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2013/01/23 02:32:06 (permalink)
My CM690 is getting a little bit out dated.. well that and I need almost all new computer fans (my bass destroyed them, grinding and what not) So I am looking for a case that comes with fans, has good cooling... and also have a lot of storage for hard drives, I own 7... looking to own about 9 or more..   So I am looking for something with a large capacity, anyone know of one?
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 03:00:58 (permalink)
    Cooler Master HAF X. Built like a tank, tons of storage and lot of space.
     
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16811119225
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 05:53:50 (permalink)
    I've always been a huge fan of Lian Li cases (although I just made my first switch to a Corsair). For the price of the HAF X, you can buy a full tower Lian Li full aluminum case which will weigh less than half as much as a steel case. Lian Li's are also very classy and have nice clean lines without all the extra plastic crap that a lot of companies love to clad their cases in.
     
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16811112387
     
    Are 12 HDD slots and 4 fans enough for you?
    post edited by srtie4k - 2013/01/23 05:56:40

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 05:59:21 (permalink)
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...k=cm%20storm%20trooper

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 06:01:54 (permalink)
    Are you ever planning to water cool? Love my Corsair 800D, but the HAF X that kram suggested is a nice case....

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 06:43:45 (permalink)
    kram36

    Cooler Master HAF X. Built like a tank, tons of storage and lot of space.

    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16811119225


    The Hax 932X is an awesome case but I prefer the 932A  over the it.  It has the best bits from the 932 and 932X combined.
     
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16811119160
     
    Just a note on the HAF 932 series. They are HUGE, rather reminiscent of the Monolith from 2001 A Space Odyssey.
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 07:36:08 (permalink)
     
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 08:58:12 (permalink)
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    I've always been a huge fan of Lian Li cases (although I just made my first switch to a Corsair). For the price of the HAF X, you can buy a full tower Lian Li full aluminum case which will weigh less than half as much as a steel case. Lian Li's are also very classy and have nice clean lines without all the extra plastic crap that a lot of companies love to clad their cases in.

    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...x?Item=N82E16811112387

    Are 12 HDD slots and 4 fans enough for you?

     
    This.  And he can add two more fans easily, it's not all about the number of fans but the fan location too.  Unless you want to water cool, get the PC-A75 or PC-A76.  /thread


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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 11:06:56 (permalink)
    i would say HAF X as well its a awesome case or the Cosmos II 


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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 13:42:50 (permalink)
    Lian Li cases are top-notch.  They think of everything on those cases and really minimize the hassle of replacing/removing harddrives.  Very user-friendly. 


      

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 13:44:21 (permalink)
    Raven 02-e (the 30 dollars more one)
     
    reason?
     
    because i went from a haf x to a rv02 with air cooling and my 2 580s went from 70c max temp each to 52c max each 18c drop each
     
    well worth the price and quiet as can be compared to a haf x

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 13:58:16 (permalink)
    Thermaltake Chaser MK-1
    Best Case I have ever owned! :)


     
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 14:28:51 (permalink)
    That case does look pretty sweet. 

     
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 14:41:34 (permalink)
    Antec 1100  (need to add two to four 120mm fans though)
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...8&Tpk=Antec%201100
     

    post edited by sk2play - 2013/01/23 14:48:44

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 14:57:33 (permalink)
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    Best Case I have ever owned! :)

    This case if pretty sweet for the money     I don't like Red LED though but you can turn off the lights completely which is a very cool feature
     

     
     
     
    post edited by sk2play - 2013/01/23 15:18:40

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 16:22:21 (permalink)
    Nex_Lupus 

    Raven 02-e (the 30 dollars more one) 

    reason? 

    because i went from a haf x to a rv02 with air cooling and my 2 580s went from 70c max temp each to 52c max each 18c drop each 

    well worth the price and quiet as can be compared to a haf x 
     
     
    Doesn't have the storage requirement of the OP.  The HAF-X might not either, by default it's limited to 7 or 8 hard drives.  
     
     
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 18:26:05 (permalink)
    I went with a Rosewill Thor V2 black edition - was cheap for the cash, I had a $50 amazon gift card, So i got it for $50. http://www.amazon.com/Ros...words=rosewill+thor+v2
     
    It's $130 now
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 23:40:41 (permalink)
    That's a highly rated case for the money even when not on sale.
     
    Some people downgrade all RoseWill products without justification, put rest assured you spent your money wisely!

      
     
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/23 23:43:36 (permalink)
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    I went with a Rosewill Thor V2 black edition - was cheap for the cash, I had a $50 amazon gift card, So i got it for $50. http://www.amazon.com/Ros...words=rosewill+thor+v2

    It's $130 now


    Not a bad looking case. Glad you found something you liked.

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/24 07:24:27 (permalink)
    Godrillax

    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...k=cm%20storm%20trooper

     
    I second the stryker. I own the white version and i love it. Its more case than you will ever need, theres really not one thing you cant do with it, plus its built like a tank.

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/24 09:39:47 (permalink)
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    Some people downgrade all RoseWill products without justification, put rest assured you spent your money wisely!

     
    Degrade*.  That's because a few years ago they made nothing but junk, but I agree the Thor v2 seems like a great case in terms of functionality.  They have some worthwhile keyboards now too.


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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/24 18:36:38 (permalink)
    I'm rocking an NZXT Phantom case. Very solid case. =)
    
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/25 15:35:51 (permalink)
    HAF XM is pretty nice, 6 or more drive bays plus two hot swap drives.  HAF XM is supposedly a mid-size tower but is only a little bit smaller than my old beastly HAF 932 but weighs much less.

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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/01/26 13:53:36 (permalink)
    I love my TJ07. I think silverstone makes a bigger one too. But maybe you should be looking for a mountain mod case
     
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...Tpk=silverstone%20tj07
     
    Heres the bigger one lol.... a little pricey though
     
    http://www.newegg.com/Pro...Tpk=silverstone%20tj11
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/02/03 17:58:34 (permalink)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvJQi013hBI
    yeah the silverstone tf11b will anyone and everyone's needs.
     
    Unless your need is the need of lame.
     
    Or you need it to be affordable lols
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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/02/03 18:15:04 (permalink)
    nzxt phantom has alot of bays if i remember right it has 10 harddrive bays and 6 regular bays


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    Re:I am looking for a solid good computer case 2013/02/03 19:45:38 (permalink)
    JLewis187

    I went with a Rosewill Thor V2 black edition - was cheap for the cash, I had a $50 amazon gift card, So i got it for $50. http://www.amazon.com/Ros...words=rosewill+thor+v2

    It's $130 now

    What a most excellent choice omg! I went with the white version and everyone in my house calls it the "Storm trooper" lmfao. It's in my Mods Rigs.
     
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    Some people downgrade all RoseWill products without justification, put rest assured you spent your money wisely! 
     

    Degrade*.  That's because a few years ago they made nothing but junk, but I agree the Thor v2 seems like a great case in terms of functionality.  They have some worthwhile keyboards now too. 
     
    Yea I know, I took a leap with the Thorv2 White because I really loved the way it looked. And tbh, it's awesome. IMO it could use another 1/4-1/2 inch of space in the back, but it's no big deal, and it probably doesn't. I'm just extremely new to the whole DIY scene and am more then likely HORRIBLE at cable management. 
    post edited by Baltothewolf - 2013/02/03 19:48:37

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