View Full Version : What Case to Get?
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 06:32 AM
OK, so I want to get a new case to replace this horrible HP OEM Case but have no experties on cases, so I am asking for yalls help on what case I should get. I have a budget of $40 or less and am looking for the best room and air flow for the buck. I have already looked up some cases but would like to see what other people would buy if they are in my situation. Any links and info are much apperciated in advance, thanks.
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 06:50 AM
Bump, Come on any1 have any insight.
nhlrocker
10-22-2007, 06:52 AM
I dont really know of any good cases for under $40, the closest to that budget would be the Coolermaster Centurion
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119068
best case for that price your ever gonna find.
Wile E
10-22-2007, 06:55 AM
Something like this ok?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119115
nhlrocker
10-22-2007, 06:56 AM
Yup the elite is pretty good, too.
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 06:56 AM
eh, I know I am making this really hard, but I would like it to have a clear left side panel. Thanks for the respons though.
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 06:59 AM
Would it be worth saving up and getting a better case later? Are cases really that importent anyway?
Wile E
10-22-2007, 07:00 AM
Would it be worth saving up and getting a better case later? Are cases really that importent anyway?
Yes and yes.
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 07:02 AM
Yes and yes.
lol, ok, I'll see how long I'll manage to wait and save. If anyone does come up with a good deal though, post a link!
Wile E
10-22-2007, 07:07 AM
lol, ok, I'll see how long I'll manage to wait and save. If anyone does come up with a good deal though, post a link!I'll keep looking. Don't forget to look thru the FS forums. Might be something in there up for grabs.
Your best bet tho is to find a case you like, then try to save to get it.
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 07:13 AM
I'll keep looking. Don't forget to look thru the FS forums. Might be something in there up for grabs.
Your best bet tho is to find a case you like, then try to save to get it.
All right, will do!
t_ski
10-22-2007, 07:59 AM
Yep, definitely would be better off saving a bit more $$. But in the meantime, why don't you list a few more things you're looking for? As of right now all we know is that you're looking for a decent case with a window, and we can only assume you're putting the same hardware in it as what's listed in your System Specs.
tkpenalty
10-22-2007, 08:07 AM
Yes as Wile E said, the CM 330 Elite is a great choice. I'd choose it. Thing is, if you grab a window.... you better have good cable management ;p.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
Heres the Centurion 5 with a window. A tad more expensive however but still... Less dust thanks to the lack of the side grilles on the sidepanels.
t_ski
10-22-2007, 08:10 AM
http://www.svc.com/rc-631-kwn1.html
nhlrocker
10-22-2007, 08:54 AM
ya the case i picked out for you also has a version with a side window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 12:23 PM
Yep, definitely would be better off saving a bit more $$. But in the meantime, why don't you list a few more things you're looking for? As of right now all we know is that you're looking for a decent case with a window, and we can only assume you're putting the same hardware in it as what's listed in your System Specs.
Well, I order some new parts. I purchased a AMD Athlon 5200+ x2(AM2) with a ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019, a GIGABYTE GA-M57SLI-S4 AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard, OCZ Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227124, going to be useing my current PSU, GPU, Drives, HDD, and Sound Card. I just want a case that has some USB ports in the front, looks nice, provides good air flow, is somewhat roomy and is not too expensive.
this ram would of been better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565
and what about this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119137
AphexDreamer
10-22-2007, 02:09 PM
this ram would of been better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146565
and what about this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119137
That case is nice, I just wish it had a clear side panel.:mad:
all these got a side panels
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010090007+4026+1055508421+105510039&StoreType=7&CompareItemList=N82E16811119077%2cN82E16811146041% 2cN82E16811144197%2cN82E16811223001%2cN82E16811144 107%2cN82E16811133046%2cN82E16811144155%2cN82E1681 1144105%2cN82E16811144101%2cN82E16811208019%2cN82E 16811144170%2cN82E16811208021%2cN82E16811166036%2c N82E16811166038%2cN82E16811166030%2cN82E1681116604 0%2cN82E16811144177%2cN82E16811144103%2cN82E168111 44104%2cN82E16811144151&bop=And
t_ski
10-23-2007, 12:26 AM
http://www.svc.com/rc-631-kwn1.html
Looks like this one's the best deal so far... :D
Looks like this one's the best deal so far... :D
this one in the ones I posted :D
http://e3wwwtest.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811208019
t_ski
10-23-2007, 03:37 AM
IDK about Xion. I had a PSU from them, and it was ultra low quality. I have seen some Cooler Master cases, and they were decent.
AsRock
10-23-2007, 04:10 AM
Any chance you can save up a little more
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811125480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811125436
No window but surely later you could add that ?..
Maybe cheaper else were ? as newegg have gone up $10 with these cases.
Velocity
10-23-2007, 06:42 AM
ya the case i picked out for you also has a version with a side window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
That is currently the case i have my main rig in, but mine is the blue model, and i had to order the side panel from some third party company (not newegg). Pictures really dont do it justice, its really a very sexy case, aswell as sturdy.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047
AphexDreamer
10-23-2007, 12:31 PM
Looks like this one's the best deal so far... :D
Yeah, thanks everyone, but I think I am getting this one http://www.svc.com/rc-631-kwn1.html
t_ski
10-23-2007, 03:43 PM
Rebate expires at the end of the month, so hurry up ;)
Velocity
10-23-2007, 11:27 PM
Not bad, nice looking case, tbh doors bug me though :P
AphexDreamer
10-23-2007, 11:38 PM
Rebate expires at the end of the month, so hurry up ;)
Dang, I'll try.
AphexDreamer
10-26-2007, 02:57 AM
Rebate expires at the end of the month, so hurry up ;)
Hey about the rebate, does anyone know if its the stuff that needs to be pruchased before the deadline or if its the stuff that need to be mailed before the deadline or is it both lol? Anyway this is vital to me cause I have no idea, I have made the purchase already, but it wont be shipped to me until 10/31. So what I am trying to say is am I screwed or what?
fairytale00
10-26-2007, 08:42 AM
COOLER MASTER CAC-T05-WW is a good choice for you , I think .
Wile E
10-26-2007, 09:27 AM
Hey about the rebate, does anyone know if its the stuff that needs to be pruchased before the deadline or if its the stuff that need to be mailed before the deadline or is it both lol? Anyway this is vital to me cause I have no idea, I have made the purchase already, but it wont be shipped to me until 10/31. So what I am trying to say is am I screwed or what?Just has to be bought by the deadline. The deadline for mailing the rebate is usually a few weeks later.
t_ski
10-26-2007, 02:49 PM
Correct. It needs to be purchased before 10-31, but the rebate form needs to be put in the mailbox no later than 11-30.
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