Does anyone have a good idea for a quality computer case under $100? Would like it to be silver, but its no big deal if the case is good. I don't want a psu in it since I already have one with me.

Thanks for your time.

8/4/2005 11:12:49 AM

well do you want it clean cut or flashy?

8/4/2005 11:41:14 AM

I have a desktop style ATX one that you could have for free + cost of mailing it to ya.

As for fancy cases: I currently use the Antec Sonata - granted it does come with a PSU, but it's a good one - it's very quiet, and the gloss black paint looks great.

8/4/2005 11:48:04 AM

The looks don't matter much to me. I would like one that is easy to use. Easy to pull apart when I want to upgrade or work on it.

8/4/2005 11:54:16 AM

Antec SX1000 II + can of silver spraypaint

Of course, you're getting much more functionality than these craptastic lanboy cases, but it's not going to catch anyone's eye

8/4/2005 11:57:40 AM

Quiet and Clean Cut Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155 (one of the best cases out)

Cheap Good Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811182049

Almost all your good cases are gonna come with a power supply. But they're usually good power supplies if you're getting good cases. All the flashy cases are the same to me. I may buy the Sonata II myself real soon, now that you peaked my interest.

8/4/2005 12:11:06 PM

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8/4/2005 12:33:39 PM

I have a lian li aluminum case like this one from intrex, it is pretty nice:

CAS-PC60
Lian-Li PC60 Aluminum Mid-tower ATX Case

* (4) 5.25" External Drive Bays
* (5) 3.5" Internal Drive Bays
* (3) 3.5" External Drive Bays
* Size: 17.5" x 8.25" x 19.25" (Height x Width x Depth)
* (4) 80mm case fans included!
* Includes 3-position fan speed controller
* Includes top blowhole & front air intake filter
* Sturdy 1.5mm thick lightweight aluminum construction
* (2) Front USB ports
* Slide-out motherboard tray
* Removable drive cages
* Optional side panel w/ window

Power supply sold seperately

Warranty:
1-Year through Intrex

8/4/2005 12:41:49 PM

I love my thermal take case.

http://thermaltake.com/xaserCase/tsunami/sna/sna.htm

If I could have any case I wanted, I get this one:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-tj03.htm

8/4/2005 12:54:56 PM

im liking the retro look

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144156

8/4/2005 3:03:05 PM

Fuck fucks sake, dont buy that.

8/4/2005 3:06:27 PM

What makes a case 'good'? I've always gone with the 'if it holds all the pieces together' then it's ok.

8/4/2005 3:16:13 PM

I love my Lian Li PC-60

I've got a Rev. 1
wish it was a Rev. 2

8/4/2005 3:17:36 PM

i really like that thermaltake case posted earlier but i aint spending $100+ for a case. i have a chieftec dragon series now but lookin for a new 1 if the price is right.

8/4/2005 3:26:57 PM

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=802808&page=1&pp=20


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Too bad he wants $55,000 for 1.

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8/4/2005 3:32:08 PM

^ Cool. I can respect a case like that--that guy obviously put a lot of time and effort into it. All told though, I think I'd rather save money on the case and put the cash into something that goes into the case.

8/4/2005 3:47:16 PM

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8/4/2005 4:51:30 PM

just get a 7800GTX and save some money.

8/4/2005 10:33:33 PM

If you've got $55K+ to drop on the case, the internals are a drop in the damn bucket.

8/5/2005 10:21:04 AM

Man I miss my old rig from college...a TNT2 and Dual Voodoo 2's

8/5/2005 11:28:15 AM

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A good computer case is a light functional case that will keep your internals as cool as possible. Aluminum is the way to go and a tooless case is good, but for godsakes dont buy those ugly ass cases they have now that look like an import race car with flashing lights. Its a computer not a damn techno light show. Find a functional, light, sturdy, and most importantly cool case.

8/6/2005 11:33:45 AM