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Budget cases: losing out on features?

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June 22, 2013 2:27:44 AM

I'm building a $400-$500 computer and need a case. Due to budget constraints, it does need to be cheap (it seemed like a good idea to get a cheap case and use the savings on better hardware). After looking through newegg, it seems like the more expensive cases include noise reduction, more fans, and more USB slots. I am a little concerned about cooling--possible overclocking in the future, but not as much about the other features.

Will this case perform well? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... It does remind me a little of the old pool filter we had, but it comes with two fans. Is it missing something crucial? Should I not skimp on the case?

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June 22, 2013 7:42:45 AM

my concern with that case would be sharp edges when building in it.

as for airflow it should not be an issue especially with you have a budget video card in there or none at all (you did not specify parts).
i would replace the back exhaust fan at some point though, it looks like a 80mm but it can fit a 120mm from the pics. A second 120mm up front would help.

PS. if budget is an issue, skimping on the case is much better then the actual PC hardware.
June 22, 2013 2:14:03 PM

Thanks for the response. It's actually for my brother's computer. He ordered a new haswell processsor and a z87 motherboard, though I'm not sure which. He is going to use his old GTX 650 for a while, but may upgrade in the future.
Comparing the case to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168..., is the extra $20 worth it? It doesn't have a USB 3.0 header and it only comes with one fan. It does, however, have the bottom mounted power supply and a bunch of holes in various places.
June 22, 2013 7:09:34 PM

The nxzt 210 is a better case
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