Recommeded Cases

[EricMartello]

What cases - either mid tower, full tower or mini tower - should I check out. I'm looking for something that has good air flow, looks awesome and doesn't have razor edges. Price should be anywhere from $50-$200.

 

[imported_apocalypse]

Antec P182 I love mine.

Looks great, has good sound proofing, comes with 3x 120mm case fans + room for couple more, has holes to the back of the case for cable management. Most parts use thumbscrews, except for the back panel.

 

[Zepper]

The Ultra m998 (and some of their other new models) looks pretty good. Cooler-Master 690 (the 690 for looks, the 590 for functon over beauty) some other new C-Ms too. I like my Silverstone KL03. Quite a few decent cases out there in the under $150 range like the Lian-Li, Lancool PC-K10B, etc. For a lot of case for low bucks, take a look at the Rosewill R5600 series (four versions: 5601, 5604B, 56O4BS, 5605 ) - not glitzy, but high functionality for the $$$s. And some of the NZXT boxes work well while being a bit glitzy.

.bh.

 

[RallyMaster]

Cooler Master Centurion 534. If you're not looking to stow a ton of stuff, this case will keep everything quiet. I won't recommend the 590 because there's some issues that I've had with mine that completely ruins my experience with it.

 

[nerp]

Lian Li PC-A05B.

I worship mine.

 

[videogames101]

My Antec 1200 is an absolute cooling beast, if thats what your looking for.

It's also drop dead sexy.

 

[Tullphan]

That's quite a price range.
What type of components are you going to install in it?
That might help to narrow it down further.

 

[QuadDamage2k]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811129025

VERY HAPPY WITH THIS CASE!

 

[CptCrunch]

CM690, very quiet, ton of space, tool less for the hard drives and cd drives, cable management built in, water cooling system holes built in, 120mm and larger fan housing, keeps my system very cool, 85-90 at idle am2 brisbane 3600 @ 2.52ghz, 4 gb, 4 hard drives, 8800gts, stock operton cooler (one with heat pipes)

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Originally posted by: CptCrunch
CM690, very quiet, ton of space, tool less for the hard drives and cd drives, cable management built in, water cooling system holes built in, 120mm and larger fan housing, keeps my system very cool, 85-90 at idle am2 brisbane 3600 @ 2.52ghz, 4 gb, 4 hard drives, 8800gts, stock operton cooler (one with heat pipes)

I am disappointed in this case because there are only 8 slots for fans. :shocked: end sarcasm

I love mine. It's big, looks like it could eat my dad's dell, the tooless stuff actually kinda works. (hard drives, yes. PCI cards, not really)

 

[Wuzup101]

Originally posted by: ap0calypse
Antec P182 I love mine.

Looks great, has good sound proofing, comes with 3x 120mm case fans + room for couple more, has holes to the back of the case for cable management. Most parts use thumbscrews, except for the back panel.

+1 Best case I've ever owned

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Next build I'm planning on getting the NZXT Tempest. A lot like the antec 900, but it looks better imo.

Current rig is in an Enermax Chakra. I like it a lot, but I miss not having a side window; also nowadays, there's probably better cases with 250mm fans.

 

[Stern]

I can't find the CM690 on Newegg or ZZF. Is this supposed to be it? And is it a good price if it is?

 

[Stern]

Ok, I have found the P182 and the Antec 1200.

Antec 1200 is $140 with free shipping on special promo codes from Newegg at the moment? I have just one question, how loud is this case?

 

[RallyMaster]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811119137 boom, CM690.

Are you sure you want the porous front end of the the 1200? Those cases are loud even when you have low speed fans.

 

[JimiP]

If you're looking for a high quality case that looks good, has good airflow and good cable management, I would take a look at the Lian-Li PC B25B at Newegg. I got mine a few months ago when it was $235. I believe it's $210 now. I love it.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Originally posted by: Stern
Ok, I have found the P182 and the Antec 1200.

Antec 1200 is $140 with free shipping on special promo codes from Newegg at the moment? I have just one question, how loud is this case?

Couldn't resist that antec 1200 deal : ( if I end up not liking it I'm blaming you for bringing it up : )

 

[Stern]

Originally posted by: AyashiKaibutsu

Originally posted by: Stern
Ok, I have found the P182 and the Antec 1200.

Antec 1200 is $140 with free shipping on special promo codes from Newegg at the moment? I have just one question, how loud is this case?

Couldn't resist that antec 1200 deal : ( if I end up not liking it I'm blaming you for bringing it up : )

Haha. We're in the same boat mate I got it too.

 

[WilhelmII]

Originally posted by: Stern

Originally posted by: AyashiKaibutsu

Originally posted by: Stern
Ok, I have found the P182 and the Antec 1200.

Antec 1200 is $140 with free shipping on special promo codes from Newegg at the moment? I have just one question, how loud is this case?

Couldn't resist that antec 1200 deal : ( if I end up not liking it I'm blaming you for bringing it up : )

Haha. We're in the same boat mate I got it too.

I just grabbed on too. Price has dropped to $132.