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wyrd

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I'm having a hard time deciding on a case, so I'm wondering if my choice really matters at the price I'm looking to get one at (preferably around $70, but will fork over $30 more if it really makes that much of a difference).

I've been looking at these 3:

ANTEC Solution Series Super Mid Tower Case with 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK3700AMB" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

Antec Black ATX Mini Tower PC Case with 350W Power Supply, Model "SLK1650B" -RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-150&depa=0

ANTEC Life Style Series Black Case With 380W Power Supply, Model "SONATA"
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-127&depa=0

If I'm going to select a case around $70, does it really matter which one? Are they all going to be about the same quality? Or should I dish out the extra $30 for a $100 case? If you have a better case selection than the ones I've shown above, please let me know.

BTW, estimated comp specs are as follows;

- AMD 64 3000+ (I've looked at more budget friendly CPUs, and it seems that dishing out an additional ~$40 for this is well worth it).
- 512mb Corsair Value Select PC3200 1x
- Either a Geforce 6800NU or a cheaper Sapphire Radeon 9800 (not quite sure if I need the full power of the 6800 or not).
- Haven't decided on mobo (will be making a post in the mobo forums soonish about selection).
- WD 80gig 7200 rpm drive.

Thanks for your time.

Oh, BTW, Please keep in mind I'm looking for a very user friendly case. :) Hopefully that would be any, but you never know. Also, cooling is a concern (as it should be!), but I don't plan on overclocking.
 
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wyrd

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Hmm, alright. I guess it's worth the extra $30 then? :) Sonata it is unless someone thinks it's a bad choice. Can't seem to go wrong with Antec regardless, though.
 
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Subhuman25

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Get the Sonata.You won't be sorry.Plus a decent PSU included that is more than sufficient enough to power your system.It's a great looking case with good features.For your system you won't even need the front intake fan unless you plan to overclock moderate to heavy.
 
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BW86

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i got rid of my sonata, and got the 3700amb. The sonata is quiet and all but dust dust dust. If you dont want dust without blocking those holes than get the 3700amb.
 
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wyrd

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I was actually looking at the SLK3700-BQE as an alternative to the Sonata. $25 cheaper.
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE

Subhuman25 has it listed in his rig setup there, so I'm wondering if you're pleased with it or if you had a chance you'd upgrade to Sonata? :) I assume you bought a new heatsink or is the one it comes with working okay with your rig?
 
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wyrd

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Hmm.. I was considering the possibility of cases that don't have PSU provided, and buying a Antec True430W seperately. I heard Lian Li was good? Any other brands? For starters I was eyeballing this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/view...amp;manufactory=BROWSE
Lian Li Silver Mid-Tower Case, Model "PC-60" -RETAIL
$96.50

Anyone have experience with this case?

BTW thanks everyone for your opinions. I'm not dismissing them at all, trust me I'm looking at every one and considering everything. Just trying to throw out some extra options until I find one that screams "get this now!" I know I've gone over my "budget" at this point, but it should all work out in the end. I was told not to skimp out on anything, so it's time to look at some higher priced cases for further options. But please, nothing over $100. :) I'm already stretching my budget a bit too much, lol.
 
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