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Ok, I really would like to get a new case. I have been looking around for different options and possible candidates. I was wondering if maybe you guys could help me think of something I may not have.

Case must support:

2 360 radiators (and all the fun toys that go along with water cooling.)
ATX mobo
6 HD's
2 (minimum) USB 3.0 located front-ish
4 (minimum) 5.25" bays.

Would prefer, but not crucial:

large clear side panel
mod friendly
minimal plastic (I'd like it to last through my next few builds)
room for dual power supply's
120 or 140mm exhaust slots

The Case Labs SM8 is perfect but I just cant see myself spending $400 for a case. I would really like to have something similar, but my budget is $200 - $300. (I'd prefer to be on the low end of that scale)
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I recently purchased a Corsair 800D and I am inlove with this thing.

 

I believe it fits your budget too.

 

It is really a great case.

 

We have a very good community here in OCN using that case as well

 

http://www.overclock.net/t/572373/official-corsair-obsidian-800d-700d-650d-550d-club/0_50

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nice case, doesn't look like it will hold 2 360's though.
post #4 of 9

I believe there are people using 2 360 radiators.

 

One on top and one on below but I am not sure.

 

the user named Karlitos might be doing that.

 

http://www.overclock.net/t/572373/official-corsair-obsidian-800d-700d-650d-550d-club/4700_50#post_18217254

 

but not so sure.

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Shinobi XL



The plastic on the outside is really unlike anything I've ever felt before. It's insanely thick and sturdy, and the finish feels like supple leather. Similar to the stuff on the back of the Nexus 7 in terms of feel. It's only the front and top fascias as well. Everything else is steel.

*edit*

Oh, you want 6 HDDs at the same time as two 360 radiators.

You're going to have to go super high end for something like that. MountainMods U2UFO would probably be the least expensive that fits what you want.
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Originally Posted by Michalius View Post

Shinobi XL

The plastic on the outside is really unlike anything I've ever felt before. It's insanely thick and sturdy, and the finish feels like supple leather. Similar to the stuff on the back of the Nexus 7 in terms of feel. It's only the front and top fascias as well. Everything else is steel.
*edit*
Oh, you want 6 HDDs at the same time as two 360 radiators.
You're going to have to go super high end for something like that. MountainMods U2UFO would probably be the least expensive that fits what you want.

interesting, I havn't seen this company before. thanks for the info. I will check them out.

edit: just spent about 30 mins on the MountainMods site messing around with the case configure 3D designer... wow. Now this is something I will have to do more. thanks again!
Edited by nicedart - 9/25/12 at 6:59pm
post #7 of 9
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Originally Posted by iARDAs View Post

I believe there are people using 2 360 radiators.

One on top and one on below but I am not sure.

the user named Karlitos might be doing that.

http://www.overclock.net/t/572373/official-corsair-obsidian-800d-700d-650d-550d-club/4700_50#post_18217254

but not so sure.

I seen his build its pretty sick. His second radiator is mounted behind his case. I really would like to keep my rads inside the case. I have 2 young, and curious, children. I either keep the rads in the case or build a tall shelf to put my rig on biggrin.gif
post #8 of 9
maybe a TJ11 or TJ07
you can fit two 480 mm rads in the bottom compartment, the will be close and one will be taking in ppassive air - that doesnt make much of a difference though
     
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post #9 of 9
cooler master haf x
Great case to mod aswell
can pick one up for about $190
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