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Top Five Gaming Computer Cases

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Here are our top five computer cases at great low prices without compromising the quality or the aesthetic aspect. Perfect for the everyday office or the experienced gamer, modern looks with vibrant colours will make you stand out at any LAN. All of these great computer cases and more are just one click away on our website or you can call our friendly team today and order your new case.

1) Thermaltake Level 10 GT Computer case - $300.90

With multiple intake and exhaust fans that run quietly and hinged side panel to create easy access to hard drives and cables this is quiet possibly the best case for gamers. There are three LED lights with multiple modes and a panel on the front for LED and fan control. Key features include,

  • Five hot-swappable hard drive bays, each with its dedicated backplane to support hot-swap. Hard drive mounting supports both 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives.
  • Connectivity array. Four USB 2.0 ports are conveniently located on the front bezel including a pair of audio ports. Two USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA port located on the top.
  • Water cooling ready – 120mm or 240mm radiators can be easily attached to the top side of the chassis (top 200m fan needs to be removed)

 

2) Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 gaming case -  $194.08

The see through gaming case that will make a killer rig with lockable sides for security, four cooling fans with two LED fans in the rear, washable fan filters perfect for the gamers running the computers constantly.

  • Bottom-mounted power supply isolates heat
  • Mounts either a standard size power supply or an Antec exclusive CP Series power supply
  • CPU cutout allows for easy installation of CPU coolers
  • 14 drive bays: Up to 9 x internal 3.5″, 3 x external 5.25″, 4 x internal 3.5″ Fleet-Swap drives (position changeable), 1 x external top 2.5″ hot-swap SATA drive bay, 1 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5″ SSD drive
  • 7 expansion slots to support multiple graphics cards
  • Windowed side panel
  • 1 x USB 3.0, 3 x USB 2.0

 

3) Gigabyte iSOLO 230 - $96.60

Perfect case for the office, stylish black seamless aluminium frame with mesh sides to keep it cool, ready for the liquid cooling upgrade making it a silent and vibration free case. The tool-less entry case is perfect for the office, no need to run around looking for the right screwdriver.

  • 5 x 5.25″, 5 x 3.5″ Drive bays
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • Audio port
  • 1x 120mm silent front fan, 1x 120mm silent rear fan

 

4) Cooler Master HAF942 - $247.55

Stylish Cool Master case with the red LED glow at the front makes this a gamers dream case, the rugged black coated interior with the latest cable management rubber grommets makes this a clean and smarter inside.   Four internal cooling fans with  a spacious interior for large components.

 

  • SATA Dock for easy installation without the need of removing side panel
  • Internal USB 3.0 on front I/O panel
  • 9 slots support triple VGA cards
  • Adjustable VGA card holder to support heavier GPU cards
  • Power supply partition to conceal cables

 

5) Silverstone Fortress series FT02B-W - $262.98

Slim line black aluminium case with side windows, stylish fresh look makes this a great case for the office.

  • Mid towerwith 90° M/B mounting
  • W/O PSU, ATX,SSI-CEB
  • Side window, 5×5.25″, 5×3.5″ (hot-swap capable)
  • 3x180mm fan and 1x120mm fan, USB 2.0 x 2, Audio x 1, Mic x 1

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Computer Cases – Pick The Perfect Computer Case

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Choosing the right computer cases for you isn’t always an easy task, there’s lots of factors that you’re going to have to take into account like will my computer case still fit the latest parts in acouple of years, is there enough room for my CPU cooler, fan slots, HDD slots and so on!

You’ve got to start off by selecting a computer case that appeals to your personal tastes, you don’t want it to be an eyesore and being something that you regret. Once you have found one that looks good to you then there are a few other attributes about computer cases that you should be aware of.

Front USB/3.5mm jack

Does it have front USB and 3.5mm jacks? It almost doesn’t make sense to have a computer case without front usb and 3.5mm jacks.They both come in handy for hooking up digital cameras, Bluetooth/wireless adaptors, plugging your headphones and downloading images. This enables you to avoid pulling the computer out to search for ports in the back, especially if you’re only in a tight space say at a Lan. Almost all motherboards have ports for the front and the rear. These days your will also find that there’s hard drives docks on top the latest computer cases, such as the  Thermaltake Overseer Full Tower

Motherboards

How does the motherboard install into the case? If possible try to find a case that has a removable backplane for mounting, you’ll find that most cases these days do have the feature. The backplane is able to be removed from the case to mount the motherboard, having the ability to remove the motherboard gives you more room to work making less percentage of error, you just have to remember that you have to put the backplane back in. Installing a motherboard in a computer case without a removable backplane can be cramped and be hard to see what you’re doing with your head blocking the light finding yourself with a torch in your mouth. Of course, if the computer case is a full tower then it may not be necessary for it to have a removable backplane. The removable backplane feature becomes more important if the computer case is a mini ATX or just really old.

