Need help choosing a case

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Torch

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So I want to build a gaming desktop this summer so I'm doing some looking around to find the best parts for what I want. I've been looking at a couple of cases that I thought might be good, but I wanted to get some other opinions. The cases I've looked at so far (in no particular order) are:

1. Antec 900
2. CoolerMaster Cosmos
3. Antec P182
4. ThermalTake Armor

any thoughts on which would be better?

other specs on the comp will probably be
intel core 2 quad 6600 cpu
MSI P6N SLI Platinum ATX mobo
8800 GTS or 2x 9600 gpu
2 hard drives in raid 0

thanks
 
I really recomend the Antec 900! It has simply awesome cooling and a really nice quality feel to it!

If you want some pictures to compare it for size;
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NOTE that it doesn't come with the hole by the PSU, that's something that I modded to my case, it does (if you get the new version) have two down the right hand side!
 
I actually just built a computer for my friend using that case. It was great to work with and had some really great wire management options. The only thing i had trouble with was setting the mobo tray back into the case, because a bunch of wires fell there and I had to hold those while juggling a mobo, etc. but it wasn't a big deal and it all turned out great. I'd recommend that case to anyone who's interested in it.
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yes the 900 has great cooling but i think it looks ugly.
i love the thermaltake full towers u cant go wrong very tough. an they are very cool.
in a ThermalTake RS100 i have my AMD 6000+ with stock cooler idling at 26 at load 40-45
my mate with a FX-60 @ 2.8 in a ThermalTake armor case stock cooler idleing at 23-24 load 40-45.
 
Torch said:
3. Antec P182
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I just built my PC with this case, so if you have specific questions, feel free to ask.

I think it's great. The cable management system is very handy, but it requires you to do some advance thinking so you'll know how to route the cables before you start plugging them in. The removable drive bays are very convenient, fan placement is great, and the compartmentalized design seems well thought out.
 
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daisymtc said:
Cheaper Option: Cooler Master CM690
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HELLL YEA THIS CASE IS THE SHEEZNIT!!!!! u can rout ur wires really easky and it also has holes for external watercooler. THis case actually has a fan behind the mobo to cool the cpu. FRIGGGINNN SICK!!!!
 
Vizy93 said:
HELLL YEA THIS CASE IS THE SHEEZNIT!!!!! u can rout ur wires really easky and it also has holes for external watercooler. THis case actually has a fan behind the mobo to cool the cpu. FRIGGGINNN SICK!!!!
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I'snt the Centurion Cm 590 supposed to be out now?
 
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