suggestions for a computer case for my daw im building.

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2011/12/23 21:38:52 (permalink)

suggestions for a computer case for my daw im building.

ive assembled alot of the pieces i need to build my daw and im looking for some ideas on cases,i picked up a thermatake v9 black and it was so loud i had to return it..im afraid i dont know enough about this cat.
im hoping someone may and chime in(maybe jim?..if your reading this)or someone else.
i need something quite,yet powerful enough to cool.
im greatful to this forum,merry christmas guys...and girls
 

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    Re:suggestions for a computer case for my daw im building. 2011/12/24 09:09:17 (permalink)
    I chose an ANTEC P183 for my recent build.  Here are some details.

    PROS:
    It's certainly quiet.  Even when running the computer with the case open, it emits less noise than my old computer with its case closed.

    CONS:
    It's too small and cramped.  My previous (Akasa) case was 24cm wide and 56cm deep.  The Antec is only 20x50.  Various connectors (power, SATA, etc.) end up bunched up and pressing against each other and against components.  On more than one occasion, something has come loose as a result.
    It's very heavy too, making it awkward to move in and out of position when building and testing.  The Akasa has castors and I wish that the Antec had these too.
    The side panels are sometimes difficult to close.
    Not all PSUs are suitable for this case.

    The cons outweigh the pros.  Hence a non-recommendation.  Perhaps the (more expensive) P193 may be worth checking out though.

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    Re:suggestions for a computer case for my daw im building. 2011/12/25 14:09:33 (permalink)
    thanks man,i love storys like these..lol..your not alone,i mean look at me,it was one thing i overlooked in the whole process,im thinking what am i going to do when i have a mike plugged in and it sounds like a small one engine plane is my studio.

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