Thermaltake Shark or Tsunami

Danhill · Apr 1, 2005, 11:47 AM

So what do you guys think its the better case here, the Shark or the Tsunami, if you vote other please specify why.

Thanks

TJ- · Apr 1, 2005, 11:51 AM

tsunami just cause it looks better

Sandok · Apr 1, 2005, 11:54 AM

Tsunami cuz I have one!

The thing is I like smaller cases so tsunami, it has no holes on the side like the shark which attract dust like hell, and it's nicely modable + glossy

Danhill · Apr 1, 2005, 12:05 PM

Thanks Guys, the thing is; I wonder wich case is cooler, the shark has big vents so the cpu can probably drag in more fresh air from the outside but the downside is that you maybe can hear the componets inside the case to much.

The tsunami do have a 92 mm fan, so it probably does suck in air just as good over the cpu.

daedal · Apr 1, 2005, 12:26 PM

I'm picking up the Shark next week with a new mobo. Can't wait.
I opted for the Shark for easier water-cooling capacities, it's slightly larger size, non-reflective finish (I tend to leave my ingerprints everywhere) and just because it looks freaking awesome.

If I was on a tighter budget though, I definitly would have opted for the Tsunami. Pretty sure that both must pretty much match up cooling wise though.

[EDIT] Found a nice writeup. It's in german, though. Google translation posted below if you need it, I know I did.

Original | Google Translated

Sandok · Apr 1, 2005, 01:07 PM

I modded my tsunami and I have 4 120mm fans on the case

The tsunami is good but the shark is better for water cooling, bigger and all!

Danhill · Apr 1, 2005, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedal

I'm picking up the Shark next week with a new mobo. Can't wait.
I opted for the Shark for easier water-cooling capacities, it's slightly larger size, non-reflective finish (I tend to leave my ingerprints everywhere) and just because it looks freaking awesome.

If I was on a tighter budget though, I definitly would have opted for the Tsunami. Pretty sure that both must pretty much match up cooling wise though.

[EDIT] Found a nice writeup. It's in german, though. Google translation posted below if you need it, I know I did.

Original | Google Translated

Ahhh nice, just what I was looking for thanks man.

Sandok · Apr 1, 2005, 01:37 PM

I read that before... They are one of the few that prefer the Shark over the Tsunami. Some sites have reviewed both and mostly the Tsunami wins. Either way both are great cases. Just depends on ur bugdget and needs!

Resistor · Apr 1, 2005, 02:13 PM

Shark is bigger and looks pretty cool as well... As Sandok said " It depends on ur budget and needs!"
Actually any case will attract dust regardless, as long there are intake and exhaust fans...

drakesteakn · Apr 1, 2005, 05:07 PM

i guess i like them both, thats why i went other. they are both stylish and cool looking.

Asmoday · Apr 1, 2005, 05:17 PM

I voted other, and i'm sure you know what case i'm refering to Daniel....

Behold The mighty CM Stacker!!!

I know i'm biased towards this particular case, but it's simply the best case i've ever owned. And i've owned many...

Asmoday · Apr 1, 2005, 05:37 PM

Or if you like the look of TT cases why don't you have a peek at the Armor case? A review link is in the news....I know you like a side casefan to cool your GT, but with a case armed with a bunch of 120mm's, a fan mounted in the side of the case isn't really needed.

Sandok · Apr 1, 2005, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resistor

Shark is bigger and looks pretty cool as well... As Sandok said " It depends on ur budget and needs!"
Actually any case will attract dust regardless, as long there are intake and exhaust fans...

All cases atract dust but the shark on the side has an open air grill. So air passes but the grill is honeycombed and huge so it's like haven ur case open... The dust is still attracted but gets in easily too

CDsDontBurn · Apr 1, 2005, 05:54 PM

i say the shark. I think it looks alot better, and it doesn't have anywhere nearly as much plastic as the tsunami does. Bigger cases also have alot more air flow going through them, so cooling won't be as much an issue with the shark vs. ANY mid tower case.

Sandok · Apr 1, 2005, 09:06 PM

Really? I always thought smaller cases had better airflow... Oh well my bad

CDsDontBurn · Apr 2, 2005, 06:33 AM

oh no.....definately not. The smaller the case, the more restricted the air flow is.

Callandor · Apr 8, 2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmoday

I know i'm biased towards this particular case, but it's simply the best case i've ever owned. And i've owned many...

And it is for this very reason that I chose not to get into case modding/designer cases....yet.

