Need help on good computer case

[Ed4252]

I need help finding a good deal on an excellent computer case with open window/LED lights - though I prefer quality over price. Basically a mid tower is fine.

The ones I've been able to find so far are off of the newegg site:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146050
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146041
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

[HAPPYJACKGUM]

I'm looking into a new computer when system 7 comes out in October. I'm willing to spend $700-$1000 on a new computer (not laptop) for the house. It is mostly for household use but I also love my games, so I want to put some cool equipment in it for the newest games. I'm just not sure if it is better and cheaper to build my own or just buy a prebuild one from newegg or bestbuy.

I'm not too worried about the rewarding aspect of building my own. I just wqant to get the most bang for my buck.

[Ed4252]

I'm looking into a new computer when system 7 comes out in October. I'm willing to spend $700-$1000 on a new computer (not laptop) for the house. It is mostly for household use but I also love my games, so I want to put some cool equipment in it for the newest games. I'm just not sure if it is better and cheaper to build my own or just buy a prebuild one from newegg or bestbuy.

I'm not too worried about the rewarding aspect of building my own. I just wqant to get the most bang for my buck.

and you decided to post in my thread because........?

[HAPPYJACKGUM]

and you decided to post in my thread because........?

that is a good question. I think you just don't need to worry about it there lover.

[SpiderX1016]

If you prefer quality don't get NZXT... Get an Antec, one of the best bang for your buck cases.

[radford]

I need help finding a good deal on an excellent computer case with open window/LED lights - though I prefer quality over price. Basically a mid tower is fine.

The ones I've been able to find so far are off of the newegg site:


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146050
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146041
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Ive never used that case but Antec and Cooler Masters are obvious choices. They have some insanely expensive cases but Antec did come out with a slightly cheaper gaming case and CM also has some sub 100 cases.

I have two CM690s which are fine , large mids with lots of great features but its also kind of quirky too like all cases Ive used tend to be. They always have some features that are a bit quirky.

This one is really popular but it hasnt been on sale recently 99 bucks
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

Theres the cheaper Antec $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

Actually this NXZT gets good reviews
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146047

CM 690 $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Some points about the 690 -- its covered in wired mesh so dust and dirt can get stuck in it like all these type cases , Antec 900 is the same.

HDs sit in a proprietary cradle and go in sideways.
Power supply goes on the bottom. There are tons of mounts of 120mm fans.
Theres a cable management bracket system but Im not that crazy about it.
The HD led seems bizarrely weak, cant even see if its on or off.

[radford]

that is a good question. I think you just don't need to worry about it there lover.

I'm really biased but I would always build unless some maker had some proprietary feature that was incredible and the overall cost was competitive with building a system. Since Ive never seen such a system I doubt I would buy one.

Well if they had a cheap cable card HTPC system a lot of people would buy them because you cant get the cable card interface separately. However , the systems theyve offered have various limitations and problems supposedly and they keep pulling them off the market all the time.