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Old 02-27-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Coolermaster HAF 932 or Antec 900-2

I can't decide on either of these cases. I really like the look of the HAF, but I like the look of the Antec aswell. I need something with great power cable management and excellent airflow.

If there are any other cases you could recommend me then please do! I have a maximum of £100 to spend on a case, give or take £10 I'm getting a GTX 260 so I can't spend too much.
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Well the HAF is much better for watercooling if you plan on doing that down the road, but the 902 would be better for air cooling. Thats the best way to make your decision, if i was in your situation I'd probably get the HAF.
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I would go fo the antec 900 if air cooling if down the road you want to water cool go with the half

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WC might be something I'd do, but for now my TRUE is doing a good enough job. Are there any other cases you'd recommend at my price range?
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How much is the 1200 over there?

If it's not much $ difference I'd take that over the 900-2 and HAF.

My main selling point was black interior and the fan filters.
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Well if you like the looks of the 902 may want to look at the 1200, great case over here it's about the same price as the HAF. It's great for Air cooling, not the greatest for internal watercooling though.
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Yeh, I've been looking at the Antec 1200 Owners Thread and I think I've come to a decision on getting the 1200. It looks humongous and the fact that it has fan filters and so much room for upgrades it just stole my heart. The 900-2 is £99.99 and the 1200 is £129.07, so it's only an extra £20.
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Yeh, I've been looking at the Antec 1200 Owners Thread and I think I've come to a decision on getting the 1200. It looks humongous and the fact that it has fan filters and so much room for upgrades it just stole my heart. The 900-2 is £99.99 and the 1200 is £129.07, so it's only an extra £20.
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