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March 2, 2013 4:19:00 PM

Hi guys, I am building my new PC, and I was looking at cases. I really like the Zalman Z9 U3 (one with the big window) as well as the Zalman Z11. I was origonally going to get the Z9 U3 along with Blue NZXT LED Lights. In total it's $74. The Z11 though. (smaller window, comes with Blue LED fans) is only $70. It also looks a bit cooler in my opinion, I don't know. what do y'all think I should get?

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April 15, 2013 12:49:47 PM

At newegg theres the xion onyx xon-301 case. It has a pretty big window and 3 big stock fans. The side panel window fan is LED lit and also has LED lights in the front of the case. Right now its $39.99 plus $7.99 shipping. I have this case and love it and it has great expandibility and mounts for different sized fans.
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April 15, 2013 3:32:12 PM

Mcwoos said:
At newegg theres the xion onyx xon-301 case. It has a pretty big window and 3 big stock fans. The side panel window fan is LED lit and also has LED lights in the front of the case. Right now its $39.99 plus $7.99 shipping. I have this case and love it and it has great expandibility and mounts for different sized fans.


Xion cases are junk, I wouldn't buy one for any reason. I wouldn't pay money for fancy lighting either. If you want to get that that's your discretion. Better would be a Phantom 410 or a Corsair 400R.
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April 15, 2013 6:20:01 PM

@g-unit 1111 I suggested this case for a mid level case with a window and this case is pretty well built except for the plastic on the front and it has good airflow and expandibility but im not here to make his decision. It's only a suggestion to him. And theres the cooler master elite for 39.99 as well on tigerdirect and it has a decent sized window and nice design on the front. If you dont like any of those then the antec 900 would be best for me. Look on ebay for discount prices on new cases as well but check the seller first.
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May 2, 2013 10:16:46 PM

Mcwoos said:
@g-unit 1111 I suggested this case for a mid level case with a window and this case is pretty well built except for the plastic on the front and it has good airflow and expandibility but im not here to make his decision. It's only a suggestion to him. And theres the cooler master elite for 39.99 as well on tigerdirect and it has a decent sized window and nice design on the front. If you dont like any of those then the antec 900 would be best for me. Look on ebay for discount prices on new cases as well but check the seller first.


No, I've used these cases. They are not in any way shape or form well built. The words "cheap crap" don't even begin to accurately describe them. We buy crap cases where I work and I've said things to my boss on multiple occasions - Xion, Apevia, Raidmax, and Ultra - avoid these brands like the plague.

Any build $900 or over - pay money for a good case. Anything below $50 and it really makes the whole build look cheap. I don't cut corners in the areas of case or power supply and I flat out refuse to.
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May 3, 2013 12:13:47 AM




I have used these cases as well and the only one to me that seemed sturdy from Xion is the Onyx XON-301. I know raidmax makes crap cases and apevia but iv'e never heard of ultra and if your spending $900 bucks on a build then you have enough money to get a better case and I respect your opinion that you think that they suck but in my opinion the XON-301 is pretty good but it doesn't compare to the cooler master cases or the antec cases. And no one mentioned Power supply but thats the main thing for me and in my opinion I dont really care what a case looks like. As long as it has fans and can fit my parts im fine.
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May 3, 2013 9:29:51 AM

Mcwoos said:



I have used these cases as well and the only one to me that seemed sturdy from Xion is the Onyx XON-301. I know raidmax makes crap cases and apevia but iv'e never heard of ultra and if your spending $900 bucks on a build then you have enough money to get a better case and I respect your opinion that you think that they suck but in my opinion the XON-301 is pretty good but it doesn't compare to the cooler master cases or the antec cases. And no one mentioned Power supply but thats the main thing for me and in my opinion I dont really care what a case looks like. As long as it has fans and can fit my parts im fine.


Ultra and Systemax are Tiger Direct's house brands. And yes both suck. I have a different opinion on cases. I want them to be well built and I want them to last a long time. I also want them to have above average cable management and be able to support lots of fans.
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May 3, 2013 12:22:19 PM

g-unit1111 said:
Mcwoos said:



I have used these cases as well and the only one to me that seemed sturdy from Xion is the Onyx XON-301. I know raidmax makes crap cases and apevia but iv'e never heard of ultra and if your spending $900 bucks on a build then you have enough money to get a better case and I respect your opinion that you think that they suck but in my opinion the XON-301 is pretty good but it doesn't compare to the cooler master cases or the antec cases. And no one mentioned Power supply but thats the main thing for me and in my opinion I dont really care what a case looks like. As long as it has fans and can fit my parts im fine.


Ultra and Systemax are Tiger Direct's house brands. And yes both suck. I have a different opinion on cases. I want them to be well built and I want them to last a long time. I also want them to have above average cable management and be able to support lots of fans.


Ya cable management is what I like to see as well because without it the inside looks like crap and your gonna have crappy airflow.
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May 13, 2013 8:54:00 AM

Well, I ended up getting the NZXT Tempest 410 Elite
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May 13, 2013 9:01:52 AM

ok then. since you figured it out, ill close down the trhead
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