Suggest me a case.. thanks

[kubain_00]

hello... can you please suggest me a case, my budget is $50 and im looking forward with the nzxt source 210 elite http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146077

 

[Chicano]

What do you think about this one... it's about the same as the NZXT Xource 210 but made in aluminum... some minor differences are it may not include a USB3 port or the plastic drive retainers, smaller price but the main feature I like is its made in aluminum not steel which appart from being lighter is a better heat conductor mainly for hard drives. It is supposed to be less durable and resistant to bumps and strip threaded screw holes but being aware of that there should be no such problems.

NZXT Source 210 S210-002 White w/Black Front Trim “Aluminum Brush / Plastic” ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076

 

[kubain_00]

thanks,, but what you have suggested is kinda hard to find here in the philippines, but ill try to seek for it.,, thanks,, are there any suggestions please?

 

[Chicano]

Well, there are so many makes and models that it's hard to suggest any if I myself struggled to select one for myself. What I personally like the type of case that have Stamped Motherboard Supports - (no M/B standoffs installation required, for faster M/B installation), so there are no bronce standoffs to install or lose... so I got a InWin case recently that has stamped mobo supports, screwless panels and drive installation and generally a good design... not exactly the case size I would have preferred but it meets other preferences. I cant find the one I got but it's similar to this one...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108202

Just look for a popular brand that's sturdy in contruction and acceptable design and materials.

Computer Case Brand Rating
http://www.pcmech.com/forum/computer-hardware/209666-computer-case-brand-rating.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090202230536AAl1UvK

 

[kubain_00]

nice case you got sir,, i agree on the opinions on those case brands but aerocool case now a days are pretty much bang for a buck, i mean most aerocool case now are rubberize interior holes for but cable management,, but for me, im not really into the design im more on whats inside that matters...

 

[Chicano]

Yeah... I don't doubt those ratings may have changed in two years.. I should have noticed the date of the comments before, but those ratings are more or less accurate.

What I meant by design is the designed functionallity, finished edges, accessibity, ease of maintenance, durability, etc... and if it happens to have a nice exterior design, that's a plus.