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I was thinking of getting a Case Labs Magnum STH10, but then I saw the TJ-11. What case do you prefer? I am starting to lean on the TJ-11 because of the 90 degree motherboard mounting, that way when you install a waterblock on your video card, the PCB wont warp. The STH has more radiator mounting, but it looks too tall for the place I am going to put it in (It's almost 3 feet tall!) Both of them are completely aluminium, but I like the uni-body design of the TJ11. What do you guys think? If there are any more recommendations, I would love to hear it. My budget is $600 or less. 

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tj-11 people LOVE it for watercooling. and its a sturdy case.

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Motherboards don't warp due to graphics cards if you secure the graphics card correctly. Don't let that be a reason to get a TJ-11.

 

In fact I dislike the TJ11 because of it.

 

Get a 900D / TJ07. Both have compartments for radiators and aren't ridiculously big.

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Motherboards don't warp due to graphics cards if you secure the graphics card correctly. Don't let that be a reason to get a TJ-11.

 

In fact I dislike the TJ11 because of it.

 

Get a 900D / TJ07. Both have compartments for radiators and aren't ridiculously big.

Im not talking about the motherboard, Im talking about the videocard.

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Im not talking about the motherboard, Im talking about the videocard.

Same reason for it not warping. If you have a waterblock mounted sure it makes the card heavier but you have to remember a waterblock doesn't bend. if you screw the card in tightly the card has no reason to warp.

 

How many cases have you heard of peoples video cards warping due to water blocks and how many people have water-blocks on their cards?

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Same reason for it not warping. If you have a waterblock mounted sure it makes the card heavier but you have to remember a waterblock doesn't bend. if you screw the card in tightly the card has no reason to warp.

 

How many cases have you heard of peoples video cards warping due to water blocks and how many people have water-blocks on their cards?

True. I cant find the 900d in stock, and I dont like the paint finish on the 07.

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True. I cant find the 900d in stock, and I dont like the paint finish on the 07.

You have $600. Consider powder coating?

 

Considering your spending $600 on a case I assume your in no rush anyway?

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You have $600. Consider powder coating?

 

Considering your spending $600 on a case I assume your in no rush anyway?

I dont have any place near me that can do it.

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I dont have any place near me that can do it.

There are online places that do it. If not just wait for the 900D to come in stock? If you're in a rush the 800D is an option.

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Just pointing out an issue I found when looking at getting an STH10 - final cost including radiator mounts and drive cages before shopping was going t be just under $900. They advertise the case as what, $550? That doesn't include any mounting hardware @ $50 per rad.

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I would really wait for the 900D... I going to get one as that case is just epic :-)

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Just pointing out an issue I found when looking at getting an STH10 - final cost including radiator mounts and drive cages before shopping was going t be just under $900. They advertise the case as what, $550? That doesn't include any mounting hardware @ $50 per rad.

Heh, I dont care about the rad mounts, I'm just gonna use Velcro. xD easier removal of the rads for me. 

I like the color scheme of Noctua fans. Deal with it. Forget about the bad memories of the past.


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Forget about the bad memories of the past, take the good ones along with you through the present, and look forwards to the good things that will come in the future.

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There are online places that do it. If not just wait for the 900D to come in stock? If you're in a rush the 800D is an option.

Can you link me to a place that can do it? I LOVE MountainMods's Black Wrinkle finish.

I like the color scheme of Noctua fans. Deal with it. Forget about the bad memories of the past.


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Can you link me to a place that can do it? I LOVE MountainMods's Black Wrinkle finish.

I am --->| |<------ close to giving you a let me google that for you link. :(

Depends a lot on where you live.

 

EDIT: Here is an example of a top search result: http://www.powderperfect.com/faq.asp

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Just pointing out an issue I found when looking at getting an STH10 - final cost including radiator mounts and drive cages before shopping was going t be just under $900. They advertise the case as what, $550? That doesn't include any mounting hardware @ $50 per rad.

I spent more than that on my STH10. I went even more overkill.

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Guys: http://madebykier.com/wp-content/uploads/3333/08/tj11.png

WOW just WOW.

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