Looking for a great Full tower case for my PC

[unknown555525]

Right now I'm looking at these cases, I currently have a tiny mid tower case that's cheap looking, thin, and just overall isn't that great, plus I plan to go SLI 8800GT's, and add in more hard drives in the next few months and need something much larger. And further improve the cable management which isn't all that great right now as I have cables laying on the mobo right now and I don't like that.

Here's my current case innards, and clearly why I need a new one.


I'm looking at these ones right now,


Newegg.com - Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan - Retail


Newegg.com - XCLIO A380BK Fully Black High Gloss Finish SECC 1.0mm thickness ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

It should have enough room so that the video cards wont block the hard drives, or CD drives like they are doing now, and have room for great cable management and 2 cold cathode lights.

Any ideas? personal experiences with full size cases that anyone might reccomend? It's essential that the case has a clear side window though.
And my budget is under $200

[screwballl]

the Antec 900 is a great case that has dropped quite a bit in price... plus will have plenty of cooling available for a high power SLI setup. Sometimes you can catch it on sale close to $80

[Badluck Inc]

Newegg.com - Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

I have this case and everything about it is great . It is all tool-free and holds everything in like it was screwed down . Tons of room to work in and hide wires plus great air flow.

[drew and not u]

Originally Posted by screwballl

the Antec 900 is a great case that has dropped quite a bit in price... plus will have plenty of cooling available for a high power SLI setup. Sometimes you can catch it on sale close to $80

That's not a Full-tower. Granted it's a great case. But I went from a Thermaltake Armor to a 900, and the Armor definitely had better cable management. Cooling seems to be about the same between them. I like it for what i got it for (smaller, lighter) but it's nowhere as roomy, and IMO can't be recommended in place of a true full-tower.

[gvblake22]

The Thermaltake Armor is a nice case for its size and cost, it would be a great choice. You could also consider. You could also look at the Antec 900, Antec P182 with window, or the Gigabyte 3d Aurora (silver or black).

You could also consider modding the case of your choice and making your own window

[screwballl]

if he is wanting a true full tower, just step into the Thermaltake Mozart TX case... plenty of room for anything you throw at it and potential for up to 10 fans

[unknown555525]

I do like the Gigabyte 3d Aurora, but it's not flashy, and "my pc is better than yours" enough. (not that mine is any better than any of your's but to people that come to my place) I've heard alot about the Antec nine hundred case, but from looking at the pics, it's a mid size case, and will have the same problems I'm having with mine right now as the setup looks the same, aside from the PSU being on the bottom, and the thicker metal.

Antec P182 with window, is also a very nice case internally, but is quite plain on the outside.

The Thermaltake Mozart TX case, wow, that looks uhm, different! I love that, it would make for a very interesting build. Looks like it would be increadible with some added green + blue lighting.

I think that's the one I'll be getting then, along with some lighting and obviously a much nicer CPU cooler..

ugh.. ok, I wish I could get that one but I can't afford to at this moment, to get that case I'll be spending close to $300, and I just can't afford that right now. Looks like I'll be getting it next month :)

Thanks to all of you! I really love the Thermaltake Mozart TX , and I'm pretty set on getting that one now!

[One4yu2c]

If you're looking for any kind of elbow room, drop the P182 from consideration. This especially holds true when looking at a dual-videocard setup. See here for reasons why.

[unknown555525]

Yea, that would be an issue if the intake of the second GPU's fan were blocked.

Any info you guys might have on people who have used the Thermaltake Mozart TX ? if any?

[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by unknown555525

Any info you guys might have on people who have used the Thermaltake Mozart TX ? if any?

We reviewed that case, if you haven't read it already:

Thermaltake Mozart TX Cube Tower Case Review