Antec or Enlight case?

[ConFuseMe]

I'm looking for a midtower case with a 300watt power supply. Best Buy has an Antec case with a 300watt powersupply for $50 dollars, but it doesn't give any specs in the add of course. Newegg.com has an ENLIGHT EN-72370X3C4 MEDIUM ATX TOWER CASE for $47, $62 after shipping.

I'm looking to put a Leadtek 7350KDA motherboard and a Athlon XP1600+ processor in it if that makes a difference.
Which case would you guys recommend? I'm buying today or tomorrow so I need some fast answers.
I'm looking to spend only $60 or less, so if you guys know of any better cases for that price than the ones I mentioned feel free to tell me about them.

Appreciate any help.

 

[SWScorch]

What Antec is this? If its an SX series, definitely go for it. If its anything else, go for the Enlight.

 

[ConFuseMe]

It looks like the Antec KS282. So in your opinion go with the Enlight case mentioned above then Scorch?

 

[flood]

I have the Antec KS282. Its a very nice case, and i'd recommend it over the enlight ones.

 

[SWScorch]

well, the KS series are pretty nice as well. I'd go with whichever one is cheaper between those two.

 

[Dundain]

Well Ive worked with the Enlight cases and I like em since their easy to work with and are fairly cheap. Havent had a chacne to work with the Antec cases but Ive heard good things about them.

 

[hmsrolst]

Enlight 7237's and Antec KS282's are both very good quality cases, but if you can stretch a bit further, Antec SX600's beat them hands down.

 

[ConFuseMe]

Wow, ok. Thanks guys. One guy likes the Antec over the enlight, and another two think that they're both pretty good. So I think I'll go with the Antec one just because it's cheaper and I don't have to order online to get it.

I'll look around at the prices for the Antec SX series first though, seeing since 2 of you think it's a excellent model.

Thanks again.

 

[mboy]

Go to outpost.com and get the Antec sx830 they have for $50 after rebate, if you need something else they have for $30 or so, they have free shipping. ANTEC SX series is the Ferrari of computer cases. They are the BEST non aluminum cases you can get!!

 

[ConFuseMe]

On the website you gave me outpost.com it shows that case for 69.95 after rebates? Thought you said it was $50?

 

[ConFuseMe]

Stupid me, ok this is really the last question. The power supply that comes with it works with AMD Athlon processors and not jsut Pentiums right?

 

[flood]

<< Stupid me, ok this is really the last question. The power supply that comes with it works with AMD Athlon processors and not jsut Pentiums right? >>


correct

 

[oldfoof]

y0 Antec Is Da best!

sx1030b (whatd i got)

 

[propellerhead]

PLUS: Not sure about your mobo, but with the Epox 8KHA+ in the Enlight case, you can still see the POST code LEDs on the mobo even with the case closed.

MINUS: Although the Enlight comes with an intake fan mounted on the front of the case, the PS exhaust fan is weak. I added a plain noname 80 mm exhaust fan and notice about a 10 degree C drop in the Athlon XP 1600+ CPU temperature. The BIOS was reading low 50s before the second exhaust fan.

 

[mboy]

Sorry, the case was $50 after rebate last week.

 

[ReblTeen84]

I have an Antec SX1035B...expensive, but well worth the price of $130. Great cooling and nice and sturdy. Have an enlight downstairs and i cant stand the thing.

 

[jhites]

<< I'm looking to put a Leadtek 7350KDA motherboard and a Athlon XP1600+ processor in it if that makes a difference. >>



Be sure to check for the AMD recommended PowerSupply with the case you pick.

Link

 

[techweenie]

I would go with the Antec as well. I love their cases, and you can get it right away, instead of waiting for fedex...

PS - Scorch nice post count!

 

[ChrisADuffy]

Mail in rebate on a case? Is this kind of strange or what?