Recommend me a Case

[amicold]

I posted this in general a few days back. I'm basically in the market for a mid-tower (ATX) case. I don't know where to start comparing the hundreds of options so I figured I'd come here. My room is poorly ventilated making it 90+ in here during the summer, so cooling is a concern. I can not afford a water-cooling setup so please do not suggest it.

I'm looking for something stylish, preferably aluminum, at least two 120mm fan slots, and any nice additional features such as removable motherboard tray. I like suggestions from people who have first hand experience. Thanks

 

[LOUISSSSS]

lian li v1000 series www.lian-li.com for the newer models i'm not too knowledgable of

 

[r0ck]

I am in the process of collection parts for my conroe build. I've been reading some about cases.

These are some quality cases for less than 100.

Lian-Li PC-7B Plus II
Lian Li PC-6077
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5

 

[TAGImperialMarch]

the PC-60 (it's a lian-li) looks good to me, i'm planning on getting it for my first build, any thoughts?
(not trying to jack the thread, it just seems like we want similar things, have similar budget, etc.)

 

[pkme2]

Good choice, I have two. Great design, and priced right.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112022

 

[Zepper]

removable mobo tray generally excludes 120mm fans at the rear.

.bh.

 

[pkme2]

I've replaced my 80mm top exhausts on both PC-60with 120mm Yate Loons. The other 80mm were replaced with 80mm Yate Loons too. Very quiet and cheap.

 

[SkylinGTR26]

Originally posted by: pkme2
Good choice, I have two. Great design, and priced right.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112022

that gets my vote!

 

[acegazda]

the pc60plus II incorperates an air duct, but can't be used with an aftermarket heatsink.
the coolermaster cavalier is a great buy at $62. yate loons are a good fan choice
so are vantec stealths, although a tad more expensive. lian li uses high quality fans IMO but id still replace them with yate loons or something of that nature
lian li is nice b/c all are aluminum so are good heat conductors
if you want a suggestion on a heatsink i'd say go with the arctic cooling freezer 64 for a budget one and the thermalright xp-90c for a higher end one. Personally i think the thermalright is of higher quality.

Links...lowest prices i believe...
Lian Li pc60 plus
coolermaster cavalier
thermalright xp-90c
vantec stealth 120mm fan (92 and 80mm also available)
arctic cooling freezer 64
yate loons 120mm fan (92 and 80mm also available)

 

[Operandi]

Lian Li, two I like are the PC-V600 and PC-V1100.

 

[Zepper]

The CoolerMaster Mystique is a nice case.

.bh.

 

[Data2k5]

I have the Gigabyte 3DAurora - 3x 120mm fans get the air moved sufficiently and you dont hear it.
Living in a wet tropical area temps are no issue.

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: acegazda
the pc60plus II incorperates an air duct, but can't be used with an aftermarket heatsink.
the coolermaster cavalier is a great buy at $62. yate loons are a good fan choice
so are vantec stealths, although a tad more expensive.
Links...lowest prices i believe...

General consensus, plus my personal experience, is that the Vantec Stealth fans suck ass. There are several good quiet fans out there. Check the stickied 120mm fan list in the Fans and Control section of the SPCR forums.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

I would recommend the Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000SWA. It has the 120mm fans that you wanted but also has a 90mm fan. It is aluminum, it is a really good case i use to have one but someone wanted and so i sold it. Heres a link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133133