Best cases w/ 120mm fans?

[bgc99]

Which cases with 120mm fans do you think are the best? I'll be building a new system soon and want to cut down on the noise.

BGC

 

[ELopes580]

Antec P160 is good. I cant say its the best since my experience is limited.

 

[HeaterCore]

CM Stacker, if you've got the room. Best splurge I've made.

-HC-

 

[stackingreasyBBs]

I'm using an Antec 3700BQE that I really like. Comes with one 120mm in the back and room for another in the front. Fairly cheap too, if that's important.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: bgc99
Which cases with 120mm fans do you think are the best? I'll be building a new system soon and want to cut down on the noise.

BGC

Depends on how you define "best"?

Best value, in my opinion, is the Compucase LX-6A19 in one form or another.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto...6&sid=408975ec0b5e9af9735b1342e245ec8f

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Nessism

Originally posted by: bgc99
Which cases with 120mm fans do you think are the best? I'll be building a new system soon and want to cut down on the noise.

BGC

Depends on how you define "best"?

Best value, in my opinion, is the Compucase LX-6A19 in one form or another.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto...6&sid=408975ec0b5e9af9735b1342e245ec8f

I just bought one of these last month or so.... GREAT case.. quality build, and amazing airflow.

EXACTLY the same as the Antec inside, so they must be made by the same company, but it's a very well priced case with exceptional cooling. I love that case, I just don't like how bland it is. which is why I got my Wavemaster

 

[sirspotti]

Originally posted by: stackingreasyBBs
I'm using an Antec 3700BQE that I really like. Comes with one 120mm in the back and room for another in the front. Fairly cheap too, if that's important.

ya, this case seems to be the case of choice on the spcr forums. it's supposedly quieter and better constructed than the sonata. get this and two of those orange nexus fans.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: sirspotti

Originally posted by: stackingreasyBBs
I'm using an Antec 3700BQE that I really like. Comes with one 120mm in the back and room for another in the front. Fairly cheap too, if that's important.

ya, this case seems to be the case of choice on the spcr forums. it's supposedly quieter and better constructed than the sonata. get this and two of those orange nexus fans.

Nexus fans are not worth the money since they cost upwards of $20 each. Yate Loon, who makes the Nexus fans, have other models that sell for way less and work just as well. I can post a link if needed.

Ed

 

[bgc99]

CM Stacker, if you've got the room. Best splurge I've made.

Any problems encountered with the length the power cables on your power supply with this case? My current case is pretty big, I have it sitting on the floor, so the size wouldn't be a problem for me.

I'm not sure which way I'll go, but a heavy steel case isn't a bad thing if you have it sitting on the floor. Bumping it with your knee isn't going to knock it around like a really light case.

BGC

 

[Mudbone]

The Antec 180 is going to be worth a look. It has 4 places for 120mm fans. two in the front and two in the rear. I think it comes with three.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: stackingreasyBBs
I'm using an Antec 3700BQE that I really like. Comes with one 120mm in the back and room for another in the front. Fairly cheap too, if that's important.

I like these cases except for the stupid plastic clips they use. They don't quite fit the aluminum Evercool fans I chose to use, and so they don't hold them securely, which causes vibration noise - curiously, I think that's what they're supposed to prevent, or so I assume. Whatever the case may be, on both of my 3700AMB's, I broke out the titanium drill bit set, and drilled out 4 new holes per fan hole (and used a Dremel to slice out the stamped grilles) so I could mount a fan using more conventional means - screws. Granted, the aluminum Evercool fans don't have mounting holes on both sides for fan screws, so I used trusty 6/32 machine screws. Now I've got good airflow and low noise.

 

[HeaterCore]

Originally posted by: bgc99

CM Stacker, if you've got the room. Best splurge I've made.

Any problems encountered with the length the power cables on your power supply with this case? My current case is pretty big, I have it sitting on the floor, so the size wouldn't be a problem for me.

I'm not sure which way I'll go, but a heavy steel case isn't a bad thing if you have it sitting on the floor. Bumping it with your knee isn't going to knock it around like a really light case.

BGC

No problems at all, and I've only got a True380. In fact, I've routed the cables behind the mobo tray and back around where the Crossflow fan is supposed to go, so there's virtually no obstruction. It's built like a tank, you can't beat the expandability, and it's BTX-ready. Overall a fantastic case, if you have the room and like the looks. Personally, I think she's a beaut. Here's a shot of my interior.

-HC-

 

[bgc99]

Here's a shot of my interior

Cool, but water cooling makes me nervous. I can't keep the thought of how the radiator hoses in my truck like to leak a little every now and then.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: bgc99
Which cases with 120mm fans do you think are the best? I'll be building a new system soon and want to cut down on the noise.

BGC

Lian Li PC-V1100 Aluminum Case

 

[cirthix]

antec super lanboy

 

[amol]

contrary to what the majority of AT believes, i like the TT Tsunami

i have one about 2 feet away from me, its a low hum because of the loud nb fan on my MSI Neo4

in fact, that fan is louder than the 3 case fans + the neopower fan combined

 

[PhoenixOrion]

i've got my eyes on the antec p180. i'll have to decide on this versus lian li v1100.

 

[JerryT87]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
i've got my eyes on the antec p180. i'll have to decide on this versus lian li v1100.

Same here. I hope it comes out soon. I'd also really like to see the 500w Phantom come out too.

 

[apeboyeee]

Hm... I'm really liking that steel GMC h-60 case

But I can't find a place to purchase it...

 

[charlietee]

The updated Lian-Li PC65 is a really nice case for the money...Link

 

[shira]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
i've got my eyes on the antec p180. i'll have to decide on this versus lian li v1100.

The P180 may not end up with the fit and finish of the Lian Li, but it will have a removable MB tray, a reset button, and a price likely $70 cheaper out the door.

 

[srcstc]

Originally posted by: charlietee
The updated Lian-Li PC65 is a really nice case for the money...Link

Wow that is nice. Newegg has it but the pics on newegg show a 80mm fan in the rear. Anyone know if it'll ship with the new 120mm fans?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-212&depa=0

Rich

 

[columbiaflier]

The new Thermaltake Armor is nice and probably the best case out there right now. I have a thread about it in Hot Deals where everybody seems like they're buying it. Check it out.

 

[HeaterCore]

Kinda looks like a Stacker with bling. Any real reviews up?

-HC-

 

[hondAS2ooo170]

CM Centurion