Looking for a clean sophisticated case

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cloud9racer

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The thing is I don't want to spend more than $100-$150. I'm building a whole new rig from scratch with a budget of about $1,000. Primary use will be for gaming 85% of the time, and video editing 15% of the time. Mid tower or Full size tower doesn't really matter to me because I plan on getting a single HD4870 or HD4850, but the more room for the CPU heatsink (like the sunbeam core contact freezer) the better.

Anyways on to the cases. I've been looking at these:
Antec 900 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021)
Lian Li PC-60BPLUS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112116)

I like Antec because of its powerful cooling, but I also like a clean look of the Lian li. Ultimately, I wish I could get a setup like this (http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/4556/gx2build1rn8.jpg).. but of course I'm on a budget and can't afford a $350 case (TJ07)

Please recommend me some other cases I should look at. A side window is preferable. I don't want a case that is too bland and I don't want one that is too flashy.

P.S. This forum has been invaluable for compiling the parts I plan on getting. Also, if anyone can take a look at the parts I plan on getting, please let me know.
 
I don't have too much to add. I believe Lian Li's are always beautiful cases. Also, Cooler Master makes some sleek, elegant cases without all the flashy LEDs.
 
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Go with the Lian Li one out of the original two. I wouldn't exactly call the Antec 900 a clean and sophisticated case...
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025

For Class and Performance, Antec p182 hands down winner!

I am debating about several cases for my new build and am leaning toward this one as it cools well,is very quiet,not too high a price,very sturdy and as you get older and flashing lights dont really matter as much or an eyesore it can be used as an office computer case with its slick looking gunmetal gray finish.

Then again you could take it to a Lan party and laugh as you leave lifeless corpses strewn around your body as your smoking BFG departs their souls from this plane of existance :eek:
 
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Yeah, i'm using an Antec 900 and its practical and spacious and everything - but its not that clean and sophisticated =P It's very attention seeking with all its blue lights etc.
 
Elimin8or said:
here is that smilodon:
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smilodon3.jpg

the silver one is like 5 bucks more
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i agree with this fellow if you buy the bundle you even get a 500 wat psu its a very good deal for a awesome looking and convenit case!
thats the one im getting.
well
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as soon as i get some money
 
A friend of mine asked me to look at the Smilodon too, but I am impartial because my first rig built 4 years ago used a Raidmax case (The scorpio one)

While the quality of raidmax may be better now, I am still stuck with a bad image of them. On the scorpio the quality seemed very cheap (Even the smilodon one.. I've inspected it at a store), the power supply went out on within a year, and the front panel broke very easily. My new rig is something I want to keep for a while, so I don't want to skimp out on a good case like I did last time.

I've been looking at the Thermaltake Armor mx and it seems pretty nice.(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133062&Tpk=armor mx)

Here are my top 5 right now (not in order)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112116
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133062
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163094
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163102
 
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