CSX CX-830GRGL-01-GP Gargoyle Stacker Full Tower Case - Limited Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this case for the new computer I was building. I was looking for an all aluminum case with a nice style. I ran across this on sale, tho the price was still a little high, I thought it was worth the little bit extra for the uniqueness and quality. I upgraded my rig to the ASUS Rampage III MB, Intel i7 930,Tuniq tower 120 extreme, LG Blu-ray burner, XFX 850W Black powersupply, 2x Raptor 150gb 3gb/s hdd in RAID 0 (may upgrade to the 6gb/s model at a later time). Reused my old graphic cards (2x Radeon HD 4870), old dvd-rw drive, 12 in 1 sd card reader, 2x 1tb wd hdd, d-link wireless n wifi card.
Pro: All Aluminum, Good design, most of the case is tool-free. Plenty of extras. Wheels to lift it off the ground and easy movement. The box also came double boxed. It was a joy to open and unboxed. Also came with a T-shirt, briefcase with paperwork, certificates and manual in it. A water-cooler housing, water-cooler access plate for tubing. A couple of extra fan housing.
Cons: Only came with 2 fans. The rear fan wasn't LED. Low quality fan.
Final Thoughts: Price was a little high but you pay for the quality and uniqueness. The art work on the case was very beautiful. The finish on the case was durable and since it's automotive paint, I can't wait to wax it and see how bright and shiny I can make it.

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Centuries ago this horned creature preyed upon its gothic town. With a matte finish touch and animalistic features, it's hard to believe this gargoyle chassis is not actually made of stone. World's first NVIDIA SLI certified chassis Dual GeForce 8800 GTX! (Taiwan Patent No.M276245, Taiwan Patent No.M276264) CM Stacker 830 has proven to be the leader among all chassis with its streamlined aluminum design, extremely powerful functionality, and brilliant modularized mechanism to support both ATX/BTX form factors.

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Cooler Master Cosmos S ATX Full Tower Case Black- (RC-1100-KKN1-GP) Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
Sleek design. Great for overclockers and water coolers. 3x120mm radiator area on the top under the grid makes it GREAT for cooling. Previously owned Cosmos 1000.
Comparison:
Slightly lower quality side panels and all around quality. (that's slightly).
Front audio headphone port no longer makes faint clicking noise when listening to sound through headphones and hard drive is accessing.
Comes with 1x120mm top fan (out of 3) instead of 2x120mm from the Cosmos 1000.
Doesn't come with bottom 120mm fan that Cosmos 1000 came with.
Comes with front 120mm hard drive cooling fan and intake (Cosmos 1000 lacked)
Lots more ventilation and airflow intake and outtake capability (compared to Cosmos 1000 which used negative inside pressure to cool components... a bad idea for gamers with graphics cards that needed air to push out the back).
Lighter than the Cosmos 1000 by far.
Cons:
The side panel is more flimsy. 200mm side fan is great, but make sure nothing touches it. The fan will easily break if something pokes it while it's in motion. Mine did (which Cooler Master gracefully replaced). Not as much noise reduction as the Cosmos 1000 but still it's a gamer's case. Paint comes off easily on the top handle bars and feet (semi-knife scratches will do the job)
Other Thoughts:
Tested with: video card: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb Overclocked to 800/2000/1000 Idle 45c Load 52c
Processor: Q6600 @ 2.92ghz on Zalman 9700 @ 38c idle 55c load
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 RAM
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500gb
Mobo: Asus Striker Extreme

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Cosmos S, all aluminum with superior Silent, Thermal Solution,Tool free user friendly, ATX and Extended ATX motherboard

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Nzxt Lexa Black Full Size Aluminum Case With Armor Front Panel 500W Ps Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this for a friend for his birthday. He loved it and still uses it 6 years later (switching in new components). Great looking, light case.

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Introducing the next advancement in case design and technology, the Lexa. Designed from ground up to be symmetrical, the Lexa is representative of the modern lifestyle design cues of today. The Lexas luxurious and classy design fits perfectly under the NZXT Classic Series line. This luxury chassis is fit with an aluminum chassis and four fans operating at ultra silent noise levels. The Lexa ships with an carrying strap for easy transportation and a temperature display so users can monitor temperature levels in their system at all times.

