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[stukinit]

I do really like your guides man, you could probably get a job with MaxPC or Guru3D/Hexus (if there were any left to have! ha!)

The only real downside I have noticed to my HAF 932 is the weight, my god this thing is H-E-A-V-Y. At about 90lbs fully loaded it is a chore to lug around on the off chance I go to a LAN. That said, I have done so several times and it hasn't even gotten so much as a scratch... So go steel!

Well, the weight and the ER Small Laser of a front LED, it would light up my room if it weren't for the piece of electrical tape covering it...

[sumdumfu]

you should also list fan sizes if possible. i myself have a HAF 922 that comes with 2 200mm fans (one pulls in at the bottom-front, one blows out at the top) and a 120mm fan that blows out the top-back. also positioned my CPU cooler to blow out the top; the airflow through this thing massive. big enough to fit any vid card, with bulgy sides that help with cable management and/or oversized internals (like a ridiculous CPU cooler).

[Vulpesveritas]

I could, and though 120mm is the standard, it is generally simple to tell if a fan is bigger, and there are links to the product description in the product info on the newegg links. Or I would hope that would be simple enough. Though it is a thought for the future.

[Odins Fist]

This is one of mine.. http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119239
And no the 942 Haf-X doesn't perform worse than the 932, whoever told you that doesn't know what they are doing obviously, and I have the temps to back it up.
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A nice LAN case that has good flow is this... http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119196
It has a sturdy handle, a friend has this, and it has taking a beating, and just laughs.
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My friend has this, and he bought the side panel with window for it from the CM $tore
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119245
It eally is a nice case with two rads, pump, and resivoir all internal cable management to the point that all you see are the wires form the water pump... It's heavy though.. But mobile.

Edited by Odins Fist, 18 June 2012 - 11:25 PM.

[Scilya]

if i could add 3 cases to your review

two high end cases
and a lower end one

first

Zalman Z9
your looking at arround £50 for it which is about $75-80 US
nice case with good fetures
Mid size case


Features

• Front Mesh Cover for High Cooling Performance

Supports up to 7 System Fans
Supports Bottom PSU Installation and Aperture for Cable Management
Black Interior Coating
Tool Free HDD Installation with Anti-Vibration Rubber
Spacious Interior for Installing 290mm Card
Front I/O module for Easy Component Change
2-Channel Fan Controller and Temperature Display
Supports Front, Top, Side 120mm Blue LED fan and Rear 120mm Fan
Front and Bottom Dust Filters
Separate Apertures for Convenient CPU Cooler Installation
3IN1 Adapter Tray Provided
Tube Apertures for Liquid Cooling Systems





Antec 1200
Large case
i like most of the antec lineup but this is the case i went with and loved it verry nice airflow nice and big plenty of room for whatever you need. its a fiew years old but still nice can get for £117 at overclockers so looking at arround $170 - $190 US dollers for it


Features:

12 drive bays
Compatible Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
Unique power supply option:
- Mounts either a standard size power supply or Antec's exclusive CP Series power supply
Perforated front bezel for enhanced air intake
Washable air filters reduce dust build-up in your system
Advanced cooling system:
- 1 top 200mm Big Boy 200™ blue LED fan
- 2 rear 120mm TriCool™ blue LED fan
- 3 front 120mm blue LED fan
- 1 (optional) side 120mm fan to cool graphics cards
- 1 (optional) middle 120mm fan to cool CPU or graphics cards
- Water cooling platform for reservoir or pump
- Compatible w/ Antec's 200mm Radiator (designed exclusively for the Twelve Hundred)
7 expansion slots for greater customizability
Top mounted I/O ports for easy access
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x eSATA
- HD Audio In and Out
Dimensions:
- 22.9" (H) x 8.4" (W) x 20.2" (D)
- 582mm (H) x 213mm (W) x 513mm (D


and finaly

LD PC-V10 Phase Change - Black Red
HUGE CASE

cant find a linkable picture so you can look at it here
http://www.ldcooling...ase-change.html

or watch this youtube vid


if you want one of the best cases you can possibly buy
it scores top in almost everything you could want in a case
altho it comes assembled you stil need to put fans ect in your self
costing a cool 1200 euroes it will set you back uhh a bit but its a great case the quality is top
and you would never need anouther case

