a Good Cheap case [Archive]

acemasta

11-13-2006, 06:47 PM

hey guys. i was just browsing around and i came upon this baby. it is a midtower case by ultra. and its only $20. here is the link. - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=186331&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
thought u guys would like to know

secrecyguy

11-13-2006, 07:19 PM

I usually don't recommend getting really cheap case. You get what you pay for.

But looking at this and reading the description, it seems like a very good deal. I have to a closer looks and see it in person to see if it really is that great.

blue60007

11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

Yeah, you usually get what you pay for. You should double check to make sure it includes fans. $20 might sound nice...until you find out it doesn't include fans. Once you tack on the cost of fans, it adds $15 onto the price (for two fans and shipping).

acemasta

11-14-2006, 06:46 AM

it has a 80mm and a 120 mm fans. as well as a air vent in the front and a air duct for the cpu

Cricket

11-14-2006, 09:26 AM

It looks pretty good for a $20 case. I don't think you'll be too disappointed if you got it.

:) Cricket

Panama Red

11-14-2006, 10:02 AM

Keep in mind that $20 of this price comes back as a rebate and Tiger Direct is notorious for problems with paying rebates. The rebate terms look legit to me but they sure stress cashing the rebate check within 90days or it becomes void. Freight to Michigan is $12.92 which is competitive with other sites. When you consider freight and a possible rebate hassle the real up front cost is $52.91. Still a decent looking case. I wonder if the steel is solid or flimsy.

Cricket

11-14-2006, 12:57 PM

I wonder if the steel is solid or flimsy.It doesn't have that real shiny finish that some real cheap cases use (very flimsy stuff) but when a case has that weird vent in the back above the expansion slots I suspect it won't be made of sturdy sheet metal you find in better cases.

Still, it doesn't look too bad.

:) Cricket

Mr.Ferrari

11-14-2006, 04:40 PM

It actually is very nice. I have recently used this one for a build for my parents. Got it pretty cheap from RadioShack after a Mail in rebate. Good overall construction and layout for the $$.