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Default New Case Advice(multiple choice test)

I've been really wanting to get a new case...I just think I may...between these three, which would be the overall best for style/durability?

Anyone with firsthand knowledge would be great...any known problems/headaches? I've read some newegg product reviews of course, but the vast majority of reviews come from people that I would call...umm, lets just say less than informed.



A) Antec 900 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021

B) Gigabyte 3D Aurora http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811233013

C) ThermalTake Armor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133154
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A) Antec 900 - Smaller than it looks(its NOT a full tower), NIce case none the less

B) Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 - Lovley looking case, the custom LED logo makes it a modders dream - Ive used this case myself and I love it

C) ThermalTake Armor - Its the Armor...........nuff said - Big, Looks sexy, can be modded, optional 25cm fan can be added.
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A) Pros: Excellent airflow, light, 200mm fan. Cons : Sucks in a lot of dust (no filters), Can't fit GTX without removal of inner fan mount, looks (IMHO).
B) Pros: Looks better, lots of space, cable management, not too heavy, front I/O ports, options for side panel, not everyone has one. Cons : Some people may not like styling, airflow not as good (esp front drives), front filter difficult to get to.
C) Pros: Excellent airflow (some say its best), loads of room for anything, sturdy. Cons : very heavy (unless you get the aluminum version which only comes in silver), everyone and their brother has one.

Out of those 3 I would pick B (GigaByte 507). They are getting phenomenal reviews and its a new product.
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a) looks nice has plenty of room for most modders and great airflow.
b) personally, i dont like the beer belly look of the aurora.
c) looks sleek, big and heavy. needs some modification right off the bat as the "armor" thingies are really wiggly.
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