Which Case ??

[Mudd] · **Which Case ?? -** 11-06-2009, 12:58 | posts: 460 | User is Offline

which case is better for long term this is for my main pc.. which one and why and if other plz drop a link thx.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811517004

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129058

Terrorizor · 11-06-2009, 13:01 | posts: 1,848 | Location: United States | User is Offline

i'd pick the azza , wierd name , but the case obviously has more perks .

Tat3 · **Memory**: 3*2Gb 8-8-8-20 @ 1640MHz

Other: HAF 922

Li4m79 · **Memory**: 4GB ocz6400 1:1/ 5-4-4-13

i pic Antec, just because I have the 1200(identical, but bigger) and i love it, wish the 900(2) was out when i got my case, i`d have gotten that instead.

Decane · 11-06-2009, 13:10 | posts: 4,074 | Location: England (Finland) | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tat3

Other: HAF 922

Seconded.

Terrorizor · *Last edited by Terrorizor; 11-06-2009 at 13:19.*

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Originally Posted by Li4m79

i pic Antec, just because I have the 1200(identical, but bigger) and i love it, wish the 900(2) was out when i got my case, i`d have gotten that instead.

it's close , but there is no cable management holes above the motherboard tray because the case is too short and there isn't room like the standard 900 . so you'd have to cut the case out of the box to have them .

the azza is more like a 1200 w/ 2x 140mm fans in the front instead of 3x120's.

AMD4Sho · 11-06-2009, 13:18 | posts: 183 | Location: NY | User is Offline

I second the Antec case, either the 900, or 902 are great ATX mid-towers with more than decent airflow. I have also heard though that the CoolerMaster HAF series is just as good, if not better.

Tyler Dalton · *Last edited by Tyler Dalton; 11-06-2009 at 18:48.*

One question to HAF 922 owners, does it have any sort of filters on the fans? And to owners of the Antec 900/902/1200, can you turn off the LED's on the fans?

antonyfrn · 11-07-2009, 02:53 | posts: 157 | Location: London/Spain | User is Offline

Corsair 800D ive had one for over a month now and its the best case ive had

8IronBob · 11-07-2009, 06:16 | posts: 407 | Location: Cleveland, OH, USA | User is Offline

I chose Antec, since I own an original Antec 900 myself, the second-gen 902 probably may prove just as worthy. The 902 is basically a 900 with a cosmetic difference, if I'm not mistaken.

Decane · 11-07-2009, 07:22 | posts: 4,074 | Location: England (Finland) | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tyler Dalton

One question to HAF 922 owners, does it have any sort of filters on the fans?

No -- that is its only weakness, IMO.

Tat3 · **Memory**: 3*2Gb 8-8-8-20 @ 1640MHz

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Originally Posted by Decane

No -- that is its only weakness, IMO.

Front fan does have filter and you can add your own filters if you want.

IMO Side panels were a bit hard to close, but nothing serious.

Terrorizor · 11-07-2009, 08:31 | posts: 1,848 | Location: United States | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tat3

Front fan does have filter and you can add your own filters if you want.

IMO Side panels were a bit hard to close, but nothing serious.

i like that about cooler master cases though , panels are usually nice and tight .

[Mudd] · 11-08-2009, 12:10 | posts: 460 | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by antonyfrn

Corsair 800D ive had one for over a month now and its the best case ive had

to much money im in the 100-130 price range..

so do you guys think the 900 or the 902 is the better model?

Anfield82 · 11-08-2009, 12:47 | posts: 135 | Location: UK | User is Offline

The 1200

kylzer · 11-08-2009, 12:59 | posts: 14,690 | Location: Aberdeen, UK | User is Offline

902 is better improved design,dust filters,all black interior.

Decane · 11-08-2009, 13:08 | posts: 4,074 | Location: England (Finland) | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tat3

Front fan does have filter and you can add your own filters if you want.

Yes, but out of the box, the side panel is completely exposed (would be nice to have a window TBH) and so is the top fan.

Tyler Dalton · 11-08-2009, 13:51 | posts: 67 | Location: Spartanburg, SC | User is Online

On the 1200 is there any way to turn off those damn LEDs on those fans?

Anfield82 · 11-08-2009, 13:56 | posts: 135 | Location: UK | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tyler Dalton

On the 1200 is there any way to turn off those damn LEDs on those fans?

Apart from taking them out, no there isn't but I think they're cool!

scoter man1 · 11-08-2009, 14:50 | posts: 1,429 | Location: USA | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tyler Dalton

On the 1200 is there any way to turn off those damn LEDs on those fans?

you can turn the top 200m fans off. If you really dont like them that much you could get a whole new set of fans.

KingCobra · 11-08-2009, 15:37 | posts: 43 | Location: Allentown PA | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by antonyfrn

Corsair 800D ive had one for over a month now and its the best case ive had

I was very interested in this case but I've heard several reviews saying that there are some major heat issues with this case when just air cooling is just used. Some noted temps as much as 10 degrees Celsius higher on average than most full size cases. What are your experiences so far, what kind of temps are you seeing. I really would like to get this case but I have no desire to go to water cooling.

Tyler Dalton · *Last edited by Tyler Dalton; 11-08-2009 at 15:45.*

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Originally Posted by scoter man1

you can turn the top 200m fans off. If you really dont like them that much you could get a whole new set of fans.

Wouldn't you lose the built in fan controllers though? Is there a wire that you can cut to turn the lights off? Also another question, I've been looking at a lot of pictures and where are the power/hdd activity lights?

Anfield82 · 11-08-2009, 15:49 | posts: 135 | Location: UK | User is Offline

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Originally Posted by Tyler Dalton

Wouldn't you lose the built in fan controllers though? Is there a wire that you can cut to turn the lights off? Also another question, I've been looking at a lot of pictures and where are the power/hdd activity lights?

The fan controllers are simply clipped in and you can take them out. I've already taken one out when I accidently snapped the cable. I think you can buy Antec fans that fit the speed controllers.
Oh and the activity lights are at the top next to the power button.

shadow70

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Originally Posted by Tat3

Other: HAF 922

Seconded.

go for the HAF 932