Who is the "best" computer case manufacturer?

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1/6/12 at 12:45pm

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Yup, I've yet to see a poorly designed corsair case. they just know what to do, and they do it really freaking well.

Thanks guys.

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1/6/12 at 3:21pm

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Originally Posted by CorsairGeorge

Thanks guys.

Yes, I agree. Everything Corsair makes is definitely quality made. I have a lot of things from corsair as you can see in my sig rig.

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I am very please with everything I buy from Corsair.

They definitely make very nice quality components. I like how they put very much time and effort into everything they make. Also, they have wonderful customer service. They even help you with components that aren't theirs.

Corsair = Great Company

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1/6/12 at 3:38pm

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I understand that Corsair is great now.. But over the years.. Lian Li hands down.

and watch out for Cooler Master. They are getting really nervous about Corsair. Just look at the New Cosmos 2 and the Haf and the Storm Family..

Corsair will not be on top for long. Don't get hurt by that assessment. Corsair Tries really hard to be the best and they have lifted the Bar, But, These other companies are going to match quality and price just to knock Corsair off their Lead.

PS.. This is my opinion only and not the opinion of the CMSSC, CMSTC or Overclock.net. Any other of the afor mentioned company have not contributed to this opinion.
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1/6/12 at 3:50pm

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You can argue about build quality all you want but the first computer cases to have a bottom mounted psu, cable management routing holes and a cpu hole in the motherboard try is from Cooler Master. The fact is CM is STILL the only company to consistently add newer features to their cases that other companies pick up years later.

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1/6/12 at 3:52pm

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Originally Posted by Camph

You can argue about build quality all you want but the first computer cases to have a bottom mounted psu, cable management routing holes and a cpu hole in the motherboard try is from Cooler Master. The fact is CM is STILL the only company to consistently add newer features to their cases that other companies pick up years later.

OR you just do it yourself. =)

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1/6/12 at 3:53pm

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I really don't like Caselabs/Mountain Mods at all. My vote would be Corsair or Silverstone

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1/6/12 at 4:01pm

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Originally Posted by Ghooble

I really don't like Caselabs/Mountain Mods at all. My vote would be Corsair or Silverstone

Don't forget about Lian Li. They're good too.

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1/6/12 at 4:01pm

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When it comes to the best-looking cases, I would have to go with Silverstone, Corsair, or Lian Li.

While more "custom" case manufacturers like MountainMods and CaseLabs may be great for people who have (multiple) extremely high-end setups, they just aren't visually stunning.

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You can argue about build quality all you want but the first computer cases to have a bottom mounted psu, cable management routing holes and a cpu hole in the motherboard try is from Cooler Master. The fact is CM is STILL the only company to consistently add newer features to their cases that other companies pick up years later.

Being first to the punch doesn't mean much when it's not a quality job. CM (in my opinion) still makes tacky, cheap-looking, plastic-and-LED-filled cases that try to appeal to the typical CoD-playing teenager. Granted, there are some exceptions, such as the ATCS line, but they are hardly the best.
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1/6/12 at 4:02pm

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Don't forget about Lian Li. They're good too.

Actually don't care for them either, in my opinion their cases are overpriced for what they are

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1/6/12 at 4:04pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghooble

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Originally Posted by IIIIICRASHIIIII

Don't forget about Lian Li. They're good too.

Actually don't care for them either, in my opinion their cases are overpriced for what they are

Plenty of beautiful Lian Li cases in this list: http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/

Simplicity is beauty.

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