The entry level computer case and PSU hot deals thread

[cbn]

My three favorite budget cases (in ATX, mATX and mITX) and two favorite entry level PSUs are all on sale simultaneously so I decided this was a great time to start the thread. Such cases and PSUs are great not only for builds using new parts, but also builds using spare/leftover parts.

Cases:

1.) NXZT Source 210 (ATX), $29.99 AR free shipping:

$10 rebate expires 4/18/2016 and must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

2.) Fractal Design Core 1000 (Micro-ATX), $24.99 plus shippping:

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=81159

3.) Coolermaster Elite 110 (Mini-ITX). $29.99 AR free shipping:

$10 rebate expires 4/30/2016 and must be postmarked no later than 5/30/2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119299&Tpk=elite 110


PSUs:

1.) Corsair CX430W, $19.99 AR free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

$20 rebate expires 4/14/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase and no later than May 5, 2016

Here is the review by JonnyGuru:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=214

It scored a 9 out of 10.

2.) EVGA 430W, $9.99 AR plus $4.99 shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438015

$20 rebate expires 4/14/2016 and must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.

Here is the review by JonnyGuru:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=431

It scored a 8.5 out of 10.

 

[cbn]

RAIDMAX Atomic ITX-107WB, $9.99 AR plus $5.99 shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156319

$30 Rebate expires 5/31/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase.

This case also shares the same basic chassis as the DIYPC HTPC Cube in addition to Rajintek Metis and in this review (of the Raijintek Metis), they noted better cooling performance with the 120mm fan used as a intake rather than a exhaust.

P.S. I own this case and it does look very nice in person.

 

[cbn]

1.) Corsair CX430W, $19.99 AR free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

$20 rebate expires 4/14/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase and no later than May 5, 2016

Here is the review by JonnyGuru:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=214

It scored a 9 out of 10.

Above PSU now $15.99 free shipping After $20 rebate and $4 promo code EMCEJFL75 (promo code expires 5/23/2016).

$20 rebate expires 5/23/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase.

 

[funboy6942]

EVGA 110-B2-0850-V1 80 PLUS Bronze 850 W Semi-Modular NVIDIA SLI Ready and Crossfire Support Continuous Power Supply

$89.99 with a $20 rebate making it $69.99 if someone is needing just a little more juice. Semi Modular too

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...K5Z4seUZBg2Lgrk-uGvtGxoCaTbw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

5 year warranty

Anandtech review of said psu.....

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8051/evga-supernova-850-g2-power-supply-review

 

[Staples]

Newegg has the Fractal Design Core 1000 as a shell shocker today.
$29.99 and free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=Homepage_SS-_-P1_11-352-032-_-05212016&Index=1

 

[cbn]

RAIDMAX Atomic ITX-107WB, $9.99 AR plus $5.99 shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156319

$30 Rebate expires 5/31/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase.

This case also shares the same basic chassis as the DIYPC HTPC Cube in addition to Rajintek Metis and in this review (of the Raijintek Metis), they noted better cooling performance with the 120mm fan used as a intake rather than a exhaust.

P.S. I own this case and it does look very nice in person.

Now available for $9.99 AR free shipping.

 

[Mike64]

Anyone have any experience with/comments about Raidmax rebates? A couple of reviews gripe about not getting them - at all, or at least not in a reasonable timeframe - but on the other hand, there are only those couple of complaints (versus some other products/companies with a whole slew of 'em.) I really don't have a need for one any time in the immediately foreseeable future, but if the rebate is reasonably reliable, I'd be tempted to grab one basically for the hell of it, for an HTPC/NAS/etc somewhere down the road...

 

[cbn]

Anyone have any experience with/comments about Raidmax rebates? A couple of reviews gripe about not getting them - at all, or at least not in a reasonable timeframe - but on the other hand, there are only those couple of complaints (versus some other products/companies with a whole slew of 'em.) I really don't have a need for one any time in the immediately foreseeable future, but if the rebate is reasonably reliable, I'd be tempted to grab one basically for the hell of it, for an HTPC/NAS/etc somewhere down the road...

The rebate application process was roughly the same as 4myrebate.com. So pretty easy.

