Looking for a new case (like the look of the Lian-Li's)

Shydave · 3 Jul 2006 at 10:18

Which would you suggest?

I am going to be upgrading soon to a new conroe setup and was looking for a nice new shiney case to go with it.

Currently have a Coolermaster Centurion 5

Was looking at either of these 3

Lian-Li PC V1000 PLUS Black Aluminium Midi-Tower
Lian-Li PC-101 Aluminum Mid Tower - Black
Lian-Li PC V1100 PLUS Black Aluminium Midi-Tower

Have a hiper type R PSU if that makes any difference

and my drives are black hence wanting a black case.

The main thing is I was looking for a case that stays nice a cool (good air flow).

Quite like the idea of the PSU at the bottom of the case but dont know if that has any dissadvantages?

Would be grateful for your comments peeps.

Many thanks

(the reason for looking at the lian-li is that I dont really like the look of any other cases)

Shydave · 3 Jul 2006 at 11:24

I do like the look of the V1000 though

So the Akasa Eclipse 62 Aluminium Case is the best for cooling atm then?

I just dont want to end up having to take the side of the case off again, as I seem to of had to in the past.

Shydave · 3 Jul 2006 at 12:00

To sound like a complete muppet.

Do you have to take the front of the drives for it to fit behind these bezels?

I wont be going Sli as its pretty pointless at the moment and am happy with what will be my setup.

If I ordered the V1000 from Overclockers would I get the +/PLUS case?

If that case will be acceptable for cooling as it sounds like it would from the above comments, it will have to be that case then, as it looks so good.

Shydave · 3 Jul 2006 at 12:20

and the Silver does look rather sexy.

Not sure about the sheep porn though

Right thanks for all your help chaps (visual aids too).

Think my mind is made up for the Lian-Li PC V1000 PLUS Silver Aluminium Midi-Tower.

Magic

Shydave · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:37

Think mine is Sony.

Shydave · 4 Jul 2006 at 13:27

You got a hiper PSU in that case Yewen?

Cool if you have as at least I know mine will fit.

Shydave · 4 Jul 2006 at 14:24

Sorry also is that the Lian-Li TR-3A Silver Aluminium Fan Controller in the front of that case?

as it says its a 3.5" but yours seems to be in a 5" bay

Shydave · 4 Jul 2006 at 17:15

Thread stealer

I regressed today back to thinking about the eclipse because of the window.

But think if that fan controller does fit in the 5>3.5" adaptor then I think the V1000 has it on looks and I like the idea of the PSU and HD's in the base of the case.

Shydave · 5 Jul 2006 at 09:59

To be annoying what are peoples thoughts on the Antec P180 ?

AS it looks really nice.

I will be having to move out of the spare room (due to it becoming a nursery)

so the new machine will go in the front room.

So it has to look nice too, and this does.

But if its loud and hot I wont bother.

According to the Antec webby it:

- 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan with 3-speed switch control
- 1 top (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan
- 1 lower chamber (standard) 120mm TriCool™ Fan
- 1 front (optional) 120mm fan
- 1 middle (optional) 120mm fan to cool graphics cards

Thats a lot of fans

Shydave · 5 Jul 2006 at 10:22

Yeah not going to be Water Cooling.

So I think now..........

My god I never thought buying another case would be so confuzzeling

Its either the Antec or the V1100B plus

Shydave · 6 Jul 2006 at 14:14

To let you know I have just ordered the

Lian-Li PC V1100 PLUS Black

Should get it on Saturday

Cheers peeps.

Shydave · 8 Jul 2006 at 18:57

Right it arrived this morning and wow I must say the build quality is higher than any other case I have ever had.

With a few cable tidies etc it looks sweet as a nut and just need to replace the CPU fan (from stock) to get a quiet one and then I wont hear the PC. As this case (The v1100B plus) is so quiet.