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Case recommendation needed (almost done!)

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Here are the components:
MB = ASUS P5Q-E
CPU = Intel Q9550
CPU HSF = ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm
GPU = 2 Sapphire 100237L Radeon HD 3650's
Mem = 2x2GB DDR2-800 Mushkin
HD = 2 x WD 640gb hard drives
PSU = CORSAIR 550VX
OTHER = TEAC Floppy drive; Possibly 1 internal DVD-RW

Usage:
-No games or OC'ing
-Home video editing
-Trade for a living across 3 LCD's
-Basic web/email/etc.

I don't plan on changing much around once I get it all together, it should last me at least around 5 years without much changes (maybe down the road I'd add 1 more Hard drive or something). I don't need an overkill case, just relatively quiet if possible, relatively cool (temp.), and able to fit all the above comfortably w/ cable ties & stuff. See-through side panel would be a plus, but no biggie.

I heard the CoolerMaster 690 w/ stock fans is a good mid-range tower, so I guess that's my basis for comparison...

Also, do I need to purchase/add dust filters for the intake fans? How?

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Antec Three Hundred about $55 delivered from Amazon.
The 300 has built in dust filters.

Reply to bobbknight

Tnx Paul. That takes care of my Antec 300 vs. CM690 decision.

I think now it all boils down to:
CM690 vs. CM Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW

The one thing about the 690 that I don't like is the ports are on the top of the case which makes it difficult for me to plug things in since it sits under my desk...

Any pro's/con's for the Centurion instead of the 690? Would it do the job for me just as well?

Reply to jhammer569

The CM690 is definitely better than the Antec 300, but the Antec 300 is a good deal cheaper and, for the price, is a better value because it comes with better stock fans.

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