SpeedCrazy Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Hi guys I want to find a case to replace my "7 yr old biege generic". My criteria are; 1. Airflow. 2. Airflow. 3. Airflow. 4. Full ATX 5. I will be happy to have it under my desk for the next 5 years or so.(probably longer) 6. Did i mention airflow? 7. At least 4 5.25 bays. 8. At least 3 hdd bays. 9. Oh and AIRFLOW! Budget: Around $200 i want to make a good long term investment so dont leave something out because it is over 200 but do be reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro_dude15 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) cooler master haf 932, haf x, not sure on prices though but both have crazy airflow, lots of bays both 5.25 and 3.5, huge 250 mm fans, so lots of flow and quiet, haf 932 139.99 haf x 199.99 similar cases but the haf x is slightly bigger and slightly better, the haf x supports the really big mobos with the extra slots on the back oh and remember HAF stands for High Air Flow Edited January 22, 2011 by camaro_dude15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dihartnell Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 HAF X NZXT Phantom (I like the white one) Antec DF85 Antec Lanboy (the case is modular and can be reconfigured different ways). All under $200.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heeron Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I recently got the NZXT Phantom (black one) and can really recommend it, great airflow, good looks and easy installation for a reasonable price. Only thing I found jinky with it was that not only NZXT fans are supported so it's a gamble if you decide to use any other fans, got my 200mms to work anyway. I haven't had alot of cases before (just generic boxes) and I have to say i'm impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexRain Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 +1 for the DF-85 and the HAF X I love my 1200 but it's sort of the old man of the full tower ATX cases on the market today, room for 7 120mm fans and the big 200mm on top still give great airflow, plus it's a bit more modular than the DF-85 I have my DVD burner mounted at the bottom of the case instead of at the top which I love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Those two are a hard choice. DF-85 or the HAF X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro_dude15 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I find the covers for the dvd drives on the df 85 annoying but thats my opinion but it does have usb 3.0 so thats cool, both nice cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I find the covers for the dvd drives on the df 85 annoying but thats my opinion but it does have usb 3.0 so thats cool, both nice cases. Thats what im thinking i will probably go with the haf x, but keep opinions coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Shoot, i just realized that though this case is hot it has the great advantage of having a removable mobo tray. I dont know if i want to give that up. Anyone know of any decent full tower cases with removable mobo trays? Same criteria as above. Though i guess this rather throws the budget out the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I'm surprised nobody recommended the antec 900. Cheap, and it's almost like a wind tunnel. 2x120mm intake fans, 1x220mm overhead fan, 1x120mm exhaust fan, and a spot for another 120mm fan on the side panel. Great airflow, I have that case and I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCRO Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Save your money and get like the CM Strom Scout, I love this case, great on the wallet, looks baller, MAD airflow, and SILENT, did I mention it looks baller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedCrazy Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Full tower. @ Antec 900 Edited January 23, 2011 by SpeedCrazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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