[Bradford1040]

I am going to build my system in a new case, I would love to get options on a great water-cooling case that will be able to look good and also fit almost anything! I have a HAF 922 now and have a XFX 790I that I am going to put into the 922 after the swap (also looking for three 285's used) for that build!

But I understand there are many cases out there but some come at price that I can't ever imagine paying for a case! so please stay with-in my price range listed above, also would like to add that it is Nvidia build not ATI and a AMD cpu not Intel and my over all color's are green UV water and blue led fans

 

[Defoler]

HAFX or the 700D are very solid cases and in the under 300$ budget.
There are more than a few cases, but these two are very popular and work very well, with lots of space inside.

 

[Bradford1040]

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Originally Posted by Defoler HAFX or the 700D are very solid cases and in the under 300$ budget. There are more than a few cases, but these two are very popular and work very well, with lots of space inside.

hafx looks kinda what I am used to, and the 700d is kinda cool but I was hope'n for a suggestion that was off the main steam and more like cases that will have aftermarket parts available like Lian I noticed that you can buy different tops and side panels, not that I wasn't already looking at the hafx which is my choice as of now but seeing how I bought things before with out asking everyone on here first and had to learn the hard way on those items!!! I thought maybe there is a case that is out that the main stream on-line stores don't carry cause it is not something they think is good (

most of you understand that stores only carry what they think will sell, not every item out there makes it on the egg or tiger and zippy

) so if anyone has seen a col case out there that is off the main sites but is awesome hit me with a link Thank you so much for all your help guys, everyone of you has made my systems work weather directly or indirectly

 

[Blue Marker]

Out of the mainstream you say. Well there are Case Labs cases and Little Devil cases, but those are a bit out of your price range. I recently just bought a Lian Li V2010B from an OCN member and I love love love it. But I did do some research on WC cases before finding my LiLi.

1. Cooler Master ATCS 840. Classic aluminum case. 360 radiator fits up top and a 240 fits to the left of the hard drive bays. Little to no mods to get those set up. My first choice in case I couldn't find my LiLi. New price is $200, got it fairly used for $140 on Ebay. There was even a silver refurbished one at the CM Store for $99 + shipping. Which came out to ~$120.

2. Silverstone TJ07. 480 rad fits below, and a 240 fits up top. This was my second fall back case. I've seen a lot of builds around this case and they all look mighty sexy. I especially liked the conservative look and how clean it looked. New is $300+ so I don't know if that's in your range.

3. Cooler Master 690 II Advanced. I also considered this mid tower before I got my GPU blocks. All black interior. 240 rad on the bottom, 240 rad up top. Cable management holes. All for $80. It's no TJ07, but for the price and capabilities, it sure puts up a fight. I almost picked this up as a temporary WC case until I grabbed a full tower.

4. Lian Li A70F. This was my last resort in case I didn't buy any of the above. And it is the case that requires more work to WC. Well, compared to the WC readiness of the cases above, this one needs some dremel work. New on PPC is $200

 

[Bradford1040]

thank you I am going to check those out all of them, my price range can change but it better be one hell of a case if you get me

 

[Aniket]

corsair obsidian 800D is the best pc case for u,its very good for watercooling

 

[GILavco]

HAF X Nvidia edition! =]

 

[cyronn]

ATCS 840 I love mine, its much lighter that the 800D and the HAF cases looks like they need to be in an industry warehouse.

 

[Defoler]

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Originally Posted by Bradford1040;13120043
I was hope'n for a suggestion that was off the main steam

Just saying that off the main stream means more money, and out of your budget

The "special" cases cost a lot more.

The TJ07 is an amazing case, but it also cost 350$.
LD cases are also large and very well built, but also cost 350 euro before shipping.
You can also get a MountainMode case, customized and amazing. Cost a lot more than 300$.

So its fine and dandy to want a special case, but they cost accordingly. So saying 200-300$ budget and want a custome or something special, well, its a nice wish

If you can strech your budget, there are alot more cases which can fit a 360 radiator inside.

