Best case for $100

Rikuterra · Jul 8, 2010

I am looking for the best case I can get for up to $100. I am thinking about the CM 690 II Advanced. Is this a good case or is there a better case I can get.

WayOut · Jul 8, 2010

The 690 II's the best sub-$100 case in my opinion.

WonderingSoul · Jul 8, 2010

I really like the Lian Li Lancool series. And you cannot beat LL's build quality.

Sean W. · Jul 8, 2010

this is the best BANG FOR YOUR BUCK computer case there is, this case has all the features you would look for in a high end case, and only costs $40.

Case: $40
GAMMA Classic Series ATX Mid Tower Interior Steel Chassis (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1277677784&sr=8-1

ChanceCoats123 · Jul 8, 2010

Looks like a great case! ^^^ I am a bit surprised at how good that case looks (feature wise) for the price.

AnteRep · Jul 9, 2010

Hi

There's a deal on newegg for our Antec Nine Hundred Two case. It's just a little bit over your budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...lickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA&Item=N82E16811129058

Here's a review of the case
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2009/02/25/antec-nine-hundred-two-902-review/5

cyberkost · Jul 9, 2010

Lian-Li A05N ... in reality the answer depends on what you're looking for. Cool uninterrupted classic look? Portability? Specific mobo form-factor? Etc.

_s3v3n_ · Jul 9, 2010

Rikuterra said:
I am looking for the best case I can get for up to $100. I am thinking about the CM 690 II Advanced. Is this a good case or is there a better case I can get.

This is what i'm using right now and i'm loving it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...LI Lancool PC-K62 Black ATX Mid Tower Compute

gub · Jul 14, 2010

I'm sure you have heard of the Antec Three Hundred. I just finished one with this case and I love it. A top 120mm fan, side 120, and two front 120's. Another thing I like is that the wires can be routed behind the hard drive bay and it comes with ties.
I got this case for $60 at Microcenter

Jokerzwyld77 · Jul 14, 2010

gub said:
I'm sure you have heard of the Antec Three Hundred. I just finished one with this case and I love it. A top 120mm fan, side 120, and two front 120's. Another thing I like is that the wires can be routed behind the hard drive bay and it comes with ties.
I got this case for $60 at Microcenter

Its a 140mm fan on the top. Not trying to nitpick just did not want someone to order a replacement fan and get the wrong size.

Total fans in a Antec 300 are 4 x 120mm and 1 x 140mm.

Love my 300. Good solid case that is easy to build in.

ChanceCoats123 · Jul 14, 2010

I can +1 the 300. I built my sister's computer and it turned out nicely.

ciku · Jul 14, 2010

Wow, nobody mentioned my beloved CM HAF 922!!!

$89 at Newegg

jorvis · Jul 14, 2010

I just got the 690 II. Great case! I got the "basic" edition. Not exactly sure what the difference is between the basic and the advanced editions.

WayOut · Jul 14, 2010

The advanced edition comes with a couple more fans and the GPU shroud, i'm pretty sure.

deed · Jul 14, 2010

WayOut said:
The advanced edition comes with a couple more fans, I'm pretty sure.

The advanced as a different look to the top a different front intake style. And the colors are slightly different shades of black. I prefer the basic over the advanced unless you are watercooling.

Simon T · Jul 14, 2010

Can't beat this for the price...

I recommend the Azza Solano 1000 ( Newegg link ).

99.99$ ( 79.99 after mail-in rebate ).

Look at the specs:

1 side panel 230mm intake fan.
1 top exhaust 230mm fan.
2 front panel 140mm intake fans.
1 back panel 120mm exhaust fan.
All blue leds. ( Also availlable in red, see Azza Solano 1000R )
Bottom PSU mount.
Additional bottom intake for PSU. ( Negating the PSU heat generation impact on the case ambient temperature. )
Additional bottom intake beside the PSU mount for 120mm fan to blow on the bottom GPU.

Quiet as a tomb.

Only issue, the clearance for an aftermarket CPU cooler. But there is a simple mod out there, requiring only a few cheap screws and nuts.

Cool looking, quiet, great airflow that will be apparent on the temperature of the mounted CPUs and GPUs, full tower, cool black outside and inside paint ( or red inside for the 1000R ), thumb screws, front ports for Audio, USB and e-Sata. What more can you possibly want for a 79.99$ case? Filters for the fans maybe... Well, there ARE grids, but no filters. But for a low price like this, you can't complain.

I got one myself.

jorvis · Jul 15, 2010

I think the CM 690II Advanced has a spot for a hard drive to connect to on the top of the case. The Basic does not have that.

Ilden · Jul 15, 2010

When you've got such a tight budget, the CM store might be worth a look.
http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com

Evochuck · Jul 19, 2010

I'm sold to the 300 too, perfect for a mid sized air build + can take huge cpu coolers (running a CM V8 with no issues)

The only downsides i see to the 300 is that it sucks with wire management since:
1 there is no space behind the MB panel to pass wires
2 If you dont have a modular PSU youll take about 3 HDD slots to hide your wires

Tsnowflake · Jul 19, 2010

Evochuck said:
I'm sold to the 300 too, perfect for a mid sized air build + can take huge cpu coolers (running a CM V8 with no issues)

The only downsides i see to the 300 is that it sucks with wire management since:
1 there is no space behind the MB panel to pass wires
2 If you dont have a modular PSU youll take about 3 HDD slots to hide your wires

You just use the area behind the HDD rack to store your wires. Thats what I do.

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