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Do you have a suggestion for a good computer case?

I'm looking for a case for my computer, but have not found anything quite right and was hoping someone could suggest something to me. Here are my requirements:

-Looks good. So not too boxy and preferably with hidden drive bays.

-Large. Big enough to house large 11 inch graphics cards like the 4870x2.

-Good cable management. So plenty of space behind the motherboard tray.

-Quiet. Perhaps not so important, but I would like a case which does think about quietness.

Price: Less than £150.

Thanks

Update:

I'm not after a guide telling me what I want, I know what I want- I just can't find a case that fits.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The Cooler Master Cosmos series of cases should suit you. The Cosmos Pure is excellent, but a bit above your price range:

    http://www.coolermaster.co.uk/product.php?category...

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-Micro...

    Not boxy, but rather a bit rounded. Includes handles for lifting/moving it. It also has excellent cable management and the front panel has a door to conceal your optical drives.

    Others in the Cosmos series share the same basic design, such as the Cosmos 1000, which is in your price range and features acoustic foam sound-deadening material to keep things quiet:

    http://www.coolermaster.co.uk/product.php?product_...

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Cosmos-RC-10...

    The Cosmos is also a good choice and is in your price range:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-RC-1000-KSN1...

    The Cosmos S is a bit cheaper, but doesn't have the front panel door.

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/article.php/...

    http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Computer-Cases/MGE-... This ones a review with specs, Keep clicking next.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

    I'm a gamer and that's the computer box I used above., It has plenty of AIR SPACE, and many fans. Not to mention it looks sweet. Only downside is that the front of it comes with nothing, but it has 3-4 multi-media ports for you to add on yourself.

    The box itself is HUGE, and has plenty of room.

    **Important note** I have a huge graphics card too that's around 11inches long, the computer case had TONS OF SPACE, but I had a difficult time to fit it in because my motherboard was small. Otherwise there is still tons of room and it's easy to install stuff because you have so much space to work with.

    It's cost me 100$ Canadian. (Didn't come with a power supply, got it off my old computer) Most places has it come with one. Which makes it go up to 180ish Canadian, which I think is around 150 euros.

    So heres my Pros and cons.

    Pros:

    -Looks Nice

    -Made of plastic with 4 plastic feet, so unlike a steel case you do not need to mount it off a carpet floor in fear of static shocks breaking computer.

    -Very Large inside.

    -Blue LED lights

    -Temperature gauge

    -Many Fans.

    -Front Highly customizable.

    -Has a handle so it's easy to move around.

    Cons:

    -Large to the point it's space consuming, but if you got room w/e

    -Pretty Electric consuming, but if you got a power supply then w/e.

    -Barely nothing comes with it in the front, so you have to fork out cash to put some on.

    -Since it's so large, even the most quiet power supply and fans has a echoing hm, but not by much.

    -Expensive.

    GOOD LUCK ;D

    *More important notes*

    I just checked, And it's a really hard case to get now. And Mine was only 100 dollars because It didn't come with a power supply. The usual power supply is a 500W supply.

    Seriously though, if you can find a case somewhere, I would totally get it. They are hard to find, but well worth it, because it's not a case in mass production and it is unique. ;]

    Anyhow this is what my computer running.

    MGE XG Dragon Case

    Nvidea GTX 260 by XFX

    q8200 Quad 2 core.

    750GB Seagate HD

    8 GB ram Hyper X at 800 Mhz.

    Coolermaster SilentPro 700W Modular PSU

    Average temperatures around 36-42 degrees Celcius. It has lovely airflow.

    I like this computer case a lot.

    -Ben

    Source(s): Computer Junkie.
  • 1 decade ago

    External Space

    The first factor to consider is how much space your PC case is going to take up. Are you placing it on a tight, crammed desk? Or on a large desk? If you have the space, tower PC cases are a good choice. If you're short of space, you may wish to consider smaller mini PC cases which are getting more popular these days.

    Internal Space

    Another factor to consider is how many components you wish to fit in your PC case. If you're a computer nut like me, you'll want to fit in a good motherboard, CPU, a couple of hard drives, video card, LAN card, cooling fans, a CD-ROM drive and a DVD writer. That's a lot of components to be cramming into a PC case! Again, a good choice would be a tower PC case. However, with so many components, you have to watch out for overheating problems - make sure you deck out the system with a couple of good fans.

    Motherboard Support

    One thing you must absolutely remember - check that your motherboard can fit into the case! Some cases are flexible enough to support AT, ATX and Baby-AT boards, but others only support one of these sizes. Even then, you need to be careful - some cheaper 'ATX' cases don't really fit ATX motherboards. I remember buying a wonderful ATX motherboard and it couldn't fit into my PC case! Imagine my frustration!

    Power Supply

    Most PC cases come with power supplies. With more and more components being fitted into a PC, you will certainly need enough juice to power them. My advice is to go for at least a 400W power supply. Also make sure the unit is ATX 2.01 compliant to avoid motherboard compatibility issues.

    Cooling

    If you're a overclocker or have many system components, you'll need to ensure you've got enough fans in that case to cool the system. Good PC cases allow multiple (4 or more) cooling fans to be installed, ensuring good ventilation.

    Looks

    Just a few years back, PC cases were boring white boxes. These days, you can find a plethora of colorful PC cases - if you're concerned about your PC's 'look'. Many PC enthusiasts I know go for good looking PC cases that come in a variety of colors - red, black, green, blue and what not.

    Conclusion

    In summary, always remember to consider the above factors when selecting PC cases. For the average home or business user, a good, simple case is recommended. If you're a hardcore computer enthusiast, you'll want to pay more attention to factors like internal space, motherboard support and cooling. Just consider your budget and your needs carefully - then go grab that case!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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