Case suggestions

[alfa147x]

Here is my current setup: (I didn't have my 9800 GTX+ and new HDDs in it yet)










I think it's time for a new case! I really want the DEFINE R3, BLACK PEARL by fractal-design but the one place in North America (Canada) wants $110 for the case and $40 for shipping 🙁

My budget it $75 for a new case $50 for a used case
A co-worker offered his Black Antec P180B for $50 I might offer $40 for it

Here is the R3 I'm a HUGE fan of this look
and I hate clear side panels

Thanks for any recommendations,
Alfa147x

 

[Soulkeeper]

Your old case looks brand new, nice and clean :/

 

[alfa147x]

Your old case looks brand new, nice and clean :/

Problems: I can't install more HDDs due to video card length
Had to cut a hole in the side for my HSF to fit
and I entered it in a computer shootout so I want it to look clean

 

[ronopp]

HAF 932 or HAF X 🙂

 

[alfa147x]

HAF 932 or HAF X 🙂

clearly you didn't see what kind of cases I like


I bought the P180B

 

[Jdawg84]

1200 is always a consideration.

 

[nitromullet]

clearly you didn't see what kind of cases I like


I bought the P180B

You probably made the best choice considering your budget. You can get some decent cases for that much, but they will be all lit up with lighted fans and stuff like that. A little bit of class will usually cost you a few more $$.

Had you not already bought something, I would have recommended these two cases:

LIAN LI PC-A05NB
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B

...still a little over your budget, but not as much as the Fractal Design especially after shipping.

 

[alfa147x]

You probably made the best choice considering your budget. You can get some decent cases for that much, but they will be all lit up with lighted fans and stuff like that. A little but of class will usually cost you a few more $$.

Had you not already bought something, I would have recommended these two cases:

LIAN LI PC-A05NB
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B

...still a little over your budget, but not as much as the Fractal Design especially after shipping.

Yeah those cases look CHEAP :\ I ended up paying him $45 for the P180B
It got an inch long scratch on it on the side
Still not too bad of a price 😀

thanks guys