Sigh - let's talk about the CM590 vs. Antec Solo

[Jschmuck2]

So in the CM90 I have now:

E8400
8800gts
3x 320 HD
GA-EP35-DS3L
1x120mm in front, one in back and an Antec 140mm on the side

I THINK I like this case - but the Antec Solo intrigues me more and more. My last case was a p180 and I really like the "solid" feel that it had. Would I be better off with the Solo? I can get one for the same price as I got this 590 for (~$65) so I'm trying to figure out the better option.

Can anyone who has had both cases chime in?

 

[RallyMaster]

If you really want to do it, go ahead and do it but I usually listen to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality. The Solo, IMO, is a lot smaller. The CM590 is a long ass case.

 

[Zepper]

The Solo is compact relative to the 590 - I like a case with elbow room.

.bh.

 

[nyker96]

Why not, get a Solo and I can take the 590 off your hand :] I personally worked with a few cases Solo's size, didn't like it, too small. Love to exchange to a larger case like P182 etc. Longer the easier and more room to cool the components.

 

[Jschmuck2]

I'm within the return time period for the CM590. I'll get some pics up as to why I'm not in love with it.

 

[imported_Irse]

I just picked up a 590 and am not impressed with the workmanship. I have used Antec and Ultra cases and they are better made.

 

[jdkick]

Definitely let us know why the 590 isn't working for you. IMO, the Solo looks rather bland/cheap from the photos and as mentioned above, it's rather small. I have the CM690 and I really like the case. Lots of room for working inside the case, routing cabling and good airflow... same would go for the CM590.

 

[RallyMaster]

My side panel on the 590 didn't line up initially. Then I removed the lock mechanism screwed into the back of the case and now the panel does line up. Let us know if that's the issue.

 

[Jschmuck2]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
My side panel on the 590 didn't line up initially. Then I removed the lock mechanism screwed into the back of the case and now the panel does line up. Let us know if that's the issue.

That's a part of it, yes.

On the left side of the case, which is the side panel you would take off to access the innards, there's a small gap, maybe 1/4 of an inch between in and the front panel plastic. The blue LED shines through said gap and drives me bananas.

 

[RallyMaster]

Damn that's a pretty big gap. Mine doesn't have a gap...you should probably return it and get a new one then.

 

[jdkick]

That is a big gap. You could try to exchange it, but you bought online it could be a bit of a hassle. Luckily, everything lines up pretty well on my CM690... only a slight gap (1/16") where the right-side panel meets the front.

 

[Jschmuck2]

Got it at Fry's

 

[jdkick]

I'd try and swap it out then. You still have your receipt right.