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Ok so here is whats going down, zalman are doing a refresh of their Z9 series and they have multiple designs but only one design will be upgraded, ill send them the results of the poll. Firstly you should know that all the cases that are going to be listed are the same apart from some minor exterior differences. Well here goes..(nearly forgot, all of these cases have blue led fans, U3 is the only one which has them on).

 

 

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Firstly is the standard case(U3 edition), I think its the best, not sure why but it just seems right

 

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This is the Type 1 which doesnt make sense as it is the second version never the less its the most simple case and most of the guys that like simple designs will like this one.

 

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Ok so this is the type 2 which is going for the aggresive coolermaster kinda look, actually it will fit in with the elite series as well.

 

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this is the type 3, it looks very similar to the previous version but there is less intake space which is bad.

 

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Then there is type 4, i think its the ugly ducklin of the group, its just ugly.

 

 

Thats all for now people, decide which is best, not sure what they will be upgrading in the chosen case but it should make it better value or something like that.

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Definitely U3. It looks pretty sweet.

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personaly u3 but with the other side pannel so you can have cooling

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damn this is a beat down, the u3 is destroying the other cases.

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damn this is a beat down, the u3 is destroying the other cases.

it's because the lighting is visible, if the others had their LED's turned on the marketing would be better.

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Type 1, all the others look like they belong in the ugly case thread. Can't believe anyone likes those fins on the front of the U3.

ouch thats harsh. o and suprise, i have the U3

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Z11 plus ftw

Which of the above is better, only the z9 series is being a refresh, its probably because its the most popular case they make.

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Votes get sent on sunday btw.

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type 2 looks awesome B)

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It's between type 1 and U3. I think I'm gonna go U3. U3 is not too "Gamerish" and the LED fan doesn't look too bad. What I like is the thermometer on Zalman cases.( I think that's what it it.)

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I dunno, the bulging-triangular-polygonal-zed-blue-led-thingy on the UD3 is a little odd for me. I really like the, what seems to be, darker smoky, clean side panel window, though.
If they had the smoky clear side panel on the Type 1...IMO looks better.

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Can i say none...

i love their intention and design but :/ they look like they would feel cheap

Its £30, you cant ask for everything, i must admit its one of the stronger cases for £30(correction strongest by far), side panel can get a bit bendly due to the mesh. Also if you hit someone with the case t hen the person will be damaged more then the case.

cpu: intel i5 4670k @ 4.5ghz Ram: G skill ares 2x4gb 2166mhz cl10 Gpu: GTX 680 liquid cooled cpu cooler: Raijintek ereboss Mobo: gigabyte z87x ud5h psu: cm gx650 bronze Case: Zalman Z9 plus


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I dunno, the bulging-triangular-polygonal-zed-blue-led-thingy on the UD3 is a little odd for me. I really like the, what seems to be, darker smoky, clean side panel window, though.

If they had the smoky clear side panel on the Type 1...IMO looks better.

Remember how cheap the cases are, zalman is in the cheap market, meaning its between zalman,aerocool and cit but still more retards get aerocool and cit cases then zalman

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Remember how cheap the cases are, zalman is in the cheap market, meaning its between zalman,aerocool and cit but still more retards get aerocool and cit cases then zalman

OH...in that case...original UD3 or Type 1 is A-OK.

But in all honesty, move the side panel found on the UD3 and put it on the Type 1...

 

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Its £30, you cant ask for everything, i must admit its one of the stronger cases for £30(correction strongest by far), side panel can get a bit bendly due to the mesh. Also if you hit someone with the case t hen the person will be damaged more then the case.

True... but look at the Phantom... the look sexy as hell but also look cheap :| but i know they arnt cause £200 isnt exactly small for a case.

All i can say though is Less Plastic more practicality... even for £30

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