Need Help Deciding Between Cases

xbadwolfx · 01-26-2008, 11:54 PM

Here is my current configuration.

2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 4MB Cache FSB 1333
Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler Extremely Quiet
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L (Intel P35, PCIEx, 8-Channel Audio, LAN, 4xSATA2, 4xDDR2, 1333FSB)
2GB (1GBx2) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory
320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
20X Samsung SH-S202G Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
512MB nVidia GeForce 8600GT GDDR3 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
550watt Cooler Master eXtreme Power RS-550-PCAR

I need help deciding between two cases. I am not very interested in looks. I am concerned about the lowest temperatures possible for my processor and video card. I will be multi-tasking with Adobe products. I am mostly debating because the Cooler Master hardly has as many reviews compared to the RAIDMAX.

1. Cooler Master Black 690
2. RAIDMAX Smilodon

pc-tech · 01-27-2008, 12:17 AM

i like the Raidmax

Samuel1941 · 01-27-2008, 04:16 AM

Not difficult for me to make a decision if I were you.

I'd pick the Cool Master Black 690.

If you look at the reviews, the Cool Master got 80% excellent, the RAIDMax got 70%.

The Cool Master uses all 120mm fans which are generally more efficient and quieter than the 80mm fans used in the RAIDMax.

You don't need the PSU that comes with the RAIDMax...so why pay the extra $10??

The Cool Master all metal case is a plus if you have an AM radio nearby as the metal will shield against some of the computer caused interference on the radio.

That's my reasoning...but, if you just want the bling look, then get the RAIDMax!!

**oscaryu1** · 01-27-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pc-tech

i like the Raidmax

Looks aren't everything. Need to look at size, reviews, airflow.

01-26-2008, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
xbadwolfx Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Age: 17 Posts: 126	Need Help Deciding Between Cases Here is my current configuration. 2.66Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 4MB Cache FSB 1333 Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler Extremely Quiet GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L (Intel P35, PCIEx, 8-Channel Audio, LAN, 4xSATA2, 4xDDR2, 1333FSB) 2GB (1GBx2) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory 320GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300 20X Samsung SH-S202G Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero 512MB nVidia GeForce 8600GT GDDR3 PCI Express DVI/Tvout 550watt Cooler Master eXtreme Power RS-550-PCAR I need help deciding between two cases. I am not very interested in looks. I am concerned about the lowest temperatures possible for my processor and video card. I will be multi-tasking with Adobe products. I am mostly debating because the Cooler Master hardly has as many reviews compared to the RAIDMAX. 1. Cooler Master Black 690 2. RAIDMAX Smilodon

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pc-tech banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Berkley Ma Posts: 857	i like the Raidmax

01-27-2008, 04:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Samuel1941 New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	Not difficult for me to make a decision if I were you. I'd pick the Cool Master Black 690. If you look at the reviews, the Cool Master got 80% excellent, the RAIDMax got 70%. The Cool Master uses all 120mm fans which are generally more efficient and quieter than the 80mm fans used in the RAIDMax. You don't need the PSU that comes with the RAIDMax...so why pay the extra $10?? The Cool Master all metal case is a plus if you have an AM radio nearby as the metal will shield against some of the computer caused interference on the radio. That's my reasoning...but, if you just want the bling look, then get the RAIDMax!!