Project Ti Fighter - Mason Grimm's new machine of Boom and Doom

Thread in 'Hardware / Gaming Gear' started by Michael, Jun 7, 2015.

Which case do YOU like better?

  1. White Corsair "780T"

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  2. Black Fractal Design "Define R5 Black Out Window Edition

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    50.0%
  1. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    So, many of you know that I have been planning and plotting and scheming and putting together a new system; specially those of you who are on ShipSpecs.com (for upcoming Star Citizen). Well guess what? Shit is paid for yo!

    http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/JwPZCJ

    There is a SLIGHT difference in that I am probably going to go with the Define R5 case by "Fractal Designs" as that case is more understated, about 2/3 the height, and black can blend with more colors like Red and Blue if I ever decide to switch out color schemes with LEDs etc.

    I actually have both cases sitting in my living room

    All that is holding the build up? Waiting for my cards to be delivered from British Columbia where they are currently at the NCIX Warehouse. Should be here sometime this week.

    What case do you guys think is more sexy?

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  2. The Verge

    The Verge Moderator Staff Member

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    I really like the glossy white Corsair case.
     
  3. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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  4. Big Rico

    Big Rico Active Member

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    The Tristellar is an amazing case. Not worth the 400 dollars to me, but nice :p
     
  5. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    LOL Blagg... That is a little out there. I actually heard about this on Linus and they were sort of poking fun at it. No way am I having that sitting on my desk. Also, it's Ti fighter, not Tie fighter. As in dual 980 Ti cards :p
     
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    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    enileph Star Lord

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  8. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    Personally i like it compact... like this from Linus:

     
  9. Riscy

    Riscy Benefactor

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    I bought the Fractal R5 for a video editing machine I build with 5820K processor with liquid cooling. I'm happy with the case, the fans are a bit noisy but are easily replaceable. The case is very versatile, it allows you to locate fans and coolers in multiple locations and the cable management system is pretty good.

    For a simple neat case the Corsair 350D is great, it is more tidy than the R5 but not as flexible. If you are going multiple GFX cards and water cooling the R5 is great.
     
  10. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    The problem with the R5 is that it won't fit my Asus rampage v extreme. EATX. :(

    I may have to go 900D or just use the white 780T that I have. Sucks. Starting air and slowly going water.
     
  11. enileph

    enileph Star Lord

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    Same reason why I suggest the white one.
    More space for the bigger things inside.
     
  12. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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  13. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    Nice case been but its atx only. Need EATX. I'll probably build a beast of a 900D or SMA8
     
  14. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    What size is ur EATX Board? 12"x 13"? You want to build a Dual Xeon Setup @72 Cores?

    P.S. I know a good case from Thermaltake which can take EATX and quite a rival to the R5. I need to check up later when im home
     
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2015
  15. Lan

    Lan Mech Wrangler

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  16. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    Dimensions are 12" x 10.7". No dual Xeon. Single CPU. SLI GPU (2 way now. Maybe 3 later" and liquid cooling.
     
  17. Blagg Zear

    Blagg Zear Star Lord

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    Strange dimensions. What i know is that EATX is usually 12"x13" for Big Server Towers. Maybe you have a SSI-CEB Mobo, which usually has the standard size of 12" x 10,5" (wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSI_CEB)

    The Raven Case can take SSI-CEB Mobos. ;)

    Anyway, here is the Fractal Define R5 Alternative:

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    Source: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002676

    Reviews:
    http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7161/thermaltake-suppressor-f51-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html




    Btw, there is also the Badass Core X9, which should fulfill your requirements. Especially if you consider to have a stackable Case.. :D



    Reviews:
    http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/thermaltake_core_x9/

    http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6912/thermaltake-core-x9-atx-cube-chassis-review/index.html
     
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  18. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    Thanks. I'll look these up in more detail when I get time tonight.
     
  19. Michael

    Michael Grand Poobah

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    Project Ti Fighter - Mark I is completed.

    http://pcpartpicker.com/b/8cLD4D

    The Mark II will most likely come in a liquid cooled SMA8 form CaseLabs but I'm still debating. Right now this is MORE than adequate for my needs.
     
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  20. Soy

    Soy Min-Max Maniac

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    Lol all that shit is so incredibly redundant

    It's like ricers tricking out '97 honda civics to drag race around the mall or something

    Like, motherfucker that spoiler doesn't even serve any friggin purpose, take that shit off, tacky as f

    Owell I'm just bustin balls, everybody splurge on meaningless shit cuz they get into buildin/collectin fun shit
     
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