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Old 07-28-2004, 01:28 PM   #1
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Need recommendation for a case

I am building a computer and need some recommendations on what are some good computer cases out there.

Specs on my PC so far:

ABIT Duramax AA8 - CPU Socket LGA775 - chipset Intel 925x

ATX Form factor 305x245 mm

Intel Pentium 4 3.0 - 3.6 w/ Hyperthread

or

Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.2 - 3.4 ghz w/hypertread

ATI x800 256mb Pro (video card)

Western Digital 200gb SE Harddrive

Sony DRU-700a DVD/cd burner

Memory? not sure what brand

I want a case that is easy to access for upgrades, replacements, and repairs. Has on the front USB ports, firewire, etc. And also a Very cool and quiet case.


Thanks for the recommendations.

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Old 07-28-2004, 01:58 PM   #2
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heh, cases are usually preferance.. but i can find some for you if u give me some more details..

1. color preferance
2. lights, and where
3. fan slots
4. price
5. drive slots
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Old 07-28-2004, 02:21 PM   #3
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Price range: $75-$150

4-6 fan slots

Case should be a black, blue, with silver. Not too flashy, more sleek look. Like a BMW 745 or Benz 500.

4-5 bays.

microphone, headset, USB and firewire ports easily accessible.

Blue lights in the front.

Able to lock the box front and back.

Strong Power supply.
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Old 07-28-2004, 02:57 PM   #4
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Take a look at the Thermaltake cases.

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Old 07-28-2004, 10:59 PM   #5
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thermal take is definatly something that will have all those features.. check crickets link
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Old 07-28-2004, 11:36 PM   #6
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Wow... I just did a search on newegg for the things you said you wanted and I only got Thermatalk cases, nice ones too. I just searched for 5 fans and a firewire port. Wow Cricket, good call...
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what about me? lol i knew tt was the right choice.. just cricket got to it b4 me..
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Old 07-29-2004, 07:35 AM   #8
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Thanks everyone the Thermaltake case is really nice!!! Is there another one thay anyone might recommend similar to this to compare?

Thanks.
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Old 07-29-2004, 09:58 AM   #9
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Raidmax cases are pretty popular, but their power supplies are pretty bad.

Ahanix cases are kind of popular too, but their power supplies are about the same as the Raidmax power supplies...not very good.

Antec makes good cases and they come with Antec power supplies, which is a plus.

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Old 07-31-2004, 11:45 PM   #10
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what about me? lol i knew tt was the right choice.. just cricket got to it b4 me..
OK... Good call nooblark. Happy?
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Old 08-02-2004, 02:14 PM   #11
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yep, im happy now.. athough alot of cases have been suggested, if u got the money go for tt
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