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Kavalree

Kavalree

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So. I am bored of my current case, as good as it is, I need to let it go. It's ugly.

So, I need a case capable of:

Big
Subtle
Classy
Stylish
Needs to fit a 120.3 in
6 HDD's


Cons:

DO NOT WANT BOLD & BRASH AGAIN.
 
Whats your budget range?

But im using a Lian Li PC-P50B and its perfect!
 
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Corsair 600T Would be my first guess... or if you're not on a tight budget, a 700/800D depending if you want a window... or a TJ07 :)
 
No real budget, but no waaay OTT on price (No UFO case's basically).

No too keen on the Antec P193 and the 600t doesn't look like it will fit a triple rad in.

I keep reading reviews on the lovely TJ-07 and 800D. Now where can I find some build logs for both?
 
Tj07 is perhaps the best investment as it can take water cooling easily and can lso be modified if needs to be to have some serious kit installed.

The 800D however is the better looking out of the box as it already has black interior as opposed to the TJ07's aluminium. The TJ07 has better airflow and the 800D is regarded as an oven in some circles so that might be a deal breaker for you. On the other hand, the TJ07 is so polular it is difficult to put your own stamp on it as every mod conceiveable has been done already, that said it might be a good thing as there will be plenty of inspiration. The 800D is now going the same way, such is the popularity.


You cant go wrong with either case tbh as both are extremely popular and very well made.
 
They are also both about the same price, roughly £225?

Hopefully, if my finance clears, I will have a nice 460-Hawk Talon Attack for my GPU. So the case will need to see to that.
 
You've missed the FT-02! There's space for 5 3.5" HDDs in quick-swap bays, plus of course you have 5 5.25" bays for extra drives. I have a Pa120.4 in mine (with 3 120mm fans), though there are brackets for a 120.3 to go on the standard fans with a short GPU (like the GTX460). It looks classy, and is a little different, plus it's cheaper than either the 800D or TJ07.
 
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Marvin, I have looked at the FT-02 and cannot for the life of me work out how a Thermochill PA 120.3 will fit....anywhere?
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I'll take some pics of mine tomorrow, but try this thread and this one.

The first is an RV02 I know, but internally it's pretty much identical (only the HDD bay is different).
 
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Marvin, I have looked at the FT-02 and cannot for the life of me work out how a Thermochill PA 120.3 will fit....anywhere?
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Answer is: To space where end of long graphics cards are.
Just don't expect people to be eager to admit such crampedness when they've paid so much for hyped case...

Coolermaster ATCS 840 would take tripple rad to top without modding or removing anything:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-159-CM


Lian Li A70F/71F could take radiator also to top but that would either require modding top panel yourself or getting premodded top. You just would have to be carefull in getting right top as there are differences in top panel between door-less A70 and door-equipped A71.
A77F's premodded top should fit to A70F which has similarly power button on top while A71F's top is similar in design to A7110 which was the model where they introduced bigger I/O-ports module:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18171884
 
I currently have a case near enough the same as the ATCS 840. I am quite tempted by the Corsair 800D and the Silverstone Temjin TJ07, just cannot decide.

EDIT: Just looked at video review and read a normal written review on the ATCS 840. Seems VERY good and it quite nice, and £100 cheaper than my other 2 choices. One question, will it fit my rad ok? as it has a stupid annoying gap between each 120mm fan, making it longer than it should be, I think it is a Thermochill PA 120.3.
 
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EsaT said:
Answer is: To space where end of long graphics cards are.
Just don't expect people to be eager to admit such crampedness when they've paid so much for hyped case...
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For your information I bought my FT02 with the sole intention of watercooling it as it's a very nice case. Certainly better build quality/feel/finish (that doesn't immediately scratch) than any of the 5 or so previous Lian Lis that I've had.
 
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I currently have a case near enough the same as the ATCS 840. I am quite tempted by the Corsair 800D and the Silverstone Temjin TJ07, just cannot decide.

EDIT: Just looked at video review and read a normal written review on the ATCS 840. Seems VERY good and it quite nice, and £100 cheaper than my other 2 choices. One question, will it fit my rad ok? as it has a stupid annoying gap between each 120mm fan, making it longer than it should be, I think it is a Thermochill PA 120.3.
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I had the ATCS 840 and a PA120.3 and i can tell you that the fan spacing will mean that it is difficult to mount with out modding (not impossible just a pain). I got rid of the case in the end as the cable tidying is not as good as the corsair models for example. Other than that the case is well made and nice looking.

Double check which PA series you have, if it is the last revision before the TA then it means you have 15mm fan spacing which will allow it to fit in the ATCS. If you have an older revision of the PA then the spacing will be larger and you will not get it to fit with the provided ATCS mounts and fan mount holes.
 
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I had the ATCS 840 and a PA120.3 and i can tell you that the fan spacing will mean that it is difficult to mount with out modding (not impossible just a pain). I got rid of the case in the end as the cable tidying is not as good as the corsair models for example. Other than that the case is well made and nice looking.

Double check which PA series you have, if it is the last revision before the TA then it means you have 15mm fan spacing which will allow it to fit in the ATCS. If you have an older revision of the PA then the spacing will be larger and you will not get it to fit with the provided ATCS mounts and fan mount holes.
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I have the older one, because I had to drill 2 new holes to get it into my HAF :).
 
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