Should i get a new case?

[bs983]

Hi I have a thermaltake xaser iihttp://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-112-1.htm which is quite a few years old . I want to know if it would be wise to get a new case for better air flo and if so which ones are good? My budget is around $130 and would prefer it to have a side window and be tool less.

thanks

 

[bs983]

will i get better air flow from a newer case?

 

[AMW1011]

Yes, you will get much better airflow from an upgrade.

This is the case I recommend to you the most:
http://www.amazon.com/SILVERSTONE-RV02B-W-Steel-Tower-Computer/dp/B002M78KZG

It has some of the best aircooling on the market.

Here are a few more that are good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119230&cm_re=haf_932-_-11-119-230-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119216&cm_re=692-_-11-119-216-_-Product

http://www.amazon.com/TEMPEST-EVO-POWER-BLACK-INTERIOR/dp/B002YT8B7E/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284767211&sr=1-2

 

[tecmo34]

If you are looking to improve air flow, I would look to get the Cooler Master 922, which is under $90 on Newegg.com. Your case looks pretty nice but is slightly outdated compared to some of the newer cases.

 

[bs983]

does the tempest come with dust filters?

 

[tecmo34]

From what I've seen, the Tempest EVO has dust filters but I would go with the Cooler Master HAF 922 in that price range... IMO

 

[AMW1011]

The HAF series is really overrated, and the 922 especially so. All the cases I suggested will cool better.

 

[bs983]

the tempest evo looks nice but do the top fans have filters?

 

[Emperus]

IMO Thermaltake cases have very poor quality build.. Upgrading should fetch you a case with a better build quality and airflow.. I'd recommend the Lancool PC K-62.. Its a Lian-Li subsidiary and exhibits nice build quality along with very good toolless features and airflow..

 

[AMW1011]

the tempest evo looks nice but do the top fans have filters?

Exhaust fans don't really need filters, its the intake fans that do.

 

[bs983]

true

 

[bs983]

are there any full tower cases for $100 or less

 

[tecmo34]

Not that are worth anything really.

The Cooler Master HAF 922 or Cooler Master CM690 II Adanced are about as close to a full without being a full size you can get.

 

[bs983]

how good is the antec 900 case?

 

[tecmo34]

Antec 900 is a great case. It is one of the most popular cases of all times. It is a little outdated in the cable management but still performs among the best out. (Antec 902 is the updated version)

 

[AMW1011]

The Antec 900 is pretty poor, I own one. I really can't recommend it. The cable management, design, material, and build quality are all below that of most other cases in the price range, Cooler Master does much better.

A decent full tower for $100:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=azza+solano&x=0&y=0

Either, they just have different colors, are good cases. The build quality is decent, the materials are decent, cable management is decent, cooling is good, and price is good. Your choice.