Do I need a new case?

SeriousStu · 27 Aug 2006 at 20:01

Hi,

Pretty soon I'm going through a big upgrade for a conroe system. I'll be getting a new motherboard, ram, gpu, cpu... well, hardly an upgrade, more so a whole new PC!

Since I'm getting a new motherboard I don't know if I need a newer, bigger case for this to go into or if my current one will work with it. The motherboard I currently use is an Abit NF7-something or other. I'm waiting for the new motherboards using ATi's RD600 chipset to come out.

If I do need a new case, can you recommend one? I'm much more fussed about functionality, reliability and good air-flow more than anything else. I don't care if it looks as ugly as sin

Thanks!

RandomTom · 27 Aug 2006 at 20:12

Bog standard answer tbh but the Lian-Li PC7+ looks like it'll be ideal for your needs, and it doesn't break the bank.

Raikiri · 27 Aug 2006 at 20:20

What case do you have atm?

Super Lanboy
Lian Li PC7+
Akasa Eclipse

Pretty much standard answers at diferent price points, all of them the best in their range. (0-£40, £41-60, £61-£100). I have two of them and both are very good.

SeriousStu · 27 Aug 2006 at 20:29

Raikiri said:
What case do you have atm?

That's a pretty good question - I don't actually know. I've just had a look, but can't really seem to find any information at all (if I had a manual or box, it's long gone by now!)

I've heard Lian-Li's are pretty sexy, so might go for one of them.

Mr Jones · 27 Aug 2006 at 20:34

SeriousStu said:
I've heard Lian-Li's are pretty sexy, so might go for one of them.

Sexy? That'll have to depend on taste, but it's build quality is excellent!