Is this a good case?

[JarrettNZ]

CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Mini Tower) Model DH-01W @ newegg.com for $34

Link:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=7&manufactory=1502&DEPA=1

I am planning on using a AMD Athlon XP 1700+ but I am not sure on what motherboard as of now. Also, what kind of fans should I buy for this case? Another question, what kind of power supply am I going to need. Will 350 W be enough?

 

[boyRacer]

In other words its also an Antec SX6xx series... thats kinda small... but hey if thats what you want go for it. Go for a 400w PS if you can... otherwise 350 is good enough as long as its from a reputable company like Enermax, Antec, PC Power and Cooling, etc. It holds two 80MM fans so I say you go get 2 U1A Panaflos from newegg too.

 

[JarrettNZ]

Yeah, I know it is kinda small. I just don't see a point for me having a full tower case. Thanks!

 

[aphex]

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Full towers just make everything more accessible.... Cables dont get as bunched up, air can flow better, stuff like that

 

[fell8]

<< Is this a good case? >>



No, that thing is a piece of crap. Get this one insted.





hehe

 

[Amused]

Antec/Cheiftec's mini tower (600 series) cases are larger than most mid tower cases by other companies. I think that's a great case. If I didn't need space for 4 HDDs, I'd get it. Get a quality 350W minimum PSU and you'll be fine. The best bet in PSU's are (in no particular order) Enermax, Antec, Sparkle or, if you really wanna spend money, PC Power and Cooling.

BTW, you can get the Antec 635 (same case and comes with an Antec 350W PSU) for $79 at Newegg. That's cheaper than buying the Chieftech and high quality PSU separately.

 

[JarrettNZ]

Thanks, AmusedOne for the suggestions. I will go check out that case right now.

 

[wyvrn]

That looks like a great case. I didn't know that style came in a mid-tower.

 

[Smags87]

i had this case - its as good as a case can be, well midtower anyway

dont sweat the case...after all it is just a case, who needs one anyway?

 

[PicPop]

good!

 

[PicPop]

good!