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DarkPacMan77 · 07-31-2006, 08:10 AM

Title says it all. I am building a gamer pc and need a decent case to rely on. Good ventillation with hopefully a 120mm fan in the back + side window.

((sorry for littering your forums with ""noob"" questions, I am just very cautious))

thx

**Panama Red** · 07-31-2006, 08:15 AM

Case selection is often about "looks" and the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" applies. My personal preference is the Antec brand. Top quality construction with solid materials, an industry leading 3 year warranty and excellent power supplies (when they are inlcuded). Antec power supplies are also warranteed for 3 years. Whatever case you buy just make sure your power supply is a quality unit up to the task of your system. If the case you chose comes with a questionable psu, replace it. Don't take any chances.

Mr.Ferrari · 07-31-2006, 08:21 AM

Lol.

My favorite mid towers for build quality and high airflow. Around 100 or less would be:
1. Lian Li PC-7B plus II Black or PC-7B Silver <--Unparralled build quality
2. Antec P180 BLACK or Antec P180 Silver <--Great airflow design
3. CoolerMaster Centurion 5 <--Great bang for the buck too

DarkPacMan77 · 07-31-2006, 08:44 AM

those are nifty.... but...as previously said...im just not feelin the beauty... I really want a window...but that coolermaster looks kinda crummy

Keep your eyes open for me?

**freakitchen** · 07-31-2006, 08:51 AM

Take a look at the Thermaltake range, most come with 'bling' features such as a window, and lights - without sacrificing on build quality. Cases with such features are ususally of lower quality.

With the style of case your looking at - get one without a power supply, and buy a quality one separately.

FK

DarkPacMan77 · 07-31-2006, 08:55 AM

i planned on buying a different power supply, i've heard about the lackluster ones default with cases. i need about 550W for my x1900xtx and possible crossfire some day anyways.

I will keep my eye on thermaltake

Mr.Ferrari · 07-31-2006, 09:04 AM

Weeeel...Bling and High performance (airflow) dont usually go together. If anything I would suggest the Thermaltake VA8000BWS or something from thermaltake. Which include the Kandalf and armour series. Once again those are full towers. You have to decide where you want to make the sacrifice.

**Panama Red** · 07-31-2006, 09:22 AM

Lights, camera, add a power supply and you get action with this one. And, of course, it's an Antec.

**freakitchen** · 07-31-2006, 09:33 AM

This one's worth a look too

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133132

FK

DarkPacMan77 · 07-31-2006, 09:35 AM

i've seen the tsunami...i like it but it costs too much anyways.

but HOLY CRAP IN A PITA that case that Panama Red suggested REALLY HITS THE SPOT!!! I love that case it is SO awesome and looks to provide very very good airflow. If you could show me others very similar to it that would be AWESOME.

THX THX THX

blue60007 · 07-31-2006, 09:43 AM

Have you looked at all of Thermaltakes?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nufactory=1379

How much are you looking to spend?

Mr.Ferrari · 07-31-2006, 09:50 AM

Tsunami has a good bling factor but airflow wise not so good compared to the one the one panama suggested. I think antec outsourced it to codegen this time. That case looks very familiar.

DarkPacMan77 · 07-31-2006, 10:03 AM

i am looking all over for cases in the 50-75 range. Any cases you think are neat you should show me ! =D

***glc*** · 07-31-2006, 11:10 AM

Their power supplies stink, but look at the Aspire cases.

Staren · 07-31-2006, 11:12 AM

A week or two ago I came accross the Thermaltake Swing series of cases. I landed on them because I am starting to get sick of front door panels. Now they don't have the bling and lights, but trust me on this one. If the computer is in the same room you sleep in, lights get old rather quickly. There is however a side window version http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133173 that goes for $68.99. I was a little hesatent about building a high end gaming system inside one of these at first, but the airflow looks very good for the price and should work great if you add the optional front fan.

Mr.Ferrari · 07-31-2006, 11:17 AM

Eh airflow is..decent..Seen better though..I still think that the highest performance airflow case for the price is the silver antec p180.

But that swing does have some great looks. And it has better potential if equiped with a higher cfm rear fan. And looks of pretty sturdy build.

blue60007 · 07-31-2006, 02:35 PM

Looks like a nice case and the airflow should be adequate. P180 sure is nice, but way over his budget unfortunately.

