Aluminum v. Plastic Cases in New Build

[Guest]

Friends,

My first build in a long time is this:

Xp 1800 or 1900
MSI version NForce 420 (one site on pricewatch says they get boards next week)
512 meg DDR Ram
WD 600 BB HD
CD Burner
DVD-ROM,
No overclocking at first, but as time goes on....
My first thought was to get an Antec 635sx, I like the size, the extra case fans, and the 350 Antec Power supply at about $100 (US).

Now, I have seen some great Lan Li cases, esp. the 65 (Mid Tower ATX with clear side panel). To put a PSU in means it is about $200 more for the Lan Li than the Antec.

Is it worth it, or not? Is it just a difference of taste and wallet size, or is the Lan Li worth the extra cash?

Does Lan Li make a smaller case about the size of the 635sx?

Are their any cheaper alternatives than the models mentioned above?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Sincerely,

John Kay

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[upec]

I have a Lian Li PC 60. Lian Li makes great case. It worth every penny.

Lian Li have smaller case but it is better to have a large case. A large case is easier to work with and provides room for future expension.

 

[Mavicator]

I think you'll find that everyone here will rave about the Lian-Li cases. If you go down the topic list, you'll find many threads on cases and most of them end in saying Lian-Li cases are worth every penny. I don't know what currency you're talking about when you state that the Lian-Li is $200 more than an Antec, but in US dollars, Lian-Li PC-60 cases can be found for $145. I own one, and I will never buy anything else.

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[Guest]

Just one correction:

Obviously the sx635 is not plastic, the face on the front of the box is. That's what happens when your brain is not engaged when your fingers are typing.

John

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[Guest]

Thanks for the note!

The Lan Li case and most PSU's are not $200 more than the Antec, but when you put a PC Power and Cooling 425 watt PSU in it gets close. That was the type of PSU I would put in it if I had to put one in.

John


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[Mavicator]

I'm running the Lian-Li PC-60 with the stock fans on medium, and an Enermax 465-Watt dual-fan PSU. The case stays nice and cool. I'm sure that would work well for your system also. My case and PSU cost me $230.

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[upec]

I used to built my computers with PC Power and Cooling PSU but now I use ENERMAX. ENERMAX are very high quality and a lot cheaper than PC Power and Cooling.

 

[Guest]

Hello Again!

If Enermax is as good as you say, and I have seen plenty of other folks say so, then let me ask:

I would like as quiet, powerful PSU from these guys, at least 350 watts. Any suggestions as to the best quiet model?

John

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