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View Poll Results: Which case for the 64?
CM Stacker 810 5 18.52%
Tt Tsunami Dream 10 37.04%
Tt Shark 5 18.52%
Other (please specify in a post) 7 25.93%
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Old 09-01-05   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, so I'm working on a 64 build.

Basically, this is what im gonna use:
  • 3500+ Winnie
  • MSI K8N-Neo4 Platinum
  • eVGA 6600GT
  • Enermax 485W psu.
And I need a case, I have a few in mind.

Cooler Master CM Stacker 810
Thermaltake Tsunami Dream
Thermaltake Shark

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Ok, so I'm working on a 64 build.

Basically, this is what im gonna use:

  • 3500+ Winnie
  • MSI K8N-Neo4 Platinum
  • eVGA 6600GT
  • Enermax 485W psu.
And I need a case, I have a few in mind.

Cooler Master CM Stacker 810
Thermaltake Tsunami Dream
Thermaltake Shark

Opinions are appreciated, help is rewarded.
I'd say the Cool Master 810,It has loads of room for either air(lots of fans) or water cooling and huge modding potential
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Lian-Li.

They have superior bulid quality, and there are next to none who oppose them for their build quality. These cases are the elite, maybe not is dazzly LEDs or flashy Lights, but they are the best quality your money can buy.

Their most fevorite model is the PC-65B with side panel window.

Check here to see their other cases.

Of course, they are a little expensive and they may not fit you tastes. Out of your choices though I would get the Shark or possibly the Tsunami.
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I forgot to mention that the Stacker is heavy by itself, not to mention with parts in it.

We had one come in at work, and it was like a bag of Sacrete to move, probably about 50-60 lbs.
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That is what you are likely to encouter with those type of steel cases.

The Lian-Li's are pure aluminum, so they are as leight as a feather, yet they are amazingly sturdy.
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If you are planning to do an internal watercooling mod, go with the Stacker. Otherwise I'd go with the Shark. If you've got money burning a whole in your pocket do the Lian-Li.
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Cooler master stacker..excellent space to build in
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I say go for the TT Shark or a nice Lian-Li as some of the mid-tower lian-li's dont cost a lot. But the TT Shark is one of my faves. If/When I buy another case. It will be a Shark and a Silverstone HTPC case. I am still in the process of building a LEGO computer case or 2. I just need more pieces.
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Thermaltake Armor all the way. The silver version is all aluminum so its a bit lighter than the black. The armor includes the windowed door whereas on the coolermaster stacker its a $30 option. It supports btx if you ever need it and is huge. I also like its looks better than the stacker (although the stacker is a great build as well). I'm a big thermaltake and coolermaster fan in general. The thermaltake tsunami has its front intake blocked by its own bezel but has a 9 cm fan in the door. the armor comes stock with 2 120mm and two 90mm fans (and you can mount 2 more 120 intakes in the front with the icage). Same problem with the shark. Its intake is covered at the front. Otherwise they are nice cases. The stacker is a great case but if you are buying a windowed door, the black armor is going to be about $60 cheaper overall. Also, I like the looks of the armor better but thats a personal opinion thing. go armor or stacker.
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I agree with Sun, if you have the money Lian-Li is where it's at. Here's a link to their site.
http://www.lian-li.com/main.htm
I have also been getting into the Silverstone cases. Here's a link to their site.
http://www.silverstonetek.com/product-case.htm
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