Want New Case for Christmas

Reventon · Aug 28, 2009, 11:39 PM

Anyone know of a decent quality, good looking case for like $60 or less? I really would like one that is more unique, and with a glass panel. LED lights are nice, but not a must

. Case must also have good layout/wire layout. Any help?

Aug 28, 2009, 11:52 PM

Here are all the cases at Newegg for under $65 with the highest rated listed first.

The Antec 300 is a nice case. It has the p/s (extra???) at the bottom which probably isn't the best configuration, but I keep the side panel off so it's not an issue.

Mine came with 2 green LED intake fans for the front drive bays.

Actually, only one may have been mounted there - don't remember.

Aug 28, 2009, 11:53 PM

oh, there is a promo code to get free shipping and it is listed at $59.99

not sure how long the offer lasts.

YinYang.ERROR · Aug 29, 2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reventon

Anyone know of a decent quality, good looking case for like $60 or less? I really would like one that is more unique, and with a glass panel. LED lights are nice, but not a must

. Case must also have good layout/wire layout. Any help?

I just got the CM 690, It is a wonderful case. It is in that price range too.

BUCK NASTY · Aug 29, 2009, 12:42 AM

Bought a CoolerMaster Centurion CM590 and it is my favorite case so far.

trt740 · Aug 29, 2009, 01:29 AM

59.00 after a rebate and a great little case I think.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062

codyjansen · Aug 29, 2009, 01:41 AM

i like my raidmax torando. it is $40. 2 blue led fans.

Reventon · Aug 29, 2009, 09:44 PM

I'll spend a little time looking over them guys, thanks.

There's a few problems with my current case. First is it is not spacious enough. I can't keep the side panel on because of too many wires from my PSU. Also the layout is quite bad. Not to mention if I were to have the side panel on the airflow would be bad. There's no case fans. Not to mention, aesthetically, it's not as appealing as something I could get. To me, a good case also looks nice.

Reventon · Aug 29, 2009, 10:58 PM

Depending on what I'm getting for Christmas, this may be a choice for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811173003

One of the coolest and most unique cases I have ever seen in my life.

Reventon · Aug 29, 2009, 11:22 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146030

Or that. Love the temperature display on the top.

YinYang.ERROR · Aug 30, 2009, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reventon

Depending on what I'm getting for Christmas, this may be a choice for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811173003

One of the coolest and most unique cases I have ever seen in my life.

Please don't get the Asus case.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 01:19 AM

Lulz why not?

YinYang.ERROR · Aug 30, 2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Reventon

Lulz why not?

Because it looks funny in red. Black looks much cooler (IMO).

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811173008

Sadly Newegg no longer sells them, so you will have to find it else where.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 03:09 AM

Meh. Red is more eye catching. I think I'm going to try for the Nemesis anyway.

Aug 30, 2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reventon

I'll spend a little time looking over them guys, thanks.

There's a few problems with my current case. First is it is not spacious enough. I can't keep the side panel on because of too many wires from my PSU. Also the layout is quite bad. Not to mention if I were to have the side panel on the airflow would be bad. There's no case fans. Not to mention, aesthetically, it's not as appealing as something I could get. To me, a good case also looks nice.

You know, you did tell us under $60. Of course you're free to change your mind, it's just that at those prices you don't something designed by Pininfarina.

To the extent that aesthetics are an important consideration, you're more or less on your own unless you have some unusual technical requirements.

I'm not bitching at you. It's just an observation.

That red case is definitely unique and a little bit funky. My cases tend to be bare frames with shit hanging out of them. You have higher standards. I don't have any.

BUCK NASTY · Aug 30, 2009, 03:24 AM

You will buy flashy case because it appeals to you aesthetically, but soon after you will realize that you compromised performance for image. Choose a case that has high rating/reviews and is more practical. You will be much happier with your purchase.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 03:43 AM

I am trying to find a nice balance between aesthetics and quality because I know all to well the horrors of low quality cases. Never had any myself but have seen/heard about some.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 01:41 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156078

How about that? Good reviews, looks good, nice size.

ShiBDiB · Aug 30, 2009, 07:26 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137

love it so far

Aug 30, 2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reventon

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156078

How about that? Good reviews, looks good, nice size.

Wow. THAT is a great find. That is my next case unless I get hooked on the 'tiny for the sake of tiny' idea that I've been thinking about.

I love the flip down sides - especially the mobo tray. I always forget to do something when putting the mobo together and end up with scraped knuckles. And you've got plastic rails for the drives.

That is a very cool case.

