Getting a new chassis, which one ?

2008-09-08 02:01:52

#1

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

Have been looking at the Antec 1200 but am in doubt seeing as the 900 was a bitch to work with according to people on this forum, also have looked at the Coolermaster Cosmos but i can't buy that without a PSU locally ... (have typically just bought a new PSU)

Am looking for a well aired midi atx chassis seeing as i don't want to reinforce my desk for supporting a huge bigtower ... any thoughts ?

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2008-09-08 02:10:34

#2

Mattimus: Wardimus; +16|6092

Antec P182 is good from what I've heard

https://benchmarkreviews.com/images/reviews/cases/Antec%20P182/p182-01.jpg

2008-09-08 02:17:01

#3

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

Go for the 1200, I got mine two weeks ago.

You will need a phillips screwdriver to take off the side panels though, that didn't really bother me because I knew I needed one for my heatsink anyway. Just make sure you have one handy.

I love the case actually, it's quiet even with all fans on high, it looks nice and keeps my shit cold.

2008-09-08 02:24:04

#4

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

The Sheriff wrote:
Go for the 1200, I got mine two weeks ago.

You will need a phillips screwdriver to take off the side panels though, that didn't really bother me because I knew I needed one for my heatsink anyway. Just make sure you have one handy.

I love the case actually, it's quiet even with all fans on high, it looks nice and keeps my shit cold.

And it was good to work with ? ... how did you connect all the fans, an own controller ?

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2008-09-08 02:24:24

#5

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6834|NYC / Hamburg

I'll also vote for the P182. It's a terrific case.

BTW, it's "which" one, not "witch" one.

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2008-09-08 02:26:03

#6

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

max wrote:
I'll also vote for the P182. It's a terrific case.

BTW, it's "which" one, not "witch" one.

Whoops

Am considering the 182 also

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2008-09-08 02:34:47

#7

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6834|NYC / Hamburg

linky to review of P182. If you're looking for a quiet and well ventilated case, pretty much nothing beats that case.

Last edited by max (2008-09-08 02:35:04)

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2008-09-08 02:35:02

#8

Surgeons: U shud proabbly f off u fat prik; +3,097|6757|Gogledd Cymru

On the 1200, there is it's own fan controller on the back where you can control the speeds of the two rear fans and the top fan, low - medium - high. You can also turn off the led's on the same panel located at the rear of the case.

2008-09-08 02:37:48

#9

Mattimus: Wardimus; +16|6092

The Sheriff wrote:
On the 1200, there is it's own fan controller on the back where you can control the speeds of the two rear fans and the top fan, low - medium - high. You can also turn off the led's on the same panel located at the rear of the case.

Wish my 900 had these features tbh. It has fan speed controllers but inside the case

2008-09-08 03:00:17

#10

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

Hm ... looks like i'm leaning towards the 1200 so far if nothing else comes up ...

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2008-09-08 03:03:35

#11

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6706|King Of The Islands

Well if you're going for excessively large, why not a Gigabyte Aurora?

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-09-08 03:09:36

#12

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6805|Long Island, New York

Cosmos or Cosmos S. You won't be disappointed.

2008-09-08 03:19:49

#13

Mattimus: Wardimus; +16|6092

Cheez wrote:
Well if you're going for excessively large, why not a Gigabyte Aurora?

Varegg wrote:
Am looking for a well aired midi atx chassis seeing as i don't want to reinforce my desk for supporting a huge bigtower ... any thoughts ?

2008-09-08 03:21:28

#14

Brasso: member; +1,549|6897

Mattimus wrote:
Cheez wrote:
Well if you're going for excessively large, why not a Gigabyte Aurora?
Varegg wrote:
Am looking for a well aired midi atx chassis seeing as i don't want to reinforce my desk for supporting a huge bigtower ... any thoughts ?

The 1200 he was looking at is a fulltower, so he described it wrong.

I would also go with Pos's recommendation of the Cosmos series. TT Armors are good too.

Mattimus wrote:
The Sheriff wrote:
On the 1200, there is it's own fan controller on the back where you can control the speeds of the two rear fans and the top fan, low - medium - high. You can also turn off the led's on the same panel located at the rear of the case.
Wish my 900 had these features tbh. It has fan speed controllers but inside the case

I completely forgot where they were, remind me again?

