New Case

Macabre · 20 Oct 2006 at 14:08

Okay so I've got my new 7900 GTO and my new 520 W OCZ Modstream powersupply in my rig now. Theres a problem though, my case is small, smaller than you may think, so it was a tight fit, very very tight fit actually.

So the modular cables are hard to push down, right now its running with the side pannel off. The graphics card is hooked up and running sweet, the power supply is hooked up (what a job getting it in) and its running fine. But its tight too tight, it runs yeah but at the end of the day I want an efficient rig, one that has freedom for space, not tight and cramped.

So I was looking at the ThermalTake cases as I like the Soprano. Not looking to spend too much, up to £50. Needs to be a good size not gigantic as it has to fit under my desk. The Soprano specs seem fine and big enough to actually have space in, nice design as well.

So any comments? Anyone here have this case?

no_1_dave · 20 Oct 2006 at 16:36

Pity you cant stretch to the Akasa Eclipse

Raikiri · 20 Oct 2006 at 16:54

What case do you have?

Obviously I am going to say get the Lian Li PC7

As for the soprano, not seen it myself but it is supposed to be better than the Tsunami which imo has poor build quality. My friend has the soprano and says that the space for HDs with a large graphics card fitted is quite limited but otherwise it is good.

WJA96 · 20 Oct 2006 at 19:51

Yes, I've just got my hands on a good 2nd hand PC7+ and it's a beautiful case.

Yewen - are you sitting down - it's silver!!!!!

Macabre · 20 Oct 2006 at 22:47

Well its a case. And tight fit for graphics card? I have my graphics card in this case and its quite a bit smaller both height and width wise, probly a few inches width wise, but height wise like 5 inches or something.

The soprano looks good, its my type of case, I like the modern cases if you like. A case that looks stylish, that one is tool free which is something I like. And it has a filter which can be used for stopping dust or so much dust from getting in which I need.

Also the side window is pretty smart.

The Akasa is £90 inc Vat and delivery, can't stretch to that. Soprano seems fine to me, I've read the reviews and its rated mostly 5 stars out of 5 on all of them. Does anyone here have one? I'll take reconmendations for other cases that are around £50.