Style-less guy looking to hook up with a quality case

[shiatan]

I need some help with picking a case.

I like the look of ..
Xoxide X-Purity Case - LCD Edition http://www.xoxide.com/x-purity-case-lcd.html
Aspire X-Discovery Case http://www.xoxide.com/aspire-x-discovery-black.html

I put the tower in a space (10.5W x 21.5D x up to 26H) under the desk so the only thing visible is the front.
I want to have a little color, blue, with possibly a gage, fan or cpu.
The trouble is I don't know if the Purity is quiet or has good airflow.
I am also not big on doors, although I would if end product looked good.
I would be willing to get a plain case if I would only have to do a little modding. I don't want to spend $100 just on mods.
Any suggestions ??

 

[Zepper]

Oh, and welcome to the AT forums.

All show - no go... I like cases like the Silverstone TJ-04. Xoxide's shipping rates are generally absurd! IDK where you live, but it's over $30. to ship the TJ-04 to me in central NY (not very far from XOxide in Philly). And most places that sell the same cases include a junk PSU for the same price Xoxide is selling 'em for.

It is advised to check the other threads here for ideas before posting - lots of threads within the first two pages on cases. Check the one on "Oh no! I didn't know the P180 didn't include a PSU" or similar and my thread on the new Rosewill cases. My criteria for budget case selection are in a post the P180 thread.

I use Froogle and Pricegrabber for finding good bottom-line prices from reliable resellers.

.bh.

 

[slpaulson]

If you want some color, I like this a lot more than either of the ones you linked. Those just seem cheesy to me.

This is still my favorite case, looks wise.

 

[Zepper]

I think the OP wants a window though not mentioned in his list. But then, none of the budget cases I recommend have a window either... That CM case meets all my criteria except for the lack of HDD isolation. And it's a heck of a buy after rebate...

.bh.

 

[Ayah]

I like the Centurion. It's sleek.

IMO, Aspire and Xoxide cases are too flimsy and flashy for my tastes.

 

[RallyMaster]

Cooler Master Centurion 534 with window. There's one at Newgg for 70 or so before shipping...(shipping is what kills the thing but it's going to be a damn good case)