Looking for a budget PC Case

[asteldian]

Hi all,
I am just trying to decide on a case for a PC. Nothing excessively fancy as I cannot spend too much (around £50). The cases that intrigue me most are:

1) NZXT Apollo - £56.36 I know nothing about this case, it just looked kind of cool
2) Antec 300 - £49.33 A classic budget case, but with the 600 only £5 more it seems crazy not to go for it instead
3) Antec 600 - £55.20
4) Coolermaster Centurion 590 - £54.03
5) HAF 912 Plus - £62.22 (Seems a bit steep compared to the Antec 600)

The PC is used for gaming and will likely get OC'd, so good airflow is important and if possible a quieter PC is better than a noisy one so if any of these are too thin and noisy I would prefer to avoid it.

So, any opinions on the above cases is greatly appreciated

 

[tecmo34]

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I would add the Antec DF-10 to your list.

 

[tecmo34]

good case but it also has the break away covers, zoom in on the back.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=11-129-096-Z01&ISList=11-129-096-Z01%2c11-129-096-Z02%2c11-129-096-Z03%2c11-129-096-Z04%2c11-129-096-Z05%2c11-129-096-Z06%2c11-129-096-Z07%2c11-129-096-Z08%2c11-129-096-Z09%2c11-129-096-Z10&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16811129096&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=Antec%20Dark%20Fleet%20DF-10%20Black%20SECC%20ATX%20Mid%20Tower%20Computer%20Case

Does the OP have an issue with "break away" PCI covers I missed? Otherwise, it is a very nice case but as you said, the OP has to decide what case they visually likes best, as they all will perform similar in cooling performance.

 

[deadlockedworld]

Cant speak to the others, but have an Antec 300 illusion and its great for the money. Its not fabulous to look at, but has excellent airflow(room for 5 fans), more HD drive slots than most mid-towers (big selling point for me), and durable heavy construction.

Also the air filter in front is VERY nice--I vacuum the front of my case about once a month and the inside stays clean, even with 5 fans going.

 

[beanoslim]

Can't go far wrong with the Antec 300.

600 has the side panel if thats something that appeals but overall I prefer the look of the 300.

I like the HAF912P with its black interior, thats the one I'd go for.

Bit cheaper - http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=CAC-HAF912P

I also like the Zalman Z7 plus for around £50- http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/product.aspx?code=CAZ-Z7P&af=50