I wanna get rid of my fugly case

[PurdueRy]

I have one of those standard chieftec dragon cases.(like the old alienware ones) and the poor quality, ugly looks, and downright hugeness/heaviness is getting on my nerves.

I am looking for a case that is light(so probably aluminum), a smaller design and has a modern look to it.

Here is some cases I have liked the looks of

CM Wavemaster
TT tsunami
Antec Sonata II(not as good looking IMO as the others)

I don't necessarily want a case window as my tastes have changed since I started building my computers. The reason that the Wavemaster bugs me is that it has no 120mm fans. My current case has 4 80's and I think I would like running 2 120's at a slower rate.

If there are any other cases you could recommend or have any input on the ones above feel free to chime in.

PS I read the other threads on the Tsunami. Doesn't sound like it would be good for me. I just like the look.

 

[tw33ter]

p180?

http://www.techonweb.com/products/productdetail.aspx?id=B73523&src=FG

 

[cjsketchy]

check out the Thermaltake Soprano if you like the tsunami, looks similar but comes with 120mm fans. Window optional.

 

[JasonE4]

Wow, that Thermaltake Soprano is very nice, especially for the price.

 

[Phantronius]

Antec P180 baby!

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: Phantronius
Antec P180 baby!

 

[JasonE4]

Now the P180 is $150 shipped at techonweb..

 

[Operandi]

Of the cases mentioned the CM Wavemaster would be my pick, every other cases has fair amount of plastic in its build.

Also check out the CM PAT / ATC line as well as the Lian Li V1100 and PC6070.

 

[Zap]

How about the Antec Super LAN Boy? Two 120mm fans, lightweight aluminum, side window, really compact for an ATX mid tower, fairly budget (under $100 shipped/taxed, or cheaper after rebates).

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Zap
How about the Antec Super LAN Boy? Two 120mm fans, lightweight aluminum, side window, really compact for an ATX mid tower, fairly budget (under $100 shipped/taxed, or cheaper after rebates).

that doesn't quite fall under the modern classy look. And I said, I would probably prefer no window anymore. But thanks!

 

[jfrog]

Antec P160?

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=140032

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: jfrog
Antec P160?

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=140032

Nah, P180 is better and newer.

 

[intogamer]

my BLACK WM is SEXII
side panel has scratches(will buy WM window

edit:late night... gamma getting bad

 

[govtcheez75]

I'm selling a nice Cooler Master ATC-201 case if you're interested. Pretty PIMP.

 

[ericlala]

is the front panel of the P180 built from the same 3 layer dampening as the sides? my opticals and hard drives are very noisy

 

[IceWindius]

Originally posted by: ericlala
is the front panel of the P180 built from the same 3 layer dampening as the sides? my opticals and hard drives are very noisy

No, its dual layer, aluminum/plastic.