Cases with included power supplies

[jdeb]

On average I build around 3 systems per month (majority are budget systems) and since I joined this website, there has been a lot of emphasis on power supplies... I have been buying the broadwaycom cases http://www.bccpc.com/bccpc/default.htm
and have had good luck but their PS's are on the bad list (Okia) and this makes me a little nervous... So my question is that I am looking for recommendations on cases with good included power supplies...

atx mini towers

atx mid towers

atx full towers

any advise would be appreciated... Thanks

[glc]

Foxconn has a small midtower with a Delta 350 watt ATX 2.x PSU - I use this one for all my budget builds with onboard video or entry-level video cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811153089

Any Antec case sold with a PSU will have a good unit, as will an Enlight.

You could also buy cases with no PSU and stock some Antec Basiq 350's for budget builds, and higher end units for the higher end builds.

[not important]

I use the Antec Basiq's for most of my retail builds and a case, that I get at a local PC shop for $40, that is almost identical to the Foxconn. $60 for a well built case and a quality PSU.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by not important I use the Antec Basiq's for most of my retail builds and a case, that I get at a local PC shop for $40, that is almost identical to the Foxconn. $60 for a well built case and a quality PSU.

Thats a good suggestion...
Thats interesting you say that about the local PC shop. I just emailed my local guy (25 miles) and asked him to price me out on the foxconns and enlights... I do not like getting my cases shipped, to many times they come damaged. I also buy most of my motherboards from the local guy as well, he is fairly competitive on the price but if I get a bad one, he replaces it on the spot which has only happened once in the last 6 months.

I hope to get a couple more suggestions but maybe those three things are the only options.

thanks again

[mattaggie]

I and some others been using and touting InWin for budget builds for a while now. Their PSU's used to be junk, but now they are using good ones, Power Man, made by FSP. They run around $60 and have a 350 watt PSU. Their appearance and price is pretty similar to Foxconn.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108073

[not important]

The Micro cases I get are identical to the InWin with the exception of a silver metal mesh grille on the front.
The local shop I use has a $10 off case special, one week a month, so they cost me $30.
My problem with buying cases from Newegg, as well as many other online sources, is the shipping charges.

[glc]

The best compromise is probably to buy cases without power supplies locally and order power supplies online. The Basiq 350 is usually only 20 bucks plus shipping, the more you buy the more you can spread out the shipping charges.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by mattaggie I and some others been using and touting InWin for budget builds for a while now. Their PSU's used to be junk, but now they are using good ones, Power Man, made by FSP. They run around $60 and have a 350 watt PSU. Their appearance and price is pretty similar to Foxconn. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811108073

I like the look of this case, I think I might order one of the foxconn, enlight, and this and see how they work. Another thing I can't stand is the fingerprinting on most of the cases. I hate to wear gloves when I am doing a build but thats what I have been doing and it's a pain taking them on and off.

[phigdon]

i have excellent results with Cooler Master products, both cases and PSU's. I am currently using a full tower Cosmos 1000 and it is by far THE best case I have ever used. well planned out, great air flow with decent CFM fans, super easy 3.5 drive locking system, and the HDD racks are very easy to use and rock solid, and it easily accommodates a larger than normal PSU easily.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119138

[not important]

Good case for a personal build phigdon but we're talking about economical retail builds. I have used some CM Centurion & Elites (about $50) for anyone who wants a more attractive unit but a $200 case makes it pretty difficult to show a profit on a $400-$500 PC.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by not important Good case for a personal build phigdon but we're talking about economical retail builds. I have used some CM Centurion & Elites (about $50) for anyone who wants a more attractive unit but a $200 case makes it pretty difficult to show a profit on a $400-$500 PC.

i hate the power buttons on the cooler masters 330, they break real easy and you have to do the paper work perfect and email them 2 or three times. I got a deal on them last year, 10 for 25.00 each, I have replaced all of the plastic button spring on them at least once, most of them twice. Very aggravating. I recently sent a letter to them and asked them to send me a dozen at a time... like that will ever happen.

[not important]

LOL You must have got ALL the bad ones. I've never had any problems with them.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by jdeb I like the look of this case, I think I might order one of the foxconn, enlight, and this and see how they work. Another thing I can't stand is the fingerprinting on most of the cases. I hate to wear gloves when I am doing a build but thats what I have been doing and it's a pain taking them on and off.

very nice looking case, I am very happy with it for the most part. the rear fan is noisey so I replaced it, sharp edges but expected for 39.00. ordered a couple of more, I like the foxconns a little better on the inside but this is a very nice looking little case.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by glc Foxconn has a small midtower with a Delta 350 watt ATX 2.x PSU - I use this one for all my budget builds with onboard video or entry-level video cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811153089 Any Antec case sold with a PSU will have a good unit, as will an Enlight. You could also buy cases with no PSU and stock some Antec Basiq 350's for budget builds, and higher end units for the higher end builds.

these are my main (budget) cases now, thanks glc... they are very nice. can get them for 30.00 buying in quantity, have not made the plunge yet on that. I have 5 that I got for 42.00 each. Builds are slow these days.