Antec NEW SOLUTION SERIES VSK-3000 Black SGCC steel MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case @1pm PT $29.99

I am interested in this case. Any thoughts from the gurus out there?

Quote from matchless3018 : I am interested in this case. Any thoughts from the gurus out there?

Overview:
Extremely basic case. Fine for a HTPC build or 'parents' build and leave sit setup, but not good at all for an enthusiast or tinkerer.

Pros:
Cheap, looks nice

Cons:
No USB3.0, no tooless components, limited drive rack, top mounted PSU, limited cable management, forward facing HDDs, steel (noisier/heavier).

Not sure is mobo try is removeable.

Ok, well I haven't used it, but my take is that it is very similar to some of the cheaper other cases out there. Yes it is simple, it only seems to come with one rear exhaust fan, I personally do not like tool-less stuff, take it out and use the screws on all my builds. Yes, it only looks like it has 2 hdd slots, but you could get a convertor for a 5.25 to 3.5 if need be, and an ssd would fit on the bottom just fine, so for the regular user, or someone looking for a gaming case, it will work, but there are just as good if not better for the $. Oh, and usb3.0 is nice, but not a deal breaker for me and you can get a bracket down the road. of course this is all extra $, and so I say wait to get a different case for the same price with at least 2 fans. Now, if you wanted to game on it, it will work, but I would suggest getting a newer, cooler running card that exhausts out the back and you will be fine for sure.

In my opinion, if the case had 2 fans, it would be OK at $30. Now, it depends on the build, but you can make it work for anything.

I am going to pass.

I like Antec, but I say pass. Too big for a nice HTPC (can get smaller with much better features and quality). Too featureless for a desktop or server. Better off with one of those $20 NZXT Source 210 cases if you need cheap, or upgrading to something smaller and/or better quality, otherwise.

Yea I wasn't looking for something extreme – just a basic case to house a simple setup (i5, 1 gfx card, 1 hdd, 1 ssd, dvd burner, blu-ray drive). I'm long overdue for a new system.

I guess I'll keep looking Thanks for the input!

I've been looking at the Zalman Z series and the Z5 for $29.99 AR seems like a better deal, I'll probably end up getting the Z9 U3 just to future proof this extra build a bit

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