New PC case

[GMtheBest]

I currently have a Lian-Li P60 case (all aluminum). I have had it for 5 years and it has server me well but feel like replacing it. I am looking for a case of similar or better quality, those of you who have Lian Li cases know what I am talking about. All aluminum is a must, solid construction, nice features like removable motherboard tray, drive cage, and general user friendlyness. I will be overclocking so great airflow is a must (has to be relatively silent). Any recommendations ?

 

[Blain]

The Gigabyte 3D Aurora desn't have a removable MB tray, but it does have Tons-O-Room to work in and plenty of 120mm cooling goodness.
At $140 shipped (Free Shipping Special), it's a very nice case.

If you feel like moving up in price range, check out the Silverstone SST-TJ07. A Lian-Li person such as yourself can appreciate it's build quality and features.
If you want to stay in the old tried and true Lian-Li family, the PC-V1200Aplus II is dripping with sweetness.

 

[AMCRambler]

Apparently Blain is rich. I think my last case cost 70 bucks, lol.

 

[KeithTalent]

I have the V1200 and it is definitely cool, not so sure about quiet though. I could care less about noise so it is not an issue for me and the noise could just be coming from my vid card (screams like a banshee at startup).

I am sure if you are overclocking though you will be replacing all the fans and cooling and could reduce the noise that way. I'm a newbie, but I found it very easy to work in this case.

 

[GMtheBest]

Those are some nice cases, what about the Antech P180 ?

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: AMCRambler
Apparently Blain is rich. I think my last case cost 70 bucks, lol.

He's a Lian-Li owner right now and he said...
"I am looking for a case of similar or better quality"
That sort of excludes much of the $70-Case world. :roll: If he had said he was looking for something else, my offerings would have been different.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: GMtheBest
Those are some nice cases, what about the Antech P180 ?

There seem to be a lot of fans (no pun intended) of that case. Do a search for P180 in cases and cooling and there are about a million threads on it.

This guy did a beauty job with his P180: Thread

 

[lamere]

Wow, thats a nice case. I was looking for another case myself and was actually looking at the aurora 3D but i'm def. going to be checking this P180, thanks for the link!

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: lamere
Wow, thats a nice case. I was looking for another case myself and was actually looking at the aurora 3D but i'm def. going to be checking this P180, thanks for the link!

Yeah the cable management in that thing is fantastic, mine looks like a freaking birds nest

 

[GMtheBest]

Wow, i think I am sold on the P180 Case. The Silverstone case is a little pricey and I don't like the look of that Lian Li case

 

[lamere]

Well after checking out the specs on the P180 it looks like I may still go for the aurora, strictly because of the weight issue. I'm looking for an all aluminum case, and the P180 is 36LBS!!!!!
It is a really nice case, but that weight is a nono

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: lamere
Well after checking out the specs on the P180 it looks like I may still go for the aurora, strictly because of the weight issue. I'm looking for an all aluminum case, and the P180 is 36LBS!!!!!
It is a really nice case, but that weight is a nono

Jeebus, you're right, that's insane!

 

[jameswhite1979]

I have a P180 in the UK so temps change all the time I work in the US most of the time. I 6 HDD's in side and one is a raptor. It a fast machine and so generates a lot of heat. The machine has now been on for over 6 months with no problem at all. I use it all the time via RDP for downloads and VMWARE

 

[ForgetCassettes]

Before you buy an Antec P180, I'd take a look at this guy's experience with the case...
Link

 

[Baked]

Read some reviews at silentpcreview.com?

 

[Baked]

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