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12-13-2005, 06:42 PM
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cases, cases, cases...
I was gonna go with a RAIDMAX X1 but i figured i'd ask. Anyone wanna give me a good case for under 80$? Antec cases are nice but expensive, I need an ATX case that can fit somewhat alot. I don't LAN party often so weight is not an issue. Thanks.
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12-13-2005, 07:04 PM
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Wrench Bender
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If you go to Newegg and do a search with price range $50 to $85/midtower/no PSU, you will find a good range of cases from the better name brands. The Raidmax is around $49.
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12-13-2005, 08:05 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Look at the Chenming cases. Some of them are very similar to some of the Antec cases and many come without a power supply so you can choose just the one you want to use.
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12-14-2005, 05:49 AM
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Tweak Monster
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if you go to www.pricewatch.com you can browse 1000's of cases...some with free shipping....
I prefer the Raidmax Astro series my self for builds...it's a nice case but....I don't get them from Newegg...they want too much to ship them...you can find cases elsewhere for better shipping charges... Newegg want almost $16.00 per case shipping charge compared to last year they had a 5.99 charge....I haven't been real happy with the egg since they changed shippers....
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12-14-2005, 07:03 AM
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My apartment-mate has a Raidmax case. Rivets keep popping out and it's extremely flimsy. Avoid Raidmax's cheap cases as if they're infectious zombies.
CompUSA also has periodic sales on Antec cases. Before you decide on a case, scour the web for professional reviews by either magazines or pseudo-professional sites.
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12-14-2005, 07:56 AM
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Tweak Monster
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I think it depends which line of Raidmax you get...just like any other they have cheaper lines....you get what you pay for....
I have used the Astro series exclusively and have not had one problem with them....The steel series Astro's are heavy guage and well built...The aluminum series is very nice too...I have built alot of pc's with this case series and not one defect to date.... |
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12-14-2005, 10:07 AM
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I agree with you, MaxRat (you get what you pay for), but when a brand is notorious for ticking bomb powersupplies and sells cheap cases of abysmal quality, one wonders about the general quality of the company's products.
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12-14-2005, 11:37 AM
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Yeah, I've not heard good reviews on RAIDMAX's Stock power supplies. I think i'll go with a cheap antec, but i couldn't find one I liked below 80$. EDIT: Those chenming ones look nice. I may go with them as well. thanks guys. Any glowing reviews of cheap cases would be appriciated.
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12-14-2005, 03:55 PM
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Tweak Monster
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www.staples.com has the antec 350 watt power supply for $34.00 right now...
I got my case with the pre-installed Raidmax brand switching power supplies....been running 4 years non stop....got 3 running at home...guess I got lucky... 
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12-14-2005, 06:00 PM
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Cooler Master makes some nice cases. I am getting a Cooler Master Centurion case for Christmas after reading good things about it on newegg reviews and anandtech did a review and gave it nice comments, i also love the look. comes in black and silver or black and blue...$45-50 on new egg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119047 steve |
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12-14-2005, 08:20 PM
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Tweak Monster
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I have seen the coolerMaster line and they are nice...They are getting alot of good reviews on the Stacker...it's a big case though...
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12-18-2005, 02:12 AM
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Hm guys srry if this is offtopic but i wanted to knw what u guys think of the case that im gettin, this is my first build and am not sure on the quality of the case i should be gettin... its TT xaser with no powersupply : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133154
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12-18-2005, 02:27 AM
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 , that's all I've got to say! In other words, if that fits your budget... go for it. If you're in that price range, check out Antec's P160 or P180. But, the Xaser looks like a mighty great choice!
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12-18-2005, 02:35 AM
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V12
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Yeap im about to order it in 10min
. This is my first build and very excited...Dad let me have the credit Card . Me 15
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12-18-2005, 03:05 PM
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V12
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EDIT: SRRY FOR the double post didnt realize what i was doing...
I liked those antecs u suggested but the only thing is that they loook too plain jane for me...i want some flashy too lol. |
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