your favorite case

drwoo123

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So what is your favorite - im thinking of buying a new case - something for an Athlon 1900 - requirements are as follows

1. No stupid clear panel (some people love it - I hate it).
2. 3 Fan support - intake, out, and directly over the CPU.
3. 400W PS - I can buy this later, but included would be nice.
4. Not more than $60
5. Decent size, lets say Mid-Tower ATX
6. Preferably a power and reset behind a lockable/closable panel - I have a 2 year old nephew who loves hitting the reset button.
7. Front USB

that it - so post away even if you dont meet the reqs. post something anyhow if its cool

and if u do rec. something - a link would be nice.
 

egale

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Sorry, my favorite cost much more. I like the Coolermaster PAC-T01. It is all aluminum, no clear panel, two fans in the front, one in the back, one on top. There is no door to get in the way on the front (I have no problems with someone playing with the buttons). The styling is sleek without being gaudy. Also, it doesn't come with a power supply so it really doesn't meet your criteria. But, it is a very nice case!
 

jdogg707

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checkout ione of the Antec or Chieftec cases, both have close to what you are looking from and among their various models you should be able to find something that matches your needs.
 

DWW

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If you are only putting an Athlon 1900 in it I wouldn't even suggest more than an el cheapo with 300 watt. $60 is too much for an Athlon 1900. Aim for a $40 with PSU included. Aopen has some good around that range and they are decent quality.

And 3 fans is overkill even for an Athlon. PSU and HSF is enough fannage.
 

DWW

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Aopen QF50B is what I like. Look at the bottom and select the "black" one.

Cheap and great quality for an 1900.
 

araczynski

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those chieftec cases look pretty decent i think, forget the specific model, there's versions with the panel and without, plus has the swinging door with a 'lock' on it, they tend to be lower cost but very nice for the money. 5 fan total, there's a 4 fan version as well i think with no side fan. 4 colors or so.