Aopen HQ-08 vs InWin Q500

Cephas

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Hi,
I need a new case to hold my latest upgrades ( 2 new HD's and an IDE RAID card )

I'm upgrading from a nice little Macase fat midi tower, and am looking for a full tower with a bit of quality.

So far i've narrowed it down to either an Aopen HQ-08, or an InWin Q500

Both have 300W PS's and enough slots.

Any firm opions on which one is better.

I can get then for the same price, so thats not an issue

Thanks
Peter
 

Maniac9127

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Well, I don't have an Aopen HQ-08, so I can't tell you about that one, but I've got the Q500, and I can tell you, it is a GREAT case.

Pluses:
Sliding Mobo tray (2 screws to get to your mobo and cards)
LOTS of space
3 piece panel (2 screws to get to everything in your case)
3 stock places for 80mm fans, easily uptraded to 2 120s
NO sharp edges, I've LOOKED for them and I can't fine ANY
Heavily contructed, verry sturdy
Cool little leg thngies
Cool looking bezel
Come with brass standoffs (none of that cheap plastic crap)

Minuses:
Pretty heavy (20 bucks shipping for me)
Pretty heavy (might strain yourself going to LAN parties)
This thing is BIG, might not fit under your desk (my cat got pissed because there wasn't any space for him on top of my case anymore)
Only one 3 1/2' bay (you can just use a 5 1/4' mounting kit if you've got more)
Somewhat costly (90 bucks shipped)

Overall I can say this is an great case, and I can recoment it whole heartedly.
 

Brig

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I'm not familiar with many other cases (including the HQ-08), but I've had this Q500 for a couple of years. I agree 100 percent with everything Maniac9127 wrote, including not being able to find a sharp edge. (Only difference is that I had my case before my cat. :) ) Can't really add anything other than to give it a high recommendation.
 

WeirdZen

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The selling point for me on the Q500 was TWO HD lights.. yes two. One for onboard ide and the other for controller cards. Maybe im just easily entertained by blinking lights........