What case to get - narrowed down to 5 different ones

epoxy5 · 30 Apr 2008 at 15:59

Well I am looking for a new case that will replace my old CM Stacker (the old model).

I am going for something with a lot of space, simplistic in looks, high quality and easy to work with.

Right now I have the following in my mind, just not sure what to choose.

Silverstone TJ7
Silverstone TJ9
Lian-Li PC A70
Lian-Li V2000
Lian Li PC-A10

Noise, cooling and extras could be taken into consideration...
Let me know if there is one of the above that is marginal better than the rest.

Thanks in advance!

Cutshaw · 30 Apr 2008 at 17:27

The Lian-Li PC A70 was the case I would have got if my budget had been a bit higher. I've heard nothing but great things about it. You have basically the same requirements I had and it was definitely top of the list. I got a A17 in the end, which I love. It's just not as large as the A70

Chimerical · 30 Apr 2008 at 18:53

TJ-07 over the V2000 in my opinion.

The Silverstone case is absolute class.

epoxy5 · 30 Apr 2008 at 19:52

Thanks for the inputs both.

Right now I am leaning towards the tj-07.

The fact that it got that nice curve in the top makes it very tempting...

It just feels like the most simple of em all...

fobose · 30 Apr 2008 at 20:14

Its a nice case but £260?! Jog on! I paid £100 for my Mirage 62, 100% DISSAPOINTED with it, waste of money, wish I kept my old chieftec scorpio. Hell, I even prefer my parents Antec solo I bought them!

epoxy5 · 30 Apr 2008 at 20:20

Well it's more expensive, but looks to be one of those cases that last long.
Design is rather timeless and it should be well build too.

I have bought so many cases that I enjoy for a while, but they are never "quite right"... So for me more expensive to buy the "cheap" ones.

Chimerical · 30 Apr 2008 at 20:21

Problem with the Lian Li V2000, is that the cooling isn't exactly great. The front fan only cools the HDD's. The TJ-09 offers better cooling than that.

£260's not that much if you intend on keeping the case for a few years.

Monkey Puzzle · 30 Apr 2008 at 20:37

Chimerical said:
TJ-07 over the V2000 in my opinion.

The Silverstone case is absolute class.

netby · 30 Apr 2008 at 21:36

LiLi A10 and TJ07,both top quality

here you can see both assembled
http://www.f13pc.pt/forum/showthread.php?t=3130

and this TJ07 watercooled looks nice too

http://www.aquapc-forum.com/showthread.php?t=74808

epoxy5 · 1 May 2008 at 14:33

Hhmm that TJ-07 is getting more and more tasty....
Those round curves in the top and bottom are just lovely

mike gunnz · 2 May 2008 at 21:40

I got the TJ07BW for £217 delivered last week (not from OCUK) in anticipation of some water cooling goodness in the weeks to come. Absolutely stunning build quality

Not as big internally as the v2000 (which I RMA'd in exchange for the TJ07) but requires less modding so price balances out in the end. Thats my theory anyway.