Matt8789
12-09-2005 19:00:24
Im shopping for a new computer case fellas along with a bunch of other stuff because im building my own computer..the one i have now, with upgrades, is just still slow..
The question being where is a good place i can shop for cases? I dont want anything flashy but nothing plain-jane. I was looking into getting a somewhat smaller case but still has enough room for everything and some space for fans etc...iv seen ones that look like cubes and others that are just like smaller towers..any help?
goofygarber
12-09-2005 19:07:40
http//www.newegg.com
Your one stop shop for everything you could ever imagine. Check out the daily specials, i've seen 200gb hd's go for under $80
Matt8789
12-09-2005 19:35:46
Yeah iv been already looking around newegg
goofygarber
12-09-2005 19:36:55
And you need more? I'm dissapointed >=(
tracemhunter
12-09-2005 19:55:58
get a lian-li. expensive but top of the line.
Avenger55
12-09-2005 20:20:44
along with newegg....
http//www.zipzoomfly.com
http//www.xoxide.com
http//www.monarchcomputer.com
all 8+ on resellerratings
doylnea
12-09-2005 22:27:08
OP, be more specific about what you want to do with your computer. If you want a gaming rig, you'll need a different case than if you want an internet word processing box. And to be frank for the price of dell deals these days (though I despise dell) if all you're doing is internet, then buy a dell for ~$350 and get a free 15-17" monitor too.
Matt8789
12-09-2005 22:31:09
[quotee129eeec75="doylnea"]OP, be more specific about what you want to do with your computer. If you want a gaming rig, you'll need a different case than if you want an internet word processing box. And to be frank for the price of dell deals these days (though I despise dell) if all you're doing is internet, then buy a dell for ~$350 and get a free 15-17" monitor too.[/quotee129eeec75]
This computer will be for Media based stuff..ie Movies, storing video, music and picture files, browsing the internet and also online gaming. I already have a 120gb HD and a brand new Audio card all i need is a new graphics card, mobo, cpu and some other things. But as of right now im still looking for a case to get started..i could get a water cooled because i will be upgrading and upgrading the computer from time to time but dont want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on it..again, im looking for something different than the plain old tall tower..
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As a computer tech...
i buy parts from www.pricewatch.com. Look vor Antec, they have nice PC cases. and 120gb HD? I think you will need more then that.
Peinecone
13-09-2005 08:20:08
I recentcly bought an Aspire case off newegg. The power supply wasn't enough so i bought another bigger, quieter one. But i like the case alot.
[quote0b9a64a311="CoMpFrEaK"]Antec Sonata 2[/quote0b9a64a311]
Yes, get a Sonata.
Lock this up, we're all done here 8)
jadem
13-09-2005 09:15:32
I have an older Antec case (my computer is approximately 3 years old).
Go with aluminum, not steel (do they even make steel cases anymore??).
Oh and good luck with water cooling, I hear it's a blitch to setup.
Matt8789
13-09-2005 15:10:24
I was looking at the Lian li and they look nice but im a really picky person when it comes to spending this much money..i was also looking at those Sonata 2s and they look nice but i dont like how it has a door on it for the drives..a no no..also, the slide up door where the ports are in front another no no..anything else?
Peinecone
13-09-2005 15:33:40
Here is the case i got. The power supply wasn't enough for me so i got a better quality 420W enermax PSU.
http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144041
Allen626
13-09-2005 15:43:16
For 25$ I will tell you how to build a computer for you to the specs you want, and make sure it is at the cheapest price. My computer is this
3000+ oced 30%
Stock cooling
30$ case
DVD Burner
Leadtek Overclocked 6600GT
2x 300gig SATA II NCQ HDDs
160gig and 120gig PATA in raid0 array
535w Enermax PSU 34A on 2 12v rails
OCd 2x512mB OCZ value 2-2-2-8 DDR430@3.4V
Matt8789
14-09-2005 15:39:55
Oh, i forgot to tell you guys im looking for black. My old computer was a grayish/bluish sony and im going all black with this one. Iv been looking at the Lian Li V1000B cases that look like they have what i want..a little big, around the same size as my old one..does anyone know if the casters on the bottom are removeable?.. and a local shop has one that they upped and watercooled but its around $500 dollars..eekk a little too much for me..any other suggestions?