Case Preference. Somewhat urgent

[Chuck232]

I will be ordering my parts probably either today or tomorrow and I'm still stuck on my case decision, so I need some input. I just found several new cases and I was wondering if you all could help me out!

I'm looking at these 3:

Chenming Aluminum w/ Window (http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=7206CSAN&Category_Code=0365)

Kingwin KT-424 (Aluminum) w/ Window (or without) (http://www.kingwin.com/pdut_detail.asp?LineID=&CateID=1&ID=153)

Antec Sonata (Steel) (http://www.antec-inc.com/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=15138)

The Sonata is the cheapest case out of all 3, but I'm open to opinions.

Thanks!:D

[ThugsRook]

i like the kingwin ~ but the Chenming is a little bigger and has a little more room.

:wave:

[eva2000]

i bought an Antec sonata for my sister's upgraded pc, very easy to work with and quiet :)

personally i use

2x Lian Li PC60USB Aluminium
1x Atlas 201S Aluminium
1x Chieftec AX01-SLD Aluminium

beautiful cases :D

[Chuck232]

I have an Antec 1060 and it's a fine case, but:

1. The thing was heavy as hell, so I decided to get either a smaller case or an aluminum.
2. The door thing is just plain annoying.
3. It's just large and I don't really need that kinda of real estate...

I'm leaning towards the Kingwin at the moment.

[RotorHead]

I'll second the Kingwin.

Nice and clean :)

RH

[Razorback]

Kingwin

I have an Antec SLK3700. One thing I like about the Kingwin is the removable motherboard mount. I wish I had that on this case. It sure would be nice to get things setup before having to mount it into the case. My 2 cents. :)

[SupermanCK]

Originally posted by RotorHead
I'll second the Kingwin.

Nice and clean :)

RH

3rd...4th..5th for the kingwin...unless u like them BIG

[Chuck232]

Hmm... once thing I was wondering though, it seems like the Kingwin is really cheap for an aluminum case. And with the lack of info on it, I'm somewhat hesitant now..:( Don't mind me, I'm just really indecisive when it comes to computers lol.

[XJ.]

I don't know anything about these cases, except by reading the specs.

There are a couple of things I like in cases though.
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120mm fans - quiet, yet can provide good airflow (or noisy w/massive air flow).
Removable motherboards - I've only ordered a case without this feature once, and that'll be the last time.
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FWIW....

[RotorHead]

It's all good man.

It took me over 6 months to decide on a good case. If your not going to heavily mod it, then getting something that will suit your needs is the number one priority.

For example, I settled on the old LiteOn FS020. This case was exactly what I wanted, it’s butt ugly, however it gives me lots of flexibility on the type of system that I can install. It has good stock cooling, plenty of space, quality build….etc, the list goes on.

RH

[SupermanCK]

Rotorhead

could provide a link toyour case?

[RotorHead]

Ya sure, here ya go :D

http://www.loeusa.com/products/FS020.htm

This is the same case that swifttech uses for there Quiet Power Barebones system. You can see the minor mods that I've done in the Bleedin Edge Case Mods (http://www.bleedinedge.com/forum/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=177) thread.

I purchased the case from here, some really good folks :)

http://www.outsideloop.com/index.html

I've had this case for almost 5 years now and the only problem so far is the front panel is kinda fiddely to remove, and it could use another inlet fan to better balance the airflow.

RH

[Mikki]

One thing I'd like to add about the mobo trays like the Kingwin and my Coolermaster case....it rocks :rock: Pull the connectors, 4 thumbscrews (at least on mine) and it's out...cards and all. I personally would never buy a case without this feature....:)

[eva2000]

Originally posted by Mikki
One thing I'd like to add about the mobo trays like the Kingwin and my Coolermaster case....it rocks :rock: Pull the connectors, 4 thumbscrews (at least on mine) and it's out...cards and all. I personally would never buy a case without this feature....:) same here my lian li pc60 cases and atlas 201s and 4x aopen hx08/hq08 cases all have the removeable trays and i love them!

[RotorHead]

I'll have to admit, thats the one thing I wish mine had, but then again its big enough that it doesn't bother me.

The next one I buy will have that feature.

RH

[eva2000]

spare motherboard trays are good for other things too :D



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[Chuck232]

Hehe... pretty messy...;)

I see you've got your 2 R9600 Pros in already! :D