Dimensions (L x W x H):
650 x 220 x 720 mm (including case feet)
Weight:
25kg with Phase Change
Expansion Slots:
10
5.25" Bays:
4
Colour:
Black RAL9005
Motherboard Support:
ATX
ATX-E
ATX-XL
Power / Reset Switches:
2x Illuminated Switches
Case feet:
4 x Aluminium case feet with screws
Included:
Motherboard Screws
Bay Device Screws
Expansion Slot Screws
Anti-Vibration HDD Screws
HDDs on Anti-Vibration Legs:
5
Internal SDDs:
8
Internal Liquid Cooling System:
Yes
Internal Phase Change system:
Yes
Radiators - Top Compartment:
1x Quad 120mm (480mm)

Phase Change:

Hetload which can hold:
300W at -30°c on Evaporator Head
Motherboard Support:
Universal Mounting for all Sockets (775, AM3,i5, i7, Socket 2011 )
Insulation:
Included
Mounting:
All mounting material included (screws, washers, bolts...)
Backplate:
Included
Controler:
LD cooling K-Type USB Controler

[Vulpesveritas]

Scilya, on 18 June 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

if i could add 3 cases to your review

two high end cases
and a lower end one

first

Zalman Z9
your looking at arround £50 for it which is about $75-80 US
nice case with good fetures
Mid size case


Features

• Front Mesh Cover for High Cooling Performance

Supports up to 7 System Fans

Supports Bottom PSU Installation and Aperture for Cable Management
Black Interior Coating
Tool Free HDD Installation with Anti-Vibration Rubber
Spacious Interior for Installing 290mm Card
Front I/O module for Easy Component Change
2-Channel Fan Controller and Temperature Display
Supports Front, Top, Side 120mm Blue LED fan and Rear 120mm Fan
Front and Bottom Dust Filters
Separate Apertures for Convenient CPU Cooler Installation
3IN1 Adapter Tray Provided
Tube Apertures for Liquid Cooling Systems





Antec 1200
Large case
i like most of the antec lineup but this is the case i went with and loved it verry nice airflow nice and big plenty of room for whatever you need. its a fiew years old but still nice can get for £117 at overclockers so looking at arround $170 - $190 US dollers for it


Features:

12 drive bays
Compatible Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
Unique power supply option:
- Mounts either a standard size power supply or Antec's exclusive CP Series power supply
Perforated front bezel for enhanced air intake
Washable air filters reduce dust build-up in your system
Advanced cooling system:
- 1 top 200mm Big Boy 200™ blue LED fan
- 2 rear 120mm TriCool™ blue LED fan
- 3 front 120mm blue LED fan
- 1 (optional) side 120mm fan to cool graphics cards
- 1 (optional) middle 120mm fan to cool CPU or graphics cards
- Water cooling platform for reservoir or pump
- Compatible w/ Antec's 200mm Radiator (designed exclusively for the Twelve Hundred)
7 expansion slots for greater customizability
Top mounted I/O ports for easy access
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x eSATA
- HD Audio In and Out
Dimensions:
- 22.9" (H) x 8.4" (W) x 20.2" (D)
- 582mm (H) x 213mm (W) x 513mm (D


and finaly

LD PC-V10 Phase Change - Black Red
HUGE CASE

cant find a linkable picture so you can look at it here
http://www.ldcooling...ase-change.html

or watch this youtube vid


if you want one of the best cases you can possibly buy
it scores top in almost everything you could want in a case
altho it comes assembled you stil need to put fans ect in your self
costing a cool 1200 euroes it will set you back uhh a bit but its a great case the quality is top
and you would never need anouther case

Dimensions (L x W x H):
650 x 220 x 720 mm (including case feet)
Weight:
25kg with Phase Change
Expansion Slots:
10
5.25" Bays:
4
Colour:
Black RAL9005
Motherboard Support:
ATX
ATX-E
ATX-XL
Power / Reset Switches:
2x Illuminated Switches
Case feet:
4 x Aluminium case feet with screws
Included:
Motherboard Screws
Bay Device Screws
Expansion Slot Screws
Anti-Vibration HDD Screws
HDDs on Anti-Vibration Legs:
5
Internal SDDs:
8
Internal Liquid Cooling System:
Yes
Internal Phase Change system:
Yes
Radiators - Top Compartment:
1x Quad 120mm (480mm)

Phase Change:

Hetload which can hold:
300W at -30°c on Evaporator Head
Motherboard Support:
Universal Mounting for all Sockets (775, AM3,i5, i7, Socket 2011 )
Insulation:
Included
Mounting:
All mounting material included (screws, washers, bolts...)
Backplate:
Included
Controler:
LD cooling K-Type USB Controler

the Zalman Z9, while definitely nice, is outperformed by the NZXT Tempest 410 at the same price point in terms of airflow and features.
The Antec 1200, another great case, is simply edged out by the Rosewill Thor V2 and NZXT Switch 810 at the high end.
the latter.... O.O' dude... 1.2k euro? Not many people will be able to afford that dude. lol

[Koshadows]

Nooooooo my antec P280 didn't make it in the list!

