crackshot91
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My budget: ~$150
Requirements:
-PSU mount on bottom
-Large enough for 5870 (perhaps 5970)
-Good (great) airflow
-Not too flashy (I don't mind a led fan or two, but multiple colors or "extreme" case designs I'm not too fond of)
-Decent cable management options. (None of that "hiding extra cables under the DVD drive" nonsense. 😛 I can't afford a ≥ 750 watt modular PSU)
Preferences (Not critical but appreciated):
-Mid-tower height (Especially because most USB ports and Power buttons are on top these days)
-Black interior (So sick of gray...)
-No door (superfluous IMO)
-Removable MB Tray
Right now I'm using an NZXT Apollo, and I'd like something a bit more... elegant but it's not of huge importance. Performance is much more important to me than looks, as long as it isn't overbearing.
My first two options:
- NZXT Tempest $110 + S&H (Nice and roomy, definitely larger than my Apollo, A little too flashy but not a deal breaker, AMAZING airflow, Nice angular design.)
- Cooler Master HAF 922 $100 (also roomy, not as flashy as tempest, airflow not quite as good as tempest but far better than Apollo, Nice industrial look, Large quiet fans + option to add more, lacks a side panel window in favor of a mesh grate, could be a problem with dust.)
What do you guy's think? Any other recommendations?
Requirements:
-PSU mount on bottom
-Large enough for 5870 (perhaps 5970)
-Good (great) airflow
-Not too flashy (I don't mind a led fan or two, but multiple colors or "extreme" case designs I'm not too fond of)
-Decent cable management options. (None of that "hiding extra cables under the DVD drive" nonsense. 😛 I can't afford a ≥ 750 watt modular PSU)
Preferences (Not critical but appreciated):
-Mid-tower height (Especially because most USB ports and Power buttons are on top these days)
-Black interior (So sick of gray...)
-No door (superfluous IMO)
-Removable MB Tray
Right now I'm using an NZXT Apollo, and I'd like something a bit more... elegant but it's not of huge importance. Performance is much more important to me than looks, as long as it isn't overbearing.
My first two options:
- NZXT Tempest $110 + S&H (Nice and roomy, definitely larger than my Apollo, A little too flashy but not a deal breaker, AMAZING airflow, Nice angular design.)
- Cooler Master HAF 922 $100 (also roomy, not as flashy as tempest, airflow not quite as good as tempest but far better than Apollo, Nice industrial look, Large quiet fans + option to add more, lacks a side panel window in favor of a mesh grate, could be a problem with dust.)
What do you guy's think? Any other recommendations?
