Need to know best 3 cases out there and thier model number pls

Fuzzie

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I am looking to buy a new case for around 100 to 150 doallars,so i need to know what are the best 3 cases in the market and thier model number pls guys thx.Now i know there is some custom ones i am not interested in those also atx or server types are welcomed as a idea,also midtower to full tower is what i am looking for.Again thx for info ahead of time
 

nicowju

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I personally really like the SuperMicro SC750 and SC760 cases. Incredible cooling opportunities :)
 

dcdomain

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Damn, can't believe no one plugged the Antec's yet.

Antec SX830 is less than $100
Antec SX1030 (also comes in black, same case as SX830, but with a door) is less than $110.
 

johneetrash

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antec 1030 - 98 at directron (actually 135+shipping and upgraded to enermax powersupply)

fong kai 320 - 98ish at directron (i think thats the one? with the 120mm intake and 92 exhaust?)

enlight 7237 - can be found under 50 w/o power supply
 

Fuzzie

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ok guys just one more thing can you give me some websits for these cases pls?
 

TungFree

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for 73$ at pagecomputers.com an antec sx1030 full tower is very loved by all who have one.
 

Spamela

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here's what i have:
Antec KS-180 ATX Premium Full Tower Case
Mfg Part No: KS180+PP303X
300 watts of AMD approved power, lots of bays, only drawback is it's height.

(i would've bought the SuperMicro 750 or 760 if i could have found a vendor
with free shipping)

 

jsmonet

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best combo-
sx1030(B if you want black)+enermax PS :D

I was stupid and didn't choose the 27 dollar upgrade to the enermax 330w (all I should need). so now I'm thinking of dishing out 55 bucks at the comp show for one. :(

the door, man. it's all about the door. you don't know how easy this case is to work with when you have the door... :D
 

kgraeme

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jsmonet, do you want the Enermax for the extra 30W or because it's quiet? I thought that Antec was supposed to have a very quiest PSU already.
 

johneetrash

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i did the same thing jsmonet did (get the enermax power supply) but only cuz i wanted a cool 92mm fan. that and the hagbard thing scared me o_O lol ;)
 

CocaCola5

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The Inwin Q500n I got for only $72 at accessmicro.com is pretty nice, only $14 ground too. For this price you're getting 7 3.5, 5 5 1/2 and a 300W TUV approved PS. The ultimate case for me are the server series from Coolermaster. They're around $500-$1000+ though.
 

jugornot

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Antec sx1030 great cases I have 3 of them. If you are worried about the powersupply get the sx1040 400watt antec ps about $150. I have 2 Inwin q500n's and while fine cases they require much more work to do anything to. The antecs are just great. Easy sidepanel easy drive removal great cooling options. 2 fans in front 1 for the hds. 2 in back right behind where the cpu should be and 1 in the ps. I had my rig previously in an inwin q500 and with 3 fans and my alpha 3125 (2 60 mm fans) hs it was pretty load and had a vibration. With the antec it is much quieter. With more fans. 8 total. 4 80mm in case. 1 in ps. 2 60mm (loud suckas) on the hs and 1 on the vidcard. Sweet case. You will need either scsi or one of the boards with an extra ide controller or an addin card to use all of this case. Schweeeeeet case.
 

JohnnyTT

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I love my LiteOn FS020 case. It's a little expensive, but a lot of cooling in a mid size case. 2 120mm fans on rear and 1 on front. It's very well organized too.