New case time..

tatts · 28 Nov 2009 at 14:25

I'm currently using a mm u2-ufo which is too big, especially now im going back to air.

Really like the look and idea of the TJ07 (seperate lower compartment) but i cant justify that much on a new case

Is there anything else similar i can consider? the only requirements are it needs to fit a zalman 1000hp & megahalems cooler.

theron · 28 Nov 2009 at 15:20

maybe a coolermaster storm sniper?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-185-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29 (*OOS ATM, but im sure it will be available in other shops too if u cant wait)

bigsharn · 28 Nov 2009 at 15:56

Basically anything Lian Li Axx or X series (not A0 series)

EsaT · 28 Nov 2009 at 16:21

While TJ07 is great for watercooling without barely any work it or any other dual chamber case (except Antec P-serie) don't have that great layout for air cooling.

You probably want to keep "door open" for getting any graphics card so that still needs big depth of E-ATX case or then horribly expensive triple chamber Lian Li X1000/2000 cases.
But width is really the are where extra size eats most space so in practise E-ATX case will need less space.
Lian Li A70 is cheapest such case with smooth look. (HAF is one cheesegrater/magpies nest, Antec P193's side fan conflicts with tower heatsinks)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-171-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187