Upgrading from Antec 300: sub 100-euros replacement?

Pott

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I'm soon planning on updating my Antec300; several reason for it, mostly because I can and want.

The 300 is cheap and nice enough but cable management isn't easy with it. Not very modular either.

So I'm looking for something the same size or bigger. The only constraint is that while I currently have a GTX 460, I will soon update to something a little better, potentially a 6950 which I believe to be a little bigger.
I currently have 2 HDDs (Spinpoints) and an SSD in the drive bays.
I don't have anything but the included cooler on the i5-760 so I don't need anything incredibly sturdy, it won't move either, just stay under the desk.

I'd ideally spend less than 100 euros, hoping for under 70.

Thanks for any tips :)
 
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CurseTheSky

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Sounds like a pretty good suggestion to me.

I wouldn't go with an Antec 900. While the 1200 has a lot of space for a lot of stuff (cables especially), the 900 seems to leave a bit to be desired. It's bigger than the 300 and has more features, but I personally wouldn't want one unless the price dropped to under $50 or so.
 

Pott

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Thanks y'all :) the Corsairs are way too expensive (150 euros or so). The 690 II Advanced is a little over what I'd hoped to spend but it looks like money well spent. Thanks!
 

Pott

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Reviews look good, but 95 pounds is not $95 and not 95€, closer to €120 in fact. But that's a very sexy case for sure...

I think I'm pretty set on the 690 II as it's a little cheaper. I'll get it in a month or so :) It seems it'll fit the 6950 I'm dreaming about so that's all I need.
 

lsv

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Reviews look good, but 95 pounds is not $95 and not 95€, closer to €120 in fact. But that's a very sexy case for sure...

I think I'm pretty set on the 690 II as it's a little cheaper. I'll get it in a month or so :) It seems it'll fit the 6950 I'm dreaming about so that's all I need.

Ah sorry my bad, I didn't even realize it. Ignorant Canadian FTW.

Well the 690 is a great case, you'll be good :)
 

Pott

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Nae worries :) In fact it is indeed around 90 euros in EU! But the door opens to the left which breaks it for me.

Now however I am seriously considering putting in 10 euros more for a Corsair 400R..! However my Mobo has no USB3 headers :(