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.
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.