Need to decide, 800D or a TJ07

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 13:43

Hello Everyone!
Happy new year to all!!!!

Its a new year, and its going to be a new build for me, i need to decide what to do RE my case, im going to be installing dual loops, a single 120.3 for my GPU/NB etc and a 120.2 for my CPU.
I hate cables and this is the main reason for the new build, i want somthing good to look at not just a good performer.

I have narrowed it down too three (four) options.

1: Use my existing case, Lian-Li PC-201, mod it to suit my needs.

2: Buy myself an 800D, most of the work is done, IE, cable management holes, black interior, BUT, not so nice looking and very plain.

3: Buy myself a TJ07 and jump on that ole bandwagon, there are so many build logs to be inspired by, i don't want a black case with silver interior so ill be looking at spraying the guts or having them powder coated (price dependent)

4: Start my own case build from scratch, im very poor with Digital Design, i have most of the tools to get a build done, lack of time, But i am sure the result will be much more rewarding.

What would you guys do?

Thanks.

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 14:14

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 14:17

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 17:11

Anyone?

Robert · 1 Jan 2011 at 17:39

I'd go for the 800D

I had the same choice and the 800D has a few extra features that I prefer (cable management, great drive bays).

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 18:10

thanks for that Rob, ill order up this 800D now then.

Seems your the only lover i have on here today.
All the best for 2011

Robert · 1 Jan 2011 at 19:02

Indeed!

I had a Silverstone TJ10 previously and I much prefer the 800D (obviously).

LiamJ · 1 Jan 2011 at 19:11

I would go for the 800D. I don't know why you think it looks bad. I think it looks great, and will look even better with a nice WC setup.

Schizo · 1 Jan 2011 at 20:59

ive just got a 800d and must admit it's the best case i have owned,ive had 6 case's until the 800d and what a case !

i have even sold my watercooling set up because it spoils the inside look of the 800d.

just love the case and it's many plus point's.

cant find any negatives.

w3bbo · 1 Jan 2011 at 21:53

Heard the 800D's are like ovens, very poor airflow?

mast3r · 1 Jan 2011 at 22:01

I have also read and heard that Webbo, I plan to work on that problem first, should i choose the 800D.

Am i right in thinking that my PC-201 isnt worth the time and effort to make special?

ckoons1 · 1 Jan 2011 at 22:03

I have had both and they are both great cases.I would suggest the 800D if you install enough powerful fans to help keep it cool.the wire management on the 800d is what makes the difference.obviously you have to water cool if you're getting a case of this caliber IMO

Marvin · 1 Jan 2011 at 23:23

I'd keep the 201 to be honest. From your pictures everything the 800D/TJ07 do, you could do pretty easily with the 201.

Maybe get it custom sprayed or something, add space for a triple radiator in the roof and get the internals neatened up. Probably a slightly lesser cost than an 800D or TJ07 but far more unique.

Datamonkey · 2 Jan 2011 at 00:00

Have had both the tj07 and 800d

Suffice to say I still have the 800d

Says it all

hash70 · 2 Jan 2011 at 02:00

w3bbo said:
Heard the 800D's are like ovens, very poor airflow?

i can verify that,airflow is really bad but its great for watercooling,stay away if running sli on air

hash70 · 2 Jan 2011 at 02:02

w3bbo said:
Heard the 800D's are like ovens, very poor airflow?

i can verify that,airflow is really bad but its great for watercooling,stay away if running sli on air,i love my 800d but i like tj07 better,much better looking and will defo be my next case

Biffa · 2 Jan 2011 at 02:43

Oh I dunno I think you can get great cable management with a TJ07

LiamJ · 2 Jan 2011 at 03:03

Still doesn't look as good as the 800D though in my opinion.

brit~XR · 2 Jan 2011 at 07:03

Id say go for the TJ11 then you wont have to bother with powder coating

mast3r · 3 Jan 2011 at 00:08

Ah. i had never seen that TJ11.
A google search shows it was demoed in MAY! and its still not on sale now...?

Any further help on this TJ11 would be great.