Before i buy that new case

Oxalic32 · May 13, 2006

I've been shopping around for a new case. I'm looking for something <$150, i want it to have a window, and it has to look slick. http://www.frozencpu.com/cas-223.html is the case i like most so far. Anyone have any reasons not to buy it? Anyone got links to cases they think i might like?

Jame Gumb · May 13, 2006

Oxalic32 said:
I've been shopping around for a new case. I'm looking for something <$150, i want it to have a window, and it has to look slick. http://www.frozencpu.com/cas-223.html is the case i like most so far. Anyone have any reasons not to buy it? Anyone got links to cases they think i might like?

It's $105 @newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133133&ATT=11-133-133&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r

$118.99 shipped @ ZZF
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371205&affiliate=pricegrabber

Try out some Lian-Li's
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=lian-li&hl=en&btnG=Search

http://froogle.google.com/froogle_c...5402518&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd&hl=en

openwheelracing · May 14, 2006

My only complain about the Tsunami: alluminum material too thin. The resonance of vibration is very annoying. Thin alluminum is also difficult to decouple harddrives if you want to suspend them. There are better options out there if you look harder.

openwheelracing · May 14, 2006

My suggestion: Antec P150 or P180.

Oxalic32 · May 14, 2006

Hmmm. Think the aluminum will make too much noise? I really like this case. I like a metal not plastic case, but i also like it to have a window. I'll have to think some more.

Jame Gumb · May 14, 2006

Oxalic32 said:
Hmmm. Think the aluminum will make too much noise?

I have two 120mm fans in an aluminum lian-li case. But I use these rubber grommets. They make such a huge difference. I control my fans via a Sunbeam controller aswell.

Sunbeam:
http://www.crazypc.com/items/82973S.html

Rubber grommets:
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/setof4fanrid.html

jmt391 · May 14, 2006

if you dont mind doing some work, you could find one of those $40 cheap basic full tower cases and mod it(cut a window, new fan holes, paint ect...)

orion25 · May 15, 2006

I have the Antec P-180 and love it. 3 120mm fans with my OCZ 520. 4 120mm fans with a shorter PSU.

itshondo · May 15, 2006

Take a look at the Antec P160. Excellent case.

Here's my build/review-

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=440738

CGR · May 15, 2006

I recently got one of these from another OCF member..

http://www.overcool.com/Exec/product.asp?userid=17619450565212&item_id=31712

Most definitely the best case I have ever used and am extremely happy with it.

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