

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  • COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSN3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Re

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  • NZXT Zero Black/Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail [$159.99/$129.99 after rebate]

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badgtx1969

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the Cooler Master Stacker 830 isn't a full tower (not as tall) - no? I think of a full tower being able to accommodate 2 power supplies + ATX motherboard with room. You should replace with a Lian-Li which there are several models of that are very nice.
 

sailer

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I've got two Thermaltake cases and I prefer them to the Stacker. Its not because the Stacker is a bad case, I just think its a bit small and overpriced. As to a case which isn't on your list, I recently bought an Antec 900, which I like better than the Thermaltake.

But a lot of this gets into personal choices which are not all the relevant, same as how one person prefers blondes and another redheads. In the end, you are the one spending the money and the case has to please you, not me or someone else.
 

chookman

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Do i have to choose from those 3?
NZXT and Coolermaster have front doors and the thermaltake has those stupid flappy things.
Coolermaster is not all Aluminum
and i think only the coolermaster has a removeable mobo try...

I would look at Lian Li A10 or A70 (A10 has a door i think which sucks.)
 

dwthor02

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i have the cool master stacker 832 and i love it! it keeps all my hardware nicely cooled and is very spacey which is nice to work on ect.....
 

sailer

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I took the stupid flappy things off my case, and I think it helped the looks 100%. Just my opinion.
 

neoxblu1

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Silver Stone SST-TJ07-BW or SST-TJ07-SW are the best cases money can buy.

Nice sleek design,

Very thick, this means it is more durable and less noise,

Great cooling system,

Different compartment for PSU, dual PSU slots, and PSU slots are huge,

Also comes with a built in window so u can show off ur fancy lighting and components if you wish,

or you can get w/o window.


WINDOWED:
BLK $320: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163067
SLV $310: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163068

W/O WINDOW:
BLK $290: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163060
 

neoxblu1

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Because it is quality, and I want my $3,600 rig to be supported by a well built case, expensive also means quality.
Sometimes, this would be that time.
 

bobbknight

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The only reason I would like a removable motherboard tray would be to allow me to install a hsf that requires it be screwed together.
But the height of most hsf's would prevent your installing them and then sliding the tray back into the case.
With intel cpu hsf arrangements it's easier to install the hsf onto the motherboard before putting it into the case.
I have a tower case, it is almost 3 feet tall and will hold 13 hard drives.
Now thats a full tower.
 

mboorman

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The Ultra 120 extreme with 120mm fan attached fits and still allows the tray to slide in. There is not many coolers much taller than that at 155mm
 

rockyjohn

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I think my next case will be the Cooler Master Cosmos. THG picked it for their holiday gift list. Has a list price of about $200

http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/11/01/holiday_buyers_guide_2007/page6.html

And another review from overclockersclub

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/coolermaster_cosmos_1000/

It is on sale now at zipzoomfly for only $130 AR

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006238&prodlist=bizrate

and at newegg for $150

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119138&ATT=11-119-138&CMP=OTC-B1zrat3&nm_mc=OTC-B1zrat3&cm_mmc=OTC-B1zrat3-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-Cooler+Master-_-11119138