Need help picking a case

pug180 · 23 Sep 2006 at 20:44

Hi all,

Looking to replace my current pc but i just cannot decide which case to go for.
I currently have my pc installed into a Lian-Li 6085 which was the first ali case i've used.

OK.......what i'm looking for.

1) Rack mount system (not sure if this is standard on all cases today ??)
2) Prefer Aluminium look to black.
3) Screwless
4) Like the idea of the flipped layout with seperate compartments for the hard drives/power supply
5) Dont like cases with doors.....but i could be persuaded
6) Case will be located on my desk and not on the floor.

I would like to keep the cost below £125............any ideas ??

Hades · 23 Sep 2006 at 22:16

I'd suggest a Lian Li V1000+. Slightly above your budget but not much. Not sure what you mean by rack mount system though?

pug180 · 23 Sep 2006 at 22:38

Hades said:
I'd suggest a Lian Li V1000+. Slightly above your budget but not much. Not sure what you mean by rack mount system though?

Meant the way the drives are mounted......instead of using screws.

Messiah Khan · 23 Sep 2006 at 22:43

Another vote for the v1000+. I thinks its also possibly the only case that ticks all of your boxes.

pug180 · 24 Sep 2006 at 00:16

Can you use the v1000+ without the rollers it stands on..............does it have say rubber feet instead ??

Dont want it sat on my nice desk with metal rollers marking it

Messiah Khan · 24 Sep 2006 at 00:23

It doesn't have rubber feet AFAIK. It does however come with rubber 'tyres' for the casters if you so wish. the casters are also easy to remove.

Yewen · 24 Sep 2006 at 00:32

Keep the wheels, you will when you get it.

Oh and you will get it.

Screwless is a con in most cases, the systems either simply do not work or break, stick to the good old screw, it only takes a second and does not snap in half like most of Thermaltakes offerings seem to.