They're just no-nonsense and no-gimmick cases really
This is why I like the Lian-Li PC-60 and PC-7 cases. They're no-nonsense.

I do like cases that keep everything simple and have everything like normal. Standard cooling, maybe an extra fan or two and standard bays. SO much easier to work with and, if I ever get round to it, mod.

At last I am able to get my new case in addition to my TFT. I have pretty much decided on the Mirage 62. It's ugliness is just so cool.
Anyway, I have a very slight bias towards the Antec 900. I don't like the side panel window design, but I do like the construction otherwise. Akasa or Antec. Which can I presume to be of better build quality?? For some irrational reason, I just don't like Coolermaster cases. I do agree that they are very good cases though!

You can't go wrong either way, I have the predecessor to the Mirage (the Eclipse) and it's solid through and through, except the tacky front panel. I hear lots of good things about Antec cases all the time, aswell.

Yeah, so do I. I think I will have the Akasa though. The front panel would make a good mod, but i think that would have to be a future mod. I am just eager to get this done. Graphics next up.

It would require a lot of modding to make it better, and it would still be plastic. I think if I bought a new case now I wouldn't go for the Akasa, even though it is a very solid case, and you won't regret your purchase, just I think there are better.

From my experience with cases... You need to purchase a case and try it out for yourself to see whether it is good or not. Wavemaster is very good value and gimmickless, V1000 is overpriced and lacking in space even though reviews give it top marks, and a cheapo Cavalier case I bought for my family with all-steel construction is actually alright. Aluminium is still my favourite though -- check out my Wavemaster picture review!

Got a link please fella.

I may have to look a bit closer at the Coolermasters. You are advocating them more than once, point taken if so. The Mirage is a bit pricey. Got the budget as such, but more could go to the Graphics and Ram

He posted it in hardware, Clicky.

I think when buying a case, what you really have to do is know what you want. What kind of space requirements do you need, what fans do you want it to have. Does it need special features, etc? For example, the Wavemaster isn't a very roomy case, but it is good looking and well featured.

Thanks That does look nice. That would not be any good for me. The top would have to be moded for the Rad. I would not want to do that. I think i will have to go with the Antec. For the cost more than anything.

Cosmos S has some room for a radiator at the top



It's too curvy for my liking though. And steely.

Cosmos S should be excellent for WC, seeing as it's pretty much a successor tot eh Stacker. However, it's looks are a bit OTT, so it will be down to taste.

Yeah, it's a great case with loads of features and a decent price. The original Cosmos now costs under £100 though, so that might be a good option. It's definitely a taste thing and aluminium is my flavour.

True, Steel is a bit heavy, but I was more on about aesthetics. Considering you probably won't move your comp that much, saving a few kgs in the case may not be that important.

Personally i love curves. I must admit, that's a real nice looking case. Mmm, yeah i think i am warming to Coolermaster. A bottom loaded Psu too, a desirable trait for sure.

Bottom loaded PSUs can be advantages, if the case is designed right, which I think that is. Coolermaster do make excellent cases, just maybe not quite as good as others. In this case it will be the steel construction that loses points for it, and the general marmite styling.

I love Marmite, though...

"You either love it or you hate it". Your Marmite preferences don't actually have any bearing.

So what are you saying about Marmite? The case does have smooth lines which i tend to like.

Well with the styling of the case, it's very bold, so you'll even love it's distinctive design or think it's ugly. Therefore it's Marmite (remember the old adds?).

Yeah i do remember the adverts, although i suspect i remember further back. Anywho, I adore Marmite (not Vegemite, solidified oil that). I will have to adopt that term, quite apt really, and funny.

I do think that the case borrows from the Thermaltake designs (destroy point if applicable). The Armor +, that is just sexy beyond belief. That, and the Xaser, should be displayed in the Tate Modern. Well if Tracy Emin can get away with it... I better had get back to the question i wanted to ask.
What is the biggest Coolermaster. Could Google i know, but i thought i would ask the Coolermaster Prof.

I've got a feeling it was the original CM Stacker - the low profile one. That one looked good for me, but then they got curvy and I lost interest.

Yeah, it will be one of the Stackers. The original was certainly the simplest one, and was absolutely insane. 12 5.25 bays and bigger than the Eclipse (and trust me, that's big). I think the Cosmos is a similar size, but much more complex. Getting hold of an original stacker will be hard, though.

Yeah. I bet would be hard to find one of those Stackers. It would be nice though, i do like big towers. Chieftec used to make a big tower, but can't find that one anymore.

You could consider a server case if you really want something big. They don't look as good, so you would probably want to paint it at least, but it would be interesting to work with.