Would anyone like to recommend a case for my system?

[stonecold3169]

Hi all, I'm looking to get a new case for my 1.4 Athlon with Abit KT7A RAID mobo. I'm looking for preferably a non-ugly full tower, but any mid tower with room for the mobo would be considered. I'm looking to spend somewhere right around $125 tops including the shipping, and that needs to include the power supply.

Any recommendations?

 

[Strych9]

Antec SX Series

 

[Beau]

Definitely an Antec SX series. I just got my Antec SX1030B, AWESOME CASE!!! Only $93 +shipping at googlegear.com

 

[CocaCola5]

I'll vote for the SX 1000, not a full tower though.

 

[stonecold3169]

Alright, now that was the case I was looking at at newegg. I had a couple of questions on it that I couldn't really find an answer to.

First of all, is that the Alienware case? Cause it sure looks it, it even has the same clasp in the back.

Second of all, how does that front open up so you can get to your drives? I'd assume it slides out and down, but if it has hinges and opens like a door I don't think I'd have room for it where I would need to put it.

Third, why the heck is this thing under Enermax at newegg? I'd assume that the ps in it is enermax. Would that 330 watt supply be decent enough?

 

[stonecold3169]

wow, googlegear wants $38 to ship this case to me in upstate NY... newegg's price on the case is $99, but they have a fedex saver of $15, which seems pretty reasonable... anybody have any reason why I SHOULDN'T order this case?

 

[Beau]

yes, the 1030 is the alienware case. The door hinges to the left. And 330w might suffice, it depends on your 'puter.

 

[Paladin]

If only 3 external bays will suffice I highly recommend the Fong Kai 320b, check it out here

It has great cooling properties, lots of room inside, and looks great too. You can choose from a large variety of power supplies at directron.com too.

 

[kjacobs]

Provantage.com has the SX1030B for $82.00 plus shipping. I'm sure it would be at least $25-30.

Ken

 

[joecool]

def. antex sx series. you'll love it!!!

 

[kjacobs]

P.S. on the provantage shipping:

UPS ground to NY=21.95

total is ~$104.00 !

 

[Amused]

techonweb.com has the best price at $79, and only $15 shipping.
Resellerratings.com gives them high marks

94.00 total

Guys, if you're in the market for any SX series Antec cases, techonweb has the best prices among reputable dealers on the entire line.

 

[Amused]

BTW, they have the black one for $81 + $15 shipping. $96 total

 

[cmaMath13]

I just got the Antec SX1030b with 300watt power supply and I higher recommend it, particularly for your price range. Mine cost $99 with tax (I just picked it up, so no shipping).

 

[arturchik]

I see that eveyone is recommending 300W power supply. Is 300W enough for Athlon XP 1700? I don't need full tower, so I was thinking of SX830. Any ideas?
Thank you

 

[przero]

Antec pp303x is not AMD approved for anything above Athlon 950.

 

[Strych9]

<< Antec pp303x is not AMD approved for anything above Athlon 950. >>

I'm running a dual XP 1600 off of this power supply and so far haven't had any problems.