What brand of CASE should I get? (1 Viewer)

[Rob Lutter]

I am looking for a case that is:
a. Pretty
b. has plenty of interior and exterior bays
c. If there is a power supply... it has to be AT LEAST 350 Watts.
d. Under $100 at retailers (Ok, I will go up to $125 if it is really, REALLY nice )
wadda you guys think? I have been looking at the Evercase E4252W005A thus far.
Thanks.

 

[Masood Ali]

If you haven't scrolled through Colorcases.com yet, give it a try. I found about a dozen cases I would love to have sitting on my desk.
EDIT:
These are the ones I liked the best -
Robocase
Eclipse S
Eclipse B

 

[AllenD]

I like Masood's suggestion. That's where I'll be when I need another one. I'm torn between these:
0505 Predator
405 USB - Stainless Black
Add in the mix the cases in the "COMING SOON" section at COLORCASES, it will take me/you a few weeks to decide.

 

[Rob Lutter]

ooo, I really like that site... damn those cases are pretty (and affordable too!)
I really like the 307 Zeus w/ Side Window
and
702 Quicksilver

Thanks!

 

[DonRoeber]

They aren't the most attractive cases in the world (they're usually plain ol' beige), but I love working inside either Antec or Inwin cases. I've yet to cut my hands!

 

[Bill Catherall]

What about good looking desktop cases (instead of towers) for building HTPCs that will sit in a rack? Every desktop case I see looks really cheesy. Anybody seen something that would look good (and blend in well) sitting with other home theater gear?

 

[Martice]

I know you said your limit is $125.00 tops but you have to look at this one right here. I think I've made up my mind on what case I'm getting. Masood, thanks for all of your replies to my threads that you've responded to. I really appreciate yout input.

 

[Ken Woodrow]

I just bought this case, but it violates your $125 rule and does not include a power supply. But it's awesome looking and built like a tank. I haven't built it up yet, but there is a review of it over at AVSForum.
- Ken

 

[Rob Speicher]

Antec 1040 (or 1040B if you want a black case) - 400 watt power supply, nice looking, retails for less than $125, plenty of bays, and nice extra features.

I have the 1030 now and love it; I'll be using the 1040B for my next case.

 

[AllenD]

Rob,
Don't you just love the description of the 0702 Quicksilver:
SIDE PANEL ACCESS
FRONT USB PORTS
AWESOME DESIGN

 

[Oscar W]

I'm torn between these:
0505 Predator
405 USB - Stainless Black

405 USB - Stainless Black -- hey that's my case! Actually got it from Colorcases about a year ago. Great case, lotta room inside, though it is a little large.

 

[Rob Lutter]

Guys, I have decided on the 307 USB - Zeus w/ Side Window from ColorCases... I figure with some lighting effects and a little 'Lutter magic' this baby will look great,
One last thing... should I get silver or blue? I am thinking blue.

 

[Rob Lutter]

uh oh... I looked at it again and now I want silver

 

[Masood Ali]

That's a toughie. Are you planning on painting any of your drive bezels? With the bezels painted, they'll both look good. Without, I'd give the edge to the blue......err, silver.....umm, I don't think I can help you with this one.

 

[Brett DiMichele]

CoolerMaster most definatly has some gorgeous cases. Especialy
the Aluminum Case with Arcrylic Front Pannel (Expensive though).
No matter how many times I see it I just LOVE the looks of
the Antec SOHO Case.

(http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2010998883

 

[Masood Ali]

Those Antec cases go for about $100 shipped (with 420watt PSU) at Newegg.com (they're rebranded under the Cheiftec name, same exact case though).

 

[Chu Gai]

All great choices. The link below shows some of the fun stuff you can do to dress the case up.
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[Kelley_B]

I have that Antec case, except in black and I HIGHLY recommend it. BEST CASE EVA!

 

[Dalton]

Enlight also makes some good screwless cases. You can find them atLink Removed

 

[Martice]

For the memeber who wanted to see some cases that might fit in the audio rack. Try this on for size. Link Removed
Good Luck