Looking for a new case

KoolDrew

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Since I've had my Super Lanboy for a few years I figured it's time for a new case. Originally I was looking at full tower cases, but quickly realized it wouldn't be very practical due to the size, so I'll probably have to go with a mid tower. I plan on just air cooling right now with a single HD4890, E8400, 3 hard drives, and one DVD burner. However, in the future I will likely mess around with water cooling again. So I'm looking for a case with great air flow, but won't be a complete pain in the ass to work with when I decide to go to water cooling.

As far as looks, I don't want some over the top type design. I prefer simple/classy, but with just a little "show." Meaning not completely plain and boring. It should look very nice, just not over the top, if you get what I mean. Build quality is important as well. Another thing that is important is noise. I sleep in the same room with the PC on 24/7 so optimal cooling with minimal noise is important.

Right now I'm kind of leaning towards the SilverStone FT01, but I am open to suggestions. Or if you think I should just go with the FT01, let me know.

EDIT - Oh, I forgot budget. I'm looking at spending around $200 or less; however, if I find a case for just a tad more that I really like, that's fine. I feel $200 is a good budget to work with though without really limiting myself.
 
Nov 26, 2005
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Why don't you just cut into the case you have now. I will not cut into my Lian Li PC-A20 I spent a retarded amount of money on it and it kills me to even imagine cutting into it...
 

PUN

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CM cosmos 1000

Tons of fans, tons of space, Sound dampening, no tools needed to install bays, great hd rack.
 

KoolDrew

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I've been looking around quite a bit more and decided to just go with a mid tower. What does everybody think of the Lian Li A10B? Unless more choices pop up I think right now it's between that and the Silverstone FT01.
 
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bad choice - i think my PC-60 is a little bigger than that and I need a shoe horn to fit my 655 and Micro-res in it