Good case?

[angstsoldat]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811129158

its got 4 5.25" bays which is what I want, 2 floppy bayss, 4 inner, and 7 expansion slots.. 500W power supply, altogether 125$ . is this a good case/deal? Im thinking it is I just want to make sure. Btw I dont really want to go over 150$ with a case (power supply included).

 

[angstsoldat]

Also, would I need editional cooling with this case for a little bit of (not hardcore) overclocking? If i would what would you suggest (preferably something cheap but not too loud )

 

[Cheesetogo]

I've been looking at that case too. It's got a really nice power supply, and 5 fan mounts (although only one fan installed I think). The only thing is that it has a cheap plastic door. Other than that, it looks great, very strong, and has gotten great reviews. The power supply probably would cost you around 80 dollars, so your paying 45 for the case. Pretty good. I'd look at the sonata II as well, although that does not have quite as nice of a psu.

For cooling, just get like 2-3 zalman 80mm fans.

 

[XMan]

It takes full-length cards too, doesn't it?

 

[angstsoldat]

Originally posted by: X-Man
It takes full-length cards too, doesn't it?

I dont know.

I heard 80mm fans are really noisy.. =/

 

[rickn]

Originally posted by: angstsoldat

Originally posted by: X-Man
It takes full-length cards too, doesn't it?

I dont know.

I heard 80mm fans are really noisy.. =/

depends on the fans. nexus, panaflo, vantec stealth running @ 7v are not loud at all. I use two stealth's, two nexus, and an enermax, they're not loud at all. there is more bearing noise from the stealths than anything else, but the stealths running at 7v greatly reduces that

 

[angstsoldat]

Ahh..

oh yeah...
about that case... =[

I didnt realize it was a "server" case... I thought it was an ATX Mid-tower... =/ so instead i found this

Antec SmartPower 2.0 SP-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply 100Vac to 240Vac +/- 10% TUV, UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC ? Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103937
75$

Lian Li PC-7 A Plus Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ? Retail
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Fee...tRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16811112211
90$

 

[imported_Hamlet2000]

I bought this case a week ago and I love. Yes it's a server case so it's large but it gives you lots of room to work plus lots of room for future upgrades. Plus the modular 500 watt PSU can't be beat. Good quality consruction. I love the duct for the CPU cooling. It also just looks impressive. You just won't be able to carry it to any LAN parties.

One downside - no mobo tray - but you have so much room it shouldn't be that much of a problem.

I got mine for $117 including shipping which is a great deal for the PSU and the case.
I recommend it.

 

[MBrown]

I wish it had a clear side panel.

 

[Cheesetogo]

ANtec makes clear side panels that you can buy extra, I think they run around $10.

 

[Cheesetogo]

Originally posted by: Hamlet2000
I bought this case a week ago and I love. Yes it's a server case so it's large but it gives you lots of room to work plus lots of room for future upgrades. Plus the modular 500 watt PSU can't be beat. Good quality consruction. I love the duct for the CPU cooling. It also just looks impressive. You just won't be able to carry it to any LAN parties.

One downside - no mobo tray - but you have so much room it shouldn't be that much of a problem.

I got mine for $117 including shipping which is a great deal for the PSU and the case.
I recommend it.

Where did you buy it?

 

[heedoyiu]

i had bought a similar one for my mom and is that thing heavy.
fans are in the right spot and the pull out bays are great.
plus she lives in a not too great of a residence, some crime
gunshot stuff so if any asshole trys to steal the thing i will
laugh my ass off watching them on cops trying to carry
that 200 lb concrete slab of a server case.

plus the power supply rocks too.

about the fans, its not that bad a added an extra front
fan, but yeah the two 80s in the back you will hear
not to bad though.

 

[TheGoat Eater]

This is an awesome case -> the Antec P180 ->http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81800
all the reviews I have read say this is F*%king awesome, as it moves a lot of air and is quiet! the reviewers say that it will take longer to build your system than a standard case but the results will be worth it (queit, good airflow,excellent build quality).

I plan on getting AT LEAST two of these to relocate my computers and to build more.

oh yeah this was at Newegg but disappeared off of the site - I think they ran out of stock . http://www.endpcnoise.com/ will be carrying an exlusive black model of this case.