I'm still a bit young, so I don't get anything steady comin in, but if I were to save up and get a case, my worst fear is that I'll want a different one in just a short while, then I'll have to start getting my act together in readiness to buy another, then another, then another, and another, until I'm just flat-out broke. So my tactic against not getting into it?

Just use a plain old case, yes, a boring old beige case for me.

You might think it mad, but when I start working, I'll be sure to pick up a few nice cases, that you can trust me on.

Danhill, go get a black Tsunami, that's the case I would get, if you're not going to need all the space in the Shark, but since it does look like you'll need it, and since you've already reduced your scope down to these two winners, go for it, and get the Shark, if that's what'll make you happy.

Oh yea, and what CDs says.

Apr 1, 2005, 11:47 AM	#1
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Thermaltake Shark or Tsunami So what do you guys think its the better case here, the Shark or the Tsunami, if you vote other please specify why. Thanks __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Apr 1, 2005, 11:51 AM	#2
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	tsunami just cause it looks better __________________ new sig comming soon

Apr 1, 2005, 12:05 PM	Thread Starter #4
Danhill DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,112 Rep Power: 0	Thanks Guys, the thing is; I wonder wich case is cooler, the shark has big vents so the cpu can probably drag in more fresh air from the outside but the downside is that you maybe can hear the componets inside the case to much. The tsunami do have a 92 mm fan, so it probably does suck in air just as good over the cpu. __________________ MOBO: [color=white]ASUS A8N-SLI Premium[/color] CPU: AMD 64 3200+ (Venice) @ 2,50 Ghz MEM: 2 x 512 DDR 466, VGA: 2 x 6600 GT in SLI, HDD1: WD Raptor HDD2: Maxtor Diamond Plus 9, Case: Antec Plus View 1080, PSU: ThermalTake PurePower 500W, MX 1000, Dell 2001 FP, Aud. 2 SZ

Apr 1, 2005, 12:26 PM	#5
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	I'm picking up the Shark next week with a new mobo. Can't wait. I opted for the Shark for easier water-cooling capacities, it's slightly larger size, non-reflective finish (I tend to leave my ingerprints everywhere) and just because it looks freaking awesome. If I was on a tighter budget though, I definitly would have opted for the Tsunami. Pretty sure that both must pretty much match up cooling wise though. [EDIT] Found a nice writeup. It's in german, though. Google translation posted below if you need it, I know I did. Original \| Google Translated __________________ Last edited by daedal; Apr 1, 2005 at 12:46 PM.

Apr 1, 2005, 05:07 PM	#10
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	i guess i like them both, thats why i went other. they are both stylish and cool looking. __________________

Apr 1, 2005, 11:54 AM	#3
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Tsunami cuz I have one! The thing is I like smaller cases so tsunami, it has no holes on the side like the shark which attract dust like hell, and it's nicely modable + glossy

Apr 1, 2005, 01:07 PM	#6
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I modded my tsunami and I have 4 120mm fans on the case The tsunami is good but the shark is better for water cooling, bigger and all!

Apr 1, 2005, 01:37 PM	#8
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I read that before... They are one of the few that prefer the Shark over the Tsunami. Some sites have reviewed both and mostly the Tsunami wins. Either way both are great cases. Just depends on ur bugdget and needs!

Apr 1, 2005, 02:13 PM	#9
Resistor Get it Going.. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brisbane ..Oz Posts: 750 Rep Power: 0	Shark is bigger and looks pretty cool as well... As Sandok said " It depends on ur budget and needs!" Actually any case will attract dust regardless, as long there are intake and exhaust fans...

Apr 1, 2005, 05:17 PM	#11
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	I voted other, and i'm sure you know what case i'm refering to Daniel.... Behold The mighty CM Stacker!!! I know i'm biased towards this particular case, but it's simply the best case i've ever owned. And i've owned many... __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Apr 1, 2005, 05:37 PM	#12
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Or if you like the look of TT cases why don't you have a peek at the Armor case? A review link is in the news....I know you like a side casefan to cool your GT, but with a case armed with a bunch of 120mm's, a fan mounted in the side of the case isn't really needed. __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Apr 1, 2005, 05:54 PM	#14
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i say the shark. I think it looks alot better, and it doesn't have anywhere nearly as much plastic as the tsunami does. Bigger cases also have alot more air flow going through them, so cooling won't be as much an issue with the shark vs. ANY mid tower case. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Apr 1, 2005, 09:06 PM	#15
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Really? I always thought smaller cases had better airflow... Oh well my bad

Apr 2, 2005, 06:33 AM	#16
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	oh no.....definately not. The smaller the case, the more restricted the air flow is. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later