Suggest a good case for my new build - $sub 50 CAD

ivyfield

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Hi guys, I'm building a new system and looking for a sub $50 dollar solution.

My setup is as follows:

i5-2500k
hd6850 or hd6870
8 gigs of ram
Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155 Z68 DDR3 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 HDMI DVI SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard
ocz 700 wat PSU

sites: ncix.com,tigerdirect.ca,directcanada.ca

country : canada

thanks
 

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no Newegg.ca? You could probably save some money by dropping to 4GB of RAM if this is meant to be a gaming build. Also, do you have any requirements on the case, ie. window, front USB, front eSATA etc.?
 
Coolermaster Haf 912 - $54.63
http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11130AC0700&vpn=RC-912-KKN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
A level down from a 912 but a very good cheap case.
Coolermaster Elite 430 - $39.99 with $10 mir
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=54194&vpn=RC%2D430%2DKWN1&manufacture=COOLERMASTER&promoid=1324
Or you could wait for the next NCIX sale and see what cases are featured.
Bought an Antec 300 for $52 last sale with a $20 mir.
Just bought the 430 last week for the same price i linked but at Canada Computers.

Newegg.ca what a joke $15-25 shipping on most cases(overpriced) lol!
 

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Don't need any eyecandy as far as windows are concerned. Main priority is proper airflow and that my video cards fits into it. Would be better if fans come already installed. The antec 300 was on sale but missed it. dope. so looking for something as good and within budget.

I can also use newegg.ca if there are good deals.

Please keep the suggestions coming
 

ivyfield

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Thanks guys, went for the HAF 912. I might have gone for the CM 430 elite or antec 300 if I hadn't missed them on sale. But in the end very happy with CM HAF 912. In the end, probably a good thing I missed the earlier deals.

Good cable routing capability to hide behind the other side of the case and aftermarket heat sink hole cutout came in handy. These features were missing in the CM 430 elite.

Was also happy with the accessories like tie downs that came with the case.

The only thing is that the top has very big honeycomb holes and something could fall through it. Perhaps a filter type may come handy if not using the fans on the top.

Overall good case for me. Would have been nice with a glass window but at the moment was just looking for a good cheap case so that it doesnt get hot.