CABINET in the range 3k - 4.2k that has USB 3.

[debarshi]

Its about time you post your review and pics on your new cabinet.........
Bad news for me, Lexa S isnt available right now.....
I have cancelled the order and told them to inform when the problem is over
If you can impress me, I will skip the Lexa S and go for the Guardian..........
And this was a blessing in disguise, cause I was also looking at Phantom 410

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

Sorry bro ... The delivery of the processor was delayed ... Its now expected to ship by 18/11
As of now, I can upload the pics if u want

 

[debarshi]

Yup, upload the pics......... So did you like the cabinet (look and feel)
And what about the cable management features.......? Is it manageable?

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

Did not get a feel of the case yet. So cant comment on the cable management.

Out of the box, without the LEDs, looks aren't that fascinating. But you can tell that once you have it running, its bound to look fancy.

I ll try to upload d pics 2night.

 

[debarshi]

I am still waiting for the pics .................

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

I completed the assembly today.
feels good
Atleast for me, the cable management was indeed a tough task
but it is manageable

looks are killer and temp censors also r quite accurate.

Will upload pics soon after I find the usb connector of my mobile.

 

[debarshi]

What about temps?? You have option for only four fans inside isnt it?

Thats the only thing drawing me away from that case..........Limited cooing options

The pics should have been up by now...........

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

Yes u can add 1 fan.It runs pretty cool with those 4 fans(3+1). But no room for more external fans
max temp,avg temp noted till now
CPU = 61,44 deg cel
PSU = 43,34 deg cel
HDD = 45,35 deg cel.

EDIT - I cant find my mobile usb chord ... sorry ... but will upload soon,surely.

 

[debarshi]

Yep, and how the heck did u get psu temps dude?

I am going for Phantom 410 confirmed.........
I just need to wait until SE Editions are in stock

And I was eyeing this
Silverstone SST-PS06B-W window chassis

Lol i am so confused with myself

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

Placed one of the 3 censors on the psu.

Today the hdd and psu didnt rise above 32 deg

Phantom 910 = far better cable management than the guardian

 

[debarshi]

Cooool.................So u seriously had issues with Guardian's cable management............Hmmmm

But by looks, guardian is far better

 

[The Sorcerer]

There was a time one used to buy cases based on functionality, space, quality and ease of use, then have looks as secondary. Guardian 921 is a case made in 2008. Its an obsolete case. Even if you would've looked at that overclocker's club reviews, it specifically mentioned that the cable management is difficult- back in 2008. When you buy a case it stays with you for atleast 3-4 years. Corsair 300R and cases like this would have been a better choice- or else you could have added 800-1000 bucks more and get away with 400R.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[debarshi]

I seem to be hearing a lot about the Corsair 300R and 400R, almost from everybody here.......... Dang, why cant Corsair make better looking cabinets in the mid range budget....(Looks are a personal choice of course - a cabinet looking good to an 18 year old may be flashy and overdone to a 35 year old--- so..)

But I do agree, if you compare eyes closed, 300R is a no-cons great VFM case (My dad has it, and therefore I cant bring myself to buy another 400R considering I have to look at it everyday)

 

[d6bmg]

but some experienced OCer/users would say paring such a high end cpu with some 4-5k mobo is not a very good idea.

THere is reason behind that.

@OP:
1. Disable turbo,
2. Enable speed-step.
And you will be just fine with the board you have got. No need to worry about VRM, whose efficiency comes into play only when overclocking and using turbo mode.

 

[inwell]

hello,

newbie here... wish to know if all these cabinets u talk (3k-4.2k) come with SMPS built in ? no one talked about that?

 

[topgear]

^^ welcome to TDF and the answer to your question is : No.

THere is reason behind that.

@OP:
1. Disable turbo,
2. Enable speed-step.
And you will be just fine with the board you have got. No need to worry about VRM, whose efficiency comes into play only when overclocking and using turbo mode.

thanks for the piece of info

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

THere is reason behind that.

@OP:
1. Disable turbo,
2. Enable speed-step.
And you will be just fine with the board you have got. No need to worry about VRM, whose efficiency comes into play only when overclocking and using turbo mode.

Thanks man. Hope that helps

 

[inwell]

No. As far as I know all cabinets come without SMPS. You have to purchase an SMPS of your choice later on.

Oh ok. What would be my best choice in this range for Cabinet with built in SMPS (500w) when i do not need any fancy cabinets or no heavy cooling/IO required. ? max part of 3k will be spent on SMPS

regards

 

[topgear]

3k total budget for both the PSU and cabby or for each.

IF you can spned 6k for PSu and cabby get Corsair 300R @ ~3.8k and Cx430v2* @ 2.6k - for something cheap Bitfenix Merc Alpha @ 2.7k and the PSU* - for something more cheaper without the USB 3 port get NZXT Source 210 ( non elite ) around ~2.1k and the same psu*.

 

[Thetrueblueviking]

Finally some pics -
Please bear with my annoying mobile cam.


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