As a first time modder, i am looking into purchasing a new case so that i can start my modding on a clean canvas. I have been reading reviews like crazy trying to find out the pros and cons of different case types and looks. Lately i have narrowed the choice down to 2! I want to be sure to leave myself some room for future modding projects and still achieve a nice look that will be flexible with my future modding needs.
I turn to the forums for feedback from you the modderz on which case may be the better choice.

The 2 cases in question are:

Lian-Li PC 6085A
THermaltake Tsunami Dream Case

According to reviews i have read at other websites both cases are solid, and hold their own points for different features.

I am just looking for suggestions on cases and what things i have to be sure to consider before buying!?

Quote: Originally Posted by WooDWoRkeR420 The 2 cases in question are: Lian-Li PC 6085A THermaltake Tsunami Dream Case

Well, I have a Tsunami, And I LOVE IT, few problems exist, but they are all about PSU mounting, it is really akward to position it properly, and the screw holes leave something to be desired, but otherwise it is a beautiful piece of art that likely costs half the Lian Li.

Welcome to PCApex.com, I'm sure the official welcome wagon will be along soon.

http://reviews.pcapex.com/cases/ther...dream_case.php

Here's link to the review of the Tsunami done by our own GK that you may find useful.

Welcome to PC Apex!!
I would go with the tsunami its much better in my view

That thermaltake Case is Nice,I would buy for myself if not for 20 or so old cases that I can mod instead.However I did bookmark the newegg specs,just in case!Jo

I'm sure that you can get the Tsunami for much less than the Lian-Li case. It's a decent blank canvas as long as you don't want to do any cutting on the door.

just my 2 cents but if u really want to mod ur case try going with a cheaper case or a case u can get used off a friend or somthing like that y buy a $200 case and then possibly screw it up.... try ur skills and such on a older case that has no mods to it already and see what u can doo..... id hate to see ya make a bad cut and make ur tsunami look bad.....

just my 2cents

lee

I have the Tsunami Dream, and think it's a great case.
Like BA says, modding the door would be difficult or impractical, but you could mod any other part of it just as well as any other case.

Had no problem mounting the PSU up on it's rack, but I did have to open up two of the holes that screw the PSU into the back of the case. Reamed them out another .010" and I was good to go. In other words, the holes didn't line up well, and I had to make two of them just a little bigger.

Had no other issues with the case. I did cut out that entire top hatchway to make room for an MNPCtech blowhole and got rid of that really ugly orange fan on the window.

Getting real good airflow and good temps. The filters are keeping the dust bunnies at bay. The removable hard drive rack is great for my RAID setup.

This case is money well spent .......

BTW, welcome to PCAPEX. What part of Canada are you from?

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I love my Tsunami Dream. Great case if you ask me.

Quote: Originally Posted by prime-evil I have the Tsunami Dream, and think it's a great case. Like BA says, modding the door would be difficult or impractical, but you could mod any other part of it just as well as any other case. Had no problem mounting the PSU up on it's rack, but I did have to open up two of the holes that screw the PSU into the back of the case. Reamed them out another .010" and I was good to go. In other words, the holes didn't line up well, and I had to make two of them just a little bigger. Had no other issues with the case. I did cut out that entire top hatchway to make room for an MNPCtech blowhole and got rid of that really ugly orange fan on the window. Getting real good airflow and good temps. The filters are keeping the dust bunnies at bay. The removable hard drive rack is great for my RAID setup. This case is money well spent ....... BTW, welcome to PCAPEX. What part of Canada are you from?

Thanks for the input, good advice, and good to know, I had leaned towards this case and so far from the feedback it sounds like it is not to sound repetitive "money well spent"

THanks for the welcome to Apex, and to answer your question i am from Bellevile,Ont!....are you from canada too?

Quote: Originally Posted by WooDWoRkeR420 THanks for the welcome to Apex, and to answer your question i am from Bellevile,Ont!....are you from canada too?

Nope, not from Canada, but have spent a lot of time in Newfoundland, have close ties there, and will be retiring on"The "Rock"....I was just hoping a Newfie would join the site someday......
And Canada does indeed party out! Have had a lot of good times there. Good to have ya here.