Case reccomendation

Hello all,

I was wondering wether someone could help me with picking a case for my new computer. I am on a budget, so the case should be around $70. I've got a few standards though:
1. Dust, I've found almost perfect cases but they all seem to collect heaps of dust, such as the Cooler Master Centurion 5
2. Cooling, which needs to be good. I would like if it would already have a good fan.
3. Space, I want to fit one of those huge GPU's in it.

Noise isn't that much of a problem since I always use my headset, so if $$$ could be spared by a noisy case then that's no problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Greetings,
Tim

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811146025

$75, beautiful case, 2 120MM fans and room for one more. Room for a 8800 GTX and GTS.

Personally, I'm a fan of Cooler Master cases. I think any of the Centurions would do the job perfectly. My choice would be the 534 in Black.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119106

This is a newer design than the Centurion 5. Sadly, like any computer, it will be a dust-magnet. The solution is to install a layer of filter-foam behind the front bezel. This will keep most of the dust out of the box, but you'll still have to clean it from time to time.

Alternately, you could mount filters on your fans, like these: http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] p?cPath=92
Yes, you'll still have to clean out dust, 2-3 times a year, but it will be mostly localized to the filters.

I'd say pick the case you like the most and modify it a little, if you have to. Frankly, you should perform regular maintenance on your computer anyway - including vacuuming the dust out of it.

Be Well!
Fireheart

Thanks for your help, I understand now that dust is unavoidable. I think I'll go with those fan filters.

Greets,
Tim

since the majority of people ignored the fact that you were trying to stick to $70, I thought I'd drop one too.

I don't know if you're going for a flashy case with windows or crazy fronts. or how big of a tower it should be, but here are a few.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811125480

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811144170

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811125444

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133147

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811209020

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112130
this lian li looks to be a very good one if you're worried about a 8800 fitting in, also, there are only small inlets on the front for the PSU that shouldn't that big of a problem for dust.

Personally, I'm using a Coolermaster Centurion 5, and I have no dust problems on the inside of my case, really the only thing is that I like to wipe the dust off the front of my case with a cloth or something which takes like a second maybe every week. I think it's worth the price of an extremely breathable front side. Plus, on the inside of the front, there is mesh which catches dust that would somehow get through, so maybe once or twice a year, all you'd have to do is take off the front and vacuum that out. that is nothing though. Happy hunting.

Cooler Master dominates the sub $75 market.

If you want to impress 13 year old LAN party members, get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119098

However, Centurion 5 offers all the features a modest user wants. Sexy looks, great cooling, stability and value. I got my Centurion 5 for $11 after rebates. www.svc.com has a $30 rebate on the Centurion 5 but the deal expires tonight.

Hex,

That is not a man's case... it's a blind mans case.

I agree, the only worthwhile lian li cases imo are way too expensive

I have one myself, it's nice, and it has its problems, but I think it's too pricy anywho

some airflow problems and the sound dampening isn't as great as I expected, but it's still a good case, but consider the 900 first, that has superior cooling

I have an Antec Nine Hundred, it is great and looks as cool as it keeps the hardware. On this week at CompUSA for $90--a BARGAIN!!

LOL! I agree.

sold out for delivery. Wish ZZF or newegg matches the price.