07-31-2006, 08:10 AM	#1
DarkPacMan77 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 398	recommended mid-tower case? Title says it all. I am building a gamer pc and need a decent case to rely on. Good ventillation with hopefully a 120mm fan in the back + side window. ((sorry for littering your forums with ""noob"" questions, I am just very cautious)) thx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 08:15 AM	#2
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	Case selection is often about "looks" and the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" applies. My personal preference is the Antec brand. Top quality construction with solid materials, an industry leading 3 year warranty and excellent power supplies (when they are inlcuded). Antec power supplies are also warranteed for 3 years. Whatever case you buy just make sure your power supply is a quality unit up to the task of your system. If the case you chose comes with a questionable psu, replace it. Don't take any chances. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 08:21 AM	#3
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	Lol. My favorite mid towers for build quality and high airflow. Around 100 or less would be: 1. Lian Li PC-7B plus II Black or PC-7B Silver <--Unparralled build quality 2. Antec P180 BLACK or Antec P180 Silver <--Great airflow design 3. CoolerMaster Centurion 5 <--Great bang for the buck too Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ “We must not let ourselves get driven off course, no matter what happens we must stick to our natural game” -Zenedine Zidane

07-31-2006, 08:44 AM	#4
DarkPacMan77 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 398	those are nifty.... but...as previously said...im just not feelin the beauty... I really want a window...but that coolermaster looks kinda crummy Keep your eyes open for me? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 08:51 AM	#5
freakitchen Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 3,563	Take a look at the Thermaltake range, most come with 'bling' features such as a window, and lights - without sacrificing on build quality. Cases with such features are ususally of lower quality. With the style of case your looking at - get one without a power supply, and buy a quality one separately. FK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ -FK- "Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw, The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow, In Flanders fields." - John McCrae, May 1915

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07-31-2006, 08:55 AM	#6
DarkPacMan77 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 398	i planned on buying a different power supply, i've heard about the lackluster ones default with cases. i need about 550W for my x1900xtx and possible crossfire some day anyways. I will keep my eye on thermaltake Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 09:04 AM	#7
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	Weeeel...Bling and High performance (airflow) dont usually go together. If anything I would suggest the Thermaltake VA8000BWS or something from thermaltake. Which include the Kandalf and armour series. Once again those are full towers. You have to decide where you want to make the sacrifice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 09:22 AM	#8
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,565	Lights, camera, add a power supply and you get action with this one. And, of course, it's an Antec. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 09:33 AM	#9
freakitchen Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Doncaster, UK Posts: 3,563	This one's worth a look too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133132 FK Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 09:35 AM	#10
DarkPacMan77 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 398	i've seen the tsunami...i like it but it costs too much anyways. but HOLY CRAP IN A PITA that case that Panama Red suggested REALLY HITS THE SPOT!!! I love that case it is SO awesome and looks to provide very very good airflow. If you could show me others very similar to it that would be AWESOME. THX THX THX Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 09:43 AM	#11
blue60007 Wx geek Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,638	Have you looked at all of Thermaltakes? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nufactory=1379 How much are you looking to spend? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "It is the way of man to make monsters and it is the nature of monsters to destroy their makers."

07-31-2006, 09:50 AM	#12
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	Tsunami has a good bling factor but airflow wise not so good compared to the one the one panama suggested. I think antec outsourced it to codegen this time. That case looks very familiar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 10:03 AM	#13
DarkPacMan77 Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 398	i am looking all over for cases in the 50-75 range. Any cases you think are neat you should show me ! =D Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 11:10 AM	#14
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,765	Their power supplies stink, but look at the Aspire cases. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-31-2006, 11:12 AM	#15
Staren Member (11 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,616	A week or two ago I came accross the Thermaltake Swing series of cases. I landed on them because I am starting to get sick of front door panels. Now they don't have the bling and lights, but trust me on this one. If the computer is in the same room you sleep in, lights get old rather quickly. There is however a side window version http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133173 that goes for $68.99. I was a little hesatent about building a high end gaming system inside one of these at first, but the airflow looks very good for the price and should work great if you add the optional front fan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Laptop HP DM4t / i5-560M / 14.1 WXGA Widescreen / 1GB Radeon Mobility 6370 / 4GB RAM / 320 GB 7200rpm HD / DVD-RW / 802.11n & BT wireless First Build Abit IC7-G Max II Motherboard / 2.8C 800mhz P4 / 1024 DDR 3200 (2x 512 in Duel Channel) / Saphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128 / Samsung 120 GB SATA HD / Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM / NEC DVD-RW Last edited by Staren; 07-31-2006 at 11:15 AM.

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07-31-2006, 11:17 AM	#16
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	Eh airflow is..decent..Seen better though..I still think that the highest performance airflow case for the price is the silver antec p180. But that swing does have some great looks. And it has better potential if equiped with a higher cfm rear fan. And looks of pretty sturdy build. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by Mr.Ferrari; 07-31-2006 at 11:24 AM.

07-31-2006, 02:35 PM	#17
blue60007 Wx geek Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,638	Looks like a nice case and the airflow should be adequate. P180 sure is nice, but way over his budget unfortunately. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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