Microfly, SG01, or SG02???

[freakyhair]

Hi all, I'm looking for a case, an wondered what people thought about these. This is sort of a continuation of this thread (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1325308), but I have ordered my mobo and CPU but no case, and wondered what people like the best, and why. I will eventually have a decent VC in there, and I'm pretty sure they can all handle it. I'm assuming I will need to get an additional PS no matter what route I go (although I can probably rely on the Microfly's PS for a couple months until I upgrade my VC). Ultimately, I would like to order the case tonight, so chime in with all you can! Cheaper would be nicer, but I'd rather have something nice for a few years then regret it.

MB: ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
CPU: E8400 retail w/ stock cooler
VC: 7600GT, with major upgrade by the end of the year

Thanks in advance!

*Microfly MX - $100 + shipping
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2448914&CatId=3428
+nice temp display
+mediocre PS to hold me over, and save initial cost
+winidow on side can be removed and replaced with mesh to increase airflow
+room for (3) internal HDs + (2) optical drives
-may be hard to fit some larger VC's without mods

*SUGO SG01 - $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163050
+reputation of quality, great reviews
+large spot for VC
-no PS at all
~add window for $20...not nec, but nice.

*SUGO SG02 - $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163112
+good quality, pretty good reviews
-less fans than the SG01 (?)
-no PS at all

 

[setscrew]

Granted the Micro Fly is not of the same quality as the Silverstone, but the flexibility to install large CPU coolers trumps a higher level of finish.

I recently built a system around the Microfly MX-6 with great results (installed 8800 GTS 512 easily). If you decide to go with an Ultra, ditch the power supply immediately and go with a modular like a Corsair (HX series) or Silverstone with PP03 cable kit.

 

[6foot4geek]

Thermaltake Lanbox lite......

just got one and I love it

 

[Ockie]

SG02-F is now 74 on newegg.com

Also, keep in mind, you can use a full sized card on the "F" revisions of silverstone SFF cases. I am using a GTX280 in mine, had a GX2 fit with no problems... you could fit two in there if you had an SLI motherboard.

To give you an idea, I got a Quad Core, GTX280, 4TB Storage, raid card, 8GB ram, Two Optical drives (slim) in mine... it has a killer layout.

 

[TheBlueChanell]

I just built an SG01 based rig, it was pretty nice.

 

[freakyhair]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I ended up with the Microfly. I think the SIlverstone cases in general have a reputation of being higher quality, and work great, but the Microfly doesn't look shabby either, and had a spot for a 3rd HD + 2 OD's w/o modification.

I'll try to post some pics when I get it running.

 

[Potatocodone]

The microfly looks pretty good.

I have the SG02 and love it <3.

 

[jamemail]

Hey Ockie, how did you manage to fit 4TB of storage in the SG02-F? Can you post some pictures?

 

[Extreme Techinist]

SG03 Anyway!

 

[9mmx19]

The SG02 just looks so clean I cant vote against it.

 

[DvsfoR]

SG01