Budget Case Advice Antec vs Thermaltake V3

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

Hey all. I want to upgrade my case to something that can contribute to lower CPU temps. My budget is limited so it isnt easy. Today I was looking at the Antec 300 and the Thermaltake V3.

My current case is a cheap Rosewill case.

Any input would be much appreciated.

LittleLizard · Mar 31, 2010

I would take the 300 in a heartbeat. Its a little bit uglier but if you know the how, there is a Millon posiblities. Just ask around here to another people with Antec 300.

assaulter_99 · Mar 31, 2010

I'd take the antec any day. Maybe its because I don't really like TT lol. Anyways, the 300 has a proven track record. To how much is your budget limited?

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

assaulter_99 said:
I'd take the antec any day. Maybe its because I don't really like TT lol. Anyways, the 300 has a proven track record. To how much is your budget limited?

Im not sure on how much I can spend but not over $80.

n-ster · Mar 31, 2010

I have an Antec 300, and I must say I am very impressed... and the PC being on the bottom, the top USB and power things and audio jacks are useful

assaulter_99 · Mar 31, 2010

guitarfreaknation said:
Im not sure on how much I can spend but not over $80.

Are these 2 cases final contestants or do you wish more options?

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

assaulter_99 said:
Are these 2 cases final contestants or do you wish more options?

No those are just the ones I looked at today. I heard good things about the 300 a while back. I looked at some Cooleemaster cases as well.

LittleLizard · Mar 31, 2010

If you can wait a bit till this thing has free shipping i think this would the best choice by quite a margin.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129073&cm_re=antec-_-11-129-073-_-Product

Unless the CM 690 (the original) is at less than 80. In that case, get the CM 690

assaulter_99 · Mar 31, 2010

LittleLizard said:
If you can wait a bit till this thing has free shipping i think this would the best choice by quite a margin.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129073&cm_re=antec-_-11-129-073-_-Product

Unless the CM 690 (the original) is at less than 80. In that case, get the CM 690

Ha you beat me to it! That would be a good option too, this case, after all these years has some kind of cult following lol. I've worked on some, I gotta admit I'm impressed. If I didn't have a 922, that would defo be my case.

I just saw this deal, refurbished. That is, if you wanna stick to NV http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=270

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

LittleLizard said:
If you can wait a bit till this thing has free shipping i think this would the best choice by quite a margin.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129073&cm_re=antec-_-11-129-073-_-Product

Unless the CM 690 (the original) is at less than 80. In that case, get the CM 690

assaulter_99 said:
Ha you beat me to it! That would be a good option too, this case, after all these years has some kind of cult following lol. I've worked on some, I gotta admit I'm impressed. If I didn't have a 922, that would defo be my case.

I just saw this deal, refurbished. That is, if you wanna stick to NV http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=270

Nice. Yeah I was looking at the CM 690 in the store today and I really liked it. Im gonna be looking to pick up a case next week or so. The CM 690 seems like a much better case then the 300 and V3.

Radical_Edward · Mar 31, 2010

Take a look at these three cases from Cooler Master.

CM 690 (I have this and I love it, it has a ton of options.)

Centurion 534 A good cheap case.

Another good option...

Centurion 590 This case is very similar to the CM 690. Just not as many fans/flashy.

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

Radical_Edward said:
Take a look at these two cases from Cooler Master.

CM 690 (I have this and I love it, it has a ton of options.)

Centurion 534 This case is very similar to the CM 690. Just not as many fans/flashy.

Another good option...

Centurion 590

Thanks for the ideas! :toast:

I think the CM 690 is pretty awesome since I am planning on OC'ing and will need more air pumping into it.

Radical_Edward · Mar 31, 2010

Make sure to look at the 590 as well, it's basically the same thing without the bottom 140mm fan and different racks/outside attachments.

p_o_s_pc · Mar 31, 2010

i would take the 300, i love mine and haven't regretted buying it

[Ion] · Mar 31, 2010

I loved my A300, but I've also heard great things about the NZXT Beta Evo and the Cooler Master Centurion 590

n-ster · Mar 31, 2010

If you don't mind breaking the budget, haf 922

90.95$ + free ship

http://www.thegreatguys.com/servlet/the-22370/Coolermaster-HAF-Mini-922/Detail?zmam=64461962&zmas=1&zmac=18&zmap=RC-922M-KKN1-GP

LittleLizard · Mar 31, 2010

The CM 590 is almost as good as the CM 690 except for the fact it doesnt have a reset button.

EDIT: Now that im thinking, isnt the NZXT Tempest (the original) around 80? Its matches the airflow of the CM690 altough it exchanges quality for looks. (Thats IMO)

guitarfreaknation · Mar 31, 2010

Yeah I will look at all your suggestions. Im not in a hurry to get it so I will take a looks at these cases in more detail.

Thanks, so far I see alot of different choices.

guitarfreaknation · Apr 4, 2010

Hey. I just picked up a CM 690 for $50 ($70 but $20 Mail-in rebate)
Now all I need to do is to replace the chassis.

Thanks again for all your help.

Dan

Radical_Edward · Apr 4, 2010

Nice. Almost as good for what I got mine for.

t77snapshot · Apr 4, 2010

guitarfreaknation said:
Hey. I just picked up a CM 690 for $50 ($70 but $20 Mail-in rebate)
Now all I need to do is to replace the chassis.

Thanks again for all your help.

Dan

Nice dude

The 690 is better then both the 300 or the V3. I got a v3 brand new for $40 shipped as my 2nd cruncher rig and I like it (for a cheap simple case).

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Budget Case Advice Antec vs Thermaltake V3

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