Case choice - Lian Li V1100, V1000 or Akasa Mirage...?

[Bananadude]

Case choice - Lian Li V1100, V1000, A10B or Akasa Mirage...?

• Lian-Li PC V1100 PLUS Black
• Lian-Li PC V1000 PLUS Black
• Lian-Li PC A10B
• Akasa Mirage 62

I can't decide between these 4 cases. A door would be preferable, but I don't want to compromise too much on the cooling aspect. I've never had a Lian Li, but I hear great things about them. I currently have an ATCS Coolermaster 710-GX1, which is a pretty solid case (weighs a ton too!). Had this for about 4 years or so I think. Pic of one here; http://www.techangel.co.uk/reviews/atcs710/case4.jpg

I'm concerned a case like the Mirage may be a bit flimsy in comparison. Which is why I'm leaning towards the Lian-Li. Cooling and quiet are important factors.

If relevant, this is what I'm planning on putting inside;

• Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
• ASUS P5W64 WS Professional i975X
• Tuniq Tower 120 CPU Cooler
• Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular PSU
• GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C4 800MHz RAM
• 74 Gb Western Digital WD740ADFD Raptor, SATA150, 10000 rpm
• 36 Gb Western Digital WD360ADFD Raptor, SATA150, 10000 rpm
• EVGA 8800GTS

Any advice/thoughts much appreciated. Thanks... (EDIT: added A10B to my shortlist)

 

[Bananadude]

I have not seen or heard of a single human being who, upon seeing a Lian Li in the flesh, has had anything but praise for their build quality and appearance. Not one negative. Yet the number of people I see unconvinced by these cases who have never even seen one is just bizarre! Oh well, it would be a pretty boring world if EVERYONE had a Lian-Li I guess!

 

[Bananadude]

I'm on the verge of getting a V1000. I did notice the V2000 but it looked a bit TOO big to me. But you've got me wondering. Is the build quality the same, only the size being the difference? If you've got both, would you mind posting pics of them? Would be incredibly useful. Thanks.