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Case for first time build

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Jones2504

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Yeah, I need a case for my first ever build!

I was looking at the Antec P182, but I have decided it’s too challening for a first build. Ideally I’d like something equally good, but more noob-friendly. In any case I’d like it to be cool/have good air flow, and some kind of dust filters. (Rules out the Antec 900.) It doesn’t have to be as quiet as the P182, but not overly noisy.

Also, it must be big enough to hold a Geforce 8800 GTS (this one). As for money, I’d prefer not to have to go much over 200 USD, but it’s not a deal breaker.

Can you recommend a case that fits these requirements and is easy to work with?

Thanks. :)
 
What do you find challenging about the p180? Anyway, I personally like mid-tower ( middle sized) cases such as the Antec P150 or Solo.
 
Get the P182. It is simple to install your stuff. What do you see as a problem with this case?
 
Thanks for your replies.

Well, I've been hearing (reading) a lot of people complaining about how bothersome it was to get the cables routed properly with the Antec P18* boards. (Okay, mostly with the old revision P180 without cable holes, but also some about the new revision and the 182.)

So I was just thinking that since this will be my first build, and there are plenty of other things I can mess up as well it might be the best to get a case were I wouldn't have to worry so much about cabling. (Where I could just let them hang, so to speak.) ;)

I don't know if I'm overestimating how difficult the P18* is to work with, compared to other cases?

Btw., does anybody here have the P180B-EU (Euro version - its product number is 0761345-09181-7) and know if it's the new revision? I can get that at a local shop with a good return policy.
 
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