Looking for case, need suggestions

[wderksen]

I've been looking for a new case for a build and have seen many different options, but none that really caught my eye. Basically I have been looking for a stylish yet simple design that will be durable and practical. If you guys have any suggestions that would be awesome!
Black is preferred but not necessarily needed.

 

[Zepper]

Welcome to the AT forums. Seldom are the PSUs that are bundled with cases worth having. So let's forget about that up front. Nothing in your post really helps in specifying a case. What is the system to be contained - now there is some useful info. Not every case is suitable for every system. So give us a narrower focus. Your budget for the case/PSU is another good tightener.

..bh.

 

[Harvey]

If 450 watts is enough power, one of my favorite cases for engineering is the Antec Sonata II. The 5.25" bays snap out from the front, the internal 3.5" bays snap out from the side (with the case open), and it has separate, extensible ducting to vent the CPU heat.

The supply is their SmartPower 2.0 450W. I've seen some posts about the reliability of Antec supplies, but I've seen others that Antec has addressed the problems. Three of my friends have had this case for about a year, and none of them has had a failure.

Frys.com lists it for $99.99, but occasionally, I've seen it on sale for as low as $49.99 after rebate.

 

[natethegreat]

GIGABYTE 3D AURORA

 

[iscsidude]

I can tell you what the answer will be.

Pick from any of the following as these will be the most recommended and they are not represented in any order but alphabetical:

Antec P180B
CoolerMaster Stacker 8xx
Lian Li V1000/V2000
SilverStone TJ07/09

I believe these recommendations are based on what people are using.
i.e. My case is best.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: natethegreat
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA

Or, the newer Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 - I have it and I love it. Very solid case, very roomy inside. I don't know about the original aurora, but this one has a 1/8" thick case aluminum door on it with solid metal hinges, and the whole front aside from the air mesh and the blue trim spot is all thick aluminum.

 

[iscsidude]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO

Originally posted by: natethegreat
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA

Or, the newer Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 - I have it and I love it. Very solid case, very roomy inside. I don't know about the original aurora, but this one has a 1/8" thick case aluminum door on it with solid metal hinges, and the whole front aside from the air mesh and the blue trim spot is all thick aluminum.

I rest my case. No pun intended or implied.