Which is the best case for about $150 or less?

[Mannycc]

I'm building a computer and need a case that is lightweight and high quality. I have about 150 to burn and need some recomendations.

 

[fatbaby]

lian li pc7

$110

Well its lightweight...dunno bout the rest

 

[PlatinumGold]

I have the lian li and i love it. the antec 800 series and the antec 1000 series are VERY nice too tho.

 

[techiedude]

Lian Li's PC-60 , look here - PC-60 With Factory Blowhole or a - PC-50

 

[dolph]

antecs are nice (830 chenming clone here), but if you want light you can't do any worse than an antec! get an aluminium case, you'll be happy you have it

 

[aphex]

Lian-Li PC 65 w/ window

Spend the extra $9.... $159 shipped... Teriffic place to order from, i got mine last week... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Phunktion]

<< Lian-Li PC 65 w/ window

Spend the extra $9.... $159 shipped... Teriffic place to order from, i got mine last week... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >>


I second that.. it's a case as well as a work of art..

 

[DongTran]

PC65 all the way - you could probably find a PC60USB for a little bit less if you want to do your own design on the side or don't want anything at all...

 

[nnnyyy]

The antec sx cases are nice and high quality but not light though (about 25lbs with nothing inside).
The lian li cases are very nice and light too but they dont match beige drives that well if that sort of thing bothers you.

 

[goggleax]

The NEW Antec performance PLUS cases are just coming out and THEY LOOK SWEET! Head over to Antec's site and check 'em out. Not sure WHEN they are scheduled to hit the shelves but "Antec CSR" hangs out in the Case and Cooling forum, he should be able to tell you.

 

[Fireman]

All nice cases. I use the Enlight 7237 with 340 watt P4 PSU and it's been a great case. Lots of room and I found it for $70 at a local shop.

 

[KentW]

Lian-Li PC60. Got mine from PCNut. Best case I have EVER owned!!!

 

[GasX]

I have an Antec SX-830 and an Enlight 7237. The Enlight is a basic case, but is very easy to work in and is very light. The Antec is absolutely great. It is big, easy to work in and solid as a brick sh!thouse. The downside is that it weighs a ton.

That PC60 looks like a great case. Another suggestion in that price range is This One!

 

[SaiyaJim]

Yeong Yang cases are really nice, wheels and everything. The hdds and stuff are on a seperate side than the mobo, so you can cool easily without worrying about rounded cables. take a look: http://mate.pricewatch.com/scripts/b.asp?2742966

 

[FlippyBoy]

I had a supermicro 750 a long time ago, and it was the most wonderful case i had ever owned (including the antec 1030 i own now). much bigger, MANY more cooling options (it had room for more than eight 80mm case fans inside the case, stock). it was also just as solid and heavy as my antec. it had many more drive bays, and TONS of room inside. it was truly an entry-level server case.

just my $.02

 

[adamfelker]

My vote goes for an Addtronics or Supermicro case. I have an Addtronics 6896a and the construction quality is impeccable (until I hacked it to bits, at least). They're not the lightest though.

 

[FlowerMan]

I just ordered a Lian Li PC7 from So-trick for $115. You can get a nice Enermax clone of the Antec SX1030 with power supply and 3 80mm fans for $99 from newegg.com though

 

[fatbaby]

you can get a nicer chieftech clone from newegg with a 420watt psu for $74.99

Or a full tower (sx1240) w/ 400 watt psu for $79

 

[FlowerMan]

Would that be a quality PS or a cheap-ass "Enhance" or other generic crap?

 

[fatbaby]

The antec and chieftech psu is a channelwell. They are both the exact same models.

heres a link

 

[FACTION95Si]

I took your advice and ordered the PC65 and a 350 watt Enermax form PC Mutants today. I should get it on Tuesday.

 

[Sundog]

You can get a Chenbro Genie stock for under $150.

 

[crash2much]

Great review on as sweet $150 Case.

 

[yg17]

I just got my antec case from frozen cpu and love it. I got it with a window and it cost me $155 (including shipping)

 

[aphex]

<< I took your advice and ordered the PC65 and a 350 watt Enermax form PC Mutants today. I should get it on Tuesday. >>



Very good choice, you wont be disappointed.