Best inverted case

[alby800]

So my friend is looking to building a pc as he has recently stumbled across a bit of de MONEY$

 

Here is the build that he is currently looking at: 

https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=355240&action=wish_lists

 

He can also change the motherboard depending on which case he ends up getting

 

He would like a inverted case in either a micro-atx or a atx case mid tower.

His budget is roughly $100 AUD but it can go up to $150 MAX but some compromises might have to be made.

It must have a window or easily be able to mod a window in

 

We are currently looking at:

 

Bitfenix Outlaw (we would need to mod a window in to, don't want to do that)

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=25299

 

Silverstone PS07 (has a window and everything)  Current favourite

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1290_608&products_id=26490

 

Silverstone TJ08-E (we would either get the case from somewhere else that has a window, or get the window separately)

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1290_608&products_id=17904

 

We might not get it from this website depends on price and shipping cost so just suggest which case and we will see which website we can get it on

 

@spwath I know you are a massive silverstone fanboy would you care to tell us the difference between the PS0-7 and the TJ08-E

[Marvzl1357]

I say TJ08-e because I had a huge crush on that case a while back (yes, don't judge me)

But the PS07 looks fine as well, get that if it's convenient

[alby800]

I say TJ08-e because I had a huge crush on that case a while back (yes, don't judge me)

But the PS07 looks fine as well, get that if it's convenient

I will tell him your opinions as he will be excited to hear everyone's opinions

 

Also I don't blame you for having a crush on that case, I had/still have a crush on the FT01-B

[ImBleu]

The InWin S-Frame has an inverted Mobo Tray - if you can find one

[alby800]

The InWin S-Frame has an inverted Mobo Tray - if you can find one

1. It doesn't look inverted to me

2. It is $850, budget is $100, can stretch to $150 MAX but will be compromising other aspects of the build.

[ImBleu]

1. It doesn't look inverted to me

2. It is $850, budget is $100, can stretch to $150 MAX but will be compromising other aspects of the build.

 

The case isn't inverted but the Mobo is, the I/O faces upwards (so GPUs will be vertical)

[Freaky_spider]

The InWin S-Frame has an inverted Mobo Tray - if you can find one

im geussing way out of budget

1. It doesn't look inverted to me

2. It is $850, budget is $100, can stretch to $150 MAX but will be compromising other aspects of the build.

its 90° inverted

[alby800]

The case isn't inverted but the Mobo is, the I/O faces upwards (so GPUs will be vertical)

 

im geussing way out of budget

its 90° inverted

ohhh ok, well he means that the window is on the other side than usual, I don't really know what it is called, but thanks anyway

[spwath]

Tj08-ew has a window.

Ps07 is more plastic, and uses dual 120mm in place of 1*180mm

Tj08-e(w) uses an ap 181 in the front, and is more aluminum, the ap181 dominates 2x120 in terms of air/noise ratio

[Freaky_spider]

ohhh ok, well he means that the window is on the other side than usual, I don't really know what it is called, but thanks anyway

 

 

inverted = mobo is upside down and on the left side of the case

 

90° mobo = gpu / PCIe I/O is on top of the case

 

90° inverted is I/O on top and the mobo on the left side

 

Just to clarify

[alby800]

Tj08-ew has a window.

Ps07 is more plastic, and uses dual 120mm in place of 1*180mm

Tj08-e(w) uses an ap 181 in the front, and is more aluminum, the ap181 dominates 2x120 in terms of air/noise ratio

SPWATH TO THE RESCUE.

Thanks, 

We have found the tj08-ew in aus, 

http://www.cplonline.com.au/silverstone-tj08-ew-case-with-window.html?___store=default&___store=default&gclid=CjwKEAjw14mhBRC0vdSNkI2l7CASJAC8OFS0uN4z_6Lkrshk1IZSANMflCJppj8Y7H9pA4CjRrZWNRoCrCHw_wcB

Which one would you reccomend out of these two:

Silverstone tj08-ew $115

Silverstine ps07 $105

 

 

inverted = mobo is upside down and on the left side of the case

 

90° mobo = gpu / PCIe I/O is on top of the case

 

90° inverted is I/O on top and the mobo on the left side

 

Just to clarify

 

Thanks for clarifying that for me :lol:

So I was right with saying inverted?

[spwath]

SPWATH TO THE RESCUE.

