Sub-$50 Case Conundrum

[zantaff]

I've been looking at cases, and I've found 4 sub-$50 cases I like.
One main feature that I'm looking for is the painted interior.
Side window would be a plus, but it's not necessary, since I can make one myself.

The challenge is now, which to pick?
Which do you think is the best, based on price & features?

Rosewill CHALLENGER ~ $49 on eBay

COOLER MASTER Elite 430~ $45 on Newegg

Xigmatek ASGARD II ~ $34 on eBay

XION XON-180 ~ $35 on Newegg ($25 with $10 mail in rebate)

Let the battle begin.

 

[Herr_Koos]

Go with the Rosewill or Cooler Master. Anything below the $50 is usually cheap for a reason, i.e. shoddy build quality etc.

 

[AMD Radeon]

personally i will go with CM elite, looking from its photos, it should have pretty good air flow from front to back/top

 

[manofchalk]

I add some challengers to the field.

If you think you can get the rebate.
Zalman Z9+. $60 ($10 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027

Or not.
Zalman Z9. $47 ($10 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235026

or if you can.
Zalman ZM-Z9. $68 ($20 rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235036

 

[zantaff]

Oh, I missed that Z9 because of the rebate. It looks pretty swish!

 

[Zed_Spooge]

I'm gonna add a few, too.
NZXT - In love with their cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061


they're all <50$

 

[zantaff]

I'm gonna add a few, too.
NZXT - In love with their cases
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146058

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061


they're all <50$

They are nice cases, I just don't like that front pannel too much. Picky personal preference, I know.

 

[zantaff]

Ok now it's defintally between these two cases:
Both have wire routing, 2 side panels, 3 Pre-installed fans.

ZALMAN ZM-Z9 U3 $48 (after rebate)
Pros:
Front pannel display
Side Window

Cons:
A bit more expensive
Mail in rebates are VERY sketchy.

Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 $40
Pros:
Screw-less features
Less expensive

Cons:
No real cons, just a few less features than the Z9