need a good case. does anyone have a good one in mind?

[deathrage4life]

i need help picking out a good case. im going to be putting a aftermarket cooler for the cpu. overclocking so ill need it cool. not a crazy computer enthusiast. i need one from about $50-$70. i dont want the antec 900 btw.
if you shop at newegg try to give me the link. \
THANKS

 

[runswindows95]

It's $80, but it's one of the best cases out there:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

 

[Onus]

My current case, which I like, is the COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail, $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

That's a little over your budget, but is really nice. I added a top fan to it, but it probably isn't necessary. You may also like this one:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail, $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119106

I've used that one too, but I had to force screws into the holes on the mobo tray to properly tap some of them for the mobo standoffs.

I like the subdued blue glow; it says the machine is on and ready, without being gaudy or ostentatious.

Neither has a side window, but I can see the LED display of my Abit IP35 Pro through the side fan grid easily enough if I need to.

 

[aevm]

^^ One more vote for the RC-690

 

[bobbknight]

To bad the 900 is a great case.
Look for 12cm fans front and back with honey comb pattern for the fan grill, it cuts noise.
For me PSU bottom placement is a plus.
I liked the old Antec super lanboy, have 3, good cooling, and enough drive spots.
Antec support seems to be a cut above the rest when it comes to the customer.

 

[royalcrown]

O bought a centurion 523, it's huge and has good ventilation, the buttons are on TOP, and the usb and audio are too, and it comes with a 120mm case fan in front and space for 1 in back; only 55 bucks ! You can actually feel the air get sucked in top to bottom on it w 2 fans !

 

[xringx]

I hate the 900 (just plain ugly), so I got a CM690. Very good case, lots of features and some options..

 

[redfin]

I am in the same boat as you.. trying to find the cheapest possible components to still make a fast ass computer. The CM690 is just too cool to pass up.. and it is very easy to justify the price because the other towers that are $10-30 cheaper do not come with 2 120mm fans like the CM690 does so you are going to have to spent another $20 on those fans anyways. May as well spend that 20 on the CM690 instead!


I just hope the LED can be disabled.. I really dont understand those things but I guess its cause I keep my computer in my room where I have to sleep with it on sometimes.

 

[ausch30]

Another vote for the CM690.

You might want to check this out
http://cmusashop.coolermaster-usa.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=31

 

[Onus]

The LEDs are in the front fan. They are very subdued, not bright or glary at all. They won't keep anyone awake.

 

[LukeBird]

Another vote for the CM-690.
Great case, masses of slots, ace cooling (my 6000+ on stock cooling idles at 28-31C!!).
I also added one more fan (the same blue LED 1100RPM 21db as fitted to the front) to the top of the case.