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Suggestions for quality small/medium cases?

jjanders

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Jul 28, 2005
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Hi, I'm just getting starting on putting together a list for my new build, first one in about 5/6 years. My current case is an Antec, forget the model but its much too big and bulky for my current tastes (and doesn't look that great either).

For my next build, I'd like something much smaller and sleeker. Not super tiny, but no 30/40lb behemoths either (though the P180 IS nice).

The build isn't going to be used for gaming, mostly just music and e-mail/Internet/etc..., so I won't have a big/noisy video card, actually I may just go with integrated, not sure yet.

With that being said, I'd like something that finds a good balance between low noise and good airflow/cooling. I'd also like something that is sharp and sleek looking if possible.

Price is pretty open, I'd be willing to spend up to $200 though prefer something in the $75 - $150 range. Thanks!
 

Zepper

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There is a thread on the same topic just a couple down from yours. Plus there are lots of other similar threads too. No need for another. Check out the Ultra M998 linked from that thread. And you can get the beautiful Coolermaster Wavemaster on eBay for $75. shipped or less. The cooling can easily be improved. It has a Compaq logo on it because they were OEMed for them. The logo can be removed.

.bh.
 

swtethan

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I had a thread about my Lian-Li A05, Its the smallest case I've owned and that will still fit a 8800GTX and standard ATX motherboard