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fac_29

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I'm on the hunt for a new case for my PC. My limit is £30 and preferably i want it in black or black and silver to go with my Black Trinitron Monitor, Black Keyboard and Black and Silver Mouse.

Heres some i've been looking at:

Coolermaster Centurion:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55444

Chieftec BX-01 Extreme(All Black):
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55641

Chieftec BX-01 Extreme(Black, Silver Front):
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55640

Chieftec BX-02B-B-B:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=56991

Chieftec MA-01BD Matrix:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55647

Chieftec DX-01 Dragon:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/prod...2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=55639

Now cooling is a big contributing factor for me too. I'm finding it hard to decide between all these but i think i'm leaning more towards the all Black BX-01. I also like the design on the front doors of the Matrix...The Coolermaster has a 14day wait so that puts me off that a bit.

Anyone had any experience of any of these cases? Which is the best? I'll probably go for the one that gets the most votes :D
 
What would that be in US current...

And my vote is for the Chieftec BX-02B-B-B

For the simple fact it can hold 6 fans...4x80 and 2x90 (in reallity should be able to mount 92mm)...

The 2x90's are side mounted fans so that will help with extra cooler outside air hitting the CPU and VC...or should help...can't see the placements of them on the picture on that link...
 
In US Currency, with the current exchange rates i'd say thats roughly around $50, a bit less.

Hmmm, is that 2 front, 2 back and 2 side? How many fan mounting holes does the BX-01 have? I know it definitely has 2 back, 2 side and at least 1 front. I'm planning on buying the Window mod for what ever case i get in the future too.

Think i've changed my mind about the Matrix. Its a full tower, maybe a bit big for what i want it for...
 
I agree with glock19owner
Chieftec BX-02B-B-B:
That is a nice sleek looking case, The door makes it!! :)
Would like to see the coolermaster a little more upclose, it looks ok!
 
fac_29 said:
In US Currency, with the current exchange rates i'd say thats roughly around $50, a bit less.

Hmmm, is that 2 front, 2 back and 2 side? How many fan mounting holes does the BX-01 have? I know it definitely has 2 back, 2 side and at least 1 front. I'm planning on buying the Window mod for what ever case i get in the future too.

Think i've changed my mind about the Matrix. Its a full tower, maybe a bit big for what i want it for...

They do make curved window mod kits...to curve around the factory installed blow holes ;)
 
Hmmm, hold on...Arent the BX-01 and the BX-02 exactly the same other than the design on the front doors?
http://www.hexus.net/content/reviews/review.php?dXJsX3Jldmlld19JRD02ODkmdXJsX3BhZ2U9Mg==

Because really, i prefer the design of the BX-01.

Yeah, it seems there are a lot of mods you can buy for this case including new front door grills as full windowed side panels so thats great :) The Fans just clip in too, no screws needed. The Chieftec cases just look more and more the perfect solution for me.
 
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