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EVGA GeForce GTX 570 Superclocked 1280 MB GDDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card with Lifetime Warranty 012-P3-1572-AR Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this Graphics card as an X-Mas present this year and could not be happier with the performance.
- Just slightly lower in FPS on most games (4-8FPS) then the $500+ GTX 580
- Runs 99% of games I own close to or above 60FPS with High Quality settings @ 1920x1200
- Card runs just fine temp wise for me, even when pushed. 39-40C Idle 75C-77C when pushed
- Unlike the other review, I did not have issues when pushing this card on different games, Crysis, StarCraft II etc.
- I run my games at 1920x1200 and it is above 35FPS even on Crysis Enthusiast mode settings (2xAA - DX10 Enthusiast quality setting enabled) - Best Quality
- I also have not run into major of lag etc at all with Star Craft II. In fact I just finished playing campaign mode
My system is not so different from the previous poster's second PC
- Cooler Master ATCS 840 Case (Great case btw)
- Intel I7 920 running slightly OC'd to 2.8
- Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7 Motherboard
- Ultra X4 1200-Watt Modular Power Supply
- 6GB Corsair Low Latency DDR3-1666 Memory
- Intel 120GB SSD Drive (Boot OS and select games only)
- 2x WD VelociRaptor 300GB Drive Raid 0
- 1x WD Raptor 150GB
- LG DVD RW + Blu-Ray + HD DVD Player
- Creative Labs SB X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Champ PCIe Sound Card
- Windows 7-Professional 64Bit
I put my configuration up as a point of reference for FPS performance.
In my case, I had 0 lockups, no overheating problems, and excellent performance. I would suggest that you have a decent sized case with excellent cooling and power supply.
In Comparison to the suggested 6870 Card:
- GTX draws about 65W more power under full game load
- runs about 14C Higher Under load
- GTX 570 is about 10-20% faster on most games in FPS One thing I have yet to try to see if its even worth using my OLD GTX 285 SSC card as a Physix card.


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Introducing the EVGA GeForce GTX 570 Superclocked. Enjoy blistering fast DirectX 11 performance, including tessellation performance that destroys the competition. Experience a whole new level of interactive gaming with SLI and combine up to three displays for the ultimate in 3D entertainment. With these features and more, the EVGA GeForce GTX 570 Superclocked gives you more than one way to elevate your experience. Specifications include the GTX 570 (797MHz core clock) chipset, 1280MB of 0.5ns GDDR5 memory with a 3900 MHz effective memory clock and 156 GB/second memory bandwidth, 320 bit memory interface, 1594 MHz Shader Clock, 480 CUDA cores, 47.8 GT/s texture fill rate and PCI Express 2.0 compatibility. Additional features include Microsoft DirectX 11 Support, NVIDIA PhysX and NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technologies, NVIDIA 2-way and 3-way SLI readiness, NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround readiness, NVIDIA CUDA technology with CUDA C/C++, DirectCompute 5.0, and OpenCL support, PCI-Express 2.0 support and OpenGL 4.1 support. Connections are 1 Mini-HDMI 1.4a connector and 2 Dual-Link DVI-I HDCP capable connectors. Package includes the EVGA Driver/software disc with EVGA Precision Tuning utility, 1 Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, 1 DVI to VGA adaptor, 2 6-pin PCI-E power cables and a limited lifetime warranty if registered within 30 days at www.evga.com.

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Zalman Cpu Water Cooling System Reserator 1 V2 Intel P4 Amd Sempron Amd64 Review

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(More customer reviews)The Resonator 1 V2 is a great product in that it really removes the heat, but when it is hot outside and inside, there needs to be a way of directing the heat even further away! I guess I will have to buy the fan that goes with it to help! Still very happy with this product, just wish I had air conditioning at home...lol!
Over all, great product and would buy again! Just hope the pump lasts!
If not, what kind of pump should I buy and where do I go to get it?


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The Reserator 1 V2 incorporates Zalmans HCET(High Capacity Extrusion Technique) technology, high efficiency cooling technology, and optimal heat dissipation design for exceptional cooling performance even through natural convection cooling.The Reserator 1 V2 is a fanless water cooling system that unites the functions of a reservoir, radiator, and water pump into one system for easy operation. It is anodized and comes with a custom coolant to prevent corrosion. The new CPU Water Block (ZM-WB4 Gold), VGA Water Block(ZM-GWB3), and the optional Northbridge Water Block(ZM-NWB1) and VGA RAM Water Block (ZM-RWB1) enable the setup of a complete Water Cooling System with excellent performance.