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811129179 on sale for $100 right now!

[Vulpesveritas]

Koshadows, on 19 June 2012 - 12:38 AM, said:

Nooooooo my antec P280 didn't make it in the list!

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811129179 on sale for $100 right now!

Yes well... I don't make these guides based on sale prices, they're based on core prices.

and that would put it at the $150 price point up against the NZXT Whisper.... yeah it gets edged out.. just a bit... lol

[Oderint dum Metuant]

You missed a case that has got so many awards all across the globe however...it does extend beyond the $200..

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811163135

And there is the version 2 and 3 to consider as well.

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811163173

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811163180

Edited by DV McKenna, 19 June 2012 - 01:01 AM.

[Vulpesveritas]

Yes, the Raven is amazing, and I may likely add it later, but in sheer cooling potential there are of course, better choices in the $200-250 range, although I think it would capture the 250-300 range.
But my problem is, what about something to compare it to at that price point? lol.

[Oderint dum Metuant]

Vulpesveritas, on 19 June 2012 - 01:07 AM, said:

Yes, the Raven is amazing, and I may likely add it later, but in sheer cooling potential there are of course, better choices in the $200-250 range, although I think it would capture the 250-300 range.
But my problem is, what about something to compare it to at that price point? lol.

Fair point, competition at that price point is a little thin..

[Vulpesveritas]

Yeah... if I were to step it up to $250+, it would have to go against the CM Cosmos II and a good number of Lian Li cases though. Which might be good silent contenders. But at the same time, that's a rather broad subject group. Though in the $250-300 range I could pair it off against the Corsair 800d...

Edited by Vulpesveritas, 19 June 2012 - 01:19 AM.

[Oderint dum Metuant]

I look forward to it

[Scilya]

Vulpesveritas, on 18 June 2012 - 11:36 PM, said:

the Zalman Z9, while definitely nice, is outperformed by the NZXT Tempest 410 at the same price point in terms of airflow and features.
The Antec 1200, another great case, is simply edged out by the Rosewill Thor V2 and NZXT Switch 810 at the high end.
the latter.... O.O' dude... 1.2k euro? Not many people will be able to afford that dude. lol

NZXT Tempest 410 loks nice it is £20 more than the z9
antec 1200 just looks cool and thats a big reason why i like the case
and yeah i drooled over that case for 6 months befre getting drunk one nght and buying it lol

[Gendou]

I really like the NZXT GAMMA Classic Series.
Only USD$35 and it's easily the best sub-$100 case I've used in a long time.







I can't recommend it highly enough.
Definitely consider it if you want a quality case, but don't have enough money for one of the high-end super-cases.

Edited by Gendou, 19 June 2012 - 06:17 AM.

[Vulpesveritas]

Gendou, on 19 June 2012 - 06:16 AM, said:

I really like the NZXT GAMMA Classic Series.
Only USD$35 and it's easily the best sub-$100 case I've used in a long time.







I can't recommend it highly enough.
Definitely consider it if you want a quality case, but don't have enough money for one of the high-end super-cases.

The Gamma is a wonderful case, though recently after taking a look at the Optimus II, I find the Optimus II to be slightly better. It comes with an extra stock fan, and is a bit roomier. But of course, that's just my opinion.

Scilya, on 19 June 2012 - 05:50 AM, said:

NZXT Tempest 410 loks nice it is £20 more than the z9
antec 1200 just looks cool and thats a big reason why i like the case
and yeah i drooled over that case for 6 months befre getting drunk one nght and buying it lol

Yeah goes to show that pricing doesn't always translate between the USA and other countries. And lol

[Burya Zheleza]

I just threw down $132 for the X52 Pro. I hope all those buttons are supported and that it works well! I'm warming up on MW4: Mercenaries, and so far, it's doing well! I really want to see the ability to set buttons for Weapon Groupings and Types, rather than "[" / "]" and "P" respectively.

[Devouder]

X-52 stick mechanics change - full metal, bearings, THIS is STURDY.
http://avia-sim.ru/f...topic.php?t=573

Cougar, pedals and more, creation and dissection - also there.

Sorry - Russian reality.

[Radgor Ryan]

I agree with parazaine , the MS FF2 is the best stick by far IMHO. I've used half the sticks mentioned here and was only ever tempted by the G940. But thankfully I stayed clear.

[Pht]

Here's a link for that russian website that should auto-translate via google's translate function:

http://translate.goo...t%3D573&act=url

*stiiiickyyyyyy*