Help Find A Case

[belltollsforthee]

Well, first off, i don't like the way most cases look. I don't want a HAF build, i don't like the industrial look, and plastic. I don't really care for windows but its ok, i want good cooling though I like smooth sleek lines, kinda like lian li, but i also dont want to pay the upwards of 150 to get a good case. Should i just go with a test bench for and wait til i find a case i like or just go with a cheap antec 100 build. The cooling seems alright, but im not too confident.

Any suggestions?

-i did like the RV02 but the fans are laid horizontally and are sleeve bearings. To replace would cost around 75 bucks and thats something i dont feel like doing.
-I need to fit a 160mm heatsink and 6950 with an atx motherboard

 

[moody89]

The Antec 100 seems a fairly capable budget case. I can also attest to the Antec 300 which is also a very good budget case with simple, clean looks. As you mentioned, Lian Li seem to be the leader in this field though with high quality cases and a clean look. The price is the down-side though!

The Corsair 600T graphite has some great reviews and is $144.99 on Newegg after rebates. Coolermaster case designs vary a fair bit and you may be able to find a clean, sleek design to suit your tastes. Silverstone may also be worth a look but like Lian Li they're expensive. Hope this helps a little - I'm sure others will have suggestions!

 

[belltollsforthee]

the 600t is not my thing with its not my thing with its rounded edges, and the cooling i hear is not so good
coolermaster is alright, i dont really like the looks of any of their case nor high end antecs. i guess ill just get a test bench or antec 100/300.

 

[beanoslim]

Get the RV02B-E with the new fans if you can push your budget.
http://techwiki.hardwarecanucks.com/product/0MDEzMTkz/SilverStone-Raven-RV02-E/

Also like this - http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/pc-cases/ms1000-hs2

 

[marco324]

LIAN LI Lancool PC-K58W Black 0.8 mm SECC, Plastic + Mesh ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 66.00 shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112238&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=361116&SID=FW9jvy6k

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1065431/

 

[belltollsforthee]

Get the RV02B-E with the new fans if you can push your budget.
http://techwiki.hardwarecanucks.com/product/0MDEzMTkz/SilverStone-Raven-RV02-E/

Also like this - http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/pc-cases/ms1000-hs2

Yeah, im pretty sure those are sleeve bearing too


@Marco oh yeah the lian li LANCOOL cases i like but are all plastic on the outside

 

[beanoslim]

Yeah, im pretty sure those are sleeve bearing too

Why is that a problem, they are nice and quiet.

 

[mrhoshos96]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112249
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061&Tpk=antec%20p183

the antec p183 looks slick: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/antec_p183/5.htm