[SayTR]

Hey guys, I got a new CPU Cooler last week, an Ultra ChillTec Silver. Its been cooling my CPU like crazy and I am very satisfied with it

. However, I want to buy a new case, preferably something under 75-80 US Dollars. Let me show you what it looks like with my case currently

And This is when my case is open

As you can see, I had to move my 80mm Fan to the bottom just so the ChillTec Silver can fit in my case when its closed, But I kept the 80mm Fan on anyway because I love to see the Eyecandy since my case window is clear

. But anyway yea, I was thinking of either a Antec 300 Illusion, Cooler Master Scout Storm, Antec 600, InWin Dragon Slayer, Thermaltake Armor A60, Zalman Z9 Plus, Cooler Master HAF 912, NZXT Guardian Red, Rosewill Challenger and Rosewill Gear X3. If you have other cases in mind, let me know your opinion, but somewhere around 75-80 dollars is all I can spend

 

[railfan844]

You've already picked out the best $80 cases around, but you will get tired of the antec 300 as it is so boring and feature-less. The haf 912 is the best for the money.

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by railfan844 You've already picked out the best $80 cases around, but you will get tired of the antec 300 as it is so boring and feature-less. The haf 912 is the best for the money.

Im worried if my Ultra Chill Tec Silver can fit in the HAF 912. Other than that, I would get the HAF 912, why not ?

 

[bg92]

Have you considered cm 690 II? Its a great case. I've only found one thing that could be improved and that is the space behinhd the mobo tray, a few extra mm would be nice.

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by bg92 Have you considered cm 690 II? Its a great case. I've only found one thing that could be improved and that is the space behinhd the mobo tray, a few extra mm would be nice.

whats the difference between cm 690 and cm692 ?

 

[bg92]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-215-_-Product this in the cm 690 II (cm692), the cm 690 is the previous version of this case, and it not as good as the current one.

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by bg92 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-215-_-Product this in the cm 690 II (cm692), the cm 690 is the previous version of this case, and it not as good as the current one.

I know that, but I wanna know how the first gen is worse than the second gen. I compared the both numerous times and I haven't really seen a difference between them.

 

[Aestylis]

+1 for cooler master 690 II. I bought my CM 690 II Advanced on a whim to replace my cm stacker 830 and I absolutely LOVE it.

Also to answer your question. CM 690 II has better cable management options, and you can remove the bottom four hard drive trays for fans and/or watercooling.

 

[jonnyrockets]

Look at the Lian Li Lancool cases : search for the other ones as well. Also yes - make sure you check NZXTs cases also.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-238-_-Product

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by jonnyrockets Look at the Lian Li Lancool cases : search for the other ones as well. Also yes - make sure you check NZXTs cases also. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-238-_-Product

Lian Li i have heard very good stuff about them, but just I'm not too sure. Also, the only case avaliable for my option thats a NZXT case is a NZXT Guardian Red. I don't wanna get a case just because it looks good, then it will turn out poopy. My current case looks like s***, but it really does a great job in my perspective. Just that I need the more room in my case so my CPU Cooler can have more freedom.

 

[Skoltnik]

I have a cm 690, and could not be more happier for the price I paid.

 

[Celcoid]

Im going to be building this case soon

http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-wo...347-brick.html

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by Celcoid Im going to be building this case soon http://www.overclock.net/case-mod-wo...347-brick.html

Thats Nice Bro

 

[Celcoid]

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Originally Posted by SayTR Thats Nice Bro

Indeed it is better than my red lanboy air

 

[redalert]

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Originally Posted by SayTR Im worried if my Ultra Chill Tec Silver can fit in the HAF 912. Other than that, I would get the HAF 912, why not ?

That Chilltec is only a 92mm heatsink it would fit in alot of microatx cases and it will fit in any midtower. The HAF 912 is 9.1 inches wide, pretty wide for a midtower case.

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by Celcoid Indeed it is better than my red lanboy air

Hehe. But I wanna be honest, even the most ugliest case will attract me, as long as it does it job of maintaining my parts in a safe order and keeping my computer parts cool. Imagine me loving an SU-25 Frogfoot or A-10 Warthog fighter jet(s). They sure as hell are ugly, But I love them for doing there job!

 

[Canadarocker]

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Originally Posted by SayTR Imagine me loving an SU-25 Frogfoot or A-10 Warthog fighter jet(s). They sure as hell are ugly, But I love them for doing there job!

What? I love the look of both fighters/ground attack jets they looks awesome. But on topic I agree with the recommended Cooler Master 690, as well as the suggested Lian Li case

 

[SayTR]

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Originally Posted by redalert That Chilltec is only a 92mm heatsink it would fit in alot of microatx cases and it will fit in any midtower. The HAF 912 is 9.1 inches wide, pretty wide for a midtower case.

My case is a 7.9 Inch width size case. I'm surprised the ChillTec even fit in my case

 

[redalert]

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Originally Posted by SayTR My case is a 7.9 Inch width size case. I'm surprised the ChillTec even fit in my case

with the HAF 912 you could put any 120/140mm heatsink in the case

 

[fanaddict]

If you can put aside looks (or if you like it), you should take a look at the feature full Lancool cases (by Lian Li).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811112319

It features removable HDD bays (meaning that you can remove the top or bottom one to accommodate the biggest graphic cards, even if in the future they reach 17 inches!). It also features USB 3.0.

The quality is good, it has tons of fan space (7 fan slots), has a bottom mounted PSU with a vent on the bottom, and easy to remove dust filters.

It is also just as wide as the CM 690 II (so you don't have to worry about the heatsink).