Deisun

I can't decide! I have a Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme heatsink so that is an issue to consider. I'm looking for something with some good airflow, obviously all 3 of these choices have good airflow but which is the best?

I love how the Thermaltake Armor looks. Its the best looking case out there imho but I'm worried about my heatsink fitting with that 250cm fan.

The Antec 900 looks interesting, how does the airflow and cooling in this one compare to the Thermaltake Armor? Also how big is this case compared to the thermalright Armor?

As for the Cooler master stackers, they are a bit pricey for me. I'm willing to spend $150-200 on a case. How good are these for cooling as compared to the other two?

dranom

i also have a thermalright 120 ex and it fits nicely w/ my CM690 heres my system pics
i just put this together so excuse the bad cable management



the 900 has a problem w/ cable management. if you have time to cut up some holes in the case then your good. in regards to the armor i have no idea how it performs and i dont really like the look of it. IMHO. The armor is bigger than the 900

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makkarin

I have the armor, for cable management it is also tough as you would need to mod it (ie cut some nice holes) to hide any of your cables, or do what I did and go nuts with zip ties to the nearest available rail for nice air flow. My quad gets idle temps of 39's to 36's on air with a comfortable ambient temp, and i get very nice airflow. I think its definitely to be considered a major player in good cases, plus if you're into modding, cut some holes and you're set.

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Deisun

I wonder how good the air flow is on the Armor without the 250cm fan? I really want the 250cm fan but I dont think its gonna fit with my heatsink.

SZayat

Stacker > Armor > 900

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makkarin

Its actually still pretty good. I had a 1-2 C change on my processor with the fan, video card with its pci blower didn't really change much, maybe 1 C. You're still good if you ditch the fan, and you might actually create less turbulence by going without it. I have it, but i like fans...lots of fans...

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DigMe

Be aware that the Stacker is BIG. I was considering it and the CM Cosmos but they are just too big for me (really just too big for my wife but let's not split hairs).

brad

Deisun

Which Cooler Master Stacker would you recommend?
This is really the only one that fits my budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119039
The others are like $250+ and way more than I want to spend on a case. The question then becomes can this particular model cool as well as the Thermaltake Armor?

Also, I just noticed this - it seems that both versions of the Thermaltake Armor have side panel fans. Its just one has the 250cm fan and the other has what looks to be 2x 150cm fans. So I'm not sure what I'll do.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133037

DigMe

Oh I was mainly talking about the Stacker 830 being really big. Although the one you linked is no small-fry either. That may not be a factor in your build though. I was just bringing it up because it is a factor in mine.

brad