• Computer Cases - Whats Best?
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What is the best computer case that has the following: -Looks Nice -Easy to Upgrade whats inside -Good Cooling/Airflow -Have Red (or the ability to install red fans in plce of blue/etc) My Budget is under 100£ I have been looking at the HAF 922/Storm Scout/Antec 300 I dont know what the best make in cases are, any ideas?
HAF 922 or Antec 900. Also, LEDs make you look ricer, if you have too many.
I have an Antec 300 with 2 additional fans installed into the front, it keeps my CPU really cool. They're cheap, but they have good airflow - you would save half of that money.
[QUOTE=Robbazking;17581221]You should really go for blue fans as it will make your hardware a lot cooler and all your friends will give you more attention.[/QUOTE] How is that?
[QUOTE=Robbazking;17581221]You should really go for blue fans as it will make your hardware a lot cooler and all your friends will give you more attention.[/QUOTE] That joke was old three years ago.
The Gigabyte 3DAurora. I have one. It's light, though a bit big, but pretty much everything that you specified. [img]http://breakersit.com/images/12718.jpg[/img] Best picture I could find.
[QUOTE=Ajacks;17581666]That joke was old three years ago.[/QUOTE] I was kinda figuring it was either... A.Sarcasm or.. B.A joke.
[QUOTE=User.;17581484]I have an Antec 300 with 2 additional fans installed into the front, it keeps my CPU really cool. They're cheap, but they have good airflow - you would save half of that money.[/QUOTE] the 300 with two fans usualy works out the same as a 900 @OP antec 902
Antec 300 all the way OP.
[QUOTE=Sgt Pringles;17580457]What is the best computer case that has the following: -Looks Nice[/QUOTE] What do you define as a nice looking case??
This looked nice: *note I would install red lighting instead of the blue* (please dont rage/flame) NZXT Alpha looks rather sleek, and even has a window [img]http://image.ebuyer.com/UK/R0170036-01.jpg[/img] [url]http://www.ebuyer.com/product/170036#[/url] Anyone had experience with that case? And would they fit one 5850 in them with room for 1-2 Hardrives?
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17581954]the 300 with two fans usualy works out the same as a 900[/QUOTE] But the 900 doesn't come with a dust filter for the front intake fans.
thus why I recommended the 902, also you can buy filters dirt cheap anyway [editline]08:05PM[/editline] who was it who added "home made" filters to their 900?
So what do you think of that NZXT Case?
[QUOTE=Sgt Pringles;17586783]So what do you think of that NZXT Case?[/QUOTE] Too much plastic.
So case window is a Must-Have??
[QUOTE=zotic;17586870]Too much plastic.[/QUOTE] But it says "steel construction" on the materials page :crossarms: only the front is plastic [QUOTE=Van-man;17586887]So case window is a Must-Have??[/QUOTE] Yes I do think it would be nice to have it all shown off. The Antec 902 is very near the limit on my budget, and it goes over the budget on teh website I am getting all my parts from, My current case is some no-name generic "gamer case" so thin aliminum that doesnt look sturdy if I dropped it/fell over. I think teh Antec 300 is now on my top of the list of cases, as that looks study and looks nice. Oh Van-Man I class a "nice looking case" as something that is usally black and smooth/sleek, doesn't go OTT on protruding objects , is made out of a sturdy material and has window/lighting
[QUOTE=Sgt Pringles;17587471]But it says "steel construction" on the materials page :crossarms: only the front is plastic [/QUOTE] I think i awnsered from a more personal view, but it looks good and such and i think it would be good, but personally i've found that plastic fronts often get easy scratches and easily can break places if you don't watch out.
Coolermaster 690.
[QUOTE=Sgt Pringles;17587471]But it says "steel construction" on the materials page :crossarms: only the front is plastic Yes I do think it would be nice to have it all shown off. The Antec 902 is very near the limit on my budget, and it goes over the budget on teh website I am getting all my parts from, My current case is some no-name generic "gamer case" so thin aliminum that doesnt look sturdy if I dropped it/fell over. I think teh Antec 300 is now on my top of the list of cases, as that looks study and looks nice. Oh Van-Man I class a "nice looking case" as something that is usally black and smooth/sleek, doesn't go OTT on protruding objects , is made out of a sturdy material and has window/lighting[/QUOTE] 300 has neither window nor lighting, you could put a lit fan in there or something but you'd have to cut a window yourself, also it only comes with a top and back fan so you'd have to get extra fans for the front and side but with extra fans it works out the same as either the 900 or 902 depending on how many you actually put in, myself I'd just go for the 900 or 902
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17587699]300 has neither window nor lighting, you could put a lit fan in there or something but you'd have to cut a window yourself, also it only comes with a top and back fan so you'd have to get extra fans for the front and side but with extra fans it works out the same as either the 900 or 902 depending on how many you actually put in, myself I'd just go for the 900 or 902[/QUOTE] I see, Ill have a look around and see if I can get the Antec 900 at a cheaper price [QUOTE=cryticfarm;17587595]Coolermaster 690.[/QUOTE] if only It had a window then that would be perfect.
Uh why do you need a window?
[QUOTE=cryticfarm;17592264]Uh why do you need a window?[/QUOTE] To get some fresh air.
Coolermaster Centrino 5
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17581954]the 300 with two fans usualy works out the same as a 900 @OP antec 902[/QUOTE] no because the 900 is a gimmicky piece of gaming shit
Consider buying extra fans when buying the Antec 300 - the built in 'Antec Tricool' fans on top (140mm) and at the back (120mm) are [b]loud[/b]. The top cover might vibrate, too. I replaced the top 140mm fan with a Sharkoon System Fan S [9€] [IMG]http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww171/lichtbaum/sharkoon.jpg[/IMG] I connected it to a 7 Volt adapter, so it doesn't run at full speed (12 Volt) [1-2€] [IMG]http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww171/lichtbaum/175_0__ZUAD_002_1g.jpg[/IMG] And it is mounted to the top with Xilence rubber screws: [1-2€] [IMG]http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww171/lichtbaum/rubberscrew.gif[/IMG] And I got these 120mm Xilence Red Wing fans at the front (2x), side and back: [4x 5€] [IMG]http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww171/lichtbaum/XilenceRedWingPWM120mm-201023.jpg[/IMG] The 2 front fans are connected to the motherboard so I can reduce their speed with Speedfan. This makes the case [b]really, really quiet[/b], and it has good airflow.
[QUOTE=JohnEdwards;17593304]Coolermaster Centrino 5[/QUOTE] Yeah this if you want window.
I say the Antec 900.
[QUOTE=TheMadness;17587699]300 has neither window nor lighting, you could put a lit fan in there or something but you'd have to cut a window yourself, also it only comes with a top and back fan so you'd have to get extra fans for the front and side[/QUOTE] Only faggots buy cases that have windows already in them
[QUOTE=User.;17597946]no because the 900 is a gimmicky piece of gaming shit[/QUOTE] this this and this
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