I'm having trouble selecting the case that would fit my needs best!
What i REALLY need is case with plenty room/features so i can manage all the cable/wiring inside and be able to hide them aswell (am i asking too much? )
The list of cases i like are these (please leave comment or add other suggestions )
Stacker 832
Cosmos S
LianLi PC-A71A
Problem is i dont know if all of these cases are good to hide cables (for example behind the mobo tray... i guess the Cosmos S is out becase lack of the removable tray...)
If you know any other FULL TOWER case and has the best solutions to hide cables, I NEED YOUR HELP!
The Lian-Li A71 has a compartment style interior, meaning there are many great opportunities for great cable management, also its cheaper at silverpcs.com. The Cosmos S still does not cool well, like the Cosmos, and the Stacker 832 looks very constricting. Also more fans does not mean better cooling, its all about the design. Get the A71, its a beautiful, well cooled, and truely nice case.
I just got the PC-A70, which is the same as the 71 except no door. It is huge with plenty of room and fantastic cooling. Cable management is very easy. The hard drives mount with the connectors at the back (right side) so all of that is out of sight. I love this case and I'm sure you will also. You might also check out Performance-pcs; very highly rated and I have been extremely happy with their prices and support. Silverpcs does have some pretty good comments on resellerratings; I might try them out in the future.
Message edited by Ozzy55 on 03-09-2008 at 02:32:12 AM
I have the Cosmos 1000 and it has great cable management. Can see all the cables on my little pic. If it was 3D would notice they are all relatively flat. It also has a nice area from the back panel to hide a lot of the extra cables and things. It also came with all sorts of case tie downs, zip straps, and everything. Cable management was a breeze.
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Acer AM5620 Intel Q6600 2.4 Ghz Quad Core with 4GB 6400 Ram, 4x500 GB Hard Drives, Thermalright IFX-14 Cooler, and Cooler Master Cosmos 1000 Case. (Video Editing/Game Machine)
I knew you would like it. It is a dream to work with. I switched my power supply from the bottom to the top and having all that space really made it easy (at least compared to other cases I have owned).
For me, the PS at the top was a lot better for my cable management. It took away the fan for exhaust that was located there but it was great tp have the option. I got the custom top from Performance-pcs so that added room for two 120mms and i had some Yate Loons for the spots.
I think i saw that top somewhere!
My problem is i live in Europe (spain) and its almost impossible to find it here, i dont know where i would be able to buy it
For me, the PS at the top was a lot better for my cable management. It took away the fan for exhaust that was located there but it was great tp have the option. I got the custom top from Performance-pcs so that added room for two 120mms and i had some Yate Loons for the spots.
Please post a picture of your case showing the top 120mm fans and the top psu mounted on my post, thanks.