What kind of motherboard do you have? There’s serveral sorts of motherboards that are made to fit certain cases and do certian jobs. The major form factors are: Micro ATX, Full ATX (commonly referred to as ATX), and Extended ATX. Every computer case should denote which motherboard form factors it accepts. If the case doesn’t describe which motherboard form factors it accepts then it’s best to move on; you run the risk of buying a computer case that doesn’t fit your motherboard. Physical measurements of a motherboard are mostly unimportant. As long as the form factors of the case and motherboard match then you should have no problem with installation because lets face it, nobody is going to make a motherboard for a full ATX system that doesn’t fit!

Power Supply

If the case comes with a powers supply, what size is it? You need to ask yourself this important question because most of the time the power supply will be too small for your application, unless you’re running a Mini ATX system then it’s always ideal to find a case with the power supply already in it. Having an undersized power supply can lead to erratic computer operation, most often denoted by frequent rebooting.

Device Bays

How many device bays will your computer need? It is necessary to know how many 5.25″. 3.5″ and 2.5″ bays you’ll need in your computer case. If you’re installing four cdroms in your computer then it will be necessary to have a case with at least four 5.25″ bays. You’ll also need a certain number of 3.5″ and 2.5″ bays, but you can simply buy 3.5″ to 2.5″ converters if your computer case didn’t have enough bays.

CPU Cooler

Will your CPU cooler fit in that case?  These days most cpu coolers are 150mm high, and most mid tower ATX cases are are only 140mm wide, and if you’re also adding in extra case fans it can prove to cause a problem. Simply measuring the width won’t work as you’ll also be mounting it on the motherboard on top your CPU, so it’s best to be safe then sorry and measure it and take at least 3cm off.

Location

Will the physical dimensions of the computer case fit into your location? Be sure to pick a computer case that fits inside whatever space you have designated for your computer. Pay close attention to the overall height, width, and depth. You’ll also want to put your case in a place where it isn’t going to over heat and dust won’t build a new city inside of your case and clogs up all your parts.

Head over to Warcom and take a look at our massive range of computer cases!

-Michael

Cooler Master HAF gaming case

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

When it comes to computer cases Cooler master knows where it’s at,  making cases for business’ to extreme gamers and everything in between. Personally, Cooler Master has always been my top preference when it comes this subject,  then they completely knocked it out of the park when they released the ‘HAF’ gaming case series and getting it perfect with the The HAF 922 Black.

 

Cooler Master HAF922 Black

Cooler Master extends the line to a mid tower with the HAF 922. It has a rugged strong appearance and outstanding protection designs that characterize a beast yet to be tamed. Without a doubt this mid tower has it all! It accommodates all sorts of high-end hardware from its spacious interior, and supports up to three 200 mm fans for maximum airflow at minimum noise. This mid tower chassis represents a disorderly collision of machine and beast.

  • Extreme airflow, uncompromising cooling performance, ruggedly strong with outstanding protection
  • Accommodates demanding high-end components including full length graphics cards
  • LED ON/OFF switch for front 200 x 30 mm fan
  • Patented button design for easy maintenance of 5.25″ drive devices
  • PSU bottom fan can be setup facing up or down to increase airflow through out the case
  • Tool free installation
  • Includes cable management and CPU retaining hole for easy customizability
  • Spacious interior accommodates with the radiator
  • 7+1 PCI expansion slots for increased expandability

 

In the video above you will see a full, in depth review of the HAF 922 by the highly respected ‘PcWizKids.’

You might still be sitting on the fence with this case, so I’ll remind you of 3  things;

  • It’s Cooler Master.
  • It has 3 200mm fans creating better airflow then a wind tunnel
  • It looks so tough people will mistake it for a transformer.

If you’re still not convinced on why you should buy the most hardcore yet smartest gaming case around then I don’t know what will.

Get your Cooler Master HAF922 Black from Warcom today!

-The Warcom Team.

Looking for a computer case with style?

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Here at Warcom, we pride ourselves for our style. Stylish service. Stylish people. Stylish products. And boy do we have a stylish computer case lined up today.

Introducing the Design Define cases from Fractal. They’re just oozing class and functionality with a simple design. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci said that, and he was pretty smart - just take a look for yourselves:

The Fractal Design Define R3 Mid Tower Titanium

The R3 comuter case is the successor to the best-selling R2 computer case and features many new design improvements including:

  • Improved air flow with updated fans
  • Improved noise absorbing material
  • Bigger hole in M/B plate for mounting of CPU Coolers
  • Improved cable routing possibilities
  • Reset button, located behind the front panel door
  • Many small quality improvements, including improved scratch resistant coating
  • Fans on every side of the case.
  • Won’t put you out of pocket!

Are you one of those users always ending up with a case full of tangled cables? No more. The Define R3 offers a convenient and good looking way of hiding them away. The motherboard has rubber covered holes in which you can easily route the cables behind the motherboard.

The Fractal R3 computer case might look like it’s going to set on fire with all the sound proofing it has, but you’d be surprised, the case has plenty of room inside to fit the biggest and the baddest cpu and ram coolers, but masks the sound keeping your computer from sounding like it’s running a diesel engine. You might even fancy running a water park inside your case and run water cooling, personally, the idea of running water around electrical parts has never really been appealing, and something tells me that it never will.

So head down to the Warcom Store to grab yourself a new look for your old system, or even upgrade to a new one.