Desktop Case Under $100

[sivart]

I am looking to get my webserver off the floor and into a standard desktop ATX case (I.e. not a tower). The problem that I am running into is that most of the cases are micro-ATX cases only. I know that Antec makes one, but something even "more plain" would be sufficient.

Anyone have any good pointers (links) to where I could find a nice desktop case that will hold a standard ATX motherboard?

 

[BigJimbo]

id just search sites like www.newegg.com www.xoxide.com www.svc.com www.colorcases.com

get the feel what your lookin for. Since your under a bill you may have to sacrafice aluminum

 

[Mik3y]

get the antec sonata. it's probably the quietest case out there that doesnt cost an arm and a leg and it includes a powerful 380W psu. for $100, it's probably the best case you can get for looks, quietness, reliability, durability, and etc. about all mid-tower cases can support a full atx motherboard. here is the case i'm recommending you.

 

[epileptic]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
get the antec sonata.

yea get a sonata.. i just got one yesterday mainly for the psu cus i needed one and the case just looks so awesome in person i had to get it. one thing i noticed is the case i got (not from newegg) shows 24a on the 12v rail unlike the pic on newegg which only shows 18a. the other rails are the same but thats a nice bonus.

 

[sivart]

Yes, the Sonata is nice (my cousin owns it), but it is tower and I'm looking for a desktop. I will check out the other links mentioned above.

Thanks, guys.

 

[orangat]

siliconhills, check out the silverstone cases.

 

[Tylanner]

The ASPIRE X-Dreamer II is a really nice case for about 50-60$

Its almost on the newegg homepage/top sellers list

 

[sivart]

The ASPIRE X Dreamer II is a tower case, and I'm looking for a desktop style case.

The Silverstone cases are nice, but all of the desktop versions are out of my budget

 

[epileptic]

ah well if its a desktop case youre after...have you looked at the antec overture?

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-142&depa=1

kind of over budget but probably worth it

 

[BW86]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-148&depa=1

 

[ponyo]

Antec Overture is the only one I know of that is not microATX. It's slightly over your budget but looks nice IMO.

I remember when most computers were desktop style. Now it's like impossible to find one. All are mid or full tower it seems.

 

[klah]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-116-125&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-119-060&depa=1
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-119-044&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=11-129-142&depa=1

 

[sivart]

Thanks everyone, don't know how I missed those at new egg the other day. Might wait and see if Newegg offers free shipping on the Cooler Master case anytime soon. That one appeals to me the most.

 

[TwoBills]

My local CUSA has Overture's in stock. I'd take a look at it "in person" before I made a final decision. It's a nice case.