Cheap Case Suppliers

[PrinceXizor]

My apologies if some think this goes in another section, but I figuer people who work with cases/mods/fans will have good answers to this question....

Where can I get cases for cheap on-line i.e. doesn't gouge me for shipping. Newegg's shipping and prices are reasonable, just wondering if there were any "secret" locales...

Also, I'm pretty much only familiar with Antec cases w/ PSU's....what are some other quality cases that I can stick an Enermax or Antec PSU in....Building a rig for my brother...and then myself....so looking for good combination of quality/value....any and all input welcome...but please....no flamewars

 

[nemo160]

Compgeeks has some really cheap cases usually (sometimes sub $20) and shipping isn't that bad
their selection varies from time to time, but there's one cheap case they always seem to have
you'll probably want to replace the psu in it (unfortunatley they stopped selling it without the psu), pretty standard looking case, only major downside is no removable mobo tray
link
edit: $22.75 for the case and $11 for ups ground shipping or $10 for fed ex ground

 

[Texun]

Directron is a pretty good site. I've bought several items from them and never had a problem. Prices are reasonable.

 

[dpopiz]

I think CG cases are the best if you want something cheap. They look fairly good, have good quality workmanship, and their psus are completely silent, while still providing good power. the only thing I don't like about them is they're made out of the thin steel. (.8mm I think)

 

[RalfHutter]

I don't think most places are really gouging on the shipping, especially on cases like the Antecs. These are fairly heavy items to ship and shipping rates are based on weight + distance + package size. If you ship something via UPS they weigh the package, measure it, then enter the destination Zip code. This is how they calculate how much to charge for shipping. It seems like most online retailers follow the same scheme.

I've noticed as I compare case shipping prices that's it's way cheaper to ship a case from someone local then it is from someone far away. Just play with the Zip-code on the shipping calculator page and see what a difference it makes. I suppose your best bet would be to find someone who has "flat-rate" cheap shipping so your location isn't the determining factor.

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Find a online vendor in your area that does add$5 will-call.
For example, Mwave in LA area does add $5 will-call vs Newegg no will-call.