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Old 02-12-08   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking to buy a new case for my sig rig, i am looking to mod it myself and therefore want a case that is as cheap as possible, i dont care what it looks like as i will be completely stripping it.
The only problem is the size, i would prefer to have a full tower, but all of the ones i have seen are actually good, and expensive.

It needs to be cheap as i dont really feel comfortable chopping up an expensive case as i've never done it before.

And it has to be from a website that posts to the UK.

+Rep for anyone that can show me a case that fits the bill.
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The only Full ATX I can find that is a reasonable price is this:

hec from Newegg for $54 + $19 shipping = $73.

It seems to be very suitable for modding as well, with even features externally, and removable drive bays on the inside.
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How about the COOLER MASTER Centurion 534
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119106

Looks like it has some nice modding potential

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^^
And it has to be from a website that posts to the UK.

Reading the entire post would help?

If you want just any cheap case, check out a local store, it's much less trouble than buying online, and usually no having to pay for the shipping helps with the price.
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And it has to be from a website that posts to the UK.

Reading the entire post would help?

If you want just any cheap case, check out a local store, it's much less trouble than buying online, and usually no having to pay for the shipping helps with the price.

I don't really know any U.K websites. Sorry for going out of my way to recommend a case geeze.
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There are a lot of mod-able CoolerMaster cases that can be found cheaply.
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I don't really know any U.K websites. Sorry for going out of my way to recommend a case geeze.
It's no big deal, its just that it's no use pointing to it if the guy can't get one where he lives. There's also a certain irony to a Canadian posting a Newegg link wouldn't you say? :P
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i didnt think newegg shipped internationally?
not as cheap but its in the UK: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...atid=7&subcat=
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It's no big deal, its just that it's no use pointing to it if the guy can't get one where he lives. There's also a certain irony to a Canadian posting a Newegg link wouldn't you say? :P
Well it was just to show a case that he can get there. Newegg has the nicest layout and good photos so I use it for examples.
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Thankyou all for the replies, even if the website doesnt post to the UK i'm still greatful for your help.

I am rather forced to buy online as there isnt a single computer shop anywhere near me that is worth looking at.

Just wondering, how hard would it be to fit the stuff in my sig rig (And i will be adding either water cooling or a very large hsf at a later date) into a standard sized case? would it be too cramped?

Thanks again.
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