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[Biff Hardbody]

I'm in the process of building my very first computer, and I've figured everything out except the case.

I've read allot about the Thermaltake Xaser III. It sounds like it keeps everything cold as hell, but its really heavy and maybe a power hig (7 fans?).

This other one stands out to me.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-035&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

Simple, but looks rock solid.

Anyone suggest a good case?

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

I only buy Lian Li cases. I have a Lian Li PC-61 case right now and it rocks.

http://lian-li.com/

 

[golem]

i have the coolermaster atc-201b-bxt and its pretty similar to the praetorian you link.... its a great case, top quality. plenty of potential airflow, nice layout

 

[SKluck]

Don't understand why anyone would ever buy a Lian Li. Priced 3x too much and ugly as hell.

 

[Biff Hardbody]

This one looks pretty good.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-030&depa=1

 

[Diablos]

Anything but a POS Raidmax case with 60mm fan capability on the back.

Antec makes cool cases.

 

[Doth Togo]

Cooler Master > all others

 

[Mason]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=gazelle

The Gazelle cases are truly badass. I just built a PC with one. They look great, come with a 450 watt PS, and are cheap. The side has a handle that snaps so you can take the side off in literally less than 3 seconds when you need to get in there. And after you screw the motherboard into the case, you don't need any tools to install anything. It has a system of these snappy things I can't even begin to explain but they work perfectly. Highly recommended!

 

[Biff Hardbody]

Damn, that Gazelle is fucking nice. Just one thing though. I've heard PSU's with cases are generally cheap and its worth it to buy brand name ones. That's what I intended to do, but a coolermaster and stuff a 550 PSU in there. That gazelle looks good though.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Don't understand why anyone would ever buy a Lian Li. Priced 3x too much and ugly as hell.

Anyway, don't really know why you would say they were hideous. They are pretty plain looking besides being aluminum. They do a great job at what they're meant to do. Stays cool, great airflow, and easy as hell to work in. And you can get the case I currently have for $105 from Newegg. I wouldn't exactly call that a rediculous price for a case.

 

[impirius]

I love my Antec Sonata. It's sleek and very quiet. Comes with a high-quality Antec power supply, too.

 

[Biff Hardbody]

Yeah, I really don't care what it looks like. I mean nice looks are great, but I want great airflor, lots of space, easy to work with ecd...

 

[Biff Hardbody]

I love my Antec Sonata. It's sleek and very quiet. Comes with a high-quality Antec power supply, too.

Damn, that thing looks like a monster. Nice. I'm looking for one without a psu though.

 

[Minotauro]

I only buy Lian Li cases. I have a Lian Li PC-61 case right now and it rocks.

http://lian-li.com/

I want to echo this. My aluminum Lian-li was one of the best purchases I've ever made. Due to it's low weight, it's easy-as-hell to move. In addition, it has GREAT cooling. The two intake and two output fans do a good job keeping it cool. Plus, it is one of the easiest cases to get into that I've ever found.

The thing is just so high quality. There are no rough or sharp surfaces and the aluminum is incredibly sturdy.

EDIT: Here's a picture of the one I have...

 

[Biff Hardbody]

OK...I'm going to look long and hard at LL. Right now I'd say its between coolmaster and LL. Let me go see. I have everything else in my pc figured out, so I want to get this done.

 

[teh_pwn]

Here's my case:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-056&depa=0

Kind of flashy, but I like it. Even if you're looking for one without a PSU, getting one won't hurt. It has a 420 W PSU. I've never understood the whold PSU brand thing. I haven't had a problem with my no-name Turbolink brand. Last semester in college, my roomate had to get one of the classy and expensive PSUs replaced.

You'll notice that some cases look exactly the same and have the same features but have huge price differences. That's usually because one's an aluminum and another's steel. Personally, I don't have any issues with carring around my steel case once every couple of months.

Some of those cases listed are slick.

 

[IJoel]

I love my Antec Sonata. It's sleek and very quiet. Comes with a high-quality Antec power supply, too.

r0x!

mine:

 

[SKluck]

I have an aluminum Raidmax. Won't be doing that again. Not only is the rear case fan 60mm, as said in this thread, but they have the PSU mounts upside down, so I had to drill my own holes to mount it proper. No sense in having a second PSU fan right up against the top of the case, not doing anything.

Though when I switched it the temp actually went up, whatever.

I remember seeing a while back this G5 wannabe PC case. Looked pretty swank.

Reason I don't like the Lian Li's is the holes. There's multiple ways to get around having no vents on the front face, I just think that is ugly having those vents on the face.

Thermaltake's look like they belong in a circus.

 

[xsarien]

You're good with Antec/Chieftec and Lian-Li. The latter's a bit more expensive, but you kinda pay for aluminum.

 

[Mason]

Damn, that Gazelle is fucking nice. Just one thing though. I've heard PSU's with cases are generally cheap and its worth it to buy brand name ones. That's what I intended to do, but a coolermaster and stuff a 550 PSU in there. That gazelle looks good though.

I was worried about the PSU too, but I read a review saying that the one included with the Gazelle is actually high quality.

I've had mine for only a month, but have had no problems so far.

 

[SKluck]

http://www.enscape.net/?id=110

From directron only I think. Pretty sure they don't sell it anymore.

 

[Shogmaster]

Don't understand why anyone would ever buy a Lian Li. Priced 3x too much and ugly as hell.

Because it's the only cases I worked with under $120 that's all aluminum, worked 100% with thrumb screws with EVERYTHING, and you can strip down all the pieces without a screwdriver. A joy to work with. That front face plate design makes changing drives a dream.

ATC-S derived stuff like ones that Coolermaster ruined these days are great cases too, but I think Lian-Li's a better to work with becasue of the better designs for the hard drive and other 3.5" cages and tool-less front plate removal design.

http://www.enscape.net/?id=110

From directron only I think. Pretty sure they don't sell it anymore.

Dude, did you ever see that case in person? They sell it in Frys too. flimsy as hell. It's a fucking POS.

 

[Biff Hardbody]

What do you guys think of this one?

http://www.pcextreme.net/xaser3.php

 

[Fifty]

Woo, that looks hot. Quite a lot of cash for a case though..

 

[Biff Hardbody]

I'm willing to pay it if its worth it. But, something tells me that isn't the case for me. Anyhow, I narrowed it down to 3 choices.

1)Lian Li
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-024&depa=1

Also comes in black.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-040&depa=1

2)Coolermaster
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-035&depa=1

3)Coolermaster Wave master
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-030&depa=1

http://www6.tomshardware.com/howto/20031217/case_review-77.html

I'm gunna sleep on it. Thanks all.