Coolermaster cases - really worth it?

[snow patrol]

I've got my eye on those aluminium coolermaster cases...they just look so damn sweet! In particular, I'm attracted to the ATCS-200. The only snag, of course, is the price. It's around 4 times the price I paid for my current generic midi-tower, and around twice the price of a high quality modded, fanned midi tower.

Does anyone own this case. Is it really the bee's knees?

Thanks.

 

[snow patrol]

^ =)

 

[Barrak]

I dont have one myself, but I have seen one. Seems like a good case, I think much of the extra money comes from having a stylish case, and we all know your nothing without style

 

[snow patrol]

Thanks.

As I say...it's tempting, but I can't help feel the money might be better spent on a faster CPU and more RAM. But damn it's a sexy case, and looks so cool with a case window/neon light mod. Oh well, I don't have to decide for a couple more months at least.

Any other input?

 

[Nastimus]

Whats the link to this page? I would like to see a pic of this neon window.

 

[Rent]

Ohhh man I want one of those cases sooooooo bad. I'm working some CC stuff so I can get one

They're so light... the system I saw in one was like a total of 11 lbs with - DVD, GF2Ultra, NIC, 2 TV Tuner, Digital Vid Editor card, and a TON of stuff inside.. it was soooo light.

They are damn sexy too... I'll be picking one up in the next 2 months. I just want it bad!

 

[wti]

i think is worth in the long run. all components will drop in price while the case will not!!!!! now which is a better long term investment!!!!

 

[Wingznut]

Those cases are sweet! But... I think your PC would be better off upgraded elsewhere.

 

[snow patrol]

Here's a pic of a modded one

It's a bit of a small picture though.

 

[Tonec]

Worth it only if you plan on carrying it around to lan parties. Light weight construction doesn't mean much if it sits in one place like most cases

 

[wti]

here's a better picture of the case

 

[snow patrol]

That's the 201, which is even more expensive (has 4 5.25 bays).

 

[Mem]

It`s a nice case but I would rather upgrade my system money wise, so it`s down to how bad you need to upgrade your hardware,if you are not in a hurry to upgrade,by all means buy it.

 

[GIJersey]

Do they make one of those alumninum cases in the penguin design>?