Good, but cheap case.

[KoolDrew]

I am looking around for a new case. I am looking for something that is pretty big, has great cooling and will not cause a lot of noise so my system is quite. I would like it to have a side window also. It also has to be pretty cheap. The cheaper the better. I really like this case
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=11-112-508&depa=0

Of course it is way too expensive for me, but it may give you a good idea of what I am looking for in a good case.

 

[VRXJudge]

The Cooler Master Centurion 5 can be had for $50 at Newegg.

 

[ArnoldLayne]

Do you really need a full tower? How many 5" and 3.5" bays do you need?

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: ArnoldLayne
Do you really need a full tower? How many 5" and 3.5" bays do you need?

I'm only going to have one harddrive and one DVD-RW. Also a floppy.

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

Originally posted by: ArnoldLayne
Do you really need a full tower? How many 5" and 3.5" bays do you need?

I'm only going to have one harddrive and one DVD-RW. Also a floppy.

Haha, a mid tower is fine for that setup. The Lian-Li PC65 (I think its called) is the mid tower version of the PC75 for about 100 dollars. The Centurion is also a great case for about 50, and all Antec's cases (except maybe the P160) are great, cheap cases.

 

[KoolDrew]

OK. I like the Lian Li PC-65 and the Antec SUPER LANBOY. Can anybody give their opinions on these cases?

 

[cleverhandle]

All the Lian Li PC 6x/7x cases are classics. I've been using a PC60 for years and love it. Were I to buy a new one, I'd go with the PC60A because of the 120 mm front fan, but I don't think those are available from the factory with a side window. If the dimensions are the same, you can get a windowed PC60 side panel for about $25. Or, of course, you could do it yourself...

 

[CraigRT]

Compucase 6A19 :thumbsup:

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: cleverhandle
All the Lian Li PC 6x/7x cases are classics. I've been using a PC60 for years and love it. Were I to buy a new one, I'd go with the PC60A because of the 120 mm front fan, but I don't think those are available from the factory with a side window. If the dimensions are the same, you can get a windowed PC60 side panel for about $25. Or, of course, you could do it yourself...

$25??

 

[fireontheway]

Cheap 120mm + Side Window

 

[cleverhandle]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
$25??

That's what So-Trick has it listed for. Just the panel, mind you. Not the whole case.

Though I'm a little puzzled how this thread ended up at Lian-Li's starting from "good, but cheap". LL's are fantastic cases, but $100 for a case without a power supply is not what I'd call cheap. Is this the price range you want to be in?

 

[Viggilyboy]

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/cslx6a19bl.html
Compucase 6A19
2 120mm fans
36$ plus shipping
make own window