What is the perfect case?

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OneStepAhead

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I need a case...perfect for under $120...

That included:

Sturdy Power Supply
Good cooling
Large -- 19-20 x 17-18

Any ideas? Kind of urgent, I need to order it tonight. Thanks for help in advance :D
 
I really like the V1000, but thats not in your price range
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maybe the P180?
 
I agree, i dont own that case, but was thinking about buying it because of the stellar reviews.

MH
 
I just bought a case off eBay and I am EXTREMELY excited about it.

Barely used Lian Li PC-70, that comes to a grand total of 91$ after shipping. It comes with a power supply, but I will be using a different one for my beefy gaming system I'm going to put in it. I can't wait to start taking it apart, cutting windows and modding it out.
 
OK...I made up my mind of the Lian Li PC-61, but now this case is very intriguing..

Which one would be a better choice? I save a lot of money by getting the CM, what is your opinion?

1) For the CM, is that mesh screen a screen in which you have to pull out to open the drives? Cause I DO NOT want that.
 
stormshadow said:
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....wow.



Anyway, just because a case doesn't come with a PSU doesn't mean you won't save money. Most cases come with AWFUL power supplies, so you'd have to buy a better one anyway.
 
GJSNeptune said:
Anyway, just because a case doesn't come with a PSU doesn't mean you won't save money. Most cases come with AWFUL power supplies, so you'd have to buy a better one anyway.
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qft.

don't make your case decision based on an included PSU.
 
Coolermaster Centurion 5 is cheap, comes with fans for both the front and rear, utilizes a tool-less mechanism for the magnetic and optical drives, and mine came with a duct for a CPU heatsink.

off topic: "You are the perfect [case], the perfect [case], the perfect [case]..."

I just keep thinking about Nine Inch Nail`s "Perfect Drug" whenever I look at this thread"s title :D
 
centurions get my vote too if you're looking for a decent "value" type case.
 
n00btard said:
Coolermaster Centurion 5 is cheap, comes with fans for both the front and rear, utilizes a tool-less mechanism for the magnetic and optical drives, and mine came with a duct for a CPU heatsink.

off topic: "You are the perfect [case], the perfect [case], the perfect [case]..."

I just keep thinking about Nine Inch Nail`s "Perfect Drug" whenever I look at this thread"s title :D
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Damn. I was thinking the EXACT same thing when I saw the title! :) Awesome song.

I'm think of picking up a Centurion 5 myself. Nice looking case to pick up the chicks... Well, I'm married, so that won't work. I just hope she doesn't steal this case! She already took the other nice one. I love having a wife that likes the case mods, but not a hardcore gamer, so I get the better components inside! :D
 
Antec has a bunch of nice cases in their B Stock site with decent PSU's for $100 or less shipped. Also has the Super LanBoy for $35 plus shipping (about $25 for shipping on most of their cases).

http://www.antec.com/us/pro_b_stock.php

http://www.antec.com/us/pro_specials.php

They are B stock and refurbs, but it would suit the OP's requirements... FWIW

I just ordered a TX1050B for about $90 shipped (B Stock), it is good sized and comes with a 500W SP2 modular PSU.
 
My vote?

Cooler Master CM Stacker
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119042
Everything you need in a case. Are you just wanting the power supply to be included or do you not have one? I dont believe that comes with a case but, there is also a Cooler Master 600 Watt PSU that I personally wouldnt purchase - but for different reaons - I run multidrive raid arrays and it doesnt have enough power on the 12V rails. The power on that PSU is focused on the 5V rail - for the actual pc to use.

Anyway - that case comes with enough room for 10 hd's 2 cd roms - 2 floppys - 2 psu's (all at the same time) your motherboard - one HELL of a heatsink or you could just go with a water cooling solution.

It is a little more than you were asking for - but ultimately you will not be disappointed. Great case - sturdy - comes with wheels.

I am waiting for the Mystique 632 to hit this weekend before I buy my next case.

Also - whats the rush on HAVING to order one tonight? Just itchin' to start a new project?
 
What about getting a B-stock P180 or P150 from Antec's site for $72 and picking up a Seasonic S12 from ZipZoomfly....all within your budget.
 
Yeah those B stock Antec are virtually brand spanking new. Although the CoolMaaster referenced above is hard value to top
 
Even though I am such a Cooler Master Fan boy - well at least the CM Stacker series - I have to admit - while walking through Fry's Electronics the other day - I found my self standing and drooling over the Antec P150. Such a clean case, beautiful + quite = love.

Love
 
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