Needing a new case

[Dario_92]

Hi there, I am looking for a new case for numerous reasons.

1. I would like a white case
2. Would like to fit a 240+mm Rad
3. I'm sick of my case lol

I have a few in mind and I'm stuck for choice...

BitFenix Shinobi
CM Storm Stryker
NZXT Switch 810
Aerocool X-Predator

I like everyone of these cases and I am having a hard decision choosing one, Does anyone have any ideas which would I would be better off with ? I plan to have 2x240mm Rad's for when I upgrade later on this year or start of next year.

Thanks, Dario.

 

[GigaChunk]

You might also want to consider the Coolermaster Cm 690 ii black + white. Very nice looking case in my opinion, and Tom did quite an in-depth watercooling review on it on the youtube channel. I'm pretty sure it's possible to fit 2 240's in there, but I seem to remember you have to be quite careful about what parts you choose due to space. Anyway, I think it's worth a look if you haven't already

 

[airdeano]

it'll be between the 810 and Stryker.. unless you are handy at modding like tom's gaming rig
built on the shinobi platform, some warrenty voiding will have to be done (grind and cut)
there are a lot of other cases, but the white does filter it down a bit.
Cooler Master 690 II
Corsair 600T (and SE)
Corsair 500R
i like the white versions as well, but i prefer to do a color change so it doesn't lock me into just "these"
that are right now...

airdeano

 

[Dario_92]

Thanks for the reply's I'll go and have a look at that video on the CM 690ii I was thinking on the Bitfenix one but i have no idea why lol

 

[Dario_92]

Had a look at the video and I'm not going to lie, I dont really like the way you cant put one in the front I would like to buy a black case and paint it but I don't have the skill for this as I have never done this before, the only mod i had done to any pc case is taken the HDD cage fully out of my HAF 912.

 

[airdeano]

LOL.. yep, you are ready for more modding! but dunna know if a color change is what you'd
wanna attempt as a second mod feat. but i had bought the fractal design arc midi and will
attempt a color change as it look pretty snappy.

airdeano

 

[Dario_92]

I love that white carbon !! Wish i could do something like that lol

 

[airdeano]

now this is an easier mod. some practice on curves and pattern matching and a panel can
be done in 30-60mins, depending on how anal the lines have to be...
the vinyl wrap i got from eBay @ $8USD 610mm x 610mm. a very new bladed X-Acto knife,
hair dryer and patience. not needed, but the white wrap on black made the vinyl look grayish.
but depending on thickness would make that better if it were thicker. even dressing uo
the ol 912 with a vinyl wrap would give it a new look and life. plus it is inexpensive practice.

airdeano

airdeano

 

[Jamsand]

Need to start somewhere, go on you know you want to lol I can support that a 690 can fit a rad in the top and bottom but watch if you have a larger psu like myself as you'll struggle to fit it in i had to move the screw holes to where the feet of my 690 is to fit in my sr-1 240 rad

 

[Dario_92]

Thanks for the reply guys, I would love to try it on my Haf 912 but the front of the case has sort of raggedy effect on it and i think this would be hard to wrap.You can see here I would try the side panel and what not but I think I'm gonna go for the Shinobi XL or the Stryker Although, if anyone has any other case options such as modding an easier case I would love to try it

 

[airdeano]

yeah, you dont have to wrap it all.. just for accent and highlight.
paint the whole front panel plastic white, trim the vinyl to fit in the notches or any long running
flat surface to get a sense of what you are working with. and then little by little progress into
full blown wrap as you'll know the ins and outs of what can be done. a couple cans of white
spray paint, newspaper, an open area and the 912 can be one of the small few white ones...

i like the shinobi, but the Styker is the danglies and you are used to the Cooler Master
products.

airdeano

 

[Dario_92]

yeah, you dont have to wrap it all.. just for accent
i like the shinobi, but the Styker is the danglies and you are used to the Cooler Master
products.

airdeano

You are correct there haha, Now I am stuck between them two