As cheap as possible case for secondary rig

[Smartazz]

Hi all, I have a Q6600 and all the parts lying around for a secondary rig. The case needs to have room for an ATX motherboard, a Tuniq Tower and a 6870. I have two 120mm case fans that I can also add to the case. Any recommendations that are very cheap $50 tops would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[crazymonkeyzero]

My recommendation would be the Antec One. It is probably the best, full featured mid tower you can buy for under $50. Great clearance for large heatsinks, and also good ventilation and cooling design for fans.


A slightly cheaper alternative is the NZXT Source 210.

 

[kleinkinstein]

Ahhh c'mon, for $50 shipped you need a windowed Lian-Li to show off that Tuniq Tower. I still have mine. What a classy classic! Or you could just go super el cheapo and snag a $15 Gigabyte box.

 

[Smartazz]

Ahhh c'mon, for $50 shipped you need a windowed Lian-Li to show off that Tuniq Tower. I still have mine. What a classy classic! Or you could just go super el cheapo and snag a $15 Gigabyte box.

Wow, that Lian Li looks great. Will I find it that cheap usually?

 

[kleinkinstein]

Nope. Never. And nowhere.
http://camelegg.com/product/N82E16811112238?locale=US

 

[Eureka]

The NZXT is the cheapest case now, I believe ($30AR). I've seen some as low as $15 but those are few and far between.

 

[Smartazz]

What about this case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811237036

I'm not sure if it'll fit the Tuniq Tower but it's quite cheap.

 

[blastingcap]

I got a free-after-rebate Diablotek case that seems to be working okay. I wouldn't use it for high-performance gaming or anything, and it came with broken "tool-less" plastic bits and no side or top fan mounts, but I can't really complain, given the price. Also, it fits a Hyper 212+ cooler which is unusual for the really cheapo cases. So maybe just wait for a sale on some crappy case.

 

[lehtv]

NZXT Source 210 $30AR

CPU cooler clearance 160mm so it'll fit the Tuniq Tower

 

[Smartazz]

Is Antec usually good with mail in rebates?If so I'm going to order the Antec 300 for $35 after mir later today.

 

[Smartazz]

NZXT Source 210 $30AR

CPU cooler clearance 160mm so it'll fit the Tuniq Tower

A good deal, but I bought the Antec 300 for the same price. I wonder how it'll compare to my 1200, I assume not quite the same quality given that I bought this case for $170 years ago.

 

[lehtv]

Antec 300 is sturdier than NZXT Source and has an extra fan, but NZXT Source has better cable management, black interior, more space and a bottom PSU fan intake area

 

[sigmas]

nice to see all comments

 

[Smartazz]

Pretty impressed by the Antec 300. Haven't had the chance to build the computer but the build quality is great for $30. Makes my Antec 1200 look gigantic too.