Lightweight cases?

[SDOG34]

Can anyone out there suggest a lightweight mid-tower case for ~$100? I am building my gf a new computer for Xmas (out of my computer part junkyard) and would like to get her something that won't kill her when she gets it, moves, etc.

Any thoughts?

 

[Tiamat]

Antec Superlanboy is as light as it gets.

 

[Zepper]

I think Newegg still has a Skyhawk (Newegg misspells it Sky Hawk) aluminum case in the MSR (entry level server) series for $35. shipped (sorry, it looks like they have DC'd the special - now $45 shipped and it's well worth that). It weighs about 12 pounds net and Under 15 pounds Gross (with packaging). If you have a microATX mobo, then the Chenming 118 is a nice option.

.bh.

 

[Porter21]

I was going to say the lanboy too.

 

[Treyshadow]

lightest?

Aspire X-QPack
Its not full sized though.

Full sized... Antec Super lanboy

 

[Ping to the Pong]

super lan boy!

 

[SDOG34]

You guys are the best! Thanks for all the quick replies!!!!

 

[Zepper]

The Aspire X-Sonic is the same as the original Lan Boy inside and it's a nice small aluminum case with PSU (but not a very good PSU...)

.bh.

 

[BassBomb]

thermaltake aluminum ones are pretty light, my tsunami weighs more than my power supply

 

[VooDooAddict]

Always wanted to get a Super LAN Boy. They are nice quality case to work with and very light.

I've switched over to SFF MicroATX stuff for my personal builds though. So I'll likely never own one.

If you are building new (And don't need SLI). These two make a great combo. For the price, it makes a Shuttle-ish SFF seem silly.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144109
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130529

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Zepper
The Aspire X-Sonic is the same as the original Lan Boy inside and it's a nice small aluminum case with PSU (but not a very good PSU...)

I had one of those, but from Chenming (isn't that the OEM for Aspire?). It didn't come with any side windows or side fan spots and no PSU. Got it from Newegg waayyyyyy back in the day for about $30 or so plus shipping. It was and still is the lightest case I've ever encountered that could hold a normal ATX motherboard. I did a mini review of this way back in April 2003.

I have a Super LAN Boy and it is very lightweight, but not as light as the Chenming/Aspire/original LAN Boy. I've also briefly (it was damaged in shipping) had one of those nicer 1.2mm aluminum Skyhawk cases, plus have had a few of their older style aluminum cases (ones that can't take even 80mm rear fan). Those are all fairly lightweight. My preference is the Super LAN boy (especially for $30AR CompUSA BF sale!!!) because it is light, sturdy and has good stock ventilation. It's a lot sturdier than the Chenming/Aspire/original LAN Boy, and a bit sturdier than the older Skyhawks. The 1.2mm Skyhawk is as sturdy, but doesn't have as good stock cooling though IMO it looks better (the Dealsonic $27 version only).