Yet another case thread...opinions?

[joseraul]

I want to take advantage of the AMD price cuts and I'm about buy an X2 (probably 3800+ or maybe the 4200+?) from Newegg. Since I'll also buy a HDD and I'll have to basically take everything out, I might as well look into a new case to replace my crappy one.

What I'd like:
-120mm intake and exhaust
-Side intake
-Tool-less
-Around $70

A recent topic brought the Enermax Chakra to my mind. With that 250mm fan, I could remove the one on my SI-120. However, I haven't read too much feedback regarding Enermax cases overall.

There's also the NZXT Lexa (which I could find used for less) and Apollo, which have a 120mm side intake.

Any recommendations?

 

[Zepper]

People seem to like the Chakra, but its open front (mesh) allows whatever noise there is to come right at you.

Check the Rosewill thread here - look at the 5601/5604.

.bh.

 

[joseraul]

Ah, I had forgotten I saw your thread a few days ago! I really liked those cases, their price, and the desing of the rear grill since it doesn't seem so obstructive.

Sent you a couple of ?'s via PM.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Hey Jose.

Zepper did a review of his new case for http://www.techimo.com/
It will be easy to locate.


...Galvanized

 

[joseraul]

Hey, GY! Hope everything's ok.

Thanks for the heads-up. I read the review and it seems like a good case overall considering the cost.