New build, Mid-tower or Full-tower

jsimon · 06-05-2008, 01:58 AM

The only problem i have with a full tower for my new build is that i am going to be living in a dorm room next year and i want as much room as possible... and I already have a 24" monitor thats going to take up some room.

Steelshivan · 06-05-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon

The only problem i have with a full tower for my new build is that i am going to be living in a dorm room next year and i want as much room as possible... and I already have a 24" monitor thats going to take up some room.

I lived in a dorm when attending university. The space gained by going mid-tower over full-tower is so insignificant in regards to your situation that I find it laughable. In all honesty, you would likely be giving up exactly zero realistic, actual usable space by going with a full-tower. If you have things set up pinpoint to a T and find the full-tower to be a detriment relative to your unique arrangements, you need to get the hell out of your dorm room for awhile.

Have fun at college.

Kornowski · 06-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I'd say the Tuniq Tower and the Ultra Extreme are pretty much equal... But, me being biased, I'd go for the Tuniq Tower. Also, I can vouch for the Antec 900 being great...

If you want, I can post up some pictures of the Tuniq Tower in the Antec 900?

jsimon · 06-06-2008, 03:13 AM

yea, that would be great

diduknowthat · 06-06-2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kornowski

I'd say the Tuniq Tower and the Ultra Extreme are pretty much equal... But, me being biased, I'd go for the Tuniq Tower. Also, I can vouch for the Antec 900 being great...

If you want, I can post up some pictures of the Tuniq Tower in the Antec 900?

Sorry, Tuniq Tower doesn't stack up

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jsimon · 06-07-2008, 03:36 AM

Ok i'm gonna get the Antec 900 Nvidia edition (gotta love the green) .... now will the majority of heatsinks fit in any case because some of them look rather large.

HumanMage · 06-07-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelshivan

I lived in a dorm when attending university. The space gained by going mid-tower over full-tower is so insignificant in regards to your situation that I find it laughable. In all honesty, you would likely be giving up exactly zero realistic, actual usable space by going with a full-tower. If you have things set up pinpoint to a T and find the full-tower to be a detriment relative to your unique arrangements, you need to get the hell out of your dorm room for awhile.

Have fun at college.

Haha this is true. From my experiences in college a full tower vs a mid-tower is really non existent. Finding a place for your tower will be a chore as well, at least it was for some of my friends when they were moving in, some just put it under their desk and kicked it around because they had no foot room

jsimon · 06-07-2008, 03:50 AM

Yea the dorm rooms where I am going are bigger than most i've seen, but regardless i'd like to keep it as small as possible.

HumanMage · 06-07-2008, 06:07 AM

What college are you going to be attending?

Elimin8or · 06-07-2008, 01:03 PM

i say go with a mid, ive got one and its fine. need help choosing one?

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Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 13,589	I'd say the Tuniq Tower and the Ultra Extreme are pretty much equal... But, me being biased, I'd go for the Tuniq Tower. Also, I can vouch for the Antec 900 being great... If you want, I can post up some pictures of the Tuniq Tower in the Antec 900? __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 850MHz 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 765/1885/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED (Idle: 23c - Load: 38c) OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded)

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06-05-2008, 01:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
jsimon New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	The only problem i have with a full tower for my new build is that i am going to be living in a dorm room next year and i want as much room as possible... and I already have a 24" monitor thats going to take up some room.

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jsimon New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	yea, that would be great

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jsimon New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	Ok i'm gonna get the Antec 900 Nvidia edition (gotta love the green) .... now will the majority of heatsinks fit in any case because some of them look rather large.

06-07-2008, 03:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
jsimon New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 19	Yea the dorm rooms where I am going are bigger than most i've seen, but regardless i'd like to keep it as small as possible.