thoughts on these cases

[imported_Kainz]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-202-002&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-144-083&depa=1

also, would it be preferred if I get a new psu with them? i'm getting a amd64 and dunno if those psus that come with the cases would be good

 

[Frew]

1. Fugly
2. Fugly

 

[jspeicher]

I dont even have to look at those and I can give you a recommendation -


Antec Sonata.

 

[t3hmuffinman]

Originally posted by: LeadFrog
1. Fugly
2. Fugly

haha... i'm sorry, but I have to agree. a lot of people say the sonata is nice, but i personally don't like the look. if you have enough cash, go for a thermaltake tsunami, it looks nice and has great cooling.

edit: there is also a cases/cooling forum that this should've gone in FYI

 

[LtPage1]

ugly!!
get a clean, solid antec. my votes for the sonata, but if you need something a little more flamboyant, check out the lanboy2.

 

[BentValve]

Beige is in man, go back to beige...

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-180-024&depa=1

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

The second one is not too bad, But the first one's got way too much bling-bling goin' on there.

 

[surge84]

I don't care for them. I'm not a big modder either though. I personally like sleek simple designs that scream performance like

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=11-112-052&DEPA=1

I know it's high, but simple is my thing!

 

[GasX]

Do they come with <powered by honda> stickers are coffee can exhausts?

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
Do they come with "powered by honda" stickers are coffee can exhausts?

:laugh:

 

[Slugbait]

Don't pay attention to us, go with the appearance you like. With that said, yeah...get a decent PSU. Aspire cases have hit-n-miss PSUs, and something scares me about a PSU called "Warrior"...even with the fancy font.

I would highly recommend an Enermax.

 

[Steven the Leech]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-140&amp;depa=1

 

[PeteyCPU]

Well, of the two I'd say the 2nd one is better. I prefer simple looks, thus I have the sonata.

 

[imported_Kainz]

I'm planning on getting an antec psu... gonna be about $125 or so if I get it from their site. newegg doesnt have the trublue antec psu's. Personally, I like modded cases, the super lanboy is nice, but I dont like white, I like black cases. Thanks for all your help.

 

[Gothgar]

He obviously doesn't want a plain jane case like the Antec Sonata...

Everytime someone asks a question about a case, everyone says Sonata, stfu

OP, look cases from better manufacturers, that's the key, such as Coolmaster, Antec, Thermaltake, Silverstone, etc.

 

[PingSpike]

Personally, I'd blow any extra money on a awesome PSU and buy the cheapest fvcking case I could find with decent fan mounts.

 

[LordPhoenix]

Brown Bag Please.

I'm getting this beast...

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-112-044&amp;depa=0

 

[imported_Kainz]

theres also a factor of price... I like modded designs but I cant spend much on one either.. I see reviews on the aspires and people like them... tho http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-144-001&amp;depa=1 <-- cheap enough for me to afford the new psu.

 

[imported_Kainz]

which one should I get?
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=11-124-106&amp;DEPA=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-144-001&amp;depa=1
I think the enermax.. but lets find out.. i'll be on as soon as I can since my pc is down at moment.

 

[Icepick]

Kainz, Of the two cases in your first post, I'd go with the X-Navigator.

However, the X-Dreamer you just posted looks nice for the price and it's got the window you seem to be looking for. I'd say, go with the X-Dreamer and take the money you'll save and invest in a kick-a$$ power supply. If I had it to do over again, I'd go with anything from the OCZ Powerstream line
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...it=property&amp;DEPA=1

Keep in mind that the Aspire case is going to be NOISY with those 80mm fans.

Good luck!

 

[Icepick]

Originally posted by: Kainz
I'm planning on getting an antec psu... gonna be about $125 or so if I get it from their site. newegg doesnt have the trublue antec psu's. Personally, I like modded cases, the super lanboy is nice, but I dont like white, I like black cases. Thanks for all your help.

Directron has this power supply.
http://www.directron.com/true4.html

 

[Gurck]

Originally posted by: Gothgar
OP, look cases from better manufacturers, that's the key, such as Coolmaster, Antec, Thermaltake, Silverstone, etc.

:thumbsup:, nothing worse than a cheap case, except maybe a cheap power supply. This forum and OT have seen at least 3-4 threads on how crappy that Aspire case is in the past few months, and if you read the reviews on Newegg you'll see much of the same. With cases &amp; PSUs you really do seem to get what you pay for.

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
Personally, I'd blow any extra money on a awesome PSU and buy the cheapest fvcking case I could find with decent fan mounts.

:thumbsup:
I agree. I've had a cheap ass Enlight case for almost 4 years and it has been perfect for me. I don't plan to ever buy a case WITH a PS. I plan to get a decent inexpesive case, and a awesome PS on my next purchase.
Either way, get a cese that YOU like.

 

[Jeff7]

Antec SLK3700AMB - $70, with free shipping now.
Pretty decent case, with a few quirks, but overall, very well designed. If you plan to do case mods, you might want to look elsewhere - the fans use clips, not screws, so if you slice out the stamped fan grilles, you can't install chrome wire grilles.

Or there's Antec's P-160. They also have a windowless version. I've not used it, but it looks like a very good case too.

The SLK3700 comes with a 350W Antec PSU, which should cut it for a basic A64 system. If you load it with hard drives, you might want something more, in which case, the PSU becomes a mail-in rebate, courtesy of the FS/T forum.

 

[Dolly]

I agree with the peeps, to if you wana go for these cases id go for the seocond one, since it has as sliding mobo tray as well, making your life much easier