What would somone in "The Know" recommend as a good computer case?
i dont need a power supply as i am purchasing one the same day

I have my eyes on a soprano case, have you had any experience with Thermaltake cases? if so would you recommend one? or stay clear? im buying on saturday so we have a few days of deliberation. thanks for your time and thoughts

I highly recommend the Thermaltake Kandalf. ive heard great things about it and it looks great:

Kandalf

Thermaltake Kandalf Extreme:

Kandalf Extrene Edition

They are very, very big cases though. this in my eye is both good and bad . I'd purchase one myself if i had the room for it....

Your hardware will fit into the soprano right? Or do you need that checking?

I think Thermaltake cases are good, i have one. Thermaltake Armor Junior. It is a good case with plenty of room. I have not had any problems with the case and it suits me well.

Thermaltake build quality isn't so good as Antec however. But it was good enough for me.

My Case

Edit: yep Kandalf is quite nice although expensive

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I was going to recommend the Soprano actually, had my eye on that case for a long time, lots of quality for the money. Thermaltake are always a smart choice, and if you can afford something like the Kandalf and really need all that room then by all means go for it.

May I also make anther recommendation and point out the Antec 900. It doesn't look as pretty as the two Thermaltakes mentioned but the cooling is excellent and the price won't burn a hole in your pocket.

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Yes my choice was between the ANTEC 900 and the thermaltake armor jr.

I went for the Thermaltake because it looked better and wasn't as loud.

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the antec 900 looks great, wonder how quiet it is? i found it relatively cheap too.. i may just look into that case.

I am a fan of Antec too Moved to them after I felt the build quality and "new innovations" were getting less with Lian-Li.

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Here are my Favs.. Pricey but worth the dough

Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail using this one now, and temps are around 25c under full load

This is one of the best though

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Stacker 830 Evolution RC-830-SSR3-GP Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply - Retail

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Problem solved.. Went with the NineHundred but Antec. as for noise, with the 4 fans that come with the case, they are QUIET! make sure you get a fan controller like me though, because if you have to keep switching those little switches inside the case everytime u want it cooler or what not, it will get old very fast.. the case i swear could turn water into dry ice haha.. i can control the weather in sydney with the fan controller on my case..
before this case my 8800 gts was running 71celcius, now when playing advanced war fighter its running 61. BIIIG difference. and when i get a board with more space between the slots and move the XFI card away from the fan of the 8800 i expect it to drop even more. thanks for the help guys.. ill try post a pik sometime.,

Nice Not sure about controlling the weather in Sydney though

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