Okay, so I'm looking to purchase a new case with some extra money I got from working overtime. I currently have a PowMax case (here), but I'd like to get something instead.
Here's what my priorities are:
First priority is money. I want to spend preferably no more than $100 shipped, but if I decide to get a good one thats around $105-$120 or so I won't say no.
Second is cooling. I want something that will provide better than adequate cooling for my system without spending an arm and a leg on top of the line cooling (Everything will be cooled by air, no water).
Third is window. I'm a big fan of my computer looking good. I'd like to be able to take my computer to LANs and receive a couple compliments. Nothing too crazy like some of the ugly dragon cases, but something thats good quality with a window on the side so I can throw in maybe a cathode and light the inside up. LED fans are a plus, but I can always purchase those on the side if I really need them.
The power supply in my PowMax case has already blown (What can you expect from a $40 case/psu combo?), so I went ahead and bought a TRUE380 and threw it in there. Therefore I don't need to purchase a case with a power supply.
What I'm looking at right now is the Antec Super Lanboy. It runs about $95 shipped and I really like how it looks. My only question though is about the cooling. I know Antec is a good company, but I've heard bad things cooling wise about the Aria, Overture (Granted those arent standard ATX cases), as well as a couple bad comments about the Sonata.
So basically I want to know how effective the cooling is in the Super Lanboy. I know it comes with 2x120mm fans, neither of which pushes much air (I can replace those, no problem). Also if there is another case that any of you might recommend that meet my requirements let me know, as I'm always open to suggestions.
Thanks again in advance.
Here's what my priorities are:
First priority is money. I want to spend preferably no more than $100 shipped, but if I decide to get a good one thats around $105-$120 or so I won't say no.
Second is cooling. I want something that will provide better than adequate cooling for my system without spending an arm and a leg on top of the line cooling (Everything will be cooled by air, no water).
Third is window. I'm a big fan of my computer looking good. I'd like to be able to take my computer to LANs and receive a couple compliments. Nothing too crazy like some of the ugly dragon cases, but something thats good quality with a window on the side so I can throw in maybe a cathode and light the inside up. LED fans are a plus, but I can always purchase those on the side if I really need them.
The power supply in my PowMax case has already blown (What can you expect from a $40 case/psu combo?), so I went ahead and bought a TRUE380 and threw it in there. Therefore I don't need to purchase a case with a power supply.
What I'm looking at right now is the Antec Super Lanboy. It runs about $95 shipped and I really like how it looks. My only question though is about the cooling. I know Antec is a good company, but I've heard bad things cooling wise about the Aria, Overture (Granted those arent standard ATX cases), as well as a couple bad comments about the Sonata.
So basically I want to know how effective the cooling is in the Super Lanboy. I know it comes with 2x120mm fans, neither of which pushes much air (I can replace those, no problem). Also if there is another case that any of you might recommend that meet my requirements let me know, as I'm always open to suggestions.
Thanks again in advance.
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