Thermaltake Shark case: Mod or replace?

[ConstantBob]

I have a Thermaltake Shark which I am generally quite happy with. However, I am upgrading my computer and want to get either a 680 or 7970. From what I have read, neither will fit in this case. Additionally, it does tend to get a lot of dust building up in it.

My question is: would you advise getting a new case with dust filters & space for bigger cards, or just trying to modify the Shark? (I have never modded a case, so I don't know how easy/hard it would be.)

 

[jeff6475]

looks fun to do (modding) so maybe give it ago see how you do if you mess up can just call it a day and buy a new case

 

[King Damager]

I'd probably just buy a new case. There are some good cases to be had for around the £50 mark now a days that can easily do what you want.

kd

 

[ConstantBob]

Are there any particular standouts in the £50-£70 range?

 

[smiley1987]

It all depends on your taste but i would recommend one of these 3:

Coolermaster HAF 912:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-221-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29
Bitfenix Shinobi :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-019-BX&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1850
Corsair 300 R :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-CS&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1489
Lancool

 

[OrWolf]

I recommend the Xigmatek Midgard II, if you are looking for a decent case with lots of room for a big gfx card.

 

[King Damager]

Shinobi, 300r, zalman z9, HAF 912

kd

 

[FartInferno]

I would say replace it. I previously owned a Shark and when I bought my PC-A71B I couldn't believe how it dwarfed the Shark! It is still a good looking case though. Toss a coin

 

[ConstantBob]

Thanks for the replies, it turns out that if you are really careful you can actually fit a 7970 in the case, so I'm OK for now.