What's the most *elegant* looking standard ATX case out there?

[gopunk]

i'm making a new computer for my mom... i know looks are pretty important to her. i think she likes the black / metal combination or something similar...

thanks!

 

[mechBgon]

How about the Lian-Li PC-86? With black drives, that would definitely be one sharp-looking unit: review with photos

 

[gopunk]

hmm that one looks pretty nice.... i'll talk to my mom about it, thanks!

 

[Peter D]

This one sure is perrrrrrrrrty

 

[joshg]

You could also try the Antec Sonata

If money were no option, it would have been my choice over the SLK3700AMB that I got.

I ordered my SLK3700AMB from accupc.com - with free shipping it worked out to about $20 cheaper then Newegg, and got here just as fast (they have it dropshipped from their supplier) - 3 days after my order.


Both cases are very nice quality! My case feels like a tank compared to the old cases I'm used to!

Anyway, the word "elegant" will mean different things for different people, so it will all depend on the style that you prefer.

 

[GAZZA]

Originally posted by: joshg
You could also try the Antec Sonata

If money were no option, it would have been my choice over the SLK3700AMB that I got.

I ordered my SLK3700AMB from accupc.com - with free shipping it worked out to about $20 cheaper then Newegg, and got here just as fast (they have it dropshipped from their supplier) - 3 days after my order.


Both cases are very nice quality! My case feels like a tank compared to the old cases I'm used to!

Anyway, the word "elegant" will mean different things for different people, so it will all depend on the style that you prefer.

That Antec is a nice looking case.
Man I can't believe the shipping they have on those cases at ACCUPC.COM, free shipping on cases and yet they charge $5.00 for a bloody fan ! talk about screwed up shipping rates !

 

[Blooz1]

If you REALLY love your mom, get her one of these:SavRow Diamond Series

 

[Nerdwannabe]

Nothing come close to THIS

 

[Platinum00004]

I beg to differ, they beat you to that one too!

SavRow Platinum Picture
SavRow Platinum Description

Now that is a nice looking PC. I got the older model, so no wave design, but still a head turner!

LordChaos

 

[Skoodog]

I saw a Sonata at frys the other day, and I would have to say the pics are pretty misleading. It's a fine case, but where in all the pics it looks so classy, in reality it looks much cheaper. This was one out of the box too, not a trashed-up display one (which btw the display one had the bay door ripped off).

I like this one, first free $189 bucks I find on the side of the road goes to this

link

 

[User1001]

Originally posted by: Skoodog
I saw a Sonata at frys the other day, and I would have to say the pics are pretty misleading. It's a fine case, but where in all the pics it looks so classy, in reality it looks much cheaper. This was one out of the box too, not a trashed-up display one (which btw the display one had the bay door ripped off).

I like this one, first free $189 bucks I find on the side of the road goes to this

link

Mine looks exactly like the pics. If they ripped of the bay door that kinda shows somethin

 

[Corporate Thug]

i must agree with Nerdwannabe and Platinum00004 suggestions

hey, how come nobody nominated a Xaser III

 

[aphex]

My personal favorite: Ahanix D.Vine5

 

[WarCon]

I just built a computer in this case for an older retired friend of mine and I was really impressed with how it looks. The paint job on the main body is really quality and the case is superbly built (like a tank). http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=11-129-122&depa=1

Its called Metallic Bronze, but it is mostly a grey color.

P.S. For $86 shipped ($18) with a 350 watt Antec supply and an included 120mm back fan, it is a good deal I thought.

 

[onemo]

I'm a sucker for wood grain.

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: onemo
I'm a sucker for wood grain.

Those are COOL! :Q

 

[PlatinumGold]

hmm when i think elegant, i think smaller than the suggestions so far

 

[slpaulson]

I love my coolermaster 201b-bxt
I got mine from www.sundialmicro.com.... newegg has some nice pictures though at this page

The Kingwin KT-424 is also a nice cheaper alternative. The same case but with a different front grille can be found under the name beantech.

Link to Kingwin/beantech case

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: onemo
I'm a sucker for wood grain.

Those are COOL! :Q

to classy for me

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: aphex
My personal favorite: Ahanix D.Vine5

Must. Buy. Soon.

Do you know where they sell those / how much?

Rob

 

[HiTek21]

Originally posted by: onemo
I'm a sucker for wood grain.

Holy freaking crap thats cool, my dad would get a kick out of a case like that but for 600 bucks he'd try and build his own first.

 

[Psychosylph]

A bunch of towers... (shakes head)

Behold the elegant Shuttle!

 

[Zepper]

To entity,
newegg has Ahanix D.Vine.

. I would recommend Ahanix Romeo, Audi or Platinum; AOpen with the red frame around the front (punch this no. N82E16811130115 , into newegg search field) or the Compucase CI-6A21 (punch this no.: N82E16811122007 ) - identical to the SLK-3700ABR (which you can get Staples.com for $78.50 shipped, usually +slstax in your state) w/o the door. IMO, most of the cases noted above are too industrial even with the wavy gravy door...
. If you also want an easy building case, the Compucase or Antec are the way to go...
.bh.
Where's the :sun: ??

 

[jagr10]

Are those wood cases real wood or just a thin piece of laminate/veneer finish glued on?

 

[beatle]

ExoticPC.com also carries the D.Vine 5 series. I love my Cooler Master ATC-201c-SX though. Probably one of the last cases I'll own, unless CM comes out with a version with 120 or 92mm fans. The Sonata is a great choice if she doesn't mind opening a door every time she wants to load a cd.