New to find a new PC case...

[axemanxt40]

Ok I got my BFG 5900 NU today and I really barely fit it in my antec lanboy case! That and I need to upgrade my PSU...so I am just gonna buy another case.

I want to spend as little money as possible, get a case with a window...full sized tower...slideable motherboard tray and good cooling properties, any suggestions?

 

[Phantron]

Big fan of Antec cases these past years. Very large and sturdy, lots of airflow and room. No removable mobo tray, but I think there overrated anyway. "Blue Fantasy" was built upon the 1000 AMG. Screaming deal for $68



1000 AMG Antec

 

[Breezie]

What's your price range like at "as little as possible"? since you don't have a PSU u want to use yet, spending on a nice Lian Li or Cooler Master case seems out of the question (since they make AWESOME cases yet rarely provide a power supply). The best route is to find another antec case since they will provide you with a nice quality power supply and you'll be able to minimize savings. Thermaltake makes decent cases (full tower and what not) that come with nice power supplies too I believe so search around for those.

 

[axemanxt40]

I'd like this whole deal to cost under 150...and I need a 420/430 watt PSU.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: axemanxt40
I'd like this whole deal to cost under 150...and I need a 420/430 watt PSU.

Full towers aren't as plentiful as they used to be. The trent is towards smaller, quieter cases. Steel or aluminum?

 

[axemanxt40]

Aluminum is prefable...I just want to have plenty of space to fit this monster of a gfx card in there...the BFG 5900 NU IS HUGE!!!!!!! However, if steel is significantly cheaper...I would deal with that.

Also I guess midtower would be fine...assuming that I can fit my monsterous gfx card in there with some space to work.

 

[axemanxt40]

How is this case?

I think it looks cool...but I am kinda nervous about whether it will fit the monster gfx card in there with at least an inch between it and the HDD bays...in my lanboy...the 2 are riding each other's butts!

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: axemanxt40
How is this case?

I think it looks cool...but I am kinda nervous about whether it will fit the monster gfx card in there with at least an inch between it and the HDD bays...in my lanboy...the 2 are riding each other's butts!

I like it, but no plexi door and intake. Very nice looking case though. You can probably get detailed dimensions from the company site,

 

[HardWarrior]

Bear in mind, I'm partial to aluminum. Take a look at this. If you use the drive cage, which has room for six vertical-mounted disks, you'll have more than enough room for the monster vid. No PSU though.

 

[techwanabe]

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Bear in mind, I'm partial to aluminum. Take a look at this. If you use the drive cage, which has room for six vertical-mounted disks, you'll have more than enough room for the monster vid. No PSU though.

The Antec Lanboy is aluminum. I have the model from last year - not as sexy as the new one but nice, and light weight, and enough room - window in the side and 350W Antec Smart Blue P/S

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: techwanabe

Originally posted by: HardWarrior
Bear in mind, I'm partial to aluminum. Take a look at this. If you use the drive cage, which has room for six vertical-mounted disks, you'll have more than enough room for the monster vid. No PSU though.

The Antec Lanboy is aluminum. I have the model from last year - not as sexy as the new one but nice, and light weight, and enough room - window in the side and 350W Antec Smart Blue P/S

I'll see if I can find a pic. I've got a Lian Li custom PC-75b. My wife even likes it. :Q

 

[axemanxt40]

I have the old antec lanboy...the problem is my new graphics card doesn't fit in there well.

Also I need to upgrade my PSU...and I really don't see how you can get a new PSU into the lanboy...I think the PSU is more or less non removeable.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: axemanxt40
I have the old antec lanboy...the problem is my new graphics card doesn't fit in there well.

Also I need to upgrade my PSU...and I really don't see how you can get a new PSU into the lanboy...I think the PSU is more or less non removeable.

Nonremovable??? That shows either a LOT of confidence or lot of arrogance.

 

[Rukkian]

I just picked up the X-Superalien from Aspire and is is incredible. Aluminum, big, lots of cooling and 500w psu.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...1-144-007&catalog=7&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

 

[tse200]

I gots this here case. I gots a refurb from da egg for ~$60...quite nice....

Skeet

 

[0roo0roo]

aspire alien
http://www.svc.com/aspire-al.html

 

[Zinn2b]

Boy did these people give you some problems beutiful cases now you have to choose OH my thats tough!!! I really like the LIAN LI cases there top quality and great to work with go to Crazy PC'S web they got some really nice stuff