Good large case

InvaderGIR · 11 Jan 2008 at 13:48

I'm after a new case, I have a LianLi PC7 and a LianLi PC-B20A.

These cases are great, the PC7 houses my 2nd system, which is mostly a download box (would be a file server but it only has IDE connections). And the B20A houses my main system.

The two cases are similar internally, and they only hold 3 HDDs, I currently have 4 in my main system and will most likely be getting some new drives soon as I need more space. This leaves me with with problem of no HDD mounts in the case.

I'm after a case that can easily take like 6 or more HDDs. I love LianLi cases, the fully aluminium and everything, but the only one I can see that is worthy of buying is the A71B.
I also want a door on the case, I'm not after something fancy looking etc. which is why I like LianLi as they are simple on looks, and do the job. The problem is though that LianLi cases are very expensive and I can't justify spending £170ish on the case unfortunately.

A couple of my friends have the Antec P182 and I think another has the P190, they seem like decent cases, but I'm put off by the steel inside.

What cases are there for around £120 that hold loads of HDDs and look simple and nice?

InvG

marcus000 · 11 Jan 2008 at 13:56

Lian Li V1000 or V1100 if you really want the door... bang on your price range and will house 6 HD's. Doesn't have a door

InvaderGIR · 11 Jan 2008 at 14:05

marcus000 said:
Lian Li V1000 or V1100 if you really want the door... bang on your price range and will house 6 HD's. Doesn't have a door

It's nearer £160

V1100.

InvG

marcus000 · 11 Jan 2008 at 14:24

Yeh but the V1000 is £130..

InvaderGIR · 11 Jan 2008 at 14:32

I prefer the V1100 over the V1000, the door makes a big difference to me. I like them as they make the front much cleaner.

InvG

SBD · 11 Jan 2008 at 17:31

V1000 offers much better air flow, only problem is and with the V1100 is that if you have a long PSU you will loose a hard drive cage

InvaderGIR · 4 Feb 2008 at 18:18

Looking at cases again, I could probably stretch to the V1000 Plus II but it is hard to find.

A couple of my mates have the Antec P182 or whatever, but it's not really my cup of tea and I don't want then same as them...unless it is the best for my needs and sub £120/£100.

Other than those, what is a decent one that holds 6 HDDs and is relatively quiet, and not bulky? - Bulky didn't bother me, but lately I've been going to mini LAN events with my mates and a big case is just too much hassle.

EDIT - and what's the best C2D air cooler at the moment? I will likely be overclocking once I sort new gear.

InvG

Ken_Lee · 4 Feb 2008 at 18:43

how about coolermaster stacker 810 or 831?

m3csl2004 · 4 Feb 2008 at 18:45

do you use all the 5.25 bays in your current set up?

InvaderGIR · 4 Feb 2008 at 19:24

m3csl2004 said:
do you use all the 5.25 bays in your current set up?

Nope, only 3 of them. Sound card front bay, fan controller and a DVD drive.

I'm not that much a fan of the CM stuff, a little too garish for me, I like simple looks.

I'm so picky.

InvG