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Phantomile

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So this is a mixed question post. I wanna know two things: 1) What in your opinon is the best case or case that you already have. 2) I am looking for a case that is good for cooling. To a point they might be the same question but oh well.
 
Phantomile said:
So this is a mixed question post. I wanna know two things: 1) What in your opinon is the best case or case that you already have. 2) I am looking for a case that is good for cooling. To a point they might be the same question but oh well.
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Hey, if you are on a budget then I would definetly go with the antec 300, but if you got a little more to spend then the antec 902 would be great to buy.

Antec Three Hundred
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Antec Nine Hundred Two
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129058
 
Antec make great case like the Antec 300,900,1200. Cooler Master makes the best cases for cooling in my opinion. Thermaltake also makes great cases and If you won't something big and strong the Thermaltake is the way to go. If you won't something that looks good but is still strong the NZXT is good they have good looking case that are will built for a good price. There a tons of good case it just all depends which is right for you.
 
Phantomile said:
So this is a mixed question post. I wanna know two things: 1) What in your opinon is the best case or case that you already have. 2) I am looking for a case that is good for cooling. To a point they might be the same question but oh well.
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If you can afford it, mountain mods cases are pretty much the best. Although for air cooling, the xclio windtunnel advanced with two 250mm fans on one side, 200mm fan on top, and a 120mm fan in front and rear makes it a great case for air cooling. I have one, my ambient case temp stays about 18c. My room is 17c
 
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Alot of companies make good cases. Depends on what is best, is your (desire) I guess.

Antec/Gigabyte/Cooler Master/NZXT/Lian Li/Zalman/Silverstone
 
bomberboysk said:
If you can afford it, mountain mods cases are pretty much the best. Although for air cooling, the xclio windtunnel advanced with two 250mm fans on one side, 200mm fan on top, and a 120mm fan in front and rear makes it a great case for air cooling.
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+1 I have built a lot of computer using the xclio windtunnel and they are absolutely amazing for cooling.
 
Lian Li and Silverstone makes some great classy cases. Antec has probably the best noise dampening case out there, the p1X cases. I personally don't like Thermaltake and Coolermaster that much, as their cases usually fair in the pre-moded end of the spectrum.
 
i also realized that i wasnt specific enough, but dont really have a budget and that i want it air cooled. Also if anything should be a midtower
 
the 902 is good. it has a side vent for a fan, so it can be a little louder than many people would like. i don't even have a fan in it, but you can hear the graphics card fan alot easier.

the antec p1x cases are great for more silent operations, as mentioned, and still fair great with air cooling.
 
Best for under $100 would be the Cooler Master Gladiator 600. Room for 2 120mm fans and 3 140mm fans.

I quite like the Cooler Master Sniper and Cooler Master Storm Scout cases. Very cool. Pun intended.
 
Mitch? said:
the 902 is good. it has a side vent for a fan, so it can be a little louder than many people would like. i don't even have a fan in it, but you can hear the graphics card fan alot easier.

the antec p1x cases are great for more silent operations, as mentioned, and still fair great with air cooling.
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I had the regular antec 900 before and with 6 case fans , video card , fan psu fan, and cpu fan on i could not hear a thing. I really miss that case. Not really feeling the cosmos which is pretty loud all closed up.
 
I heard of Antec as quality cases before I even found this site. I was in the market and needing a cheap case - was between Cooler Master and Antec.

Luckily - I was able to find a Microcenter within driving distance and I was able to tinker with each case in person to see how they're all built. I ended up buying the Antec 300 - based on reputation - and price - and it's got very good airflow - with room for additional fans - for the price. The 900 has a big ole fan on top - that would be nice too - but for my needs - the 300 works fine.

If I were going with Dual Video card - and really heating up the insides - a 900 would probably be worth the extra money for a larger fan on top. But I'd rather spend the extra 50 on something else:D.

When you have your selections narrowed down - you can see some pretty thorough reviews on Video on Youtube. Gives you a better picture of spacing / feature / functionality - when compared to a feature list and photo.
 
Jamin43 said:
I heard of Antec as quality cases before I even found this site. I was in the market and needing a cheap case - was between Cooler Master and Antec.

Luckily - I was able to find a Microcenter within driving distance and I was able to tinker with each case in person to see how they're all built. I ended up buying the Antec 300 - based on reputation - and price - and it's got very good airflow - with room for additional fans - for the price. The 900 has a big ole fan on top - that would be nice too - but for my needs - the 300 works fine.

If I were going with Dual Video card - and really heating up the insides - a 900 would probably be worth the extra money for a larger fan on top. But I'd rather spend the extra 50 on something else:D.

When you have your selections narrowed down - you can see some pretty thorough reviews on Video on Youtube. Gives you a better picture of spacing / feature / functionality - when compared to a feature list and photo.
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Antec 300 Is An Excellent Selection, Very Similar To The 900 But Costs More Than Half The Price.
 
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