And there is a website to check rebate status:

http://rebatecenterinc.com/check_rebate_status.php

My rebate for the Raidmax Atomic ITX case (which I purchased end of April and submitted middle of May) is reported as received and currently pending. Will update this thread when I get my rebate back.

 

[cbn]

Fractal design Core 1100, $28.99 free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352039

Compact Micro-ATX case
Two 5.25" bays
Vertical hard drive cage (with vibration dampened mounts) capable of holding 2 x 3.5" drives, 3 x 2.5 drives, or 1 x 3.5" and 1 x 2.5" drives
120mm intake fan included, and mounting for optional 92mm rear fan and optional 120mm side fan.
Front Dust filter

CPU cooler maxim height: 148mm
Video card maximum length: 170mm (with hard drive cage installed), 350mm (without hard drive cage installed).

Here is a review from PC perspective.

Strengths

Well made, good level of fit/finish
Sufficient room for an easy build
Added value from included silent fan

Weaknesses

No cutout behind motherboard tray
No cable routing openings
Hard drive bracket can be inconvenient

Overall, the case did well in thermal testing using a G3258 Pentium and non-blower design R7 260X (ie, video card that dumps heat inside the case) with just the included 120mm front fan.

Some pictures from the review below:

 

[cbn]

1.) Corsair CX430W, $19.99 AR free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

$20 rebate expires 4/14/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase and no later than May 5, 2016

Here is the review by JonnyGuru:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=214

It scored a 9 out of 10.

The above Corsair CX430 is now on sale for $15.99 AR AP Free shipping.

$4 Promo code "EMCELGG36" ends 7/28/2016
$20 rebate expires 7/28/2016 and must be postmarked within 21 days of purchase.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Rosewill RANGER-M - Dual-Fan Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...72616-Latest-_-ComputerCases-_-11147122-S1A8C

$19.99 AR

 

[cbn]

Regarding differences between Core 1000 (listed in the opening post) and the Core 1100 (post #9), Core 1100 has an inboard positioned 120mm intake fan whereas the Core 1000 does not have the 120mm intake positioned inboard. (See pictures below) This affects drive placement on the Core 1100 to the point where it cannot mount a 3.5" HDD in the lower most position without removing the fan.

(Core 1100)

(Core 1000, notice 120mm intake is positioned in a spot that does not interfer with the mounting of a 3.5" HDD in the lowermost position on the vertical drive cage)

 

[cbn]

Rosewill RANGER-M - Dual-Fan Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...72616-Latest-_-ComputerCases-_-11147122-S1A8C

$19.99 AR

I like how this one has three 3.5" bays for such an inexpensive enclosure. My only concern is the reported difficulty for installing hard drives due to how close the cage is to the RAM and the CPU HSF. Maybe an AMD build using a small mATX board would be ideal for this reason? (due to how easy AMD HSF are to remove and replace compared to Intel stock coolers)

P.S. Here are some other cases with the same internal chassis as the above model that we can also watch for:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147167
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4AV3334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147246

 

[cbn]

Fractal Design Core 1000, $27.99 free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352032

(See notes in post #12 for comparison of Core 1000 and Core 1100 hard drive capability)

 

[cbn]

1.) NXZT Source 210 (ATX), $29.99 AR free shipping:

$10 rebate expires 4/18/2016 and must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

Back on sale for $29.99 AR free shipping.

$10 rebate expires 8/3/2016 and must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.

 

[VirtualLarry]

#381043265053

Rosewill Computer Case - FBM-02 - Mini Tower, Micro ATX, Dual-Fan

Newegg on ebay

$24.99 FS

 

[cbn]

Coolermaster N200 mATX case, $29.99 AR free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119274

$20 rebate expires 7/31/2016 and must be postmarked no later than 8/30/2016

Unlike the Core 1000/Core 1100, this one does have cable routing openings and a cutout behind the motherboard. It also has 1 x 5.25", 3 x 3.5" bays and 4 x 2.5" bays. In addition, there is room for a larger video card (355mm) that unlike the Core 1000/1100 is not affected by the hard drive cage being installed or populated.

