Deciding on case for first build

[Capper]

The P182 is a really nice looking case, and for most users is fine....cable length is an issue, and cooling is an issue for those that really are worried about cooling.

[azianai]

broke down and bought it, easiest cable management i've EVER done.
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my HX520 was fine with cable length.

[CoolGuy90]

Now that I think of it, I may want to get a full tower so I am not restricted on space.

I'm liking the Thermaltake Armor. How is this case?

[azianai]

I think its ugly personally, but a lot of people like working in it. Just don't get the Thermaltake Mozart, thats a total waste of $$

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by CoolGuy90

Now that I think of it, I may want to get a full tower so I am not restricted on space.

I'm liking the Thermaltake Armor. How is this case?

It's expensive, heavy but huge and rock solid. Thermals are decent, not really because of fan placement, more because there's lot of room. Front flaps are more of an annoyance than anything else, more or less like doors on certain towers (which always stay open because it's cumbersome to close and open all the time for some people it seems).

[CoolGuy90]

Originally Posted by polobunny

It's expensive, heavy but huge and rock solid. Thermals are decent, not really because of fan placement, more because there's lot of room. Front flaps are more of an annoyance than anything else, more or less like doors on certain towers (which always stay open because it's cumbersome to close and open all the time for some people it seems).

The door thing I heard is easy solved by simply removing them completely.

I was looking at the specs of the CM 690. They are almost the same as the armor. It is also SLI certified so it should have enough space for a 8800. This was also a case I was considering.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by CoolGuy90

The door thing I heard is easy solved by simply removing them completely.

I was looking at the specs of the CM 690. They are almost the same as the armor. It is also SLI certified so it should have enough space for a 8800. This was also a case I was considering.

The CM 690 is a nice case, I was considering it but fell upon a good deal on another case....

[halutzparilla]

Temjin series are all worth it... although its heavier than your usual case, rock solid and it looks awesome...

[Stormcrow]

CM690 is still a mid-tower, but is an excellent designed one. I heartily endorse it, and yes it'll fit a 8800 fine. If you do want to fork over the extra cash for a full tower, the Cosmos 1000 (original silver) is both huge, roomy, and based on silence.