bp1019 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I'm looking for a new case because the Super LanBoy is not giving me the best airflow for the chipset and PWMIC. I would like it to be under $100 if at all possible and I have a Big Typhoon to account for. I would appreciate any suggestions on what cases offer good airflow that aren't extremly expensive. EDIT: I thought I should add that I prefer if they are somewhat quiet and that I don't care what they look like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thespin Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Maybe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811133160 Take a look at the pics ... I have always liked THIS case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811133144 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfires Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Don't quote me on this, but I've been told that the Thermaltake Armour (http://www.xoxide.com/thermaltake-armor-case-black.html) is sealed so that air-flow is entirely controlled. On top of that, it has intake filters which I've heard greatly reduces the amount of dust entering the enclosure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfires Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Maybe:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811133160 Take a look at the pics ... I have always liked THIS case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811133144 I have the Thermaltake Shark. Are you kidding me? Look at the honey comb grill on the side. With this case you really don't have much directional air flow. Although, I came up with a mod for it, myself. If you still want to able to see through the side panel, get an 8.5" x 11" sheet of plastic (the type you'd use with an over-head projector, and simply cut it roughly bigger than the opening on the side panel and then use some good tape, going around all the edges from the inside. Seals the side, appears clean from the outside, and still allows you to see in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweak50 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I also have the shark. It may not have much directional air flow, but it still has a lot of air moving through it. I would recomend this case anyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thespin Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 If all you are concerned about is cooling the pwmic, see: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38291 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blooz1 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 This Lian-Li may look plain compared to the other cases that have been posted, but the quality is great, along with the airflow! http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ind...roducts_id=2709 (NOTE: This may not be the cheapest place to get one, but the site has good pics and the price is competitive.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp1019 Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Thnx for the input guys. Does anyone know anything about the Wavemaster's? I think I saw one on sale at Fry's for $80 so I'm going back tommorrow to check it out. It is yellow but the looks aren't whats important to me, I just want good cooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oRiOn Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 Don't know if anyone said this, get the Antec P180 looks awesome and awesome temperatures! Also ultra quite due to tri layered doors (metal/plastic/metal). -Will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-CsA-TAZ Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 http://www.xoxide.com/antec-p180-case.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyMon Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I just got the Antec P180. I haven't done my build yet, so I can only give you initial impressions. For $115 (one day sale ends today, I think) + shipping from NewEgg, it's a damn nice case. It doesn't include a power supply. It looks great, and should have excellent air flow and also be relatively quiet. The front door and also some parts of the side panels (where it attaches) are made of soft plastic and need to be handled with care. If you're rough on your cases or drag them around, this is not the case for you. The wiring takes work and you should read some reviews before you decide, unless you know that a tricky wiring job won't bother you. The power supply goes on the bottom and needs to have relatively long cables to reach your mobo. Overall, I'm really happy with it so far. Seems like it will be cool and quiet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oRiOn Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Its cool looking, quiet, and it doesn't have and vibrations due to rails for the cd drives. It also has nice cagesthat slide in and out and lock in. The cages also have rubber grommets to hold the hdds in place. The "soft plastic" Jonnymon mentioned aren't a problem I pick it up using the back and the front *front part is plastic that i grab) and its fine! Just take your time building and do a nice wiring job: I will get a pic up soon of my wiring i just redid. -Will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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