Tweaktown gave it a score of 94% and a "Must have editor's choice" award back in 2013:

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5521/cooler-master-n200-chassis-review/index8.html

The Neoseeker review was less glowing and they did mention various imperfections, including lack of room behind the motherboard for cable management:

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/cooler_master_n200/7.html

Probably the worst flaw is the almost-criminal amount of clearance behind the motherboard tray. Unless you prefer to stuff cables inside drive bays, it is difficult to avoid the inevitability of an ugly side panel bulge.

Overall, this case appears to be a good budget choice for those wanting a mATX build with higher power components and/or more drives. However, for those wanting a more compact mATX build-up I still like the idea of the Core 1000 due to the reduced dimensions (13.98" x 6.89" x 16.54", 26.1L vs 14.90" x 7.90" x 17.50", 33.8L).

EDIT: Some Newegg reviewers (even in 2016) have mentioned this case having a sticky power button.

 

[cbn]

3.) Coolermaster Elite 110 (Mini-ITX). $29.99 AR free shipping:

$10 rebate expires 4/30/2016 and must be postmarked no later than 5/30/2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119299&Tpk=elite 110

^^^^^ Back on sale for $29.99 AR plus $2.99 shipping.

$10 rebate expires 8/1/2016 and must be postmarked no later than 8/31/2016.

 

[cbn]

Another Mini-ITX option, the Coolermaster Elite 130:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811119286

$27.99 AR AP free shipping.

$2 Promo code "EMCELGM66" ends 8/3/2016

$20 rebate ends 8/3/2016 and must be postmarked no later than 9/2/2016.

 

[jsalpha2]

I prefer mid-tower cases. This http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235051&ignorebbr=1 may be the next one I try. It has mixed reviews, but looks nice and the price is right..

The Fractal design Core 1100 looks nice, I don't see a mid-tower that looks the same.
I've tried the Ranger-M and was disapointed in the flimsy feel.

 

[Replay]

$15 ROSEWILL FBM-05 Dual-Fan Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case ($30 -$15 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147246
Rebate expires 8/8 http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfi.../Newegg/Rosewill3MIRs_70292Aug2Aug816nm13.pdf
Mixed reviews for build quality and getting cut on edges. Why an 80 mm exhaust fan? I'd cut out the exhaust area & install a grill with a 92mm fan (has the mounting holes for a larger fan).
EDIT $15 Rosewill FBM-01- Dual-Fan Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case ($30 -$15 rebate), also on sale, glossy front, but no USB3.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1UH4AV3334

jsalpha2, just finished a build in that Zalman Z1 and all went well. I like the case. Plenty of ventilation for my purposes, (using a blower style video card in this one). Would buy another one when it goes on sale again ($20 AR in July).

 

[you2]

Off and on the elite 130 has been having rebates @ newegg so price has been around $27 after rebate.
-
This is a mini-itx case that is long enough to take a full video card and full size psu. If your space is deep but not high it is a pretty nifty case. Strongly recommend a modular psu and mounting the fan (if you don't use water coolilng) before you put in the mb. I haven't messed with water cooling myself. The case also takes a full size dvd/blu ray drive (one of the few mini-itx case to do so). Cooling is not that great it has a 120mm front fan and 80mm side fan. If you don't need/want internal dvd player there are smaller cases.

 

[cbn]

Here is another $15 AR free shipping Micro-ATX case, the Zalman T1 plus:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235052

Comes with a 92mm exhaust fan, with empty slots for one 120mm intake fan and two 120mm side fans.

1 x 5.25" bay, 2 x 3.5" bays and 3 x 2.5" bays.

 

[jimbob200521]

I keep hoping to find a new case for my server in this thread but I need more than 2 or 3 3.5" bays. I need more like 5 or so (1.5tb, 2tb, 2x500gb in RAID 1 for "important" stuff plus 2.5" SSD boot drive). Oh well, can't win 'em all!

 

[cbn]

I keep hoping to find a new case for my server in this thread but I need more than 2 or 3 3.5" bays. I need more like 5 or so (1.5tb, 2tb, 2x500gb in RAID 1 for "important" stuff plus 2.5" SSD boot drive). Oh well, can't win 'em all!

The NXZT Source 210 listed in this thread and currently going for $29.99 AR free shipping has 8 x 3.5" bays and 3 x 5.25" bays.