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Old 01-29-09   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering if this case would maybe be better than the Antec 300. I have heard good things about this maker, but also have heard good things about the Antec 300. Which would ya'll recommend?
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Go with the 300, the Lian Li only has 80mm fans. I just got my 300 today and I love it, far better than the Rocketfish I used to have. Sturdier, smaller, and better cable management.
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I had that same Lian Li case, but silver, now I have an Antec 300. Really, they are both good cases. The construction of both is very sturdy and solid, and both are fine for air cooled systems. If you want to do Water Cooling or modding, the Lian Li may be the better choice. Although there are some pretty cool Antec 300 mods.

Just my opinion, having owned both.
I personally would choose the Antec 300 over the Lian Li.
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If you want a cheap Lian Li check this one out:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...112154&Tpk=k7b


And the Antec 300 case is a great one too.
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Get the Antec 300. It has great airflow.
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Go with the Antec 300, you won't be disappointed... How can Lian Li justify charging so much for that type of case?

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Yeah, I actually keep a spare Antec 300 at all times. Brand new still in the box. Great case, I love it. I watercooled in mine but it was a bit cramped.
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If you want a cheap Lian Li check this one out:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...112154&Tpk=k7b


And the Antec 300 case is a great one too.
that lian li would be a better choice than the one you pick 3x 120mm fans the antec 300 great airflow but a little smaller than most midtowers
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Greetings.

I've got the 120mm fan version of the Lian li while my daughter's Christmas gift build has the 300.

I like their case better than mine. The 300 has that nice big fan blowing out the top and excellent cable management to boot. Cable management on my Lian Li is challenging to say the least plus it's abit cramped compared to the 300.

The 300 also has a bottom mount PSU which I like .


My advice , go with the 300. You won't be disappointed !
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The Antec 300 is fine, fits all my stuff in there all nice and snug. Go with the 300 and don't pay double the price for a case with crappy airflow.
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