Considering Various Cases...

[BlueBirdTS]

I'm going to be building a new (and my first) gaming system after the Wolfdales become available. I have the majority of my components already selected, but I'm not sure about the case. I've heard a lot of positive comments about both the Antec Nine Hundred (a gamer's favorite) and the P182. I was leaning towards the Antec Nine Hundred, but I heard that cable management is a huge problem. I'm going to be using a PC Power and Cooling Silencer 610W (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16817703005), which is a rather large PSU that has short cables. My main concern is that the cables won't be long enough to reach the motherboard. However, I really like the cooling potential of the Antec Nine Hundred. I'll be using an 8800GT which is known for overheating, so cooling is important. Would I run into any problems using the Nine Hundred? Is the P182 a better option? Are there any alternatives out there that would suit me well? I would appreciate some feedback!

 

[BlueAcolyte]

You could use the CM 690... Has a rebate at newegg right now.

Alternatives:

Any CM case
Rosewill 5604
Xion Stacker
Lian-li (any)
Silverstone (any)
CM Stacker
NZXT Lexa or Zero


I don't know much about the P182... or your budget, for that matter.

 

[DerwenArtos12]

Yeah, this is going to depend a lot on your budget. If your budget is $40 then the cooler master elite or(if you catch a good sale) the Cooler Master 690. If it's $100 then you have the Lian Li PC-7B, the Xion Stacker, The p182(again on sale) and on up from there.

 

[BlueBirdTS]

My budget is pretty flexible. I consider the case more or less of an investment since I'll probably use it for many years.

I suppose I'll have to do some more research. Anyways, thanks for the help.