Rezdan

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Here's my new build:
Q6600 (will overclock on air to around 3.4)
THERMALRIGHT Ultra-120 eXtreme
ASUS P5Q Deluxe
ASUS EAH 4850
Corsair 2x2g (4g) XMS2
WESTERN DIGITAL WD5000AAKS
LITE-ON LH20A1S16C
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX
+ Wireless PCI adapter

Any thoughts for the case? It would have to be something from www.bhineka.com. I was looking for something around the $200-$250 range if you look at the prices on that site. Cheaper than 200 is fine as well hehe, but go by the prices from www.bhineka.com.
I have the space for a full tower, and since i'm building this on my own, would love to have the extra space inside for easier installation.
Also, the case should be able to hold in an additional 4850 VGA in the future.

My current choices are:
THERMALTAKE Armor VA8003BWS (easier to install?)
Cooler Master Stacker 832 Black

But please, if you don't like any of these, suggest one from www.bhineka.com.

Any thoughts on which one to get?

Factors:
1. Ease of installation
2. Quietness
3. Cooling


I think thats everything...

Cheers!
 

effel

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On the heatsink...The rev. A on the ultra 120 is like 1-3C different from the extreme, yet 10-15 dollars less from most retailers.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/coolers/thermalright-si128se-ultra120a/31_diagrt.png
I have the revA ultra 120, 28-32 idle, mid 50s on load with a 1.1ghz OC on my e6400.

For the case, have you looked at the Cooler Master Stacker? It's HUGE seriously, it's massive--But it provides amazing cooling, work-space, and features.

On the hdd, the 6400AAKS performs better in all cases than the one you picked out; but I don't know if the storage/price difference is worth it to you.

Aside from those few notes, you picked out good stuff!
 

Rezdan

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Yeah, I was looking to get the 640GB one but unfortunately the 6400AAKS isn't available here in Jakarta. The only choices were the 5000AAKS (US 95) and the 3200AAKS (US75). I went with the 500GB (465GB after format) cuz of the minimal price difference...

I haven't physically looked at either case; but yeah my main consideration is the practicallity, as in, how easy it is for me to set up since this is only my 2nd ever DIY build. After ease, I would rate cooling/quietness since I do plan to OC on Air and I don't expect to do any case mods (ie additional fans)...

Would u go with the VA8003BWS over the CM Stacker 832?
 

Rezdan

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Okay, I've had nearly overwhelming response that the Stacker 832 is the way to go from this thread and threads on other forums...

Cheers!