New System need case

[jackace]

I was looking for case ideas for my new system.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119094

I like this case because its fairly cheap, has all the usb ports and stuff on the top and has 120mm fans.

Has anyone used it? is it a good case?

Any other suggestions for a case in the $50-$100 range with the USB pots and such on the top half of the case? I dont like doors either.

 

[yiranhu]

Check out Rosewill case selection on Newegg... They seem solid... good features (dust traps + cpu air vent + solid construction + dirt cheap + good reviews)

 

[LOUISSSSS]

for $100 u can get a Lian Li, they are the best quality cases u can buy along with silverstone

 

[trOver]

i agree, go with a lian li if you can. i have one now, and i will buy nothing else

 

[jackace]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112103
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112129

How about these cases? Are the USB and audio port on the top of the case? the pictures didnt really show that part very well

 

[LOUISSSSS]

the case in your 2nd link has the usb and audio ports on the top, covered from dust. check lian li website for more info on first case.

if it were up to me, id buy the Lian Li PC7b (also availible in silver) for about 100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099

 

[jackace]

That is a great case too. My only concern is the USB and audio ports are on the bottom. I sit my computer on the ground so having those ports all the way on the bottom is kind of a pain and i liked the ones with the ports on top.

What about the antec nine hundred

http://www.provantage.com/antec-nine-hundred~7ANTG049.htm

 

[Zepper]

See my review of the Rosewill R5604 A lot of case for the money! The R560x and the R6A... are the good series at Rosewill. The rest is mainly low rent stuff with little in the way of conveniences. The 560x is based on the Yeong Yang 560x and the R6A is the same as the Antec 3000-B.

.bh.

 

[smokeyjoe]

I have that Cooler Master you linked in the first post and I like it a lot. Lots of airflow and seems spacious enough.. though I need to route my cables a little better.

I also just ordered this one today - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119115 - It doesn't have the USB ports on top, but it has similar airflow with 2 120mm fans. It's cheaper than most similar cases since there is $10 rebate on it too.

edit - looks like shipping went up a few bucks since this afternoon

 

[Zombeh]

i just got a CM 330 and its pretty good. it was my first build and very friendly

 

[Entropism]

I used the Centurion 5 in a build a few days ago, and it's a great case. The dual 1200mm fan versions are suppose to be even better, though I like the look of the Cent 5 more. You'll be quite happy with that case.

 

[HeXploiT]

The Enermax Chakra series are sleek, well designed and have a sick cooling setup. All ports on top.

http://www.xoxide.com/enermax-chakra-case-blackblack.html
http://www.xoxide.com/enermax-chakra-case-blackblue.html
http://www.xoxide.com/enermax-chakra-case-blackblack.html

 

[Skott]

I can vouch for the Chakra being a good midtower case


http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=37&threadid=1921714&enterthread=y


There's a newer version of it out. The front has a opening for the front 120mm and comes with a filter too. Forget the name of it. Phoenix maybe? We got a thread about it here somewhere.