Need High End Cool Looking Aluminum Case

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I've gone cheap on cases long enough. My latest Coolermaster just cut my hand open for the last time. My 9800GX2 is coming in on Tuesday so I need the new case to accommodate large things like that. I want to hold onto this for a few years so it should have enough room for SLI and 4 hard drives.

But, for me to justify the price, it needs to look extremely slick. Here's what I'm looking at so far, I'm looking for ideas and feedback:

Lian-Li V1000B PlusII - Black
Zalman GT1000 - Black
Coolermaster Cosmos S (the looks are a MEH for me)
Lian-Li PC-B25B - Black

THANKS!!
 
I have the a Zalman Fatal1ty case, similar to the gt1000. I have to say they're extremely sturdy, good lookin, and easy to work with. But beware, the case will weigh a TON after you have everything installed, so its a good idea to let it sit on the floor rather than on a shelf. And watch out for the corners, they'll make you bleed :)
 
Also look at what Silverstone has to offer. Their Aluminum towers are gorgeous!
 
Does the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme need to be lapped?
Also, I don't have one, so I looked it up, there is no fan? Yet it performs very well according to reviews
 
troisanh said:
Got the tj07-bw myself with full water treament but like i said, $50 is hard to beat for full lian-li tower. Each his own i guess.
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You're right, it's hard for me to deny that it's a good deal for a Lian-Li case. However, after seeing it, I wouldn't buy it regardless of price. It just looks like a huge chunk of metal to me :\
 
budman76 said:
Does the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme need to be lapped?
Also, I don't have one, so I looked it up, there is no fan? Yet it performs very well according to reviews
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You add your own fan. Yes, that means you're tacking at least $3 to the price, but usually somewhere in the range of another $15 or so.

Also: V1200 > V1000, last time I checkd.

Also, don't the U120/TRUE/U90 ... don't fit in the V1200?
 
Zetherin said:
You're right, it's hard for me to deny that it's a good deal for a Lian-Li case. However, after seeing it, I wouldn't buy it regardless of price. It just looks like a huge chunk of metal to me :\
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Guess what all cases are? Yep, huge chunks of metal.

Leman said:
You add your own fan. Yes, that means you're tacking at least $3 to the price, but usually somewhere in the range of another $15 or so.

Also: V1200 > V1000, last time I checkd.

Also, don't the U120/TRUE/U90 ... don't fit in the V1200?
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It fits in the V-series cases IF you have an Intel chipset. The socket location on nVidia reference boards (650i/680i/780i) is too close to the edge of the motherboard and causes clearance issues with the Ultra 120 eXtreme. Intel chipset motherboards do not have this clearance issue.

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THAT LIAN LI CASE IS SO UGLY i wouldn't touch it for 50 bucks. Some people like sexy looking cases id get the TJ09 ITS very well cooled and looks amazing.
 
I also vote for the TJ07. I only have a cheap Rosewill case but if I could afford a nice Al case, the TJ07 would be it. Love how the Murderbox looks. :)
 
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