will14

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A serious Q post from me.
Can someone recommend a cheap case for around $50?
I would like a case with a lot of 120mm fans for increased airflow with less noise.
I had 5 80MM in my old case all flashy etc.
2 back 1 side 2 front
I think a case with 2 rear 1 front 1 side 1 top would be cool.
Although 5 120MM doesn't happen.
ALso more air more dust maybe.

Still if I could get a few recommendations with actual links to cases.

I don't feel like hearing
"this brand=good"
"you don't need that many fans" --- I realize this.
I'd really like some links to cases.

Personally I sorta like http://www.xoxide.com/www.xoxide.com/clearacatxca.html
I'd prefer if they were 120 mm
but I suppose I could make them quiet 80's and it'd be fine.
However I might decide to go with one that'll be less conspicious incase I end up having my computer near my bed/in my bedroom.
I like the clear idea because it should be easy to prevent dust build-ups by being aware of case cleanliness.

Thank You in advance.
 

will14

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Still if I could get a few recommendations with actual links to cases.

I know newegg sells cases.
I tried to say that if you just wanted +1 post count or to add your $.02 don't bother.
I was asking for specific cases. As in I got this case I really like it, good quality, good airflow blah blah.
I've been looking through newegg and various sites for awhile.
 

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5 120mm fans (front, back, side, 2 internal, 3 fans included): $49.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811166030


2 120mm fans (front, back): $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147039


You'll probably want to replace the included fans with better quality fans. A few minutes with a dremel and you'll have a top fan as well.

Quality? It's not a LianLi, but a case is just a box you put under your desk to hold the parts. Almost any case will be cool if you put in good quality fans and route your wires/cables with some care.