Cool (in Temp and Look) case for an A64 system? Thanks!

[irenealan]

Hi:

I post a message earlier asking for opinions on a PSU for my system. Now I think I may as well get a new case. =) Just wonder if I have the following setup, what's good cool (in both temp and looks) and nice case to get if I am thinking to overclock the A64 chip and the ATI 9800 Pro in future. Following is my system:

A64 3000+ on a Chaintech VNF3-250, 1gb Corsair PC3200 ram, 9800 Pro, 3 HD (2 internal, 1 external) and 2 optical (1 internal CD-Rom and 1 external DVD burner).

Since I live in California, the temp here is rather high staying around 80 to 100 F in average. I don't use air-condition but house fan and normal air flow. So I may need to get quite a few case fans as well to cool the system as much as possible...

Is there any good deal running currently for the case? My budget is around $30 - $60 (case without PSU) with a $20 buffer. Of course the cheaper the better but I don't mind to pay more if the quality justifies the cost thanks.

Irene

 

[irenealan]

Can someone please help me on this? Thanks.

 

[akira34]

I like the Antec SX1040BII case with it's 400W PSU. For just under $100 for it (with PSU) you'd be well within your combined budget for the case and PSU. I, honestly, don't think you'll get much of a case for <$60...

 

[irenealan]

is there any case that comes with a Antec True Power PSU? I was wonder if I were to get a Antec PSU I may as well get the True Power! Thanks for the help!

 

[akira34]

Have you looked at the Sonata? I'm not sure if it comes with that PSU, but there's nothing wrong with the Smart Power PSU either...