Looking for a new case

[magibeg]

I'm shopping around looking for a good case but i'm still undecided. PS: I live in Canada.

CoolerMaster CM690
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26048&vpn=RC-690-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower Gamer Case 900
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=21123&vpn=NINE%20HUNDRED&manufacture=ANTEC

Coolermaster CM Stacker 810
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=16502&vpn=RC-810-SSN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER

Antec P182 ATX Black Mid Tower Case
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24122&vpn=P182&manufacture=ANTEC

Those are the cases i'm looking at right now. The prices between them are pretty large but i figure i'm willing to spend a little bit extra if its supposed to be worth it. If you guys have any better options let me know!

[Jimmy 2004]

The last one is ugly IMO, but I'm undecided between the first two. I think the CM960 looks nicer because I don't like side windows, but my new case is an Antec and I think the build quality is excellent.

I would probably say the CM960 edges it in this case.

The Antec P182 (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24122&vpn=P182&manufacture=ANTEC) (which I have) is quite nice if you don't mind giving up the case windows and blue lights ect, but it looks like you're into that sort of thing... I've got five 120mm fans inside mine, plus the CPU cooler, graphics fan and PSU fan and it's still very quiet, even under load.

[magibeg]

Well i don't want an ugly case, but its not a huge deal. I'm more or less looking for something thats very functional(good cooling). Weight isn't an issue as i won't be bringing it to lan parties or anything. I just want the best bang for my buck for preferably under $150.


edit- does the p182 have really nice cooling. I'm really not big into blue neon lights or even a clear side.

[BrooksyX]

I recently built a PC for my friend with the CoolerMaster CM690 and I must say that it is a really nice case and has tons of options. The only thing I didn't really like on it was the way the powerr and reset buttons were set up.

That being said I think the antec 900 is one of the coolest looking cases on the market, epsecially since it can be picked up for $120 with free shipping and a $40 mail in rebate from newegg. Leaving a final price of $80 for a really nice case, about the same as the coolermaster. I would say either of them are winners though.

[Jimmy 2004]

edit- does the p182 have really nice cooling. I'm really not big into blue neon lights or even a clear side.

Pretty good IMO. The compartments mean that heat from the hard drives and PSU doesn't warm the CPU and GPU, and there are two fans blowing air out with the option of two more blowing it in. There are also plenty of gaps fair the heat to escape, like holes in the covers of the PCI/AGP back panel covers.

[keakar]

any of those cases will be quiet and have good cooling and you might like the Coolermaster cosmos too so give it a look.

the only thing that makes one better than the other is what you think looks the nicest and get that one.

picking a case is like picking the best looking girl, we all have different tastes

[magibeg]

It may be true about everyone having their own taste in women, but if you're not careful you can get one with some nasty surprises ;). I'm just trying to get as much feedback as possible.

[fraya713]

i'm using the antec for mine and it is amazing, probably the best case i've ever had.. i dont go all out on computers, but i had mine custom built at a store and the Antec is what they chose for me. I do some pretty rough stuff on my computer (3d modeling with maya and 3d max) and the antec keeps my computer very cool and running smoothly. it does get a bit dusty, but im sure all cases do. You can outfit this case with a truely crap load of fans and u can put a lot in the case. its very light and its not incredibly ugle or bulky. lemme know if u got questions about the antec, cuz i love mine

[erocker]

I would get this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=7451&vpn=PC-65B&manufacture=LIAN-LI