I'm using a Cooler Master CM 690, great case, great price, great features, plenty of room, stylish, couldn't be happier.Computer cases
When looking for a case, there are several important things to consider.The first things I look for are cable management holes in the motherboard tray. Holes in the motherboard tray will make cable management a breeze. The next thing is PSU location. Most cases either have it at the top or bottom. I prefer to get a case with the PSU at the bottom because, in my experience, it makes cable management much easier and allows more exhaust out of the top of the case.Some other things to consider are how many fans can fit in the case, removable motherboard trays, brand, and construction material.That said, I really like Cooler Master, Antec, NZXT, Silverstone, and Lian-Li cases.
I've got the Cooler Master RC690, and I'm not overly happy with it. It's a great case for airflow and cable routing options are decent, but build quality is pretty low for a case of its price, and there's way too much plastic for my taste. The tooless mounting system isn't all that great either, especially for expansion cards (it's not that bad in the drive bays). Cable space behind the motherboard isn't all that great - a 24-pin ATX cable causes the side panel to flex outwards and not quite fit as well as I'd like, and the panels flex anyway adding to the cheap feeling of the case. The finish is a bit suspect as well, it's a bit grainy and not smooth.Most of these things won't affect a new builder though - but once you've workin a Lian-Li, Silverstone, or other high-end case it's hard to go back to one like this and be truly satisfied.
I use a ThermalTake Armour with the 250mm fan on the side (Maybe 240mm, can't remember). It's great airflow but cable management is baaad. Although it might just be I'm really bad at it. And it fits my W/C loop in nice and easy.
From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.
[QUOTE=''Truth_Hurts_U'']From what I learned, is that no matter how many case choices there are... They are always lacking something (at-least to me) and when you get it, something doesn't go to plan or is a disappointment.[/QUOTE] Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case.
[QUOTE=''RayvinAzn'']Not true at all - most people just don't want to spend $300 to get a practically perfect case. [/QUOTE]I'm a picky person. I like old school looks and not all the flashy stuff. I tried a tooless case this year and all I have to say is it was a waste of money.
I like the ease and organization of the stainless steel cases on the XPS computers!
I have had a Thermaltake Swing for a few years now. It has been a great case and for the $50 I paid for it I cant think of a negative thing about it (compared to other similar priced cases). I need to upgrade though, I had to take my hard drive cage out to get my 9800GTX in. So I ordered a Cooler Master CM 690 which I am looking forward to.
Coolermasters look nice, but i have a TT Tsunami dream, it's alright, i hate the bright blue LED in the front but there's a door i can close in front of it. The purple things that hold expansion cards in place are nice, but have been a PITA lately with huge video cards. There were a few things i hated so i ended up just tearing chunks off of it :lol: I don't want to spend any money on just a case, it's just a case i'd rather spend it on hardware and at the time it was a $120 case :o I wish it were easier to route cables, i guess i'll have to ''mod'' it again and make holes behind the mobo tray.
i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li
[QUOTE=''markop2003'']i think if ii got a new one i'ld get a sleeker one with no window, either a silverstone or Lian-Li[/QUOTE]What have you got atm?
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