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8/4/12 at 11:21pm
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I currently use a Antec 300, and basically my front 2 usb crapped out. The left one is jiggling all over the place, and the right one just doesnt take in any USBs at all, on top of that my front audio doesn't work. Opening the front panel literally takes decades, just to change position of 2 fans.

I live in Canada, but as stated in my previous posts i'll be in Oregon for a week, i'll be primary shopping at Frys. The ones i'm leaning towards are:
Corsair C70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139014

Corsair 300R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139011

Corsair 550D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012

Corsair 500r
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139000

Corsair 600T
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005

NZXT Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067

As you can see, i'm not that familiar with the cases, i only know mostly antec and corsair. I feel like i got cheaped out from the antec one, so i feel i wanna avoid them. I'm a big fan of just looks, so a side window panel would be cool. I read about the haf, but personally looks a bit too much for me.
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8/4/12 at 11:35pm
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Originally Posted by dnnk View Post

I currently use a Antec 300, and basically my front 2 usb crapped out. The left one is jiggling all over the place, and the right one just doesnt take in any USBs at all, on top of that my front audio doesn't work. Opening the front panel literally takes decades, just to change position of 2 fans.
I live in Canada, but as stated in my previous posts i'll be in Oregon for a week, i'll be primary shopping at Frys. The ones i'm leaning towards are:
Corsair C70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139014
Corsair 300R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139011
Corsair 550D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139012
Corsair 500r
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139000
Corsair 600T
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005
NZXT Phantom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146067
As you can see, i'm not that familiar with the cases, i only know mostly antec and corsair. I feel like i got cheaped out from the antec one, so i feel i wanna avoid them. I'm a big fan of just looks, so a side window panel would be cool. I read about the haf, but personally looks a bit too much for me.



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8/4/12 at 11:43pm
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I've read a few reviews on it and it seems the temps aren't good as other cases. It does rule in cable management though. My vote goes for the 500R.

OP, take a look at the Cooler Master HAF series. HAF 912 is good for its price and has 2 x 200mm fan slots.
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8/4/12 at 11:45pm
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I was leaning towards the 600T or the NZXT. After watching a bit more videos of both, the 600T obviously looks more neat and clean. Since I said I would be shopping at frys, where would a good website be to pricematch? ... Better question, how are Frys with their price matching policies? lol. I found one for $150 on us.ncix.
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I was leaning towards the 600T or the NZXT. After watching a bit more videos of both, the 600T obviously looks more neat and clean. Since I said I would be shopping at frys, where would a good website be to pricematch? ... Better question, how are Frys with their price matching policies? lol. I found one for $150 on us.ncix.


best price matach would be newegg are you can even go on amazone and see all the stores that are selling it (prices)
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I've read a few reviews on it and it seems the temps aren't good as other cases. It does rule in cable management though. My vote goes for the 500R.
OP, take a look at the Cooler Master HAF series. HAF 912 is good for its price and has 2 x 200mm fan slots.

really? i havent herd anything bad from my friends but then again there all watercooled ;/ but i mean i would think it would have great airflow cause of the shape seems like a air vortex lol
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8/4/12 at 11:58pm
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The HAF's cable management looks great, especially for $55. Although I do have a budget of $150 and im not scared to go full out on a case. I never really used the main side panel fan, so i think im gonna be leaning towards more the window panel look.


Plus I think the HAF looks ugly AF
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8/5/12 at 12:05am
I've had a wide variety of cases (several on your list). My vote goes to the 500R. It's a great case for it's price point and when loaded with fans, is an excellent air cooler. Wire management is also top notch.

The C70 is way overpriced given its basically a 500R with wire carrying handles.


The 600T and 550D only have decent cooling if you have fans mounted in the door (note for the 600T you will need the 600-TM version that includes the door mesh for fan mounts). The 550D has fan mounts in the door but you will need to buy extra fans.


The NZXT Phantom is sub par without mounting a 200mm fan in the door. However, if you mount a 200mm door fan, you cannot use it in conjunction with a tower air cooler (Which from your sig looks to be the case).

The 300R is basically a stripped down version of the 500R with less fans.
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8/5/12 at 12:44am
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I'm leaning towards the 500R. Since this is my first big PC, is there any window fans for this case? Its cool if its not, i'll probably just get some white LED lights for the inside regardlessly.
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