i need a good case? suggestions and where to buy?

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gplracer

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I have a duron @ 850mhz and it gets too hot when i go higher. My addtronics case has no airflow and the powersupply is on top of the cpu. I have to take out all of the cards and the motherboard just to see the cpu. It is not very convienient. I was at 900mhz but the cpu runs around 48-49 so I just backed if off to 850. I guess I need to change my info below.
 
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Supradude

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personally, i don't go much for those expensive cases... if you want good cooling, modding is the best way... so i would just find a good deal on a decent looking case w/ decent layout, granted the power supply is good (most important!), then from there,... break out da tools and MOD... he he
 
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monte

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Those cases are far too expensive. You could get 3 good cases for the price of one of those.
 
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GT1999

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All the Tornado is, is a mod to the Enlight Full-ATX Case - I would avoid it at all costs.

I'd go for the Antec SX 830 w/ 300W PSU or Chebro Genie.
 
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bluesky

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I saw SX830 is coming wiht 2fans installed.
Do I need any extra fan for Tbird 1 gig? I won't play any games, but just regular use and occasional video editing.
And is it good for Asus a7v mobo?
Thanks.
 
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Renob

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Geek why would you avoid the Tornado at all costs?? The Price??? This has been the best case I have ever had..... Have you not read the reviews????? Everyone says it rocks and I can say for a fact that it does...........
 
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Stallion

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Gplracer, what type of Addtronics case do you have? I have a 6890 and it works great. There is plenty of room to get at just about everything in there. The cooling is great also.
 
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crapito

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I agree with the previous recommendations for the Antex SX830. it comes with a great 300w AMD approved power "smart" supply, and you can even take off the side panel without turning off the computer or removing any screws! You can get it from Onvia.com for $80.47 shipped. definitely worth it.
 
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GT1999

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<< Geek why would you avoid the Tornado at all costs?? >>



Because it costs too much and I can do the same job myself with little or no effort - why pay for someone to install/mod fans in a case for you.
 
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Renob

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Geek by the time you buy the 4 80mm fans and the case then spend the the time cutting the holes remember time is money! you could pay for the case and not have to mess with it......
 
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GT1999

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It's still overpriced, IMHO; the SX830 is a better contructed case with additional fans already installed as well.

Antec :)
 
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Chatterjee

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Inwin S500 is the BEST.... awesome case with lots of space inside... everything is laid out efficiently

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Maximus96

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where can i find an antec sx830, the one i order from onvia.com got cancelled cus onvia said they can't get it from their supplier or something. i need a case really bad cus i'm about to build a new rig and got cancelled twice. one from the amazon antec case and now the onvia antec case...=(
 
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