Looking for the right case.

[Gnufsh]

I'm looking at getting a new case, but I haven't been able to find exactly what I'm looking for. Ideally, it would have a 120mm intake fan and a 120 or 92mm exhaust. I need a couple of HDD bays a couplr of 5 1/2 inch bays, a spot for a floppy and front usb ports (preferably near the middle or top of the case). I don't want a super fancy looking case (no need for windows, strange paint jobs and whatnot). I would like to be able to attach a dust filter to the intake fan. Aluminum is prefreable as a case material, and a removable motherboard tray would be great. Any suggestions?

 

[soulfly1448]

Hmm... I've got a Coolermaster Wavemaster case. Is aluminum, has the removable mobo tray. Fan set up is different tho. 2 80mm intake in front and 1 80mm (moddable to 92mm) in back.

Serves me well enough.

 

[greenmaji]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133019

just a couple from this list
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...233+1087008026&Submit=ENE&Nty=1&Subcategory=7
Take ALU out of the search and you have all kinds of POS possiblities (now I can see why you would like ALU )

Good luck finding a case

 

[Gnufsh]

I don't really like the thermaltake cases. I definately want 120mm fans, not 80mm or 92mm. The Lian-Li looks perfect except for the lack of a mobo tray and the fact that the front ports are on the bottom (when my case is on the floor, they are hard to reach).

 

[Enablingwolf]

I can't see you finding all your desires in one case without cutting. Couple are close, but not there.

The 120MM front/back is easy. Now the tray and Al becomes hard, it makes the price jump $50. Try and be flexable with the metals. Maybe bend a little with the intakes, a twin 80 can be made into a 1x120MM. The rear fans are harder to mod out.

That would be the perfect case if you do find it though. I ask for the same specs as you. I found a cheapy case and broke out the cutting stuff. I found through Dremel, my perfect case. Skyhawk 4611...

I will personally hunt for a case for you. Like I mentioned, it is (honest) tough specs you ask for. To bad the case makers don't read OCF>

I take it you don't want a "in case PSU" ..lol///

Edit:

This is the closest I could find in your spec wish list:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112102

I am sure the is better. I think this has the most of all the specs your asking for. Most of the Lian Li PC-6x series may interest you.

 

[Astral]

what about this cooler master?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119094

 

['Cuda340]

Check out the Antec SLK300B. It's not aluminum, nor does it have a removeable tray, but fits the rest of your needs. Fair price to boot.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=93000

 

[greenmaji]

http://www.compuplus.com/i-Antec-Pe...ower-Supply-1001904~.html?sid=7lnwuas005vwhnq

Antec again.. the P160 has the removeable motherboard tray, top of case USB/firewire/audio jacks, 120mm intake and exaust fans, ALU, heck the only thing that could be wrong with it is its a bit too fancy pants

The link above is just to prove its still sold LOL

 

[greenmaji]

If the P160 doesn't fit the bill I would take another shot at looking guys

 

[TTP]

I really like the Coolermaster Stacker 830. Plenty of cooling pathways for 120mm fans and drive space. Very easy to get in and out of it.

 

[Deathknight]

If you can't find a case with all your other criteria AND the usb ports at the top of the case, you can always throw a multi-function 5.25 drive bay device in there that will give you usb, firewire etc. Put that in the top drive bay and you are set

 

[Gnufsh]

I may have to do that, I'm also flexible on the metal. The cooler master cases are a little strange looking, the antec P160 looks good (although fairly expensive). Thanks for your help on this, one of these should end up fitting the bill (although it may have to wait until I have a bit more money).

 

[itshondo]

I really like my P160.

Here's my build thread-

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

 

[Sleepy_Steve]

My favorite steel full tower.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811125468

Currently my favorite ALU offering from Lian Li. It has the 120s... but I'm rather sup[prised it dosent seem to have the removable Mobo tray like the PC-65 series had. Man is that a sweet feature. Hmm also dosent have top mount blow hole, Oh well that can be both good and bd i suppose.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112099

 

[greenmaji]

I found an intresting one..
I ran across another web surfing (looking at air coolers and fan controllers )
Sunbeam Zorro retails for under $70
120mm intake and exaust fans
top USB/and such
Has a intresting slide open front bezel desgin, and is kind of got a basic looking style (not too gaudy)
one diffence is its steel
http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/zorro/zorro.html
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?n...fe=on&q=Sunbeam Zorro&btnG=Search&sa=N&tab=wf

 

[Octofister]

Currently I have the Antec Sonata case and i really like the feel not all of the components are in yet but take a look
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155