Question about Cases

I'm in the market for a new PC this summer and the last two computers I have built myself.  This time around I'd like to add liquid cooling to my setup and I'm just too much of a wuss to do that myself. 

I have been looking around a lot and I'm very satisfied so far with DigitalStorm's systems, especially the custom build section.  My only issue is that I want my system built in a certain case, which actually happens to be a Mod of the CM Cosmos:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6683/cst-640/Cooler_Master_COSMOS_1000_Full_Tower_Chassis_w_Custom_Bolt-On_Full_Window_RC-1000-KSN1-GP.html

Sorry for the long link.  Anyways, this is a mod of the Cosmos that has a very nice window added on the side panel.  My question to you guys:

Do you allow customers to ship you a certain case (assuming it is the right size for the parts ordered) in which the system can be built in?

Thanks,

John!

Originally posted by gdhart Yes, they do allow you to ask for another case than what is listed in the configurations.   Give them a call and they will fill you in on the details.

Cool thanks.  I'm assuming they would also allow me to run the liquid cooling to just 1 GPU instead of 2 (what you see in the drop-down menu).  I'll prolly get just 1 9800GX2 because right now 2 GX2's is overkill imo, but I would still like to have it liquid cooled.  Unless the masses think thats not necessary.

I've been interested in liquid cooling since I built my last system a couple years ago.  The case I have it running in is a Thermaltake Xaser III, which has 7 stock fans, and even with good cable management my overclocking has been limited. 

With the new system I'm either buying or building, I have my mind set on the liquid cooling... its just a matter of whether or not I'm willing to do it myself.  Building your own computer will always be cheaper, but DS seems like a damn good company and I'm willing to throw in a few extra $ for the quality they are tossing out into mainstream gaming PCs.

I do indeed love that case. I've had my heart set on it for a long time and the only reason I was hesitating was there was no side window, until now. That case mod is extremely sweet and I believe FrozenCPU does a great job with that window.  Another point I wanted to throw out there Is I will also probably wait till Nvidia realeases the GT200 series in July before I build.  It sucks that the 9800's will have a short shelf life, but hopefully the specs on the 9990GTX will blow everything away. 

That rocks. I should have done that.

Well I'm all set on what I'm going to buy from them.  Just need to get some extra cash in the bank this month before I place the order.

Heres the specs:

nvidia 790i mobo
E8500
4GB DDR3 Corsair @ 1600Mhz
150GB 10krpm Raptor, HDD #1 for games
500GB caviar 7krpm for windows/page file
1 9800GX2
X-Fi XtremeGamer
Liquid chilled CPU for maximum Oc'ing potential
Corsair HX 1000 PSU
Cosmos 1000 Case mod (link in the first post)

What do you guys think?


Edited by GuyLarson - 27 May 2008 at 7:07am