Time for a new case... Help

flowone_uk · 12 Jan 2010 at 08:34

Hi everyone,

Currently I have a antec three hundred which is great but its now a little small, a little heavy and not as astheticly pleasing as some cases. I'm looking for a new case with the following features and any suggestions would be great!

Enough room to house a fully internal water loop with a tripple radiator

Excellent air circulation

Will support high end large graphics cards

And a good amount of drive bays

So far I've thought of

The coolermaster cosmos s but don't like the whole touch power button (if anyone has this case is that biometric button reliable? Also I hear cable management isn't that great?)

Antec twelve hundred but that would be back to the same looks/weight issue

Corsair obsidion 800D but this has no front air supply anyone with this case I'd love some feedback

I would like the case to be the better side of £200 and to keep it below £150 a real bonus

Thanks everyone. And I hope 2010 has been off to a good start for you

reiyushin · 12 Jan 2010 at 09:08

http://www.guru3d.com/article/corsair-obsidian-800d-review-test/6

Here's an article on the 800D that shows the airflow

it really is an awesome case that begs to be watercooled! The price is high but the theory is that it will last you for many years to come!

flowone_uk · 12 Jan 2010 at 10:22

How does the obsidion compare to the silverstone TJ07B (I think I've got the code right but if not its the similar priced case)

Also a friend of mine has suggested building a tower from scratch. Has anyone done this and if so is it really worth it? I know it would work out cheaper but cost effectiveness versus difficaulty of assembly?

All feedback and comments are very welcome

DisrupTor75 · 12 Jan 2010 at 13:04

The Corsair 800D is an amazing case, would love to own one at one point. here's a video review of it so you can see it properly in all it's glory

shmacks · 12 Jan 2010 at 15:04

The newish Lian Li PC-B10 caught my fancy and seems to have had some good reviews on it but it gets no attention on this forum.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-160-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

I guess it is a bit expensive for a midi sized case and costs more than the really nice (imo) full tower they make which is probably more to your needs.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-172-LL&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=187

EsaT · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:41

flowone_uk said:
How does the obsidion compare to the silverstone TJ07B (I think I've got the code right but if not its the similar priced case)

TJ07 is very good for big water cooling with minimal changes but radiator just eats all HDD bays if you have lot of them.

Tripple rad is possible to fit to quite many cases but what kind device bays you're going to need?

Leezy · 12 Jan 2010 at 17:49

Using the antec 300 at the moment and i think im going to opt for the 800D soon!

Pneumonic · 12 Jan 2010 at 18:37

flowone_uk said:
The coolermaster cosmos s but don't like the whole touch power button (if anyone has this case is that biometric button reliable? Also I hear cable management isn't that great?)

I have had the case... cable management is ok..

BUT if you have a pet or small child do not buy it! The button is exceptionally reliable, the number of times my cats turned my PC off touching that bloody power button was unreal!

James Manns · 12 Jan 2010 at 19:05

cooler master 932 has great airflow and its a lot cheaper so you can spend more on your loop

flowone_uk · 12 Jan 2010 at 23:43

Thanks for the feedback guys. I think I'm going to go for the obsidion I've read a lot of reviews which have put my concerns over airflow to rest and it does look like an awsome case and although a little pricey as somebody else pointed out its a case that will last a good few years