New Case Help

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Dirk13

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Hey guys,

My old case is an Antec Performance Plus. I love it but the 80mm fans seem to limit aftermarket coolers, so for my new build I am looking at getting a new case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129124

I would some feedback/suggestions.

Requirements:
1. max of 22 inches high including the feet (although close as possible to maximize internal space)
2. Not made of mesh
3. Hopefully has intake filters - I will be living with cats shortly
4. No tool access would be a plus

Budget ~100-150 - or less if a cheaper case turns out to be the best one.

One case that I came across that I think has potential is the Silverstone Raven, but I prefer a case with a front drive door. I'll look for reviews on it tomorrow its 4am now haha.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163154

Thanks for the help,

D
 
How about Antec P183? It's $150 at Newegg, and since you like the Performa you'll probably love the P183. :)
Here's the best review I've read of the case, meaning "best" as in using the right approach about the case's pros and cons.

Cheers
Olle
 
$150 for a P183 is highway robbery. I've seen them as low as $100.

Look at the Lian-Li offerings as well as Silverstone; I'd suggest a RV-02 over a RV-01. Also look at the Fortress 2; I think it's about the same size as the Raven 02.
 
silent-circuit said:
$150 for a P183 is highway robbery. I've seen them as low as $100.

Look at the Lian-Li offerings as well as Silverstone; I'd suggest a RV-02 over a RV-01. Also look at the Fortress 2; I think it's about the same size as the Raven 02.
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+1

Lian Li's has tons of offerings that fall in your price range. The aluminum cases are really nice and easy to work it.
 
Thanks for the suggestions, I think I have narrowed it down to a handful of cases. I have not had a chance to look up individual reviews for these cases yet so any input would be helpful.

I plan on only having an optical drive, 1 HDD and 1 SDD(hopefully hah) so the A05 is strangly a possibility.

Listed in no particular order:

COOLER MASTER ATCS 840 RC (amazon has the black one)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119186&cm_re=840_RC-_-11-119-186-_-Product

LIAN LI PC-B25F (also very interested in the B25S depending on its price)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112248&cm_re=PC-B25F-_-11-112-248-_-Product

Antec P183 (the fan shape on the top port might be a deal killer)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129061

Antec P193
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129062&Tpk=p193

LIAN LI PC-A05NB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218&cm_re=A05N-_-11-112-218-_-Product
 
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