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I want a sexy case...

Post Date: 2012-05-10

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    Posted: 10 May 2012 at 4:18pm
Hi everyone,
I've been trolling the configuration section for a few months and would have ordered my computer from DS by now but, I am struggling with what case I want. I know DS is going to recommend the Half X case and based on all the other comments I read this is an amazing gaming case. However, in my opinion it’s unattractive and way too big for me. I plan to use the computer for gaming on a single monitor, work, and basic internet browsing. So with that said.

Will DS consider building my computer in one of these cases (Cubitek EATX ICE or Lian Li PC-V750WX) ETA end of May or first of June. I am leaning towards the Lian Li case.
Lian Li PC-V750WX:
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=612&cl_index=1&sc_index=0&ss_index=0&g=spec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGTPIe2JRmw
Cubitek:
http://www.cubitek.com/products/ice-series/eatx-ice

Just to point out, I don’t care about noise and any CPU overclocking would be great but I will settle for no overclocking. I would rather have air cooling but, I will go with whatever cooling recommended by DS. My Budget is ~3400$ including the cost of the case. I have a 2550X1440 monitor, keyboard and external speakers already.

Please let me know if this is a realistic build for each case mentioned above. Any comments or recommendations would be appreciated. I used the Dreadnought LEVEL 2 as my template.
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Cooler Master 942 HAF X
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K 3.50 GHz (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core) (Requires Z77 Motherboard)
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE (Intel Z77 Chipset) (Higher Overclocks and Unique Wi-Fi Features)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified Performance Series (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1050W Corsair Pro Silver 1050HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 1x (120GB Solid State (By: Intel) (Model: 520 Series)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Western Digital Caviar (7200 RPM) (Model: Black Edition)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: Blu-Ray Player/DVD Writer (Play Blu-Ray and Burn DVDs)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 2GB (PhysX) (Overclocked EVGA 02G-P4-2672-BR)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Extreme Performance
H20 Tube Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a FrostChill or Sub-Zero LCS Cooling System Selected
Chassis Airflow: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU 4.0GHz to 4.4GHz
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Memory Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my memory
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Virus Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: FREE: Digital Storm T-Shirt - Black (Large)
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Customer Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty
Thank you.
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  Quote Sirus Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 10 May 2012 at 4:53pm
I understand that you really want it to look sexy, but trying to pack in a higher end system into a smaller, more eye pleasing case is quite detrimental to your potential preformance.  It may be better to get the larger, more ventilated case and place it in a location where it won't be as noticeable.
Yes, I really am that guy.
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  Quote bprat22 Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 11 May 2012 at 5:42am
Hi yanna......Welcome to the forums.
 
That build is great, right on. Big%20Smile  For the monitor you'll max out most gaming.
 
Sirus is giving you some great advice.  The case is important  and it's primary function is keeping the parts cool.  But I do understand not everyone wants the HafX.  It is the best, so your call.   DS will use pretty much any case, sometimes ordering what you want for a fee or having you order and send to them.  They'll give you a definitive answer.
 
Whatever case you pick, the bigger the fans usually the more quiet and a case with a top and/or side panel fan is important especially for a multi-gpu rig.
   I would go with the HafX but ......
 
As-is, you have put together a great rig.  Good Luck and keep us updated.Big%20SmileBig%20Smile
 
 
 
 


Edited by bprat22 - 11 May 2012 at 5:57am
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