 

[Bradford1040]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defoler Just saying that off the main stream means more money, and out of your budget The "special" cases cost a lot more. The TJ07 is an amazing case, but it also cost 350$. LD cases are also large and very well built, but also cost 350 euro before shipping. You can also get a MountainMode case, customized and amazing. Cost a lot more than 300$. So its fine and dandy to want a special case, but they cost accordingly. So saying 200-300$ budget and want a custome or something special, well, its a nice wish If you can strech your budget, there are alot more cases which can fit a 360 radiator inside.

yes I can go higher as I said but it better be a great case the ones I was looking at jumped in price to like 699usd which I don't need to spend that much on a case or do I??? I was hoping that there was a cube that would fit 4way like the lian but not 700usd

 

[Defoler]

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Originally Posted by Bradford1040 yes I can go higher as I said but it better be a great case the ones I was looking at jumped in price to like 699usd which I don't need to spend that much on a case or do I??? I was hoping that there was a cube that would fit 4way like the lian but not 700usd

You are looking at the U2-UFO in this case from mountain-mod.

Customized for the 4-way horizontal (XL-ATX) + space for a 360 or two, should cost about 350$. You can go even higher if you want special painting or different sides.

I'm using the ascention case, which is also pretty amazing.

Another option is the new XSPC H1 cube case, but it cost about 500$ and I'm not sure it can fit a XL-ATX motherboard if you need one.

 

[Phos]

Get a Lian li PC-A77F, the replacement top panel, and a set of those brackets made by UN design and then mount dual 360 radiators internally.

At least I think this'll work. Take a look-see:

http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/pro...25&ss_index=61

http://lian-li.com/v2/en/product/pro...45&ss_index=74

And then the UN brackets mount the other 360 radiator in the optical drive bays, though you're on your own when it comes time to mount hard drives. Probably attack some of those mountain mods hard drive cages to the back of the front radiator:

http://www.mountainmods.com/parts-dr...-21_34_65.html

or just chop up one of the stock ones to where it'll do the same.

Wait, it looks like you can mount a dual 140 in the stock top. That might be a better option.

 

[Bradford1040]

what does every one think of the Thermaltake Level 10 GT this thing looks great but not sure if I should get it or the Lian Li PC-A77F or the HAFX nvidia edition???? god I hate this HELP Please

 

[werds]

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Originally Posted by Bradford1040;13120367
yes I can go higher as I said but it better be a great case the ones I was looking at jumped in price to like 699usd which I don't need to spend that much on a case or do I??? I was hoping that there was a cube that would fit 4way like the lian but not 700usd

For cube cases Case Labs has got that! Personally a much nicer fit and finish than the Mountain Mod cases.

Take a look at my sig for the Case Labs owners club as well as the Case Labs forum section here.

Here is a list of the dimensions, some prices and items/options http://www.overclock.net/case-labs/964288-magnum-case-comparisons.html

A couple of pictures of the M8 and M10 series http://www.overclock.net/case-labs/939034-magnum-m8-m10-now-shipping.html

There are more pictures too but once you start looking around if you find them interesting you can probably see the rest.

Also make sure to check out the build logs in the official Case Labs club link as it gives a more personal look at what the cases look like with gear in them and what people are able to do.

I purchased an MH10 that fits 120x4 sized radiators internally and is capable of holding an SR-2 mobo. I am in love with the build quality and options it has available.

 

[whiteslashasian]

A lower cost Fractal Design Define XL could work at $150 and put the extra cash toward the system or Water Cooling gear.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352005&cm_re=define_XL-_-11-352-005-_-Product

I've seen a couple of mods that put a 360 up top. Can also drill out the HDD Bay rivets in the bottom compartment and fit a 240 flat (or two sandwiched on their sides) down there. Removing the Upper Compartment HDD Bays and cutting out the "floor" of the 5.25 bay area should allow a 240 rad to fit in there vertically as well.

I personally love the TJ07 but it's a bit too expensive for me. The 700D is always a solid choice and I've heard some quibbles about the ATCS 840 materials, but I'm sure it's a nice case. Hard to go wrong with many of the Lian Li options too.

I'll likely turn to the XL for my next WC build as it seems flexible, quiet, and has a nice, understated look. Not to mention it's wallet friendly and a little modding never scared me.

 

[a2hopper]

could go with the NZXT phantom its a pretty cool looking case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067

 

[161029]

If you have $300, throw in a little more cash and get a Case Labs M8.

 

[ZixacunX]

I am currently waiting for my RV03 kee kee kee kee