Which case?

[Mynamesearle]

Hi I'm trying to find a pc case for my build. It's between an Antec 900 V3 or a CoolerMaster HAF 922. They are both around £85.

Thanks.

 

[kcsmacker]

Both will work great. Personally I would get the Antec for that huge fan on top and I like the look of it better. Many prefer the Haf 922.

The haf 922 does have tool-less installs for the drivebays however I think the Antec would have better cooling. The Antec also has removable mesh filters for cleaning dust. The Antec is also black inside if that matters to you. (looks sexy)

 

[Mynamesearle]

Thanks for your reply, I understand both cases do a great job of cooling but I think I'm going with the Antec because it looks beast and has removable dust filters.

Thanks.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Antec 900 runs about $100 here in US and is a very good case. It's been updated to include 2 USB 3.0 front ports so make sure ya don't get the older version.

Antec 902 V3 is a bit nicer and runs about $115 over here. You can compare the two here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100006519%2050001516%2040000007&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&CompareItemList=7|11-129-021^11-129-021-TS%2C11-129-097^11-129-097-TS

The HAF 922 has great cooling but no front USB 3.0 which in this day and age is a "no go" for me.

Another case that fits your price range is also one I'd highly recommend and that's the Corsair 500R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=100006644&isNodeId=1&Description=500r&x=0&y=0

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=767&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=5

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4408/corsair_carbide_series_500r_arctic_white_mid_tower_case_review/index8.html

 

[Mynamesearle]

The Corsair 500r is a very nice case, that's the first time I have seen it. Also the Antec 900 I'm looking at does have a front USB 3.0 port, even though I don't have anything USB 3.0 comparable yet, it's nice to have the option if I were to get something such as a USB flash drive.

Thanks for your reply, I will definately look into the Corsair 500r.

 

[phamhlam]

Whatever you do, don't get a horrible value HAF 922 case.

1. The interior is not painted
2. It is a dust magnet with no filters on the bottom fan and the front fan filters are weak
3. it doesn't have usb 3.0

Go with either a Corsair 400, Antec 900, or Fractal Design R3.