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Case Recommendations?

James Bond

James Bond

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Anyone know if Xoxide cases are any good? I'm looking for a case for my brother. I want one that is fancy, but not too extravagant. A side window and some LEDs would be nice.

I'm looking for under $100 shipped.

Any recommendations?
 
I really like the Antec Super Lanboy. I've used it in 5-6 builds and it is has nice cable management, great airflow (120mm at front and back), it's light, and looks decent.
 
Many of the XOxide brand cases are junky. Look at the Silverstone SST-TJ04:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811163022

SVC.com also has the CoolerMaster Mystique 631 at very good prices after rebate - but the rebate offer ends today! Hard to find a nice aluminum case for less.

Other options are the Enermax Chakras or Phoenix or some of the Aerocool cases.

The Raidmax Smilodon Dirktooth is interesting too. It's is not unusual for Raidmax cases to get damaged in shipping as the packaging is kind of flimsy. So try to find that at a nearby store where you can go and pick it up. Shipped on a pallet, they don't usually get so banged up. Otherwise buy from a reseller that will double-box it (directron is one I can think of off the top of my head. The Raidmax PSUs range from middling to junk, so get a good PSU separately if possible.

The Kingwin 523 isn't bad either. It's based on the same chassis as many of the CM Centurion/Mystique, Gigabyte, Enermax, etc.

.bh.
 
Originally posted by: Zepper
Many of the XOxide brand cases are junky. Look at the Silverstone SST-TJ04:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811163022

SVC.com also has the CoolerMaster Mystique 631 at very good prices after rebate - but the rebate offer ends today! Hard to find a nice aluminum case for less.

Other options are the Enermax Chakras or Phoenix or some of the Aerocool cases.

The Raidmax Smilodon Dirktooth is interesting too. It's is not unusual for Raidmax cases to get damaged in shipping as the packaging is kind of flimsy. So try to find that at a nearby store where you can go and pick it up. Shipped on a pallet, they don't usually get so banged up. Otherwise buy from a reseller that will double-box it (directron is one I can think of off the top of my head. The Raidmax PSUs range from middling to junk, so get a good PSU separately if possible.

The Kingwin 523 isn't bad either. It's based on the same chassis as many of the CM Centurion/Mystique, Gigabyte, Enermax, etc.

.bh.
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Could you link me the coolermaster mistique please? I can't find it on the website..
 
My new favorite case has got to be the Enermax Phoenix. No case window, but in its place, you get a massive fan that you could probably see lights through. Also, I'm not sure if the case comes with fans or not... so you may be at liberty (and responsible) to buy your own.
 
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