Could ya'll help me find my dream case please?

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Keetha

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Hey all. I'm graduating soon and my parents and grandparents are giving me a ton of money for a new computer. I've been looking for a sweet case and I feel like I've seen every case out there twice, but I still haven't found one I loved. The best ones I've seen for me are the CM Praetorian (Original, the 730 is ok though) and the CM Elite 331.

Requirements:
Not more than $150-180.
Black.
Not reversed (like the Lian-Li) or inverted (like another popular case out that I forget).
PSU at the top.
No weird attachments for the video card, or elaborate fan setups on the side of the case, though a normal 80-140mm fan that is connected to the side of the case and just a grill would be ok.
A generally plain look, inside and out, like the old Praetorian.
Removable MB tray.
No USB/Firewire/Etc on the top, a la the new Praetorian 730. Front is fine.

Bonuses (not required):
No window.
At minimum, 120mm fan in the front and in the back.
Thumb screws on the back, or a "tool-less" design.

I guess the deal is... I LOVE the old Praetorian, but I would prefer it with a 120mm in the front, one in the back, and one on top (exhaust) or on the side (intake).

All suggestions are appreciated and I'll look em all up (even if I already seen em before, I can forget). Thanks a lot :).
 
Homey D. Clown said:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3084524&CatId=1521
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Now that is a sweeeeeet case. The price is a little high though. NewEgg link...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146031

Arcygenical, thanks, I missed that one I think. I'll have to decide between the two.

Anyone else know of any cases like these ones? They are exactly what I want, only thing they are missing is the removable MB tray, but who cares? :D
 
I know you want to keep the cost down, but it's also quite true that you get what you pay for.

In my situation, I dropped $279 for one of these..... :eek:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163073

It's built like a tank, solid and beautiful to work in and with.

Cheap isn't always good, though sometimes you find a diamond in the rough.

That NZXT case is likely worth every penny, and will last for years of constant CPU/MB upgrades.

My last case I've had for close to 8 years.

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/reviews/misc/3dcool_tornado/

I paid $160 new for it, which was insanely high back then, but if you figure out the average, it cost me around $20 a year. The only reason I had to upgrade at all was that it was never designed to cool a modern SLI rig with a dual core CPU and 5 HD's. :D

Whatever case you decide on, enjoy your new rig!!!
 
SnakePlissken said:
One of these may fit the bill.
Antec Atlas Black
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I've considered this one, but it just doesn't appeal to me. I don't know if it is too plain, or looks too small or what.


SnakePlissken said:
Antec Titan 550
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Ew.


SnakePlissken said:
GIGABYTE 3D AURORA GZ-FSCA1-ANB
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This one is on my list now, thanks to you. I like the two back fans.


SnakePlissken said:
SIGMA Atlantis Black Aluminum
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On my list :). Thanks again.


SnakePlissken said:
NZXT ADAMAS BLK Black
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Already on my list from the previous guy :).


SnakePlissken said:
SILVERSTONE SST-TJ08-B
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Sweet case, but way too small. I've seen this guy before.


SnakePlissken said:
GIGABYTE Triton 180 Black
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Nice price, on my list too now, thanks.


So what did you do to find all of these? I've used the filters and stuff, but generally I only find either way too cheap (not price-wise) cases or gaudy cases. I guess part of my problem is I mostly looked at "name-brand" cases. Anyways, thanks a ton, I finally have a selection of cases I like :).
 
Limahl said:
I know you want to keep the cost down, but it's also quite true that you get what you pay for.

In my situation, I dropped $279 for one of these..... :eek:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163073

It's built like a tank, solid and beautiful to work in and with.

Cheap isn't always good, though sometimes you find a diamond in the rough.

...

Whatever case you decide on, enjoy your new rig!!!
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I've seen that Silverstone one around. The build quality on it looks amazing. But it's got the PSU at the bottom, which drives me nuts. It also has a fan in a weird spot. Otherwise it looks like a sweet case, but for the money, not worth it for me personally. I am really liking that NZXT though.

Thanks :).
 
The Adamas is a really cool case. The extruded aluminum gives me a hardon.

Did I just say that?
 
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