Looking for a new case

[apm160]

I did my first build last summer and I am now looking to upgrade my case. I currently have this CooleMaster case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119075. I am looking for one with more ventilation. It runs pretty warm plus my room is usually warm compared to the rest of the house. What cases does everyone recommend? I am looking to spend around $80-$100. Is this an ok case? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156062

Thanks,

T

 

[Kornowski]

That case doesn't look like it's worth $100 at all, I wouldn't get it.

Either of these would be perfect;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042&Tpk=Antec 300

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Both will have great airflow and keep your PC cool, especially since you said you have a hot room. I'd be tempted to pick the Coolmasters case out of the two I linked to. It's slightly bigger, has better cable management and has the ability to add a few more fans.

 

[apm160]

I was going to ask, why do they put the PSU on the bottom but I see it now that they have vents on the bottom so the fan blows right out the bottom nice.

Thanks for the links. I am now eyeing up that CoolerMasters

 

[Kornowski]

Yeah, and you can also mount an intake fan at the bottom, to the right of the PSU to get even better air flow. There are also holes in the MOBO tray to run your PSU wires through the back of the case.

All 'n all, it's a very good case!

Again, no worries

 

[Computer_Freak]

I would rather get the Coolermaster Centurion 590 over the 690...

Its better designed, with on/off, usb etc in front istead of on top, and the rest is basically the same