5870 too big..need new case

fs123 · 20 May 2010 at 17:03

Just got my new Asus 5870 and the bleeding thing doesn't fit!
I did measure the case beforehand but obviously didn't do a good job of it..

I'm now looking for a new case and need some suggestions.
The should be a full tower or a large mid tower so I don't have problems like this in future.
So far I'm leaning towards the Coolermaster HAF 932. Is this any good?

angela · 20 May 2010 at 21:02

I got 1200 and really happy with it, now they are cheaper too...

EsaT · 20 May 2010 at 22:50

fs123 said:
So far I'm leaning towards the Coolermaster HAF 932. Is this any good?

If you like cheesegrater/magpie nest design.
It's also more spacious than Antec 1200 and probably EMC compliant unlike full plastic side Antecs.

And E-ATX is magic word for guaranteeing enough space for longest graphics cards because motherboard of that standard happens to be wider than longest allowed length of cards.

drunkenmaster · 21 May 2010 at 00:04

The raven seems like one of the best cases out there, the Raven V2 that is, I do prefer the look and hdd cage design of the FT02(both silverstone cases by the way) but the later is Alu and costs £180, the Raven is only £100. Personally I also prefer steel cases, yes Alu is lighter, but I've always found every steel case I have is quieter, it vibrates less, its heavier, its better sound insulation and they are just, frankly, better.

If you drag your case around constantly, get an alu case, if you don't, I'd always go with steel, the fact its cheaper, by far, is just a bonus

I almost got a Raven but have a decent case already, probably will move to a Raven eventually, you can get a second hdd cage for it for another £10 if you need more space as I did.

Its an odd design, which also looks good but works fantastically for noise/airflow/temps.

Thermaltake Armours are also good, thats what I have, the + version, its huge but if its under your desk who cares, decent value and bagloads of space.

The haf, antec, armour, quite a lot of others, they're all fine but the Raven really seems to be the first case that just makes perfect sense, airflow, all one direct, quiet, elegant and simple design that also has all the rear ports convieniently located at the top rather than the back for when you need to plug something in/unplug them.