a93j202k Posted April 19, 2009 Posted April 19, 2009 Like the title says: I'm looking for cheap performance case. Preferably one with 120mm fans. Right now I'm considering the Antec 300, CM690, and the Lancool K7. I like a clean, minimalist look; which is why I would pay a little more for a Lian-Li. I think cases with shiny plastic and gaudy lights are tacky and overdone. So are there any other cases/brands I should consider before buying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverXmiss Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Like the title says:I'm looking for cheap performance case. Preferably one with 120mm fans. Right now I'm considering the Antec 300, CM690, and the Lancool K7. I like a clean, minimalist look; which is why I would pay a little more for a Lian-Li. I think cases with shiny plastic and gaudy lights are tacky and overdone. So are there any other cases/brands I should consider before buying? Go with the CM 690, this case can handle 4870X2 which is the longest consumer level video card so far. So its a VERY roomy case. Edited April 22, 2009 by neverXmiss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueler Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Hey hojin994, I found myself in the same boat you are in awhile back and after spending hours pouring through cases I decided on this one Lian Li PC-7B plus II. Later while browsing through the forums here I noticed that somebody had recommended this case to another member.......It immediatly got slammed......and I quote "man that is an ugly case" . So me and my bruised ego waited for my case to arrive and when it got here I discovered that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. I think that all PC cases are just a box but if you are going to buy a box it might as well be a well made box and this one is. There is nothing on this case that screams "bling" but it's anodized brushed aluminum finish looks pretty good to me. I added two Noctua NF-P12 120mm and one NF-R8 80mm fans (although there is probably nothing wrong with the fans it comes with) and made some filters out of open cell foam to finish it off. I run a E6420 OC'd to 3.2Ghz and I run both a GPU and CPU folding client 24/7....this is also my main office rig. It runs cool and is quiet as a mouse. I don't know what else you could ask for at $90.00 plus right now newegg is shipping it freight free. B:) Have a look Edited April 23, 2009 by Fueler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinkjb81 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 im useing an NZXT apollo and the tepms from the old case went from about 90 to a nice 78. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCRO Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I like my Cooler Master Centurion 5 Red Case, really good open mesh style, excellent airflow. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119153 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Nice case Fueler. The sort of thing I'd probably go for although I do like my Antec Sonata. Cheers Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charronc Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 the element s by thermaltake is $100 right now... though I think the promotion ends today. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...ltake%20element Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCRO Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Centurion 5 Red Case This is the other model...$59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119077 Edited April 24, 2009 by MJCRO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a93j202k Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 @Fueler Why did you block up the vents? And how are your temps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 @FuelerWhy did you block up the vents? And how are your temps? dust filters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Lancool = Lian Li, so my vote definitely goes out to the Lancool K7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidst Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I have heard good things about this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811146047 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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