BitFenix Colossus? Corsair 650D?

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MattBee2k2

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This is probably my 3rd post about cases but I just can't decide
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I decided on the 650D over the HAF X but now after seeing the BitFenix Colossus with a window, I'm wondering again.

So which would be better for space,temps and cable management?

http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-BX

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-036-CS

Thanks
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MattBee2k2 said:
This is probably my 3rd post about cases but I just can't decide
unsure.gif


I decided on the 650D over the HAF X but now after seeing the BitFenix Colossus with a window, I'm wondering again.

So which would be better for space,temps and cable management?

http://overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-BX

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-036-CS

Thanks
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Well i have the collossus, it has amazing space and great cable management as its a full tower chassis but, the 650D would be a better "air cooled" chassis as it is smaller, then again i dont thing youll see a huge difference in temps.....the collosuss will also future proof you to an extent as you can fit big motherboards inside so yh.

hope that helps

but i think the collosuss look better
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Firat said:
Well i have the collossus, it has amazing space and great cable management as its a full tower chassis but, the 650D would be a better "air cooled" chassis as it is smaller, then again i dont thing youll see a huge difference in temps.....the collosuss will also future proof you to an extent as you can fit big motherboards inside so yh.

hope that helps

but i think the collosuss look better
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Yeh the collossus does look AMAZING, I originally wanted that but it didn't have a side window so I didn't go with it but now that i've seen this I want it but I don't just want to go with it because of looks.

From what you've said it seems like a good choice to go with the Colossus then. I was wanting to go with the original colossus and buy the windowed side panel separate then I'd have blue and red LED's but where do you get the side panel?
 
MattBee2k2 said:
Yeh the collossus does look AMAZING, I originally wanted that but it didn't have a side window so I didn't go with it but now that i've seen this I want it but I don't just want to go with it because of looks.

From what you've said it seems like a good choice to go with the Colossus then. I was wanting to go with the original colossus and buy the windowed side panel separate then I'd have blue and red LED's but where do you get the side panel?
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yup thats what i did as i bought the collossus b4 the windowed version came out.

i purchased the side panel HERE

they have both the black one or the white one.

the good thing about the originnal collusus is the fan controller, the usb 3.0 and the led on the other side panel
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Firat said:
yup thats what i did as i bought the collossus b4 the windowed version came out.

i purchased the side panel HERE

they have both the black one or the white one.

the good thing about the originnal collusus is the fan controller, the usb 3.0 and the led on the other side panel
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Thanks, definitely buying the original colossus and the side panel separate as the original one just seems so much better.

Looked at your rig too and very very nice but whats the difference between the p67 and z68?
 
MattBee2k2 said:
Thanks, definitely buying the original colossus and the side panel separate as the original one just seems so much better.

Looked at your rig too and very very nice but whats the difference between the p67 and z68?
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Thanks, its not finished yet, its gonna b watercooled
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and its having a complete make over, all in due time...

the difference is not much, 1st its newer so theres more support for it i belive from what ive seen and heard it seems the manufacturers are turning their attention to Z68.... if you havent bought your board yet get a z68 not much price difference.

the main differences is

that Z68 = H67 + P67 so it includes intergrated graphics with outputs (on some models)

its a combination of both with the added feature of SSD caching.

not much but hey its new
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Firat said:
Thanks, its not finished yet, its gonna b watercooled
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and its having a complete make over, all in due time...

the difference is not much, 1st its newer so theres more support for it i belive from what ive seen and heard it seems the manufacturers are turning their attention to Z68.... if you havent bought your board yet get a z68 not much price difference.

the main differences is

that Z68 = H67 + P67 so it includes intergrated graphics with outputs (on some models)

its a combination of both with the added feature of SSD caching.

not much but hey its new
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Well I've planned on getting the Sabertooth so probably gonna stick with that, I don't have a ssd or plan on getting one with my rig just now.

Just cant wait till my exams are done so I can order this lol, get rid of this crappy p4 system
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, just got the money yesterday for it and im in the middle of exams.
 
MattBee2k2 said:
Well I've planned on getting the Sabertooth so probably gonna stick with that, I don't have a ssd or plan on getting one with my rig just now.

Just cant wait till my exams are done so I can order this lol, get rid of this crappy p4 system
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, just got the money yesterday for it and im in the middle of exams.
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yep same here,ive got all i need, my z68 ud7's on the way....buuut EXAMSSSS arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Good luck though
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MattBee2k2 said:
Glasgow

didn't you mod a window on your side panel? or did you buy the side panel after you modded one?
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lol yup, i modded the panel, first mood was ok but i didnt want the drive rack to be visable so when the panel was avaliable, i just bought one
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im very picky
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lol even thats an understatement
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Firat said:
lol yup, i modded the panel, first mood was ok but i didnt want the drive rack to be visable so when the panel was avaliable, i just bought one
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im very picky
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lol even thats an understatement
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Me too, I was going to go with a HAF X but the window wasn't big enough so decided the 650D but now I've seen this lol.

You got any pictures of the side panel cause scan dont have any?
 
MattBee2k2 said:
Me too, I was going to go with a HAF X but the window wasn't big enough so decided the 650D but now I've seen this lol.

You got any pictures of the side panel cause scan dont have any?
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special tech have pics up

the black side panel HERE

The white side panel HERE

they are heavily tinted, but like me if you put some led's in your rig it looks great
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ill take some photos of it with the leds tomoro as i have the leds in already and post them here for you to see
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it will be worth the wait
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Firat said:
special tech have pics up

the black side panel HERE

The white side panel HERE

they are heavily tinted, but like me if you put some led's in your rig it looks great
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ill take some photos of it with the leds tomoro as i have the leds in already and post them here for you to see
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it will be worth the wait
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Thanks
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Btw how easy is watercooling a CPU? I've seen you're starting it or have done so because I plan on doing it in the future once I get more money after I buy my 2nd 580 lightning.
 
MattBee2k2 said:
Thanks
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Btw how easy is watercooling a CPU? I've seen you're starting it or have done so because I plan on doing it in the future once I get more money after I buy my 2nd 580 lightning.
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its definatly not as hard as it seems but a great element of care, time and detail is required as we all know the consequences of failiure, Tom did a begginers guide to watercooling, check it out....

although TTL makes it look simple (for him it prob is), its challenging and he points out key things to aid you in your watercooling adventure.

once i finish mine ill let you know how it is, currentlyall i have in the case is the radiator the rservoir and pump (combo) and a drain pipe.

youll c in the pics tomoro

but as long as you do you research, youll b fine
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Firat said:
its definatly not as hard as it seems but a great element of care, time and detail is required as we all know the consequences of failiure, Tom did a begginers guide to watercooling, check it out....

although TTL makes it look simple (for him it prob is), its challenging and he points out key things to aid you in your watercooling adventure.

once i finish mine ill let you know how it is, currentlyall i have in the case is the radiator the rservoir and pump (combo) and a drain pipe.

youll c in the pics tomoro

but as long as you do you research, youll b fine
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Thanks
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you've been a big help on me deciding my case.
 
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