Help choosing which case to get for new build?

[Bourbon Mimic]

Hey guys!

Finally got rid of my old build after receiving the LG 34UC97-S (An absolute beaut might I add, especially as an upgrade from my ASUS PB278Q)
Anyways, my old rig just wasn't cutting it and after some lucky eBayer managed to pry it from my hands, I finally have the money to complete a new full build.

So, at the moment I'm stuck between 2 cases:

Lian Li PC-V2130WX HTPX Big-Tower, Black Window - Insulated - link http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-689-LL&groupid=2362&catid=187

and

Corsair Obsidian Series 900D - link http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-120-CS

Originally, I had my heart set on the 900D, as I wanted something more accessible for a large watercooling loop (I previously came from the CM Cosmos 2, which was a nightmare to watercool)
But after coming across the Lian Li, I just can't keep my mind off it.

Basically, the only thing that's making me hesitant is the £400 price tag, and the fact I can't find any reviews on it and have never owned a Lian Li before.

Any help would be massively appreciated.

Thanks.
Bourbon

 

[Demosthenest]

Now, why do you need such an expensive case? Something like a define r5 is perfectly fine for almost everyone.

 

[Bourbon Mimic]

It's mainly preference, I've always been a fan of large cases.
Plus, even in my old Cosmos 2, space became an issue with a 360, 240 rad, etc. So I'd like something with a little more breathing room this time around.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I had the 900D on my build list and then the Enthoo Primo (Computex Case of the Year 2013) came out and I dropped the 900D in a heartbeat.....was soooo glad i waited. Perfect for water cooling twin GFX cards, MoBo and CPU .... 15 fans, dead silent. Comes in white or black.

£199.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-PT

If not water cooling GFX cards tho, you'd be fine with water or air cooling the Enthoo Pro (Computex Case of the Year 2014 - £89.99 inc VAT) or Enthoo Luxe (£129.95 inc VAT) will do just fine.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-PT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-016-PT

Best fans on the market, built in fan control (PWM control of 3 pin non-PWN fans), built in pump and reservoir mounts, 120 / 140mm radiator / fan mounts, PSU shrouds, best cable routing I have seen.

 

[Bourbon Mimic]

Thanks for the informative reply!

As much as I'd like to go for a cheaper case, I have my heart set on one of these 2 (and I feel like it's going a little more towards the Lian Li)

Do you (or anyone else reading this) have any experience with Lian Li cases?

 

[nikoli707]

i would be asking these questions on the frozencpu forum.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I been a long time customer of FCPU but I am not aware they have a forum. Perhaps you meant OCN ?

http://www.overclock.net/t/1418637/official-case-phanteks-club-enthoo-primo-enthoo-luxe-enthoo-pro-lovers-owners

Bourbon ... are you water cooling ? I still have to sleeve cables.

 

[Bourbon Mimic]

That's an awesome looking build you have there! What's the specs?

I'm waiting till I saved enough to start my next watercooling project as I've put everything into the new build, but the plan is to go with acrylic this time and a black and white colour scheme (White fluid, white fans. etc)

Never sleeved cables, so I wouldn't know where to start. haha
Luckily, Overclockers sell pre-sleeved cables for my EVGA PSU so might pick up those to save my sanity.

The build I just got rid of:

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Yes, I like the straight look of the acrylic and the primo just did so much of the work for ya in the way pf predrilled mounts for everything that it was a quick build.

Phanteks Enthoo Primo Ultimate Chassis
Seasonic X-1250
Asus Maximus VI Formula
Intel 4770k
(2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 10 DDR3-2400
2 x SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5" 256GB
2 x Seagate ST2000DX001 2TB MLC/8GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0G Solid State Hybrid Drive
2 x Asus GTX 780 DCII
Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS
ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor
Logitech G19s 920-004985
ASUS Republic of Gamers GX950 Laser Mouse
Logitech Z5500
5 x PH-F140SP_BK_BLED
5 x PH-F140SP
Windows 7 64 Bit Professional OEM

Swiftech Dual Extreme Duty Small Form Factor 12 VDC Industrial PWM Pump - Black (MCP35X2-BK)
Swiftech MCP35x2 Dual Pump Heatsink (MCP35X2-HS)
Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPro PC-P 80mm x 15mm Ultra Silent PWM Fan - 2500 RPM
EK-MultiOption RES X3 250 - Liquid Cooling Reservoir - White Acetal (6 Total Ports) w/ (2) EK Extender Fittings
Bitspower G 1/4 Matte Black Aqua-Pipe I (BP-MBWP-C17)
EK X3 Reservoir Multiport Replacement Top - White (EK-RES X3 - Multiport TOP WHITE)
Internal Tube 12/16 - 140mm (EK-RES-X3-TUBE-140
EK G1/4 Thread Fitting Extender - Nickel - 8mm (Fitting Extender G1/4 (Ni))
Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 Full Copper Double 140mm Radiator 324 x 144 x 60mm (Radiator Watts at 10C, 1250 rpm = 206)
Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper Triple 140mm Radiator 468 x144 x 46mm (Radiator Watts at 10C, 1250 rpm = 302)
6 x Bitspower G 1/4" Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting - Matte Black (BP-MBWP-CT)
Reeven RFC-01 Six Eyes Fan Controller / Temmperatire and RPM Monitor - Black
Bitspower G 1/4" Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting - Matte Black (BP-MBWP-CT)
EK Supremacy Universal CPU Liquid Cooling Block - Clean Plexi (EK-Supremacy Clean CSQ)
2 x EK ASUS GeForce 780 GTX DCII VGA Liquid Cooling Block - Nickel (EK-FC780 GTX DCII - Nickel)
2 x EK ASUS GeForce 780 GTX DCII VGA Liquid Cooling RAM Backplate - Black CSQ (EK-FC780 GTX DCII Backplate - Black)
Indigo Xtreme Clean Non-Conductive Thermal Surface Cleaner - 30mL (XC-01)
Gelid Solutions GC-3 Extreme Thermal Compound - 3.5 Grams (TC-GC-03-A)

And then about $750 in fittings and $150 in sleeving parts