Is it important that you don't skimp on a case?

[CP5670]

I got an original Stacker (the new black/blue one) recently for $130. I still think I might have spent too much for a case, but this one was so close to perfect for my purposes that I couldn't resist buying it. Although it's quite heavy, I never need to move it off my desk, and it has excellent cooling and customizability options. I have it set up with four 120mm and three 80mm case fans in various places.

As others have said though, you can get several very good cases for around $50.

 

[imported_Gorgarath]

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: Zepper

And don't limit yourself to Newegg. Consider that you will be paying sales tax in NJ on top of shipping. ewiz will beat them pretty well on the silver Armor Jr., figuring both shipping and sales tax into the equation.

.bh.

good catch! those of us not in Jersey/Cali/Tennessee forget this sometimes. bummer, kind of makes Newegg much less the bargain for those folks.

I kinda miss living in Jersey for this simple fact. Yes I had to pay sales tax, but shipping from Edison was like getting a free upgrade to overnight shipping. Or 2 day tops. I usually got my stuff next day though unless I ordered too early in the morning.

 

[the cobbler]

Originally posted by: Gorgarath

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: Zepper

And don't limit yourself to Newegg. Consider that you will be paying sales tax in NJ on top of shipping. ewiz will beat them pretty well on the silver Armor Jr., figuring both shipping and sales tax into the equation.

.bh.

good catch! those of us not in Jersey/Cali/Tennessee forget this sometimes. bummer, kind of makes Newegg much less the bargain for those folks.

I kinda miss living in Jersey for this simple fact. Yes I had to pay sales tax, but shipping from Edison was like getting a free upgrade to overnight shipping. Or 2 day tops. I usually got my stuff next day though unless I ordered too early in the morning.

so New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians are at a distinct advantage there , lol.

it amazes me sometimes how quickly Newegg and ZZF can get stuff to Minneapolis. usually the same deal, order w/usual 3-4 day shipping and it usually shows up on day 2 :beer:

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Zepper
How about the Armor Jr. (aka VC3000 series). Not so excessively big, looks similar and starts at under $100. The silver version is all aluminum, while the black ones have an aluminum bezel and 0.8mm SECC chassis.

And don't limit yourself to Newegg. Consider that you will be paying sales tax in NJ on top of shipping. ewiz will beat them pretty well on the silver Armor Jr., figuring both shipping and sales tax into the equation.

.bh.

I know, that's why I'm buying the most expensive parts from mwave.com

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: Gorgarath

Originally posted by: the cobbler

Originally posted by: Zepper

And don't limit yourself to Newegg. Consider that you will be paying sales tax in NJ on top of shipping. ewiz will beat them pretty well on the silver Armor Jr., figuring both shipping and sales tax into the equation.

.bh.

good catch! those of us not in Jersey/Cali/Tennessee forget this sometimes. bummer, kind of makes Newegg much less the bargain for those folks.

I kinda miss living in Jersey for this simple fact. Yes I had to pay sales tax, but shipping from Edison was like getting a free upgrade to overnight shipping. Or 2 day tops. I usually got my stuff next day though unless I ordered too early in the morning.

so New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians are at a distinct advantage there , lol.

it amazes me sometimes how quickly Newegg and ZZF can get stuff to Minneapolis. usually the same deal, order w/usual 3-4 day shipping and it usually shows up on day 2 :beer:

Are you allowed to ship it to a friend in New York and avoid the taxes? Probobly not right?

 

[imported_Gorgarath]

Originally posted by: Smartazz
Are you allowed to ship it to a friend in New York and avoid the taxes? Probobly not right?

You probabally could get away with it, but you'd end up having to wait the 3 days to get it instead of 1 to 2.

 

[imported_Sincity]

Take a look at this Centurion http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068 . It is only $39 after rebate and free shipping. I am running two of these Centurions, 1 Antec P160, and 1 Antec Lan Boy. The Centurion seems to be the coolest of the bunch.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Sincity
Take a look at this Centurion http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068 . It is only $39 after rebate and free shipping. I am running two of these Centurions, 1 Antec P160, and 1 Antec Lan Boy. The Centurion seems to be the coolest of the bunch.

That's the case I was planning on using.

 

[Zepper]

That does lack a 120mm front fan, but that can be fixed.

.bh.

 

[Smartazz]

I'm probobly going to go with the Thermaltake Armor series, that'll bring the price out to $1,212 which is under the budget, thanks.

 

[boshuter]

Originally posted by: cw42
pft, running ur PC naked on top of ur desk without a case is 10x better for OCing

I agree.... mine even has a window Overclocking "Case"

 

[Zepper]

Check XOxide.com too, you jerseyites/tennesseeans - they are in PA so you shouldn't have to pay slsTx. And even ground shipping should be reasonable time-wise. They are now on my Always Check list.

.bh.