I'd like some case suggestions

[McMadman]

I guess I pretty much want a nice case, but don't want to have to spend a load of cash

For starters, I'm using an InWin S500 it's served me well, but after tonight I don't want to deal with putting another hard drive back into it.

I'd like the case to be;
standard atx of course
beige
window isn't needed or wanted (but could live with it)
front usb
able to house 4 hds with adequate cooling (7 internal 3.5" bays would be great (one external required))
also require at least 2 external 5.25" external for optical drives.
120mm fans would be nice

As far as price, I'd like to try and keep it reasonable ($100 or less.)

 

[imported_Kckazdude]

Well it isnt beige but the price and size is right for a blue Cheiftec It will fit you HDD requirements and can easily accept a 120mm on the front.

 

[caz67]

Go with the Antec P-160

 

[Corporate Thug]

kingwin 424

 

[mdcrab]

Sonata for $43.50 at Staples if you can find it.

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[Algere]

Originally posted by: mdcrab
Sonata for $43.50 at Staples if you can find it.

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Staples actually sells cases? I know CompUSA does but Staples?

 

[Zepper]

Yeah, Staples has been carrying Antec cases for a while. Sometimes they beat almost anyone on price for some models if it wasn't for sales tax. Most will have to pay sales tax at Staples. Most stores only carry a few models but a good selection can be had online w/ generally a low shipping cost.

. I would suggest the Antec SLK3700AMB or the Compucase 6A19 (best price with PSU is $50. +sh at mwave.com). They are twins under the skin. See more info on the 6A19 version at http://www.coolcases.com

..bh.

 

[McMadman]

I could deal with that Antec SLK3700AMB, I don't exactly like the door on it, but it's avaliable at newegg and has a power supply that could possibly be better than my current supply (debatable)

 

[Zepper]

The 6A19 is the same as the 3700 without the door. mwave.com is a very good company to deal with - good reseller rating. newegg used to carry it - don't know why they stopped.
. Geez, I just found out that mwave isn't carrying any compucase any more. I have written them to find out wassup. But there are several other places to get them, unfortunately not at as nice a price .
.bh.

 

[McMadman]

I actually like the compucase version better, but the antec is a nice package deal, and avaliable at newegg.
$60 for the case
$10.99 for a 120mm vantec stealth fan
$19 for shipping (express saver)

Now if I want to use a different power supply or not.