Thanks,

We have found the tj08-ew in aus,

http://www.cplonline.com.au/silverstone-tj08-ew-case-with-window.html?___store=default&___store=default&gclid=CjwKEAjw14mhBRC0vdSNkI2l7CASJAC8OFS0uN4z_6Lkrshk1IZSANMflCJppj8Y7H9pA4CjRrZWNRoCrCHw_wcB

Which one would you reccomend out of these two:

Silverstone tj08-ew $115

Silverstine ps07 $105

Thanks for clarifying that for me :lol:

So I was right with saying inverted?

The tj08-ew would be better due to the ap181 and the brushed aluminum front, and only 10$ more, get that one

[MourningSouls]

(TJ08 vs PS07)

 

Good 120's can beat the AP181, slightly in airflow, and noticeably in noise level (On paper anyways). That said, the PS07 doesn't come with good fans. You'll want to replace them.

 

And while it has a plastic front, it doesn't look all that bad in person. Feels cheap though, but your hands should be on your mouse and keyboard anyways.

 

While I have yet to build in it (Planned for Saturday or Tuesday), I have no regrets about my PS07. I would still buy it again over the TJ08.

[Freaky_spider]

 

 

 

 

Thanks for clarifying that for me :lol:

So I was right with saying inverted?

Yes, you were correct

 

my vote goes to the TJ08-E

[alby800]

(TJ08 vs PS07)

 

Good 120's can beat the AP181, slightly in airflow, and noticeably in noise level (On paper anyways). That said, the PS07 doesn't come with good fans. You'll want to replace them.

 

And while it has a plastic front, it doesn't look all that bad in person. Feels cheap though, but your hands should be on your mouse and keyboard anyways.

 

While I have yet to build in it (Planned for Saturday or Tuesday), I have no regrets about my PS07. I would still buy it again over the TJ08.

Ok thank you very much for the reply, his budget is pretty limited so we will go with the tj08 because we won't have to replace the fans and also we find it sexier :lol:

I have actually built in the ps08-b previously, and while I liked it, there is NO cable management at all and we (me and dad) had a problem fitting the PSU in, so we got out some pliers PROBLEM SOLVED. 

 

Yes, you were correct

 

my vote goes to the TJ08-E

Thankyou, and as of now, unless someone suggests a better case for cheaper/same price we are going with the TJ08-EW

[MourningSouls]

Well the PS08 is an epic pile of crap that shouldn't exist. But the PS07 and TJ08 will have plenty of cable management room. Though for ease of use with the 24 pin, I wouldn't recommend buying a PSU longer than 160-170mm. Until I get an extension for my 24 pin, I can't route it through the proper hole because of how close it is to my 180mm PSU.

[Trik'Stari]

Stay away from the AZZA Genesis 9000. It's a piece of junk, and waste of money.

[alby800]

Well the PS08 is an epic pile of crap that shouldn't exist. But the PS07 and TJ08 will have plenty of cable management room. Though for ease of use with the 24 pin, I wouldn't recommend buying a PSU longer than 160-170mm. Until I get an extension for my 24 pin, I can't route it through the proper hole because of how close it is to my 180mm PSU.

The PS08 is decent for the price, $45 especially in Aus. 

Thanks about that power supply tip btw, the pso7 and the tj08 both use the same internal layout I assume? 

The PSU that we have decided on is 160mm I think so it should be fine

[alby800]

Stay away from the AZZA Genesis 9000. It's a piece of junk, and waste of money.

Looks like it too :lol:

ok will do

[alby800]

Well the PS08 is an epic pile of crap that shouldn't exist. But the PS07 and TJ08 will have plenty of cable management room. Though for ease of use with the 24 pin, I wouldn't recommend buying a PSU longer than 160-170mm. Until I get an extension for my 24 pin, I can't route it through the proper hole because of how close it is to my 180mm PSU.

Actually I forgot, we will be using red sleeved cables, will we run into any problem with using this?

 

@spwath, do you know?

[MourningSouls]

The PS08 is decent for the price, $45 especially in Aus. 

Thanks about that power supply tip btw, the pso7 and the tj08 both use the same internal layout I assume? 

The PSU that we have decided on is 160mm I think so it should be fine

Yep, with the exception of the front, they're identical.

 

As for sleeving, shouldn't be a problem. Someone borrowed my measuring tape and failed to return it so I can't get a proper measurement, but there is about an inch of clearance.

[Octagoncow]

I own a TJ08-E and the only thing I would worry about is the type of gpu that's selected. It doesn't seem to do extremely well with dual fan gpu coolers.

[alby800]

I own a TJ08-E and the only thing I would worry about is the type of gpu that's selected. It doesn't seem to do extremely well with dual fan gpu coolers.

Ok thanks for that tip! It is difficult to find decent blower style coolers here in Australia so will will probably keep the one already chosen