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Default Need help deciding new full tower chasis - 11-08-2009, 10:43 | posts: 219 | Location: NYC | User is Offline

I know this question has probably been answered many times over, but I cant decide between a few good full tower cases. I'm considering a full tower for my next build because I'm sick and tired of the mid-towers not giving me enough air flow or enough room with cable management and other aesthetics. this build is going to be a air one and the cpu cooler would be the dual fan Noctua one (or something similar).

The one I like most:
COOLER MASTER COSMOS S
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119150

The problem is that some reviewers mentioned that you cant run cables behind the mobo tray. Also, the huge side fan needs to be removed if you put in a big cpu cooler. I will however be adding 3 fans to the front though via drive cages.

The runner up:
SILVERSTONE RAVEN RV01
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-135-_-Product

Not really a big problem but this thing is MASSIVE (bigger then most full towers) Since my comp is on my desk, sorta the back hanging off, still will take up alot of it. Also, although i love the 90* turn of hardware, I'm worried that the 2x180 mm fans on the bottom and the 120mm on top aren't going to be enough for good airflow with a 2 fan cpu cooler and sli.

Third place:
Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-072-_-Product
Good overall case but extremely tall with alot of wasted space that i'm not going to be using.

Fourth place:
Antec Twelve Hundred
This is a well rounded case, although I'm not really liking the looks and dust is going to be a pain to clean.

If anyone else has any suggestions feel free to add. It needs to be black or aluminum on the inside and around $200.
   
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Default 11-08-2009, 11:12 | posts: 218 | Location: UK | User is Offline

The Cosmos S is a nice case, not my favourite but it is good.
The Antec 1200 is great and I'm not saying that just because I have one. It doesn't look the best in pictures but up close with all your components in it looks cool. For me the dust isn't a problem, I'm sure you are aware that the front 3 intake fans come with dust filters. They don't restrict airflow a lot and they are easy to clean. I really don't think that will be a problem. Also the optional side fan comes with a dust filter too.
The airflow through the case is really good, my 260's are idle at 40,44 degrees with all fans on low and my cpu is 24,23,19,19.

Overall a good case and well worth it.
   
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Default 11-08-2009, 12:44 | posts: 302 | Location: London | User is Offline

+1 for antec 1200, i have my media centre/folding machine built into it and it is an amazing case
   
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Default 11-08-2009, 13:12 | posts: 4,243 | Location: England (Finland) | User is Offline

Antec 1200 would be my choice. The HAF 932 is good, too, but the absence of dust filters on all fans + an exposed side-panel make it somewhat less attractive in my eyes than the 1200.
   
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Default 11-08-2009, 13:31 | posts: 1,928 | Location: Oakham, UK | User is Offline

Cosmos S is mint.
   
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