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Looking For A New Case...

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I've been trying unsuccessfully to keep up with the ever evolving case market these days. I thought to myself "Hey! The HardOCP crowd must have some ideas!" That is what brings me here right now, I seek the advice of those in the know.

What I'm looking for in a case:

Color: Black
Window: Would be nice
Quiet: A really big must here.
Price: $150 or under please.
Wiring: Must have a well thought out design that lends itself to a clean wiring job. I like a cleanly wired case, even if it does not have a window.
Fans: I would like to not go under 120mm in size. That's not to mean I want the huge 250mm ridiculous fan cases though.
Styling: Must have a "mature" look to it. No pre-mods, no excessive lighting. In fact, the less the lights the better.

So, please, I be of the. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
 
Antec P180B seems to fit all of your requirments. Currently you'll be able to find people getting P180B with the P182 enhancements that you list (wireing wise etc)

atm Newegg is having a weekend sale on it link 129.99 +tx + $19 3day shipping and a $40 rebate
 
I've been considering the P180B, but it was the wiring issues that was making it not purchase it. I really do not want a messy case and I've seen few P180/B cases that were not messy inside.
 
kuyaglen said:
Antec P180B seems to fit all of your requirments. Currently you'll be able to find people getting P180B with the P182 enhancements that you list (wireing wise etc)

atm Newegg is having a weekend sale on it link 129.99 +tx + $19 3day shipping and a $40 rebate
Click to expand...

Went ahead and purchased the P180B. $148.98 in the end once shipping was included, so basically $110 once I get the rebate sent in and check back. Not that bad really, I really hope I get the revision with the P182 tweaks. I really do not want to go modding right away on my new case.
 
I am a modder deluxe and I am with the other guy.. If you want CLEAN.. TONS OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.. SIDE WINDOW.. Get a Lian Li Case. I just bought one myself (Lian Li PC-7) ...They offer a black and aluminum model. Check out the reviews and price! Quality and affordability, it can't be beat! $89 bucks at newegg!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112099

Here is the side window: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280&products_id=1023

There are also tons of stuff to add on later if you ever decide to add fans or mod your drive bays..
 
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