Which case?

[DarkStar02]

Aspire X-Navigator Aluminum Case-Black/Black

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Aspire's X-Navigator aluminum case is top of the line chassis in the market. Fully loaded with max. cooling and multi-function design. Ideal for gamers and PC enthusiasts. An eye catching chassis that draws lots of compliments and attention . Top quality durably constructed aluminum case designed with great features to meet today's extreme needs and future's unlimited expansion. Comes with a 500W aluminum see-through power supply with fully sleeved wires in UV green material and UV green molex connectors, the power is not just a stunning beauty itself, it powers like horse. Five built-in LED case fans provide superior cooling and magnificent light for the coolest look. Easy accessible front USB2.0 and Firewire 1394 ports meet all your modern needs. The built-in LCD temperature readout monitors your system’s thermal status and prevents overheating. Lockable front panel and side panel secure your privacy and documents. Each X-Navigator aluminum case comes with two additional sets of changeable faceplates allow you to change the front panel of your case to fit your mood and personal decor.

The reason I like this case is because it comes with a 500 Watt PSU, which is also stylish and cool, and it's cheaper than the other case.


The other option is this:

Thermaltake Modern Life Style XaserV Series- Damier V5000A Black Series **NO POWER SUPPLY

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Elegant & Exquisite front panel design: front side : Damier stylish motif & 2 Smart Fan fan speed control knobs in front panel & flash EL lamp Rear side : Thermaltake aluminum back plate with 7 color flash LED.
Retractable foot stands
"X" type side panel window
Side panel security lock & 3-way front panel lock
Tt VIP Pack include: Damier series mouse pad, sticker, CD-ROM disc with screen saver and wallpapers.
Fan: 90x90x25 mm, 1800rpm, 21dBA, in rear & side door
Fan: 80x80x25 mm, 2050rpm, 21dBA, top & front

The reason I like this case is because of its awesome[/b] cooling system. Click the picture to check it out. Although it is a tad pricey, the cooling system is probably worth it. I have a 480 watt PSU that came with my case right now I could probably put in this case if I ever bought this.


Now, for your opinions. Which one should I purchase?

 

[jjsevdt]

I would say the aspire, the PSU is a nice incentive, but the integrated temp reading is a nice touch. I like the design of the other one tho, it's got a ska feel to it

 

[StasysPC]

speaking out of experience, I'd go with the X-Navigator. They are absolutely awesome cases and, while it might not have as good of airflow/cooling as the thermaltake, it's still great. the psu is great too

 

[dragon2309]

X-Navigator looks a hell of a lot nicer than the Xaser one, Xaser looks like a massie mess of lots of different poatterns and colours, the X-Navigator is stylish and sleek.

 

[DarkStar02]

X-Navigator looks a hell of a lot nicer than the Xaser one, Xaser looks like a massie mess of lots of different poatterns and colours, the X-Navigator is stylish and sleek.

I'm half in for cooling, half for design.

 

[dragon2309]

Hmm, ok i suppose a fair arguement, i dont go for cooling as i am getting water cooling and case air flow inst THAT importnat, i would still go for the X-Navigator, im sure you could do some modding and get a decent case air flow out of it

 

[Boxer_Bhaii]

aspire looks soooo nicee...

 

[DarkStar02]

Yeah I know it looks nice, but I don't think the $170.00 price quite matches up with it's cooling?

 

[jancz3rt]

Haha

Oh well. The Aspire looks so much better. Not only is it more simple (mature) in design, but I would very much doubt it being inferior in terms of cooling. You can always add better fans etc, that will do a better job. The Thermaltake looks trashy in my opinion and plays to be "cool and cool". Pfff. It would be a nice thing to see temperatures compared on both. I think that the X-Navigator's cooling si sufficient (two in-takes, three out-takes!). You will stay cool. I would do a bit of modding on it as I particularly do not like the fan grills.

Quoted on the Aspire:

Up to 6 x case fans:

1 x 80mm UV blue LED fan - front (included)
1 x 80mm UV blue LED fan - top (included)
2 x 80mm UV blue LED fan - rear (included)
1 x 120mm UV blue LED fan - side (included)
1 x 80mm fan -front between front panel and 3.5" drive cage (optional)


JAN

 

[MrBigglesworth]

Get the aspire.
1 x 120mm UV blue LED fan - side (included)

120mm fans are so worth it over noise 80mm ones.

 

[alanuofm]

what are the specs on the psu?

 

[Praetor]

IIRC the X-Navigator has a decent PSU in there while the Tt has a Tt PSU and yeah .... so X-Navigator would be my suggestion