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post #11 of 15
12/28/11 at 4:56pm
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alright, duley noted, any ideas on my case then? *do you think there will be any problems fitting the pieces inside or any large cable managment issues?*

Well, having read a few reviews, I noticed a few complaining about the poor cable management in the Antec case. Look at the Coolermaster HAF series like Spiritgear suggested. They are fantastic and make both mid and full tower varieties. The 932, 932 Advanced and X are full, while the 912 and 922 are mid towers.
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post #12 of 15
12/28/11 at 5:26pm
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thats another thing with my case, i have seen a lot of people complain that their cables are very messy, but then i hear people saying that their cables are neater than the crown jewels! in the case that this i my first time building, i am having a friend help me out when i get the parts so if he can route the cables properly then im good.
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12/28/11 at 5:52pm
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thats another thing with my case, i have seen a lot of people complain that their cables are very messy, but then i hear people saying that their cables are neater than the crown jewels! in the case that this i my first time building, i am having a friend help me out when i get the parts so if he can route the cables properly then im good.

If you know what you're doing, you can manage your cables well in just about any case, but it's nice to have features like routing holes, clips, rearward facing drive cages, ample space behind the MB tray, etc. all of which make it easier.

Cases are matter of preference in part. If you're really sold on the Antec case, then give it a shot. It's not horrible by any means (mostly positive reviews), but the look and design raise red flags for me. YMMV.
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post #14 of 15
12/28/11 at 6:18pm
if you still want to go with the Antec Lanboy case. Make sure you watch that youtube review linked earlier.

Cable management isn't well thought out and several orientations won't work as well. Not to mention dust issues.

if you like the idea of having handles to carry the case around. You could look at the Cooler Master Storm Scout.
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12/29/11 at 6:29am
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As a first time builder, do yourself a favor and just stay away from Antec altogether. Coolermaster, as suggested makes some good cases for beginners that won't kill your budget. Also, look at the Lian Li Lancool series, and NZXT. Here are cases that *I* would personally suggest, and all are the same price or lower than the Lanboy Air.

NZXT Phantom (if you buy by 12/29, it also has 20% off)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068

Lian Li PC A70F (also has 20% off)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112342

Lian Li Lancool PCK9WX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112337

Silverstone Raven 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163154

Silverstone Raven 3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163185

Corsair 500R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139009

Corsair 400R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008


There are plenty more cases, but those are the ones I'd suggest going with. All of them would satisfy your needs, and are the same price or cheaper than the Lanboy air while providing features and build quality that the LAnboy Air cannot.
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