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Case needed

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imported_Nate0

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I was originaly going to put all my new upgrades into my current one, but then i realized it has no agp hole coming out the back for my vidcard...sooo.... This is my mobo

ASUS A8V DELUXE MOTHERBOARD ATHLON64 S939 K8T800PRO DUAL DDR AGP 5PCI SATA 1394 SOUND 1000LAN

Could some one list some relyable, or decent, cases, preferably under 100$ CND or Case companies,

Thanks
 
Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Originally posted by: Nate0
whats wrong with my mobo?
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Nothing as long as you're satified with it. Don't sweat it. Geez ribbon, is your profile correct, 76 posts a day average?
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WOW! Jesus, joined 26 days ago and already 2000 posts... sheesh 😛
 
Originally posted by: Azndude51
Just search Antec at newegg and you'll be guaranteed a good quality case.
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I have an Superlanboy and the case is pure quality, the aluminum finish is amazing
 
Originally posted by: icejunkie
Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Originally posted by: Nate0
whats wrong with my mobo?
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Nothing as long as you're satified with it. Don't sweat it. Geez ribbon, is your profile correct, 76 posts a day average?
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WOW! Jesus, joined 26 days ago and already 2000 posts... sheesh 😛
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Yeah, that's amazing, in a weird sort of way. 😉

Edit: Nate, simply go shopping for a case the way you would a pair of shoes. Find something that you like, reviews well and that you can afford. It's really just that simple.
 
depending on if noise bothers you or not, check out. here The main site reveiws quiet components and has many articles on how to make your computer quiet.
 
Originally posted by: ribbon13
I won't comment on your mistakes in motherboard choices...

This is a super popular case+psu combo. Do you already have a 24-pin PSU?
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he doesn't need one, only 20-pin psu for the a8v
 
I have to admit, looking for the right case takes a lot of time and effort, and is the hardest part to building a comp, and you always seem to regret what you got afterward. But some good starter cases that you really can't go wrong with are Antec cases, most come with great PSUs as well. Lian Li cases are great, but are pricey and many don't feature removeable motherboard trays which is weird. Finally, cases by people like Coolermaster and whatnot are nice but are a bit gawdy and get very mixed reviews. But all in all, make sure you get something from a brand name company, getting a case from like "A-top" or whatever isn't always the best choice.
 
A few pointers on cases that I personally always look for.

Don't go for those cheap $30 cases as 90% of them suck and you will regret it and most buy a new case when they upgrade because of this. Look for something that is aesthetically pleasing to you. That said, some of the cheaper generic cases suffer from sharp edges and you can cut yourself on them. Another reason to go with quality case makers like Antec and Coolermaster. Ultimately it comes down to the fact that it's your case and you're using it so get something you like. You're the one using this computer and not anyone on these forums.

If possible, look for a case that can use 120mm fans as this will reduce fan noise. Having lots of fans is not better than having less but larger fans cooling wise and it is loud as heck. Also make sure the fan grill holes are large enough for easy airflow but small enough so you don't get fingers and stuff in there. Too many cheap cases have this crappy dotted pattern design to try to make it look nice but it is completely killing the airflow. This goes for the front of the case as well, make sure air can get in or there won't be any air to push out.

I know people rave about removable motherboard trays and they're nice but a roomy case is just as good IMHO. A good case from a reputable manufactorer is usually a roomy case and should have plenty of room inside to work with. Do your homework though and google reviews for whatever case you're looking at.

I personally hate cases with doors that hide the drive bays. I look for a case with an integrated bezel that hides the dvd/cd drives similar to what's on the Antec P-160 which is the case I ultimately decided to get. The tiny fan grill holes are a major pet peeve of mine and I've seen otherwise good cases go in my crap list becase of it. It doesn't cost them any more to cut bigger holes in the fan grill area so I don't know why they insist on making these stupid radial patterns with tiny tiny holes. http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/11-124-085-08.JPG The link to newegg showing the back of an Enermax case is a classic example of what I'm talking about. The stupid fan grill area has maybe 50% of the area covered up when they could have made opened it up for really good airflow. And the stupid radial pattern does nothing since when was the last time you the back of the case facing towards you during computer usage?
 
OP is in Canada - Newegg doesn't ship to Canada... His choice of the ChiCom avatar ain't so hot either...

.bh.
 
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