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Need case recommendation

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suklee

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Budget is approximately $100... prefer black-colored, screwless entry? Anything that won't cut my fingers would be great 🙂

Parts going in:

Intel Q6600 processor
2x2GB A-DATA DDR-2 800 Mhz 2G Gaming Edition
Corsair VX550W
Inno3D 7800GTX
36GB Raptor SATA
500GB Seagate SATA
160GB Hitachi PATA
Asus DVD burner

Thanks!
 
The new Rosewill Conqueror (same as the Silverstone PS01 and basically the same chassis as the Kublai series with less features) and the new HEC/Compucase full tower are on sale today at Newegg. They aren't screwless entry, but one has thumbscrews and you can add your own t-screws to the other. And if you don't mind spending considerably less there is always the Rosewill R5600 series - my review here: http://www.techimo.com/reviews...roduct.php?product=431 . Be aware that Silverstone often includes screws with their cases that are longer than they should be for at least some drives - it's possible that the Conqueror might come equipped likewise. In any case, it is wise to have a supply of #6 washers handy just in case you need to shim them out unless you have your own supply of proper length screws. SVC has several types of t-screws in the clearance section - the all aluminum ones are a bit undersized in diameter so don't overtighten as they may strip in steel chassis. The ones that are supposed to be colored really just have a light wash of color, so you may as well consider them to be brass or gold color. Speaking of SVC, they still have some of the C-M Mystique 631 left - nice to get an aluminum case for $50. and it does have screwless entry but a thumbscrew will help the door be less rattley. Be aware that tall HSFs for the CPU probably wont go in - SVC's shipping is high to the East not so bad if you are closer.
Now I see you're in HK. Well, maybe you can locate them over there. I was going to add the Ultra m998 (if you can stretch your budget to it), but you may more likely find basically the same chassis under another brand. The Akasa Eclipse 62, etc. are on the same, Global Win made chassis with various features added and GW sells the same chassis at under $100. here - maybe you can find it there.

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Well, most of those recommended above would last you through 3 or more changes of internal components. I doubt that one will - heck I can't even find one listed on Froogle.

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They need to bring the Elite 334 to the US. Pretty sure no US retailer has it yet but they do have it in Asia. The internals of the Elite 334 look to be exactly the same as the Elite 330 with the only difference being the front bezel. It's a good budget level case albeit a little more flimsy than I'd like it to be.
 
Kai920, that will work. It might not last as many tech upgrades, but for that price, it is hard to pass. I have owned a few Cooler Master cases. They are usually pretty solid. Heck I still have one that I bought 10 years ago, and the only complaint I have with it is that it only uses 80mm fans (but it has room for 6). I will say that you will want to pickup at least 1 120mm fan for the front in-take and may possibly want to just get 2 high quality 120mm fans and simply replace the one that comes with the case. If you are worried about noise, get 2 Noctua NF-S12-1200...
 
Ah you're right, there is a 120mm fan slot in the front blowing at the hard drives. Definitely a good recommendation as the HDs are quite hot. Although it must have been a lot hotter being stuffed into a Shuttle, and that was when I had 3 HDs in there as well 🙂
 
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