The best high end case

The New Guy · 15 Feb 2007 at 20:29

Hello Guys,

This is officially my first post after having browsed these forums for years.
I have finally decided to post when I found my first conundrum when planning to build my first rig. :eek:

As you have probably guessed from the title, I am looking for the best of the best in a case and have come to the only people who I know capable of giving me some good advise.

I have searched through the forums but i have found no posts that have answered my questions.

First of all my case needs to be silver which is my personal preference.

A full tower case for plenty of space and to house my 8800 GTX and water cooling if I ever decide to go that way in the future.

Enough space for larger PSU's such as an Enermax Galaxy.

Enough space for a Tuniq Tower.

The choices I have come up with myself are:-

Silverstone Temjin TJ07
Coolermaster stacker 830 evo
Lian li v2100 +

I feel kinda bad because you guys are forever inundated with these kind of questions.

As you can see I am willing to spend a lot of money and just want to spend it wisely

Thanks

The new guy.

PinkFloyd · 15 Feb 2007 at 20:36

Of those 3 I would definetly say the Lian Li. Very good case.

The New Guy · 15 Feb 2007 at 21:18

PinkFloyd said:
Of those 3 I would definetly say the Lian Li. Very good case.

Thanks for your reply.

I was thinking about going for the lian li, but i wondered whether there was enough space for a large cpu cooler??

And there seems to be few reviews online and all dont mention whether the there is ample room for a big psu??

This one is definately my fave in the looks department :cool:

caeteez · 15 Feb 2007 at 21:27

I think the v2100 is identical to the v2000 inside, and the v2000 is cheaper.

But its down to looks I guess, which is your choice entirely.

The New Guy · 15 Feb 2007 at 21:57

caeteez said:
I think the v2100 is identical to the v2000 inside, and the v2000 is cheaper.

But its down to looks I guess, which is your choice entirely.

Thanks caeteez, so does anyone here own a v2000 and want to shed any light on whether a big cooler will fit? or any comparisons between its performance and the other cases i have mentioned.

Also I just realised that the lian li is upside down ATX and i hear there is problems with this and heatpipes?

Thanks guys

The New Guy

caeteez · 15 Feb 2007 at 22:05

Well heres my v2000, but they are only exterior shots. I have a standard AMD cooler atm, and there is literally achres of room between the top of it and the door. There is a CPU Fan Duct on the V2000+, but with this removed I am sure a Tuniq will fit.

http://87.80.86.222/otherimages/comp/LianLi/

ZX-10R · 15 Feb 2007 at 23:20

any particular reason for the TJ-07 over the 09?

I love my 09 but don't like the look of the 07 and don't like the 92mm fans in the back

squiffy · 15 Feb 2007 at 23:25

Stacker 810 picture here, not the most prettiest of cases, but bags of room. It costs considerbly less than the top-end models though

Cupra · 15 Feb 2007 at 23:36

canu get a second fan/bracket for that cooler so one sucks and the other blows

squiffy · 15 Feb 2007 at 23:39

paul_64l said:
canu get a second fan/bracket for that cooler so one sucks and the other blows

If you mean the Ninja, just get some steel wire and bend it yourself, duplicate the clips that come supplied with the Ninja. But you really don't need another fan, the near case fan draws in the heat that the CPU fan pushes to the back of the case anyway. There are two CM modules installed in that 810, so two 12cm front fans.

simonnance · 16 Feb 2007 at 00:05

Lian-Li PC-A10 anyone?

Elric · 16 Feb 2007 at 01:33

TJ-09.

mast3r · 16 Feb 2007 at 02:16

Lian-Li PC-201????

okimanoob · 16 Feb 2007 at 08:03

The New Guy said:
Thanks caeteez, so does anyone here own a v2000 and want to shed any light on whether a big cooler will fit? or any comparisons between its performance and the other cases i have mentioned.

Also I just realised that the lian li is upside down ATX and i hear there is problems with this and heatpipes?

Thanks guys

The New Guy

V2000 has no problems with any large CPU Heatsinks
http://www.tagworld.com/OKIMANOOB/PictureDetail.aspx?id=83537e57-b24a-4b63-b072-2c275345c329

I also have the Asus A8N32SLI Deluxe mobo in it and it doesn't seem to be affected by the 'inverted' design.

Also, loads of space for any large PSU in bottom section, as you can remove one of the HDD racks if required, as has been done for my PA120.2 Radiator as below
http://www.tagworld.com/OKIMANOOB/PictureDetail.aspx?id=61096785-3b1d-483b-a458-3ec07d0cb238

Messiah Khan · 16 Feb 2007 at 08:51

Lian Li v2000 if you don't want a door
or
Lian Li pc-201 if you do want a door
or
Silverstone TJ-09
or
Coolermaster Stacker 810
or
Lian Li A10

The New Guy · 16 Feb 2007 at 11:45

WOW thanks for all the replies,

I picked the TJ07 over the TJ09 purely because it is bigger and doesnt have that annoying vent on the side panel.

So how would you go about removing the air duct in the v2000+??

What do you guys think about the EVO version of the 830 stacker??

If you guys had a lot of money to spend what would you choose??

Thanks again guys,

The New Guy

Elric · 16 Feb 2007 at 11:51

The New Guy said:
WOW thanks for all the replies,

I picked the TJ07 over the TJ09 purely because it is bigger and doesnt have that annoying vent on the side panel.

So how would you go about removing the air duct in the v2000+??

What do you guys think about the EVO version of the 830 stacker??

If you guys had a lot of money to spend what would you choose??

Thanks again guys,

The New Guy

The annoying vent in the side is very effective.

okimanoob · 16 Feb 2007 at 11:55

If you mean the V2000+ 'Air Duct' over the CPU that is optional fitting - but would not be used if you are using a large air-cooling CPU heatsink.

TBH we can't choose YOUR case for you - as any advice we might give you would be biased based on OUR own choice of case.

You should look for what you need and then see which of the cases available meet YOUR requirements, be they space/style/functionality.

Any of the ones you have already short-listed are all good cases it comes down to personal choice I'm afraid.

The New Guy · 16 Feb 2007 at 11:57

Oh I forgot to ask,

Does anyone with a lian li v2100 + want to comment on the sound dampening foam included on the side panels? Also how many fans does this thing hold?
The TJ07 comes with 6

Many many questions,

The New Guy · 16 Feb 2007 at 12:00

okimanoob said:
If you mean the V2000+ 'Air Duct' over the CPU that is optional fitting - but would not be used if you are using a large air-cooling CPU heatsink.

TBH we can't choose YOUR case for you - as any advice we might give you would be biased based on OUR own choice of case.

You should look for what you need and then see which of the cases available meet YOUR requirements, be they space/style/functionality.

Any of the ones you have already short-listed are all good cases it comes down to personal choice I'm afraid.

I understand but there is so much choice!!!! :eek:

I think I will re-read the reviews and just take a chance.

If anyone can answer any questions for me in the meantime this will be a big help.

Thanks guys