Suggestions on new case

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 12:03

Hi all,
i am looking to replace my old thermaltake soprano with a new case, i have a budget of £70 and would like a case that provides excellent air flow and looks the part. My main concern at the moment is cooling for my hd4890 so the case must have some cooling on the side.

Many thanks for your help!

cook001 · 17 Nov 2009 at 12:20

Hi

Well in the price range you could try the Coolermaster cm690
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-145-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29
It comes under budget and comes with side fans + you can add a 120mm at the bottom of the case.You can have 7 120's in this case enough to cool most things

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 12:25

Funny that was what i had in mind, though would be nice with a window option. i looked at the nvidia cm690 and that looks nice, just dont go with a hd4890 though!

thanks for your time.

GobzzzMp3 · 17 Nov 2009 at 13:18

Antec 902, i think you can get them for around 80 pound these days, and will provide excellent airflow for your 4890.

One of the best cases out there tbh.

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 13:30

I like the 902 but coming in at £90 it`s a bit above what i want to pay, i am leaning towards the cm690 tbh. thanks

rhysduck · 17 Nov 2009 at 13:45

I've got the CM690 Pure Black edition. Excellent looking case and well made.

The thread is here if you want to see some pictures.

Just wish I had something to go in it now.

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 13:54

Yep def looks better in the "all black", though i wonder if you can get a side window panel, on second thoughts i could make my own? What is the space like inside as i want to xfire with another hd4890 when they come down in price.

rhysduck · 17 Nov 2009 at 13:57

teejay73 said:
Yep def looks better in the "all black", though i wonder if you can get a side window panel, on second thoughts i could make my own? What is the space like inside as i want to xfire with another hd4890 when they come down in price.

There's no side window available as far as I know. If there was, I'd be interested in it too.
Seems to be plenty of room... It does on the box "Accommodates full length graphics cards".. So I figure it should be fine for CF'ing.

It's also a bottom mounted PSU configuration.

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 14:09

rhysduck said:
There's no side window available as far as I know. If there was, I'd be interested in it too.
Seems to be plenty of room... It does on the box "Accommodates full length graphics cards".. So I figure it should be fine for CF'ing.

It's also a bottom mounted PSU configuration.

I have just googled it and found that they do indeed sell the side window panel, obviously cant link it cause it is prob a rival, but it comes in under £30, so now i def think i will go for the cm690 and spray it black or just buy the black edition and then buy the window later.

rhysduck · 17 Nov 2009 at 14:20

teejay73 said:
I have just googled it and found that they do indeed sell the side window panel, obviously cant link it cause it is prob a rival, but it comes in under £30, so now i def think i will go for the cm690 and spray it black or just buy the black edition and then buy the window later.

Get the Dominator Black Edition.. worth it for an extra £5.

I'll have a look for that side window.... Cheers.

PS: Activate your trust account

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 14:29

rhysduck said:
Get the Dominator Black Edition.. worth it for an extra £5.
I'll have a look for that side window.... Cheers.

PS: Activate your trust account

What is the trust account?

rhysduck · 17 Nov 2009 at 14:36

teejay73 said:
What is the trust account?

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Click it.. Log in..

teejay73 · 17 Nov 2009 at 14:41

rhysduck said:
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Click it.. Log in..

Right ok done that now, cheers rhysduck

jaket · 17 Nov 2009 at 15:32

There is a side window made for the CM690.

http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=3168