Help me choose a new case for my build! =D

[jaguarmatt]

Gift cards ftw xD
I've got some extra dough and the need for a new case. =]

Looking at these three:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Antec+-+Nine+Hundred+II+Computer+Case/9406449.p?id=1218100314517&skuId=9406449&st=antec nine&cp=1&lp=1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Thermaltake+-+V9+Black+Edition+Mid-Tower+Case/9423233.p?id=1218102737213&skuId=9423233&st=v9 black &cp=1&lp=1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cooler+Master+-+690+11+Advanced+Bay+Mid-Tower+Chassis/1509604.p?id=1218265778067&skuId=1509604&st=690 II&contract_desc=null

For now I'm doing air cooling, but a brand new H70 would only be $80!
So the case would have to support water cooling for the future.

This will be mostly used for gaming and a full tower is out of the question atm or I'd buy the Phantom.
Please recommend me a case? Tell me experiences you've had with them!

Thanks in advance,

- Matt

 

[jaguarmatt]

Bump

 

[architectural]

i have an antec 300.
it vaguely resembles the coolermaster you posted.
it has 5 case fans.
my case temps are pretty much consistantly at 28c

i like the thermaltake you posted though
^_^

 

[jaguarmatt]

I was looking at the 300 but I'm looking for something with a little more design.

I love the look of the Thermaltake case, but it has such bad reviews.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Bbpsword]

I can vouch for the Antec Nine Hundred II, cause I have it. IT IS AMAZING. Cable management, airflow, looks, are all flawless. I wouldn't recommend any other mid-tower in it's price range over this one. It can support an H50 and an H70, but the H70 might be a little cramped. Then again, it would be cramped in any mid-tower case.

 

[radium69]

You can get it for free and it does the job very well! For extra cooling get a scrap fan.

 

[jaguarmatt]

http://www.itstrulyrandom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cardboardbox.jpg

You can get it for free and it does the job very well! For extra cooling get a scrap fan.

It doesn't have enough Hard drive bays, but I've done a similar build before. ;D


@ Bbpsword

Does the case support a large powersupply? Mine's about 3cm longer than the average.
I've only read good reviews about it so I'm really interested in buying this case.

 

[joelmartinez]

If design is what you want get an NZXT tempest evo can't find it on best buy newegg link below:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146062&cm_re=tempest_evo_NZXT-_-11-146-062-_-Product

NZXT phantom http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068&cm_re=NZXT_phantom-_-11-146-068-_-Product

NZXT apollo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025&cm_re=NZXT_case-_-11-146-025-_-Product

and many more, sell your gift cards to a friend and buy from newegg

 

[jaguarmatt]

If design is what you want get an NZXT tempest evo can't find it on best buy newegg link below:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146062&cm_re=tempest_evo_NZXT-_-11-146-062-_-Product

NZXT phantom http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146068&cm_re=NZXT_phantom-_-11-146-068-_-Product

NZXT apollo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025&cm_re=NZXT_case-_-11-146-025-_-Product

and many more, sell your gift cards to a friend and buy from newegg

I would love to buy the Phantom and probably will next year, but this year I'm choosing between those three.
Thank you though.

 

[joelmartinez]

Sorry, between those three I would go with the 690II

Reviews:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/cooler_master_cm690ii_advanced/6.htm

http://www.guru3d.com/article/cooler-master-690-ii-advanced-review/7

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-CM-690-II-Advanced-Case-Review/898/7

 

[jaguarmatt]

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