new case, input appreciated

[das müffin mann]

im kinda looking at getting a new case, i want something that is a bit spacious (enough room for crossfire) i really hate blue leds i think they are over used and get old really fast
i was looking and these caught my eye, i feel its time for a change from my old case, i don't want to spend any more than $90, any suggestions and input would be helpful

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144156
i like the fact that i really have not seen to many red cases, granted i would get rid of the blue led crap

then theres this one
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811156078
i like the fact that its green, i don't like the text but thats easily fixable, dirk tooth ?!?!?!?

i like this one because its simplistic(of course i would get rid of blue fan)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811119137

 

[Skrabrug]

I'd go for the cool master mainly for the roominess xD

 

[calvary1980]

all Mid Towers are not very spacious, I would definitely go with the Cooler Master 690 it's Cold Rolled Steel, Mount up to 9 Fans (Mod), has probably the best Cable Management System in a Mid Tower and Newegg just started selling the 690 Side Panel which finally made it to North America and Sold out in like 2 minutes.

X-Cruiser only supports 80mm fans which cannot be controlled individualy, door is hard to open and blocks intake, material is flimsy, oem clearance, gauges, spacers.

a Friend has a Smilodon but I don't know much about that Case except it's something Lou Ferrigno would use.

- Christine

 

[das müffin mann]

ya that cruiser didn't look like the sturdiest thing in the world, ive managed to find some very spacious mid tower cases, like the rosewill i currently have

 

[freaksavior]

I'd go for the cool master mainly for the roominess xD

+1

 

[calvary1980]

for you youngins that don't know who Lou Ferrigno is he is Incredible Hulk

- Christine

 

[das müffin mann]

everyone loves the hulk, except his latest movie

 

[Rapid]

+1

+1 here also.

The cable management sells it for me, getting those cables out the way is part of a good cooling solution. Plus i think the case looks slick, subtle but slick

 

[Scrizz]

the Cooler master definitely. It has better cooling options(more fan locations, cable management, mesh front and top panels)

I love my Centurion 5 and have been thinking about the 690

 

[calvary1980]

around christmas time on xpbargains some places like microcenter and mwave had the Cooler Master 690 for $17-35 MIR, it will casually drop to $60 on sale unlike it's rival the Antec 900 which I think has been $100 for over 12 months on newegg?

- Christine

 

[das müffin mann]

the 900 likes to be a dick and not sell its self for less , i'm thinking the coolmaster is the route i may go

 

[calvary1980]

forgot to mention Cooler Master has a new case the Centurion 590 it's an infusion of the original Centurion and the 690.

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=17&id=3927

I know for a fact it uses the new Cosmos S HD Cage, it also Supports 8 Fans I think it's due in North America in March.

- Christine

 

[Rapid]

Fair play that case looks very sweet! I dont like all this over the top wings and holes that look like jet engine cases. KISS (keep it simple stupid) thats what i think

 

[DanishDevil]

+1 here also.

The cable management sells it for me, getting those cables out the way is part of a good cooling solution. Plus i think the case looks slick, subtle but slick

+1 (= 4)

You'll be happiest with the Coolermaster out of these three pics.

 

[MilkyWay]

That Coolermaster CM 690 i have been looking at but make sure to get the version with the better top, i mean the one with holes on the top for better airflow.
It comes with a few fans and the psu is bottom mounted so that is a plus. Plenty of space and cooling option i also think it has water cooling holes for tubing. Its a good midrange case but for me its a bit much £50 and i choose a new mouse and ram instead of a case.
I would mount the PSU so that the fan blows out the bottom to eliminate the PSU from the airflow, if you have a good PSU it wont heat up much when the fan is blowing out of the bottom of the case.

The CM 690 is a good case but that new case looks like a beast it look like the old centurion 5 but new and improved.

I like the simple design of the Coolermaster 690.

PS. It fits long cards perfectly and is built for sli or crossfire.

EDIT : Im waiting for the Centurion 590 then whatever is cheaper ill get.

 

[Cold Storm]

Das, your best bet if your looking for a case right now is the Cooler Master! You'll find that it will have enough room for everything and a kat! lol.. Its your best bet IMO

 

[Nitro-Max]

This one looks alot like the raidmax one but its by jeantech http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/326702/jeantech-aqua-midi-atx-gaming-case---no-psu.html

 

[JrRacinFan]

My vote goes in for the Centurion 5 or Antec 900, both are decently roomy. But out of those 3 the Smilodon is pretty nice.

 

[Nitro-Max]

Ive never liked the Antec 900 ugly looking things. And everyone seems to have one.i guess i like been different.

 

[Skrabrug]

Ive never liked the Antec 900 ugly looking things. And everyone seems to have one.i guess i like been different.

First time I ever saw a Antec 900 it was covered in dust/food crumbs/cat hair/finger prints/ and stickers... ever since then every time I see a Antec 900 mentioned I remember that case and just shudder xD

Plus they are two common lol

 

[Nitro-Max]

First time I ever saw a Antec 900 it was covered in dust/food crumbs/cat hair/finger prints/ and stickers... ever since then every time I see a Antec 900 mentioned I remember that case and just shudder xD

Plus they are two common lol

lol i know what u mean m8 i suppose they are good for cooling but i think just a bit OTT.
When somone puts one in the case gallery i just cant vote on them anymore because its always just another antec 900 like the many others.

 

[Cold Storm]

First time I ever saw a Antec 900 it was covered in dust/food crumbs/cat hair/finger prints/ and stickers... ever since then every time I see a Antec 900 mentioned I remember that case and just shudder xD

Plus they are two common lol

there you go.. Das, if you don't want common, go with a cosmos! my system has enough space to put two mini atx boards it it and it has so much more room! lol

 

[JrRacinFan]

Oh I know what you guys are saying, but they work flawless. Tried and trued for airflow and just roomy enough.

 

[Nitro-Max]

Dont matter how many fans you have air cooling will only go so far and then its down to water. To me a 120mm on the front. a 80mm on the side. and a 120mm or 80mm on the back is sufficient as long as you dont restrict airflow.

 

[Scrizz]

9 120s is what you need lol