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In the process of trying to piece together my first custom built PC, with the eventual desire to overclock (once I learn how). Figured a good place to start would be the case. The forums seem to highlight the Antec 900, the Armor, and the Coolermaster Stacker series as the way to go, but the Lian-Li brand seems to be held as the top of the line when it comes to cases. I really like the design and look of the V1000B Plus II:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112058
http://www.lian-li.com/product/produ...index=2&type=b
Is this a viable case to build a solid air cooled system off of? In one of the Newegg reviews, it mentions that certain motherboards with heat pipes are going to be a problem, as they are mounted upside down in this particular case. Also, the CPU vent thingy in the case looks like it may obstruct coolers such as the Tuniq Tower or the Zalman 9700. Finally, there is mention of some power supply units not fitting nicely.
What do you all think? It gets pretty amazing reviews, and given it is built to last, I'm happy to spend the money if it will meet what I'd eventually like to use it for. An idea of what my system may look like:
1) Quad core Intel chip once the price drops. (Although, on a side note, I've read the new C2D non-Quads with the higher frontside bus may actually be better performers for a lower price - anyone know anything on this?)
2) RAID 0 setup. Not sure which drives yet.
3) 4 gigs RAM.
4) Probably an 8800GTS 320MB until the new 9 series is released, then I'll upgrade.
5) I like what I've read about the P5N32 motherboard, but if it has the heat pipes that could be a problem.
6) PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad power supply.
Like I said, still very new at this stuff so if you need more info, let me know. Thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112058
http://www.lian-li.com/product/produ...index=2&type=b
Is this a viable case to build a solid air cooled system off of? In one of the Newegg reviews, it mentions that certain motherboards with heat pipes are going to be a problem, as they are mounted upside down in this particular case. Also, the CPU vent thingy in the case looks like it may obstruct coolers such as the Tuniq Tower or the Zalman 9700. Finally, there is mention of some power supply units not fitting nicely.
What do you all think? It gets pretty amazing reviews, and given it is built to last, I'm happy to spend the money if it will meet what I'd eventually like to use it for. An idea of what my system may look like:
1) Quad core Intel chip once the price drops. (Although, on a side note, I've read the new C2D non-Quads with the higher frontside bus may actually be better performers for a lower price - anyone know anything on this?)
2) RAID 0 setup. Not sure which drives yet.
3) 4 gigs RAM.
4) Probably an 8800GTS 320MB until the new 9 series is released, then I'll upgrade.
5) I like what I've read about the P5N32 motherboard, but if it has the heat pipes that could be a problem.
6) PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad power supply.
Like I said, still very new at this stuff so if you need more info, let me know. Thanks.