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Building a system as a college graduation present for my brother - he'll be doing content creation and media editing as a career. He isn't a system builder himself, but is software tech savvy and may want to get more into hardware as time goes on.
Now, I'm trying to pick a case and have it down to two. I've allocated about $60-$70 for a case and want to get one with these features:
1.) Handles full ATX boards
2.) Good/clean cable management and airflow
3.) Front USB 3.0 (essential - he'll be transferring big media files)
4.) Black is preferred color and quieter the better
I usually choose Lian Li for my own cases, but most of their model are out of the price range. I did find one with the features I'm looking for at $70:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112319
But there are limited reviews (though they are positive) and I haven't used this series before. It also only has one USB 3.0 front port (the second front port is 2.0).
There's a Rosewill case that is a bit smaller, but with great reviews and a Tom's recommendation for $10 less. It has dual USB3.0. But I've had bad luck with Rosewill products in the past and generally prefer to stay away. It's this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147060
I feel like the Lian Li might be a bit more solid and would be a better base for him to re-use in the future than the Rosewill, but want to get the thoughts of the community.
What would your choice be? Which would you want to receive (presuming the internals are the same) and why? Other options in that range?
Now, I'm trying to pick a case and have it down to two. I've allocated about $60-$70 for a case and want to get one with these features:
1.) Handles full ATX boards
2.) Good/clean cable management and airflow
3.) Front USB 3.0 (essential - he'll be transferring big media files)
4.) Black is preferred color and quieter the better
I usually choose Lian Li for my own cases, but most of their model are out of the price range. I did find one with the features I'm looking for at $70:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112319
But there are limited reviews (though they are positive) and I haven't used this series before. It also only has one USB 3.0 front port (the second front port is 2.0).
There's a Rosewill case that is a bit smaller, but with great reviews and a Tom's recommendation for $10 less. It has dual USB3.0. But I've had bad luck with Rosewill products in the past and generally prefer to stay away. It's this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147060
I feel like the Lian Li might be a bit more solid and would be a better base for him to re-use in the future than the Rosewill, but want to get the thoughts of the community.
What would your choice be? Which would you want to receive (presuming the internals are the same) and why? Other options in that range?
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