200 bucks for a case?

[cloud171]

I am planning to get this case: Thermaltake Xaser III V2420U, originally i just wanted to spend around $100 bucks but bro is willing to dishout a $100 for this case. I am just wondering is there any other case that is better than this design and feature wise that can be combined with a decent psu that does not exceed $200? I just need something with at least 3 5.25" and 2 internal 3.5" and something that has like convient features that will make installing new stuff easier and that has enough air flow for overclockin.

 

[Dman877]

Originally posted by: cloud171
I am planning to get this case: Thermaltake Xaser III V2420U, originally i just wanted to spend around $100 bucks but bro is willing to dishout a $100 for this case. I am just wondering is there any other case that is better than this design and feature wise that can be combined with a decent psu that does not exceed $200? I just need something with at least 3 5.25" and 2 internal 3.5" and something that has like convient features that will make installing new stuff easier and that has enough air flow for overclockin.

Um.. yeah almost all cases meet your requirements and most cost signiciantly less with a psu. If you want to spend that kind of money, some of the lian li's and coolermasters are nice with easy access via mobo tray and good all-around design. Personally, I like Antec designs. I have a 1030, a 3700, and a Sonata right now. In your price range you might wanna try a P160.

 

[Zepper]

Kingwin 424 series - less than $100...
.bh.

 

[Corporate Thug]

you linked to M$....

 

[sparkyclarky]

Originally posted by: shady06
you linked to M$....

doubled up the https

Anyways, don't get that case, unless you don't value aesthetics at all....

 

[nageov3t]

if you're going to spend $200 on a case, get a CoolerMaster or Lian-Li.

Removeable motherboard trays are wonderful.

 

[Sid59]

Fixed Link

 

[cloud171]

hmm well is there a case that has removable motherboard tray, with 5.25" drive rails and a removable 3.5" internal cage? or something that will make hard drive installation easier?

 

[Cerb]

Forget the mobo tray. Except in really cramped cases, they aren't needed. In any decent case withion the last couple years, you can even swap big heatsinks with all parts in there.
Evercase e4252 and up, any Enlight, any Chieftec, and the Antec SLK3700 cases (can't recall the real original model) have methods for making installation and removal of parts pretty easy. A few Enermaxes, too. Don't know about others, and it's too early. Browse Newegg and check the pics.

 

[vshah]

Originally posted by: sparkyclarky

Originally posted by: shady06
you linked to M$....

doubled up the https

Anyways, don't get that case, unless you don't value aesthetics at all....

my xaser III looks nice with all the nasty thermaltake logos painted over and the front blue Thermaltake LED customized
they're not elegant, for sure. But it will squish your case muahahhahaha.

plus, the cooling is awesome, and pretty quiet. havn't seen a 120mm case yet...sonatas sound nice, but i think they look a little...plain.

-Vivan

 

[beatle]

If I were to drop $200 on a case, I'd want it to look like $200, not like an $80 case with a bunch of knick-knacks. JMO.

 

[Corporate Thug]

cloud171, i recently ordered a Xaser III full tower.

i dont particularly like how it looks, nor do i dislike it but one thing is for sure: it cools like a beast. cooling was my primary concern and therefore i felt justified buying a Xaser. if you dont mind the look and want top notch cooling, get the Xaser

 

[Rukkian]

I am a little biased (aren't we all), but I have to throw in the case I have- Aspire X-Superalien, great cooling (8 4-led fans including the psu), reostat and temp gauge, all aluminum, very solid, and the psu is actually really good, plus you you have the upgradability of 5 5.25 bays, 2 3.5 external, and 5 3.5 internal mouted side ways for easy access. All bays have drive rails, and hd's each have their own tray. The cooling is awesome, but you can also turn down the fans, then I hear my HSF over the case fans ( I have the stock 1 atm).

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-007&depa=1

 

[fireontheway]

just get a Cooler Master and a good quality psu ...