Which case should i choose?

[asintu]

Antec SLK1650, Aspire X-Dreamer/X-Gear or Enermax CS3171?

Looking for it to be quiet, stable, reliable.

 

[Baked]

None of them. Get the SLK37000B from Amazon.com for $46 shipped. Comes w/ a speed adjustable 120mm fan. Buy another 120mm and you're set. This case comes w/ a duct right over the CPU socket so it's great for bringing in free air for the CPU HSF. XClio 450W PSU from newegg.com or Antec 430W TPII PSU from SVC.com.

 

[asintu]

hi
i'm not looking into overclocking so i think normal cooling would be ok for me
i only wanna purchase it from a store near me since its much easier to return stuff..the cheapest sutff they've got, besdes the generic ones..it's the ones i mentioned...the 3700 is a little more expensive

 

[asintu]

any other suggestions?

 

[imported_Kiwi]

Originally posted by: asintu
any other suggestions?

The 1650 is going to be a tight fit, unless you have dainty hands. I have regular size myself; and I noticed I was cramped inside of the Antec mini-towers. My favorite cases have all been larger than that one, but except for a single Powmax, and a really cute micro-ATX box, all cost a bit above average, so I can't help you with a bargain basement budget build.

The Powmax was practically free for shipping in an eBay auction ($3-4 plus about $16); it's the only box that's managed to cut my fingers twice -- I got a second cut even after I should've learned better!

😉

 

[S Random]

returning stuff to newegg, from personal experience, is less of a headache then local stores... so if thats discouraging an online purchase keep that inmind

 

[asintu]

i'm in canada....if i were in the us..newegg 1st choice no doubt!