Yet another "what case" question

[perlmonger]

I am building a new pc and am having trouble choosing a case.
The requirements are the standard AMD approved 340+ watt ps and good layout.
I also want a good quality case, you know the usual. Here is where the problem lies,
I need front mounted ports for USB and firewire. I can't seem to find a good case with these ports.
Most of the cases I have found have been cheapo-generic type.
Please throw in your 2 cents.
Thanks guys!

 

[LoneWolf1]

Take your choice

Throw one of these into an open 3.5" bay

 

[perlmonger]

Thanks Lone Wolf,
This is really what I figured might be the solution.
Has anyone had any problems with this type port?
I assume the cables will have to run through the case and out the back to plug into the firewire card.
Although the usb should be able to connect to a pin header on the mobo.

You said 3.5" bay, it looks kinda big for that, did you maybe mean a 5.25" bay?
If it fits in a 3.5" bay I would have to make sure the new case had an extra 3.5" bay.
Thanks again

EDIT: My bad, I went back and read the info again and found where it states 3.5" bay. Sorry.

 

[chopstxxx]

the 1000sx series has 2 external 3.5 inch bays so that will work with the firewire/usb thing. If you want something cheaper than the antec the enlight 7237 has two 3.5 inch bays as well. I have it and its solid, but I'd definately go with the antec if I could afford it. Those are sweet looking.

 

[perlmonger]

Thanks chopstxxx,
Are the 1000sx series cases tool-less?
Having a case with tool-less removable drive bays and mobo tray would be a real plus.
Can anyone recommend a fan size/placement setup for this case?
I don't plan on o/c'ing this system but one can never have too many fans.

I did find some pics of this case but looking at pics is no substitute for "hands-on" info from an owner.
Anyone have brags or moans about this series case?

Thanks again

 

[TssTech2]

I'd go with the Enlight mentioned above...It's toolless, but doesn't have a removeable m/b tray. I build about 3-5 systems a week for the store I work for and these are the cases we use... They are about $60 at NewEgg.com for the 340W version. The 3.5 bays are removeable as a whole unit and the 5.25 bays are mounted on sliding drive rails. Everything can be secured usinf screws if you want to , but can be left undone for a completely toolless case.

 

[Grendel99]

I have the Antec SX830 (the 800 and 1000 series are basically the exact same thing) and I love it. It's big, plenty of room, and good ventilation. It is not tool-less. It has a neat handle on the side panel that is toolless, but that's about it. Oh yeah, and it comes with drive cage rails too. It doesn't have a removable mobo tray, but this case has so much room you don't really need one. It's built like a tank too, heavy as hell.

 

[Phunktion]

<< I have the Antec SX830 (the 800 and 1000 series are basically the exact same thing) and I love it. It's big, plenty of room, and good ventilation. It is not tool-less. It has a neat handle on the side panel that is toolless, but that's about it. Oh yeah, and it comes with drive cage rails too. It doesn't have a removable mobo tray, but this case has so much room you don't really need one. It's built like a tank too, heavy as hell. >>


The two removable drive cases make a motherboard tray unnecessary.. simply tons of room..