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ryanrich wrote:You daaaaamn bastich, now you're gonna go and make me get the Lian-Li A77F, and just after I'd convinced myself otherwise. Swiiiine! :-P

How can I go against what the Godfather (of modding anyway) has said... :lol:
Hahahhaah! :D YES!!! :D

You may want to look at the other Lian Li cases, before you decide too. The A77F is one of those cases that I feel like only a small number of people will truly appreciate if it hasn't been modded. I think it's amazing, but could do with some work. I have one that's chilling about 30 cm to the left of me on my desk for that mod :D I can't WAIT to see this thing when it's done. Here's that photo my girlfriend took of it:

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And between us, here are some never before seen photos of the case. I'll be publishing these on the NAG site sometime this weekend:

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BTW, you know that the case has USB 3 support hey?

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Marvelous case. The quality of this case is truly incredible...

EDIT: Wait, I should watermark those.

EDIT 2: Done.
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DAE_JA_VOO wrote: The way I see it, the only competition to Lian Li is Silverstone. Man, they have amazing quality as well. That TJ07.... *drool*.
I fully agree, although I'll add Antec in for their P series chassis which are rock solid with good airflow and have simplistic styling.
Yeah Antec is good, I have a Koolance WC Antec case that is fantastic quality, but Lian-Li is something else. It's a pity here in SA we have to pay such a premium though. That A77F case I'm looking at is R3700 on average. I mean damn.
I have a similar antec to your koolance version. It's actually badged. I forget who made them. Chieftec sold the same case and an even bigger and heavier version.

Oh and as for Silvertstone, Muhahaha. :twisted: NakedIt are the agents.
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@ ryan - Not all the HAF cases are ugly. I don't like the 932 and the X, but the 922 looks pretty cool, will probably get that for my new PC.

Can't afford to spend too much money on a case, so the 922 fits nicely into my budget. Would have liked a case with a black interior though, but I don't want the CM690 II.
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I was very much leaning towards one of the Zalman GS1000 cases, they looked AWESOME, but then I read a few reviews and almost everyone complained of the shoddy build quality, so I decided against it.
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Very nice DAE!

I think I've narrowed it down to either a SilverStone TJ-10 or that Lian-Li A77F. I must say I would like a full tower so that I have ample space for my watercooling without affecting airflow and that A77F just has so much space...
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DAE, how much is that case?
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ryanrich wrote:Very nice DAE!

I think I've narrowed it down to either a SilverStone TJ-10 or that Lian-Li A77F. I must say I would like a full tower so that I have ample space for my watercooling without affecting airflow and that A77F just has so much space...
Funny, when I look at this case, I actually feel like it's a bit small. I'm SO used to my Lian Li V2000, and that thing is freaking HUGE. Hahahah :D

Mystical_Titan wrote:DAE, how much is that case?
Hmmmm, it's a R3000 at cost excl VAT, so you're looking at at LEAST R4000, probably closer to R4500. Definitely worth it IMO.
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Dang... a bit too much for my budget... I think I'll stick with the HAF 922.
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It's R3,586.00 incl VAT here at Wootware, which is who I'll buy through.

Also looking at the Antec 1200 now which I really like, but there's just something about the LL case I love so much...
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I was initially going for the Cosmos, 'cause I wanted to use the Aquagate Max kit, but then I decided it was too pricey, so I'm going for the HAF and the Venomous X.
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ryanrich wrote:It's R3,586.00 incl VAT here at Wootware, which is who I'll buy through.

Also looking at the Antec 1200 now which I really like, but there's just something about the LL case I love so much...
Wow, that's a bargain. I didn't think we'd see these for that cheap...
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Yup, it's expensive for a case, but I can't help myself now, haha. Going to confirm availability now.

I kinda wanted a case with a side window though, so that I can see my WC setup, so some modding may be in order. I just love that cases classic and understated design. :D
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Send that panel to me, I'll do it for you :D
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Awesome, I just might do that, I'll pay you! :D
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What do you think of the Corsair Obsidian 800D?

I just came across it, and really like the internal space and styling, awesome cable management!

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I like the cable management, but the case itself doesn't really appeal to me... but then I'm full of crap and my opinion probably doesn't count for much. :D
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Ya I like the internals of the Corsair more, and the fact that it has nice watercooling preparations on top for easy installation of a triple rad, but I prefer the LL overall.
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I don't like the mesh front, so the Corsair would get my vote here.
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ryanrich wrote:Ya I like the internals of the Corsair more, and the fact that it has nice watercooling preparations on top for easy installation of a triple rad, but I prefer the LL overall.
WOW! :shock:

Does it undercut their competitors like their other products do? :o
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There's a Rig of the Month on Guru (I think it's Guru) where the dude is using the Corsair case. Pretty sweet setup he has...
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http://www.zapsonline.com/339-corsair-pccase

Seriously Wish I had 3 grand to toss at a case :O

I'd take the 700.
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If money was no limit... I'm not sure what I'd get... but I'd be very tempted to get the Cosmos Black Edition. Just looks awesome!
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Mystical_Titan wrote:If money was no limit... I'm not sure what I'd get... but I'd be very tempted to get the Cosmos Black Edition. Just looks awesome!
I don't like the cosmos cases, to me they feel or look plasticky and cheap. In fact in general, I dislike CM cases. :?
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There aren't any other cases that grab my attention...
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After reading many reviews and much deliberating I've decided I'll be going for the Lian-Li PC-A71F (with side panel window). I think it's more my style than the open vented A77 and I prefer the way the interior is layed out. Confirming availability and then shall order... :D

Man the only mission is redoing my watercooling now. I hate draining those systems...
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