Aug 30, 2009, 08:29 PM

You know, maybe I'm going to sound like a noob saying this, but with the mobo panel flipped down, couldn't you use it as a benching rig? I mean it's not as convenient as something designed for the purpose, but in a pinch, if you had a second project and didn't want to use your main rig, I think it could work.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 10:50 PM

I guess so. Granted I don't know how a real benching rig works >.<

Anyway, that one looks great so far. Read through the reviews and everyone seems to think it's a good case. I also like the fan on the side for the graphics card. Could use that to keep my 4850 cooler

. Also the fan in the back is nice because my current case has no case fans whatsoever. The glass side panel and green LEDs look great too IMO, and with the rebate it's only $60.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 11:02 PM

Also for Christmas to accompany my case I plan on getting a Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse (Not an X6 though) and a beautiful Logitech G15.

And hopefully for my birthday I'll be getting a nice big corner desk and nice leather executive chair, as well as a 28" screen to run dual monitors with my 19". Going to be sick as hell

Lol I'm spoiled.

YinYang.ERROR · Aug 30, 2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twilyth

Wow. THAT is a great find. That is my next case unless I get hooked on the 'tiny for the sake of tiny' idea that I've been thinking about.

I love the flip down sides - especially the mobo tray. I always forget to do something when putting the mobo together and end up with scraped knuckles. And you've got plastic rails for the drives.

That is a very cool case.

I have that case! I rate it a 9/10, the only problem being the front panel is a little hard to take off.

Reventon · Aug 30, 2009, 11:27 PM

Meh. Only time you really need to take the front panel off is for cleaning.

Aug 28, 2009, 11:39 PM	#1
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Aug 28, 2009, 11:52 PM	#2
twilyth Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	Here are all the cases at Newegg for under $65 with the highest rated listed first. The Antec 300 is a nice case. It has the p/s (extra???) at the bottom which probably isn't the best configuration, but I keep the side panel off so it's not an issue. Mine came with 2 green LED intake fans for the front drive bays. Actually, only one may have been mounted there - don't remember.

Aug 28, 2009, 11:53 PM	#3
twilyth Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	oh, there is a promo code to get free shipping and it is listed at $59.99 not sure how long the offer lasts.

Aug 29, 2009, 01:29 AM	#6
trt740 Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,186 (3.97/day) Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 1,135 Times in 960 Posts System Specs	59.00 after a rebate and a great little case I think. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156062

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Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	I'll spend a little time looking over them guys, thanks. There's a few problems with my current case. First is it is not spacious enough. I can't keep the side panel on because of too many wires from my PSU. Also the layout is quite bad. Not to mention if I were to have the side panel on the airflow would be bad. There's no case fans. Not to mention, aesthetically, it's not as appealing as something I could get. To me, a good case also looks nice. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 29, 2009, 10:58 PM	#9
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	Depending on what I'm getting for Christmas, this may be a choice for me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811173003 One of the coolest and most unique cases I have ever seen in my life. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 29, 2009, 11:22 PM	#10
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811146030 Or that. Love the temperature display on the top. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 30, 2009, 01:19 AM	#12
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	Lulz why not? __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 30, 2009, 03:09 AM	#14
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	Meh. Red is more eye catching. I think I'm going to try for the Nemesis anyway. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

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Aug 30, 2009, 03:43 AM	#17
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	I am trying to find a nice balance between aesthetics and quality because I know all to well the horrors of low quality cases. Never had any myself but have seen/heard about some. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

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Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156078 How about that? Good reviews, looks good, nice size. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

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Aug 30, 2009, 08:29 PM	#21
twilyth Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	You know, maybe I'm going to sound like a noob saying this, but with the mobo panel flipped down, couldn't you use it as a benching rig? I mean it's not as convenient as something designed for the purpose, but in a pinch, if you had a second project and didn't want to use your main rig, I think it could work.

Aug 30, 2009, 10:50 PM	#22
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	I guess so. Granted I don't know how a real benching rig works >.< Anyway, that one looks great so far. Read through the reviews and everyone seems to think it's a good case. I also like the fan on the side for the graphics card. Could use that to keep my 4850 cooler . Also the fan in the back is nice because my current case has no case fans whatsoever. The glass side panel and green LEDs look great too IMO, and with the rebate it's only $60. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 30, 2009, 11:02 PM	#23
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	Also for Christmas to accompany my case I plan on getting a Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse (Not an X6 though) and a beautiful Logitech G15. And hopefully for my birthday I'll be getting a nice big corner desk and nice leather executive chair, as well as a 28" screen to run dual monitors with my 19". Going to be sick as hell Lol I'm spoiled. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

Aug 30, 2009, 11:27 PM	#25
Reventon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,088 (0.72/day) Thanks: 202 Thanked 150 Times in 124 Posts System Specs	Meh. Only time you really need to take the front panel off is for cleaning. __________________ Jets Fool ✈ Fly Society

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