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post #1 of 20
7/22/12 at 10:24am
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So i'm kinda looking to buy a case when i'll build a new rig.

I'm kinda looking at the CoolerMaster 690 II and really like it but there are so many others out there who look kinda nice.

What do you guys recommened? biggrin.gif
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7/22/12 at 10:30am
690 II is a great case for the price. I use to own one, and have used several in builds for friends. They have a great airflow, plenty of room for most anything, and looks pretty sleek while doing it.
Other cases that are in the same price that I think are nice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119196
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345010
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146080
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811345009

All of those cases are similar in size and price. Most of them all have the same features even. thumb.gif
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7/22/12 at 10:44am
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Wow that was fast biggrin.gif Yea i like 690 II the most but looking at some other options as i want to get the "best case for the money" smile.gif
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post #4 of 20
7/22/12 at 11:29am
That's very subjective. What I view as the 'best case for the money' may not be the same as what you think it would be. What features are you looking for the most? Bottom mount PSU? 4 HDD's trays or more? Spot to mount internal radiator? External HDD tray? Window or no window? Color choice?
As I'm sure you know, there are tons of options to look for. Which options do you need/want the most? The more specific you get, the better match we can find. smile.gif
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7/22/12 at 1:01pm

I am a huge fan of the Phantom 410's Sexy cases IMO $110 shipped @ newegg. Also I really like the Corsair 300r but to bad its not in white

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7/22/12 at 1:05pm
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I am a huge fan of the Phantom 410's Sexy cases IMO $110 shipped @ newegg. Also I really like the Corsair 300r but to bad its not in white
I love the phantom cases.

But your needs for the case is your opinion. What do you want in a case?
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7/23/12 at 1:25pm
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Well nothin fancy to be honest smile.gif
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post #8 of 20
7/23/12 at 1:27pm
I like the rosewill version of the 690 II, its called the blackhawk, and is usually $10 or so cheaper and performs just as well! thumb.gif

edit: you can see some pics of mine in my sig rig.
Edited by Rickles - 7/23/12 at 1:31pm
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7/23/12 at 1:33pm
Know what you want and how you can make compromises, then subscribe to email specials and watch for sales. That's how you will get your dollar to go furthest.
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7/25/12 at 4:11am
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Thanks biggrin.gif
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