Sub 100$ Case recommendation

MRaingod

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Hello i currently looking at getting a new Computer Case. Right now i have a Cooler Master Cavalier 3 and find it way to small. My HDs and expansion slot cards get in each other ways to its extremly hard to remove either of them. Also i just don't have any remove to expand.

I was looking at a case which would be under 100$ Canadian, preferbaly without a PS since i allready have a good one, a Cooler Master Real Power 450 and quite big.

I was looking at the Raidmax X1, i really like how the HD's are mounted side ways which should solve my problem.

So all suggestions are welcome
 

MRaingod

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Nice looking case, reminds me of the Antec p180 which i was interested in expect that it cost way to much. I look at the review of it and have 2 potential problems. First that my power Supply cord is to short and second is that i have the Zalman CNPS7700-Cu HSF and its huge and that it wouldn't fit in the air tunnel.
 

MRaingod

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Would it be possible to get Extention cables for the PS, cause i do not have the money to buy another good PS.
 

MRaingod

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No not that case, i allready have a Cooler Master Cavalier 3 and the Centurion 5 looks to have the same interior. Acctualy i just check and its dimensions are acctually smaller.

Been looking at the Cases on NCIX.com, that where i will be ordering since i can get free shipping. Right now here are the cases that i have pick out.

- Thermaltake Swing VB6000BNS
- Raidmax X1
- ANTEC SLK3700BQE
- Antec SLK3800B
- AeroCool Spiral Galaxies
 

chocobocorey

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get the antec superlan boy for $76. it is really lightweight and comes with 2 120mm fans built in and no power supply. plus it looks good
 

ChoadNamath

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No not that case, i allready have a Cooler Master Cavalier 3 and the Centurion 5 looks to have the same interior. Acctualy i just check and its dimensions are acctually smaller.

Been looking at the Cases on NCIX.com, that where i will be ordering since i can get free shipping. Right now here are the cases that i have pick out.

- Thermaltake Swing VB6000BNS
- Raidmax X1
- ANTEC SLK3700BQE
- Antec SLK3800B
- AeroCool Spiral Galaxies

I would recommend NOT getting the Antec SLK3700BQE. I have one, and it's nothing special. It comes with a 350W PSU, and mine died less than a year after I got the case. It just exploded in the middle of a game of CS. Also, the cooling isn't that great as it comes with only one fan. I've had some trouble with my video card overheating and resetting. You could add a second fan to the front, but it's still not that great. The front door is REALLY cheap plastic and could very easily break off.