Mana 3,867 #1 Posted June 4, 2008 So... my old case is kinda... well beaten up to say the least and as such I need a new case. I am looking for something in the $X-130 (After rebate) price range and here are a few I looked at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811146029 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811215006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811144205 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811124123 Which of these Cases do you guys like? And if anyone has any other suggestions that fit the price range (Doesn't have to be newegg) I would be happy to see them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PriiME 0 #2 Posted June 4, 2008 antec 900 bad ass case!!!!!!! thats what i have keeps everything very cool and looks sweet. only thing u have to buy is dust filters for 2 front fans which makes cleaning easy but not really necessary. plus it comes with all holes drilled and everything for watercooling if u go that route Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #3 Posted June 4, 2008 Mana doesn't need a mid-tower case :/ with the 9800GX2 in his rig, he needs a full ATX tower! I'd have to go with the NZXT one. The Antec is only mid, so it's slightly too small. The two with 25cm fans look kinda cheaply made. The Apevia one would be my second choice for the built-in fan controller, and it looks well built with a good amount of fans. And it has a clear side panel, so you can have the flashy fans and stuff . But the NZXT one has plenty of fans, with extra fan space I believe if you want to add a couple more. And it just looks well built, inside and outside. Doesn't look like cheap plastic on the outside. Inside has plenty of space for everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrinceKMA 0 #4 Posted June 4, 2008 WHAT! YOU HAVE A GX2 Damn, I dont have any usefull info for the case tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mana 3,867 #5 Posted June 4, 2008 Mana doesn't need a mid-tower case :/ with the 9800GX2 in his rig, he needs a full ATX tower! I'd have to go with the NZXT one. The Antec is only mid, so it's slightly too small. The two with 25cm fans look kinda cheaply made. The Apevia one would be my second choice for the built-in fan controller, and it looks well built with a good amount of fans. And it has a clear side panel, so you can have the flashy fans and stuff . But the NZXT one has plenty of fans, with extra fan space I believe if you want to add a couple more. And it just looks well built, inside and outside. Doesn't look like cheap plastic on the outside. Inside has plenty of space for everything. 5934[/snapback] It would fit the GX2 but some of the drive cases would need to be taken out. So I probably don't want that one now that I think about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #6 Posted June 4, 2008 Yeah, you should know about this considering you we're the one who dis advised me on getting it because I wouldn't fit everything inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PriiME 0 #7 Posted June 5, 2008 get the antec twelve hundred then if u need full tower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #8 Posted June 5, 2008 Priime, he has a budget of 130$, and I don't see the Antec 1200 between that price range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #9 Posted June 5, 2008 I have the Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail, which is the second case on your list, I like the setup of the case and it literally keeps my room cold because there are so many fans running, I would recommend it ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mana 3,867 #10 Posted June 5, 2008 I have the Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail, which is the second case on your list, I like the setup of the case and it literally keeps my room cold because there are so many fans running, I would recommend it ^^ 5952[/snapback] As I said, not good. Too small . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster37 0 #11 Posted June 6, 2008 I agree with DarkClaw on the NZXT case. I have a friend with that case and loves it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #12 Posted June 6, 2008 Fuckload of fans FTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 18 #13 Posted June 6, 2008 Fuckload of fans FTW! 5959[/snapback] I have 8 fans running on mine ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
?tridon 0 #14 Posted June 6, 2008 I'd say 3rd one down, was looking at the cheaper version for my new comp, the 4th one is kinda ugly in my opinion but sounds like it might be what your looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PriiME 0 #15 Posted June 6, 2008 so just wondering wut all u need to fir in case...... i have antec900 with 8800gts(g92) 512mb card, hd, 2 optical drives, huge cpu fan and 7 other fans in my case and it still looks empty, i have plenty of room for more hd's and slots open in back for sound cards etc...... just curious cuz 9800gx2 doesnt look any bigger than my card and the 8800 is f-ing huge. full tower cases a f-ing huge too....i wouldnt get one unless i absolutely had too and like i said i still have plenty of room for stuff in my case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mana 3,867 #16 Posted June 6, 2008 so just wondering wut all u need to fir in case...... i have antec900 with 8800gts(g92) 512mb card, hd, 2 optical drives, huge cpu fan and 7 other fans in my case and it still looks empty, i have plenty of room for more hd's and slots open in back for sound cards etc...... just curious cuz 9800gx2 doesnt look any bigger than my card and the 8800 is f-ing huge. It's bigger than the GTS for sure... It's about 10.5 or 11 inches. http://lotusclan.com/pics-pc/DSC00103.JPG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #17 Posted June 6, 2008 Uh, that's the old 8800GTS, while prime was talking about the new one. Still, the GX2 is the largest card out there at the moment. IT'S LARGE AND IN CHARGE! http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/I...LI_9800_GX2.jpg I mean, just look at this pick! IT PASSES THE F***KING MOBO'S EDGE! Probably by an inch or two! (That's the 790i Mobo by the way ) He's not looking for room on top of the mobo (when it's installed), he's looking for space BESIDE the mobo. http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/335151-who...ec-900-2-a.html There are some pics of the 9800GX2 in an Antec 900 case, and it's almost touching the HD bay! Nearly no space, if it wasn't for that water cooling, it'd be fried by now. No space, no air circulation, not very good performance, and nearly no overclocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
?tridon 0 #18 Posted June 7, 2008 what do you guys do to make that kinda money? Mana, are you selling yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Pain 0 #19 Posted June 7, 2008 Dude get the coolermaster http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?language=us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkClaw 0 #20 Posted June 7, 2008 There are no CoolerMaster cases, specifically that one as well, less than 130$ :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PriiME 0 #21 Posted June 7, 2008 wow that thing is huge!!! its still only maybe an inch longer than mine at most cuz mine is bout 2 inches from hard drive bay but everything fits.... and mine car rarely ever goes over 45c unless i am playing crysis at almost maxed out settings. thenit gets about 55c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadFox 0 #22 Posted June 8, 2008 NZXT is by far my favorite brand, everything I've seen from them has been amazing. If you were willing to pop for the $199 price, I'd also suggest the Cooler Master Cosmos, my friend uses it and it's truly a monster of a case if you need a lot of room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mana 3,867 #24 Posted June 10, 2008 Ebay 6101[/snapback] What? Never heard of this case... probably don't want it either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
