Getting a Core2 system this month and I really need a new case, but I'm way too picky about it. I keep finding stuff that's exactly what I want but it's always missing one or two things or it's like $100 too expensive.
I'm really partial to Antec construction, but there isn't always a lot of choice. I really like tooless features but they aren't required. A removable HDD cage is awesome, too. A (120mm) rear outtake and a 80mm side intake fan is necessary. Black is preferable and with a plain, functional look. I hate Alienware-style kitschy cases with all that plastic molding--may as well have a spoiler on the back.
For example, I really like this one, but it doesn't have a side fan which I think is necessary to keep my GPU cool:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152
Also pretty awesome, but still lacking side fan (and has a spoiler!):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129017
I really like Lian Li's look like with this case, but the construction seems pretty flimsy and it lacks the drive skates:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099
Another Lian Li I'd like but according to anand's review, it's really noisy:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112116
By time I get to a Lian Li case that has the features I want, it's nearly $200. Wouldn't have to be from newegg, but it's where I prefer to shop
I'm really partial to Antec construction, but there isn't always a lot of choice. I really like tooless features but they aren't required. A removable HDD cage is awesome, too. A (120mm) rear outtake and a 80mm side intake fan is necessary. Black is preferable and with a plain, functional look. I hate Alienware-style kitschy cases with all that plastic molding--may as well have a spoiler on the back.
For example, I really like this one, but it doesn't have a side fan which I think is necessary to keep my GPU cool:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129152
Also pretty awesome, but still lacking side fan (and has a spoiler!):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129017
I really like Lian Li's look like with this case, but the construction seems pretty flimsy and it lacks the drive skates:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099
Another Lian Li I'd like but according to anand's review, it's really noisy:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112116
By time I get to a Lian Li case that has the features I want, it's nearly $200. Wouldn't have to be from newegg, but it's where I prefer to shop
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