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Xsas · 05-14-2004, 01:28 AM

I went out looking at towers with my friend today for a computer I'm going to build sometime over the summer, and I found one computer that looked to be cheap (Under 200 with power supply), quiet, and looks nice.

Cooler Master wavemaster-

Getting it in black. Saw it at fry's today, and it looks really slick.

Anyone else know of any other nice, cheap, quiet towers?

Xsas · 05-14-2004, 01:43 AM

This one too:

http://www.xoxide.com/pc6070b.html

Lasereth · 05-14-2004, 01:53 AM

Yeah, first thing I thought of was Lian-Li like Xsas said. I'd hit up a Warrior if I was gonna spend that much on a case (I've never spent more than $50 on a case).

http://www.xoxide.com/newlianli601.html

It's a little over $200 though. Check out all of the Lian-Li cases:

http://www.xoxide.com/lianli2.html

I'd LOVE to have any of those.

-Lasereth

sixate · 05-14-2004, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xsas
This one too:

http://www.xoxide.com/pc6070b.html

That's my favorite case right now. I wish it woulda been out when I bought my Lian-Li. I'll never buy any other kind of case other than Lian-Li. Their quality is unmatched.

Personally, I hate the WaveMaster...

Xsas · 05-14-2004, 10:11 AM

What Lian Li do you have now, sixate? And why do you hate the wavemaster?

And that one you mentioned Lasereth is out of my budget. I'm looking to spend 200 on a tower AND power supply, or a few dollars over that.

sixate · 05-14-2004, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xsas
What Lian Li do you have now, sixate? And why do you hate the wavemaster?

I have a Lian-Li PC-86. Review: Clicky
I added a window to mine. I'd put up a pic, but I haven't taken any recent ones since I upgraded a few months ago.

I just think the WaveMaster is an ugly case. Although, it's better than most that I see, but IMO it just doesn't compare with a Lian-Li.

bltzkriegmcanon · 05-14-2004, 11:23 AM

My personal fave - http://xoxide.com/thxavwiv7.html

Haven't bought one yet, who knows, maybe I'll make some cash this summer and buy one. Then stick the APU figure "Mifune's Last Stand" in the case.

ChrisJericho · 05-14-2004, 12:46 PM

Meh, I only buy cases with 120 mm fans now. Check out Antec's models.

Xsas · 05-14-2004, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sixate
I have a Lian-Li PC-86. Review: Clicky
I added a window to mine. I'd put up a pic, but I haven't taken any recent ones since I upgraded a few months ago.

I just think the WaveMaster is an ugly case. Although, it's better than most that I see, but IMO it just doesn't compare with a Lian-Li.

How noisy is your case?

And ChrisJericho, why 120 mm fans? Are they quieter?

sixate · 05-14-2004, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xsas
How noisy is your case?

Well, all cases are dead silent. It's a matter of how many fans you put in, which I have many, and how loud your PSU is. Overall, I run all my fans off of a fan controller with them turned down as low as possible 90% of the time, so I can't really hear them.

sailor · 05-14-2004, 03:51 PM

I just spent $90 on the base Lian-Li case (pc70, I think... black one). Lemme tell you what--its the best $90 Ive ever spent on a computer part. At first, I couldnt bring myself to spend that much on a case, but now that I did it, I am so glad. Its *incredible*, especially coming from the POS I was using before (which is now my Linux box, which I am typing this on

).

Edit: Its a PC-61.

MooseMan3000 · 05-15-2004, 06:05 PM

Cases are NOT dead quiet. PFFT.

Lots of cheap cases will be made out of overly stiff material which vibrates more than, say, aluminum, and as such it will generate more noise (especially when it's on a desk that vibrates easily, as well). This can be cut down by throwing a little bit of foam in/under the case to absorb the vibrations, but the case will still be vibrating somewhat and generating a little excess noise, in addition to sometimes making CD-Rs skip, and generally fucking with your system. This isn't a huge problem, but it IS something to watch out for.

For fans, a 120 mm fan is quieter because it can push the same amount of air at a lower RPM. Of course, in my opinion the best solution is a temperature controlled fan (or two or three)... that is, it changes RPM based on the temperature inside the case, meaning it's only as loud as it has to be. You need to make sure you have a motherboard that can do that, though.

That's all I can think of now.

05-14-2004, 01:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xsas Banned	Cool Towers I went out looking at towers with my friend today for a computer I'm going to build sometime over the summer, and I found one computer that looked to be cheap (Under 200 with power supply), quiet, and looks nice. Cooler Master wavemaster- Getting it in black. Saw it at fry's today, and it looks really slick. Anyone else know of any other nice, cheap, quiet towers?

05-14-2004, 01:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, first thing I thought of was Lian-Li like Xsas said. I'd hit up a Warrior if I was gonna spend that much on a case (I've never spent more than $50 on a case). http://www.xoxide.com/newlianli601.html It's a little over $200 though. Check out all of the Lian-Li cases: http://www.xoxide.com/lianli2.html I'd LOVE to have any of those. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

05-14-2004, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Xsas Banned	What Lian Li do you have now, sixate? And why do you hate the wavemaster? And that one you mentioned Lasereth is out of my budget. I'm looking to spend 200 on a tower AND power supply, or a few dollars over that. Last edited by Xsas; 05-14-2004 at 10:17 AM..

05-14-2004, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
bltzkriegmcanon Holy Knight of The Alliance Location: Stormwind, The Eastern Kingdoms, Azeroth	My personal fave - http://xoxide.com/thxavwiv7.html Haven't bought one yet, who knows, maybe I'll make some cash this summer and buy one. Then stick the APU figure "Mifune's Last Stand" in the case. __________________ What do you say to one last showdown? - Ocelot, Metal Gear Solid 3 The password is "Who are the Patriots?" and "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." Gotcha. - The Colonel and Snake, Metal Gear Solid 3

05-14-2004, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	Meh, I only buy cases with 120 mm fans now. Check out Antec's models. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

05-14-2004, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xsas Banned	This one too: http://www.xoxide.com/pc6070b.html

05-14-2004, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	I just spent $90 on the base Lian-Li case (pc70, I think... black one). Lemme tell you what--its the best $90 Ive ever spent on a computer part. At first, I couldnt bring myself to spend that much on a case, but now that I did it, I am so glad. Its incredible, especially coming from the POS I was using before (which is now my Linux box, which I am typing this on ). Edit: Its a PC-61. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato Last edited by sailor; 05-14-2004 at 03:53 PM..

05-15-2004, 06:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	Cases are NOT dead quiet. PFFT. Lots of cheap cases will be made out of overly stiff material which vibrates more than, say, aluminum, and as such it will generate more noise (especially when it's on a desk that vibrates easily, as well). This can be cut down by throwing a little bit of foam in/under the case to absorb the vibrations, but the case will still be vibrating somewhat and generating a little excess noise, in addition to sometimes making CD-Rs skip, and generally fucking with your system. This isn't a huge problem, but it IS something to watch out for. For fans, a 120 mm fan is quieter because it can push the same amount of air at a lower RPM. Of course, in my opinion the best solution is a temperature controlled fan (or two or three)... that is, it changes RPM based on the temperature inside the case, meaning it's only as loud as it has to be. You need to make sure you have a motherboard that can do that, though. That's all I can think of now.