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SilverStone TJ10-BW Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this case for a home PC build with an Intel Core i7 CPU.
The quality of this case is absolutely amazing. The steel and aluminum material are excellent and not cheap and flimsy like some of the plastic covers out there.
This case is big, it is not very tall, but it is long, so keep that in mind. It has plenty of space for HDD's and the various components; with the large size providing ample room for good airflow. I particularly like the PSU being at the bottom because the motherboard and the add-on cards are easier to work with -- after you've put in the removable motherboard tray and don't want to take it out.
About the only thing I would change in this case would be to allow more space between the back cover and the chassis/motherboard tray so that you can route cables around the back easier. I routed as many of the cables behind the motherboard as I could, but some of the power cables are too thick and won't fit. As it is, the build is very tidy and clean with the window providing a nice look into the case.
Highly Recommended!

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Based on the superb Temjin TJ09 chassis released in 2006, the Temjin TJ10 takes another step forward in perfecting the fusion of classic tower styling with the latest in chassis technology. While structurally the same, the TJ10 adds numerous new details to set itself apart from the TJ09. The unique mid-section air duct, which was created to bypass the hard drive cage with 120mm fan to draw cool air from outside of the chassis, can now offer additional support points for extended length graphics cards. The effective cooling layout provided by the all 120mm fan design has been tweaked to further encourage more airflow. For enthusiasts that prefer having a front door with outstanding chassis design and finish, the Temjin TJ10 is a must have.

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SilverStone Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case TJ09B - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)This case is awesome just what the doctor asked for has plenty of room for all your hardware. Also if your looking for cooling this case has it all 5-120mm fans 2 from the top and one exhaust fan and one for the hard drive. Plus and extra one in the middle for the 2 graphic cards.This is my second Silverstone case quality and style is awesome, Silverstone puts alot of thought in there product! A+++++!!!!!

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The Temjin TJ09 is the first SilverStone chassis designed with graphics card cooling as one of the priorities. To meet this challenge, a brand new mid-section air duct was created to bypass the hard drive cage, allowing the strategically placed 120mm to draw cool air from outside of the chassis and blow it directly onto the expansion slot area. CPU and hard drives are also cooled exclusively by 120mm fans to maximize airflow while reducing noise. Covered in styling reminiscent of beautiful chassis of years past, the TJ09's advanced structure is second in stiffness only to the unibody designed TJ07. If you have been waiting for a chassis with plenty of technical and aesthetic excellence worthy of an upgrade, then the TJ09 is the one.

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Corsair CC800DW Obsidian 800D Black Aluminum Full Tower ATX Enthusiast Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this case to biuld a new gaming system for my 13yr old son. When UPS delivered it I thought it was a mistake the box was so huge that my kid could of fit in it, we couldn't stop laughing at the shear size of the tower when we took it out. Plenty of room for sure just remember to buy longer cables to cover the spacing, most cables neatly route behind the rear wall out of the way of your view and air flow. I'm very pleased with it. Make sure you have the space for this cases hieght might prevent it from sliding under some desks or tables.Older power supplies with short cables might not reach where needed. The fans that came with the case are extremely quite. The quality is top notch on a small note I thought the two plastic covers over the lower hard drive encloser could of been made to giude,engage and latch abit better. Otherwise Enjoy the King of Cases.

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The long awaited Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Full Tower PC case is designed from the ground up for builders. With their first entry into the market, Corsair has released an elegant and feature-laden chassis that true enthusiasts will covet with abandon. Use the pre-cut cable routing holes (with included rubber grommets) to virtually guarantee an airflow-friendly clutter-free interior. Easily upgrade or swap out a hard drive with the fourdrive hot-swap drive bay. Save precious time by using the CPU backplate cutout to upgrade a CPU heatsink. Get rid of those heat concerns you might have, because the 800D features three-zone cooling to keep those hot hard drives out of the path of fresh air to your power supply, CPU, and GPU. And if that isn\'t enough, the top comes pre-drilled for up to a triple 120mm radiator, ideal for watercooling. The Corsair Obsidian 800D Full Tower Case is what you\'ve been waiting for.

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