Case Help Please =)

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 17:43

Ok, I've jus put together a nice spec computer, and I am on the verge of buying it, but I can't decide on which case to get. I've had my eye on the Coolermaster RC-1100 Cosmos S, or the Coolermaster HAF 932 which in my opinion are stunning, but I think they will be way too big, and basically look empty. Any recommendations?

Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P (Socket AM3) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard

AMD Phenom II X3 Tri Core 720 Black Edition 2.8GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail

Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 10666C9 1333MHz TwinX Dual Channel (TW3X4G1333C9)

XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card - Inc. Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X & BattleForge

Corsair VX 550W ATX Power Supply (CMPSU-550VXUK)

Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB SATA-II 32MB Cache - OEM (WD5001AALS)Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM

Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM3/LGA775)

Let me know what you think about the above two cases in terms of size of the build, and if you do think they would look practically empty, suggest what case you would use. In fact, suggest what you would use anyway, I'm quite interested.

P.S. Budget is about £150.00, but I would much perfer spending about £100, the extra £50 would be for something that made my heart stop. =)

trO · 20 May 2009 at 17:47

Well my opinion is if you buy a larger case, that you think is on the large side, it will last you for a long long time...I like the HAF case personally....

Plec · 20 May 2009 at 17:48

The Siverstone Fortress is a very good case - easy to work on; roomy and cool.

It may look empty but that's a bonus if air flow is good - it will keep your temps down.

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 17:53

Yh i understand about the size thing, that they will last a long time, but don't you think it may look empty?

Ducky Spud · 20 May 2009 at 17:54

Yea, I was gonna suggest the Fortress.

Or out of the two you said, I'd go for the Cosmos S, I really quite like it!

phytal · 20 May 2009 at 17:56

Hey why don'y you try the raven case (silverstone0 It looks stunning and you don't have to worry about emptiness coa the side panel will let you see only the mobo.

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 17:59

The Raven is a nice case, but not something that takes my breath away, if it was £50 less I would definately consider it, but not at that price.

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 18:02

I've looked at the Silverstone Fortress aswell. Quite nice, but again, product does not warrant the price in my eyes. Keep the suggestions coming =)

95thrifles · 20 May 2009 at 18:07

antec P182/3 depending on which you prefer, its slightly smaller and nice and quiet

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 18:13

WOW. After closer inspection of the Slievrstone Raven case, OMG! My heart stopped for about 10 seconds =P. Hmmm, that has to be first at the moment. Keep them coming though!

max76249 · 20 May 2009 at 18:27

OK, I wonder if anyone can help me with this. Will a:

OCZ ModXStream Pro 500w Silent SLI Ready ATX2 Modular Power Supply
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-037-OC

be powerful enough to run my machine effectively, even after overclocking? I only ask as it is cheaper than my first PSU, has pretty similar wattage, and is modular which I here is a good thing? (not too sure). Let me know guys!

Ducky Spud · 20 May 2009 at 19:05

The Raven is a bit of an odd one, the motherboard is rotated so that all the cabes come out the top then just sort of dangle out the back haha