Planning on getting a good case

[DfiDude]

I need a good case that has a pretty good amount of room for about 100-120 bucks, i was thinking of the antec super lanboy, i will be planning on overclocking, so some 120MM fans should be good. I will be getting separate parts at a time, but first i need a case. I was thinking of the Antec P180, but i dont like how flimsy the door is, it seems kinda cheap when i probed it at frys. I was also thinking the Thermaltake Tsunami. What case do you guys recommend for around that price range?

 

[redbox]

Hey check out the best looking case thread lots of different cases descused in that thread. I have both a silverstone tj06 and thermaltake armour and for what it is worth I like the silverstone more for air cooling (it was made for it) and the thermaltake for water, they are both large and not badly priced for what you get. One thing to add the silverstone also wins in looks in my opinion the finish is much better than the black armour I can't speak of the silver one because they use different metal and finish.

Hope this helps

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: DfiDude
I need a good case that has a pretty good amount of room for about 100-120 bucks, i was thinking of the antec super lanboy, i will be planning on overclocking, so some 120MM fans should be good. I will be getting separate parts at a time, but first i need a case. I was thinking of the Antec P180, but i dont like how flimsy the door is, it seems kinda cheap when i probed it at frys. I was also thinking the Thermaltake Tsunami. What case do you guys recommend for around that price range?

I agree door was the killer for me when I checked it out at frys - it should have been a two door design with access only to a couple drives up top then if you really need it the bottom door. Either way really filmsy like a $20 case.

Otherwise the P180 is built like a tank- heavy 1mm sse steal to aid in barrier loading to supress sound. High frequency sound barriers with the composite panels. Wide open to modding with PSU on bottom like putting a tripple rad up top with 700 rpm silent fans.

SIGH

I'd have to recommend something like
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119095
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119091

Or really save $ in steel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119094
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068

All have 120mm rears - look good and are built well.

 

[Zepper]

The new Kingwin 523 is a nice case for the money and has 120mm mounts f/r. Several of the CM Centurion line have 120 f/r. Many of the Tt in the 60-125$ range also have 120 f/r. If you are willing to do a bit of modding work on the cooling (if needed), the Beantech Igloo cases (same as the Kingwin 424) from directron.com are a ton of case for the money. Easily mistaken for Lian Li from the design to the build quality.

The only real negative on the Tsunami is that some find it to be a bit flimsy feeling.

.bh.

 

[Shadowknight]

The newer models of the P180 has improved the door. Instead of being Al/plastic, it is now al/plastic/al. Unlike the older model, the magnet actually keeps the door shut. The old model didn't have metal next to the magnet, the new one does.

 

[DfiDude]

OO ic, but it will still be a little flimsy eh?

 

[DfiDude]

I actually decided i will go with the Antec P160W, thanks for all the help guys

 

[Corporate Thug]

good choice