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      23rd Feb 2007
Looking for a case that has a clear side. I have a budget of £75 so im looking to get the best case possible within my budget. I have a good idea of which one i will get, i just need some suggestions as i may have not seen them.

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I think i have decided on this case:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=7&subcat=

I just hope its big enough so it doesn't look cluttered once everything is in the case.

 


 
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I think Chris Postill may have that one, if its anything like my Thermaltake Soprano then it will be plenty big enough

 
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I have that exact same case too. Its good but not huge, and it wont fit an 8800 unless you remove the HDD caddy, or use a dremmel.

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Looks good, i did read somewhere that you couldnt fit a cathode tube in the bottom of the case, but you've obviously managed it, was it hard to fit?

Also im actually looking at getting the 8800 in the future, removing the HDD caddy isn't going to be a problem is it?

 


 
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No prob at all Stu, the tube fit easy....

I have been thinking about an 88 later in the year myself, I see two options i reckon. Remove caddy or Buy bigger case! I reallly like the Antec 900.....

Chris P got an 88 in his, i been waiting for him to post up some photos of it to see just how much room it needs....Maybe he needs a nudge.
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removing the HDD caddy isn't going to be a problem is it?
Removing it is easy, In this photo, you see the little thumb screw at the bottom of the caddy? just unscrew that and press on the tab at the top and slide it out. Simple.

 


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Yeah, some pics would be nice

You don't mean:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=7&subcat=160

do you? I was just recommended it 10mins ago, doesnt look as nice but i have read alot of good reviews about it, so i am tempted. Plus its slightly cheaper

 


 
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Yep thats the beasty i mean, nice aint it?
Either would be good, at the end of the day the choice is yours.

PS, i added some info to my earlier post.

 


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Thanks for that, i will let you know which one i decide to buy. I hope i will have ordered all the components by monday.

 


 
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Just found this thread on the HardOCP forum..

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1161292

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1115861

and this thread i read a while back here...

http://maximumpc.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=562458


 


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