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CM 590 Vs. p180

Jschmuck2

Jschmuck2

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So I have my current system in a p180 right now. It's a good case but it's a little big and crazy heavy for what I really need it for. At the time I got it, it seemed like a good idea 😀 So the question becomes, if I build this system:

e7200
8800gt
4GB G.Skill

Should I stick with the p180 or drop the 64 bones at fry's for the CM590 (which I like the styling of, actually).

Furthermore, do people buy used cases ever?
 
For me i like to keep things as budget friendly as possible. So if i have a good case i see no point in buying a new one.
 
CM 590 seems such a good case, with the possibility to mount a lot of fans ( 7 I think ), and so keeping everything inside nice and cool. That would be my choice, considering that where I live the P180 sales for double the price of the CM.
 
Originally posted by: Jschmuck2

Furthermore, do people buy used cases ever?
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I don't think they do. I've got 6 lying around now...hehehe.
Ah, the never-ending hunt for the perfect case!
 
I've sold several, but they looked like new after I cleaned them up and had all original parts and box.
. I think that RM was speaking of the p180 looking like a fridge because it does.

The 590 is basically the 690 w/o the top bezel and w/ a different, less-expensive hdd arrangement - I like it better than the 690.
. But, as another wrote, if the p180 is still in good shape and works well for you, why not keep it? The p182 is now the preferred model in that line, so a 180 will be harder to sell, but if you have enough time and are patient, the 180 would eventually sell. No shipping cost, no sales tax could be a good deal for a local buyer. Is there a Craigslist node near you?

.bh.
 
IMO if the P180 suits you fine right now, there's no reason to really change it. The HDD module that comes with the Centurion 590 is really minimalistic and doesn't dampen vibrations as well as the original Cooler Master 4-in-3 device module (I am using both inside my 590). I am aware that it comes with the rubber grommets but the hold just isn't as solid as the original, allowing some hard drives to resonate the whole entire case with an OOHHHNNN....OHHHHHHNNN.....OHHHHNNNN sound.
 
It is really just a question of cable routing. I've heard tell that the p182 has a much better routing solution.
 
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