The Three C's Computer Case Conundrum!??

[Gavin]

Ive managed to narrow it down to 2 cases now and they are both Antec that are in price range and fit the bill.

The main reason for these two cases is there hard drives chambers both cases have 2 which can hold 3 each so 2 in each and theres a nice gap in the middle for air flow if you running raid 10 using 4 drives.....

The 2 cases are....drumroll

Antec P180

Or the Antec 900

Both cases seem to do well in reviews with the Antec P180 still on the custom pc page of must haves after several months!

I like the extra size of the P180 but the fact the 900 doesnt have a drive bay door as i use my cd drive a lot the P180 might get annoying after a while.....

Anyone got either of the cases and care to comment? As i really need to sort out a new case

 

[Gavin]

if you are planning on a RAID setup, you will really find the P180 a pain, Ive built a couple of systems inside these cases, and cable routing and generally the whole process is frustrating and complicated.

I'd go with one of the offerings from CM, Lian-Li or Silverstone if I were you.

HTH

Ive already got the raid system so yes gotta go that way......in the pictures it looks easy to route wires.

Can you elaborate a little more on your wiring troubles?

 

[Gavin]

I need to order tomorrow.

So what model numbers do you guys recommend then?

Ideally something which offers good cooling for the hard drives.....I have 4 installed now allready

 

[Gavin]

Well im looking at the Silverstone TJ05S-t now as well as it looks to have a nice load of drive slots and cooling