So far research has drawn my attention to the NZXT Hush and the cooler master cm (dominator) 690. Both appear to have fairly good reviews and don't look to silly. I am really not bothered by looks as it will probably be stuck under a desk in a loft study that otherwise looks like a bomb went off between a kids toy store and a paper recycling center. I would like performance though, it can get hot in the summer as no windows in the roof yet. any and all thoughts welcome or suggestions of other cases at or below that price point. thanks in advance edgar.
just found this thread, maybe an antec 300 is about as good as it gets for the money CM 590 vs CM 690 vs Antec 300 - Computer Juice - Forums - 31k -
No my friend don't go Antec go Thermaltake instead just check these out: Thermaltake VA3000BNA Tsunami Dream SuperMidi Aluminium Tower Thermaltake VB1000BWS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Black Thermaltake VB1000BNS Soprano SuperMidi Tower - Black
Thanks dude, more to think about now, I gather now that Antec and some other cheaper cases don't come with the fans, though this is not explicit in the description, and my old system is going to the kids so would therefore have to buy fans, so looks like this might actually be one of the cheapest highly rated cases.
well the Thermaltake cases that i recommended all come with two fans as standard one for intake and other for exhaust. you can then choose between silver or black case lol i prefer black some have 3 fans
This is certainly not a cheap case. I own this case and I abolsutely love it. It could most likely take a direct hit from a .22 and not suffer any damage. http://http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235006 Its a Large layout of cash but its quiet and totally screwless. The case is among the best designed I've ever encountered. My previous case was an NZXT make and while nice it is not even in the same class and the Zalman.
hey wait to reach the decision. Antec cases are good. Antec 0761345-06551-1 is nice with Low Noise Cooling Fan and lowest price. Thermaltake Case DH101 Black LCD - VF7001BNS is also good. Check it and than take any decision.
The TT Soprano is a roomy case with neat features like tooless installation, etc but it is quite noisy (the fans are) despite the 120mm fans (2 of them). I bought one but have to say that I would have liked to save a bit and get the Antec 900.