Last edited by haffeysucks (2008-09-08 03:22:06)

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2008-09-08 03:42:37

#15

Mattimus: Wardimus; +16|6092

haffeysucks wrote:
Mattimus wrote:
The Sheriff wrote:
On the 1200, there is it's own fan controller on the back where you can control the speeds of the two rear fans and the top fan, low - medium - high. You can also turn off the led's on the same panel located at the rear of the case.
Wish my 900 had these features tbh. It has fan speed controllers but inside the case
I completely forgot where they were, remind me again?

They hang about 3 inches off of each 120mm fan, and the 200mm fan. Just follow the thin black cords coming from the fans and you'll find them

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2008-09-08 03:43:06

#16

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

The 1200 is listed as a midi tower on my netshop and as mentioned i can't get the Cosmos without PSU in Norway for some strange reason

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2008-09-08 06:00:57

#17

tkoi: Utahraptor!; +148|6414|Texas

I just got a P182 like, 3 days ago, and the first thing I noticed after I got it set up was... my clock ticking. Seriously, this thing is fucking quiet.

2008-09-08 06:54:34

#18

Freezer7Pro: I don't come here a lot anymore.; +1,447|6464|Winland

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2008-09-08 08:29:11

#19

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6760|N. Ireland

I have a P180 and love it. Would definitely recommend the P182!

2008-09-08 09:01:07

#20

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7003|Salt Lake City

Depends on how much you want to spend.

This is the case I have. Lots of room, expandable, removable mobo tray, completely tool less design, and far more ventilation and airflow than any of the Antec chassis you were looking at. Take note that this case is quite large.

Cooler Master Stacker 830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119122

And yes I know you can't order from Newegg, I just wanted to show you the case.

2008-09-08 09:14:43

#21

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Depends on how much you want to spend.

This is the case I have. Lots of room, expandable, removable mobo tray, completely tool less design, and far more ventilation and airflow than any of the Antec chassis you were looking at. Take note that this case is quite large.

Cooler Master Stacker 830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119122

And yes I know you can't order from Newegg, I just wanted to show you the case.

Was looking at that one also but it has gotten some bad reviews because of noise ...

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2008-09-08 09:51:06

#22

Agent_Dung_Bomb: Member; +302|7003|Salt Lake City

Varegg wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Depends on how much you want to spend.

This is the case I have. Lots of room, expandable, removable mobo tray, completely tool less design, and far more ventilation and airflow than any of the Antec chassis you were looking at. Take note that this case is quite large.

Cooler Master Stacker 830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119122

And yes I know you can't order from Newegg, I just wanted to show you the case.
Was looking at that one also but it has gotten some bad reviews because of noise ...

Really? I've not had any noise or vibration issues with it at all. Obviously you can make it loud if you don't choose your fans wisely because there is a spot in the HDD cage for a 120mm, a 120mm in the rear, the top, and 4 x in the door.

2008-09-08 10:56:38

#23

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7077|Nårvei

Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Varegg wrote:
Agent_Dung_Bomb wrote:
Depends on how much you want to spend.

This is the case I have. Lots of room, expandable, removable mobo tray, completely tool less design, and far more ventilation and airflow than any of the Antec chassis you were looking at. Take note that this case is quite large.

Cooler Master Stacker 830

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811119122

And yes I know you can't order from Newegg, I just wanted to show you the case.
Was looking at that one also but it has gotten some bad reviews because of noise ...
Really? I've not had any noise or vibration issues with it at all. Obviously you can make it loud if you don't choose your fans wisely because there is a spot in the HDD cage for a 120mm, a 120mm in the rear, the top, and 4 x in the door.

Yeah ... sidewall vibration noise apparently ...

... have made up my mind, am going for the 1200

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2008-09-08 11:00:40

#24

Catbox: forgiveness; +505|6983

the 1200 is big and cool(temp) I am buying one myself...

Love is the answer

2008-09-08 14:26:23

#25

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6999|St. Andrews / Oslo

noooooooo, not a 1200!

if it's anything like the 900, it's a bitch to work in, hard to cable manage, fucking stupid, etc.

Get a P182. Why?
- Extremely silent
- Lots of room
- Epic cable management
- Looks great
- Awesome airflow
- Extremely silent

If you want easy fan controlling, just make some 5V/12V switches yourself - much more fun

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