Which Case is the best?

[carman594]

Currently I have a coolermaster centurion 5. I am buying a new case. I am deciding on the Antec 900, CoolerMaster Stacker 830 Evolution and the Stacker 832. If I got a stacker, I would get all the fans. Which Case should I get?

Oh, and which case fans are best for the stacker

 

[Rohmaan]

Antec 900

 

[Grimmy]

The best case is... well haven't you see the cooler review?

Just mount the MB to some wood. That way you can test more the 80 HS.

😳. o O (Oh.. nm)

There all actually good cases.

 

[chookman]

Antec 900...

1. Because im an Antec Fan
2. Doesnt have a god damn door on the front
3. Its less than half the price

 

[chookman]

The best case is... well haven't you see the cooler review?

Just mount the MB to some wood. That way you can test more the 80 HS.

😳. o O (Oh.. nm)

There all actually good cases.

HAHA your a funny man Grimmy...

I usually like just resting the mainboard on the static bag it came with, great air flow

 

[chedrz]

HAHA your a funny man Grimmy...

I usually like just resting the mainboard on the static bag it came with, great air flow

I personally enjoy building mine inside a block of styrofoam sitting on the carpet.

 

[sailer]

The question at hand is a curious one. Everyone has their own favorite, which doesn't necessarily imply what's best. I have an Antec 900 housing one of my computers and the thing that gripes me about it is that it only has 3 external drive bays. The Coolermaster 830, on the other hand, has 9 external drive bays. Now my preference is having 4 external bays, though 5 would aslo be fine. So the Antec comes up 1 bay short. Its a good case and all that, but its a bit crowded.

But as for the wood, static bags and styrafoam, what ever happened to the plain cardboard box? Easy customization, needing just a good knife, takes any color paint you want, even wallpaper, and the cat can use it to have her kittens in when you decide to upgrade to a bigger box.

 

[mtyermom]

I personally enjoy building mine inside a block of styrofoam sitting on the carpet.

Don't forget to rub the styrofoam around on the carpet in a circular motion while you build.

 

[FrozenGpu]

exactly,

I like the 900 b/c of all the cooling, that it coems with stock, despite not having 3 pin power connections, plus the 200 mm fan on the top is simply genius as it vents alot of air.

really great case, If I didn't need something more portable, I'd stick with it.

 

[mi1ez]

But as for the wood, static bags and styrafoam, what ever happened to the plain cardboard box? Easy customization, needing just a good knife, takes any color paint you want, even wallpaper, and the cat can use it to have her kittens in when you decide to upgrade to a bigger box.

My friend did his Computer Science degree on a cardboard box PC.

If you've got any Lego kicking around, that could also be a good, customisable, lightweight solution, although I think getting the motherboard tray to stay may cause a problem...

 

[LukeBird]

Might I be as bold as to suggest a different case? 😉
I was in the same dilemma about 2 months ago and bought a CM-690.
I did look at the Stacker and 900 are a fair amount more money over here (UK) than it and I didn't really feel they offered much more.
It has plenty of drive bays (5 for HD's and 5 external 5.25"), cooling is great as well.
Just a slightly different suggestion!

 

[SpinachEater]

The best case is... well haven't you see the cooler review?

Just mount the MB to some wood. That way you can test more the 80 HS.

😳. o O (Oh.. nm)

There all actually good cases.

Yeah I think a pine plank works best. It will fill your room with the smell of the Canadian forests.

HA, a lego PC case...

 

[Grimmy]

Heh.. nice lego pic.

Wonder how many cats would be curious about the front fan.

and then the user finds umm fur all over the video card and parts.