case options...

[aintnothang]

I'm going to transfer my old hp to a new case. I was thinking about THIS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156018) one, cheap, looks decent. Does anybody have any pros or cons about this case or another case option. I would also like to see the raidmax astro complete.

[jdbnsn]

Looks like a nice case to me, price is right too.

[Tabspace]

looks good to me too. if the 2 side 80's are too noisy just mod them to 120's.
looks like there's room.

[aintnothang]

I have two 80's w/ leds I could slap in there also. 120's sound good two though, would I just cut a new hole?

[aintnothang]

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/3024/64091434bp2.th.jpg (http://img182.imageshack.us/my.php?image=64091434bp2.jpg)

Thats what it will look like completed, kinda liked it better with the brushed look...

[FuzzyPlushroom]

Assuming you plan on taking the stamped fan grilles out of the back, it looks good. Strong enough, from what the reviews say, and decent airflow.

[aintnothang]

I'll definitively cut those out, they seem like they'll restrict airflow. which is better, a single 120 or two 80's?I'll also make the two sides an intake rather than exhaust. No other cases in that price range look that good.

[PauL]

My brother actually bought that case and ended up only haveing it for a couple weeks because the sides and top were flimsy. The top could be easily be pushed in.

[aintnothang]

Maybe its not such a good idea then...:think:
I'll be looking at more expensive(quality) cases now.

[aintnothang]

I like the soprano, but a little costly. The Sunbeam Silent Storm is also nice, but I don't know if I like the core fan.

[DZ469]

I have a cooler master centurion 5 and it is great. easy to work in, good quality, and it only costs around 40-50 bucks, so definitely check that out. And if you have a little bit more cash, the CoolerMaster RC-690 looks like a good case, although i havent personally built with it.

[aintnothang]

It looks good and is 39.99 on sale at newegg. Don't like that you have to remove front panel to install drives, but has a nice window. Anybody else have any suggestions?

[.Maleficus.]

Centurion 5 is an excellent case, don't let the front panel removal deter you. It is a very good medium quality case and if it's $39.99 not much will be better.

[aintnothang]

I like the price, quality, and style. Sounds like a good buy.

[DZ469]

Seriously go for it. Although i have the unwindowed version, which is the same thing, only without a window (in case you were thinking about modding it). Yeah it is a great midrange case. Im upgrading to an Antec 900, but if you dont have a lot of cash go for the Centurion 5. BTW it has the highest rating on NewEgg so that means :banana::up::up::banana:

[aintnothang]

I kinda want one with a door now, but still really considering the Centurion 5.

[DZ469]

By door you mean one for the front, covering the drive bays?

[aintnothang]

Yes, I think it makes it look "cleaner".

[.Maleficus.]

Yes, I think it makes it look "cleaner".
Have you ever tried stealthing the drive bays? I don't know if we have a tut here, but you can find them on the net all over.

Maybe I'll make one.

[aintnothang]

It looks better than a door when yo u stealth them. I love that look and a tutorial would be awesome.

[.Maleficus.]

In that case, I'll work on a tutorial today and get it posted up.

[aintnothang]

That would be awesome!