Looking for that "perfect" case

[Tullphan]

I'm trying to find a mid-tower case that can handle tower-type heatsinks, long (HD4850/70) video cards & isn't "vented", per se, with mesh side panels, etc. I want quiet & have the quiet fans for it (if not included).
I was looking at this CoolerMaster because of its' features. The think I don't like about it is the price and it's a full tower.
Is there such a case out there that has all of these features at a lower price?

 

[imported_Jid]

Maybe consider the Silverstone FT01, not sure if it has all the features you are looking for in a case but I know it's a mid-tower, will fit your GPU(s) and heatsink, no side vents (aluminum or window left side.. your choice), dust filters + positive air pressure, quality aluminum build similar to the CM ATCS840 you linked, also not sure but I think I remember it having some sound dampening material on side panel to help keep noise down last I looked at it, I'm thinking it'll be relatively quiet.

Price wise it's still a lot more than typical gamer cases(probably because of aluminum build) but less than the Coolermaster and is not as large.

Hope I gave you a viable option, if not good luck in your search

 

[Tullphan]

Thanks for the link.
It's a nice case, but around the same price as the ATCS840 I linked to which means it's over my budget. 🙂

 

[ExcaliburMM]

Coolermaster RC690. Hands down best midtower case around.

 

[Tullphan]

I've owned one of those...decent case, but just quite not what i'm looking for.

 

[theAnimal]

What about the CM Storm Scout?

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: theAnimal
What about the CM Storm Scout?

It's ok, but alot of ventilation = more noise.
I got a P180B...ain't crazy about it either, so plz, no 180 suggestions. 🙂

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: theAnimal
What about the CM Storm Scout?

It's ok, but alot of ventilation = more noise.
I got a P180B...ain't crazy about it either, so plz, no 180 suggestions. 🙂

So, what didn't you like about the p180? Because that case seems to fit your needs exactly, a little more elaboration on what you really want would help suggestions along. 😀

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: videogames101

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: theAnimal
What about the CM Storm Scout?

It's ok, but alot of ventilation = more noise.
I got a P180B...ain't crazy about it either, so plz, no 180 suggestions. 🙂

So, what didn't you like about the p180? Because that case seems to fit your needs exactly, a little more elaboration on what you really want would help suggestions along. 😀

What didn't I like about it? Well, mainly it looks like a small appliance, and I think for me the top fan is unnecessary as is some of the 5 1/4" bays.
Like I stated in my original post, I want quiet, so the side panel fans & all the ventilation (mesh side panels, etc.) I can do without. I prefer a mid-tower size, so no more than three 5 1/4 bays. I especially like the cutout on the motherboard tray for easy access to heatsink removal. Aluminum's nice, but not necessary. I don't like flimsy side panels (like the previous Coolermaster cases i've owned), so it's obvious i'm wanting good build quality.
Definitely front & rear fans...140mm will be nice, but 120mm minimum. I overclock occasionally, but have no intentions of investing in H2O, so its' width must accomodate a tower-type cooler. It must also be deep enough for an HD4850/70 series card (I doubt i'll go SLI).

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Tullphan

Originally posted by: theAnimal
What about the CM Storm Scout?

It's ok, but alot of ventilation = more noise.

Only if you don't use the right fans.