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Starting to build my new rig, looking for opinions
kitamesume:
yes but considering you can "get" an equally decent case for "less" why would you push for one which is twice or even trice as pricy?
if you note as well, "under $100" for a case is still flexible, there are a lot of good ones, specially at the $80-99 range.
(click to show/hide)[$39.99]NZXT Source 210 S210-002 White
[$39.99]NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black
[$39.99]NZXT GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK
[$39.99]SilverStone PS08B Black
[$39.99]Antec NEW SOLUTION SERIES VSK-3000
[$44.99]Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black
[$44.99]COOLER MASTER Elite 311 RC-311B-OWN1 Orange
[$44.99]COUGAR Solution Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
[$49.99]Xigmatek ASGARD PRO USB 3.0 CCC-AE37BS-U02
[$49.99]Rosewill LINE-M Micro-ATX Mini Tower
[$49.99]COOLER MASTER Elite 361 RC-361-KKR350
[$49.99]COOLER MASTER Elite 335 Upgraded RC-335U-KKN1
[$49.99]Antec NEW SOLUTION SERIES VSK-4000 Black
[$49.99]NZXT Source 220 CA-SO220-01 Black
[$49.99]RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WW White
[$49.99]Sentey Cobra Extreme Division Tower Case
[$49.99]RAIDMAX Sting Ray ATX-249WW
[$49.99]RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WU
[$49.99]COUGAR Solution AF-2 Black & Army Green
[$59.99]COOLER MASTER HAF 912 RC-912-KKN1
[$59.99]Rosewill LINE ATX Mid Tower
[$59.99]Thermaltake Commander Series VN40006W2N
[$59.99]ZALMAN Z5 Plus Black
[$59.99]APEVIA X-PLORER2 Series X-PLOR2-NW-BK/450
[$59.99]BitFenix Outlaw Black
[$59.99]SilverStone Redline series RL02B-W-USB
[$59.99]RAIDMAX Viper ATX-321WR Red
[$59.99]RAIDMAX Seiran ATX-902WW
[$59.99]LOGISYS Computer CS888CL Transparent Clear Acrylic ATX Mid Tower
[$64.99]Antec Three Hundred Illusion Black
edit: think - what can you build with a $1000 budget if the person keeps pushing for a $300 case and wants at least an i5-K with an SSD and a GTX670 no less?
kureshii:
--- Quote from: Ivon on January 08, 2013, 06:29:00 PM ---Seeing this reminded me....front I/O panel?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Depa=0&Description=ppssJanlianli20&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL010813&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL010813-_-EMC-010813-Index-_-MECH-_-IANLI-L1A
Specifically:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112300
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The V354 is a nice case, but you really should read some detailed reviews of it before deciding. One thing you want to keep in mind for a DIY PC (vs a build-and-forget) is ease of access, disassembly.
I'm using a V354 for home server case, and while it is beautiful as hell and sturdy, the side panels are attached with 8 tiny screws each, and there isn't a removable motherboard mounting plate. Not a big issue... until you need to swap the CPU/cooler and realise you have to remove pretty much everything in the case to get to it. And having to put in/take out 8 screws each time gets old. You could secure it with fewer than the full 8 screws ... but there are more convenient cases around.
If you're into small micro-ATX cases, suggest you also take a look at the Silverstone FT03 and TJ08-E. In particular the TJ08-E is quite affordable and well-reviewed on Anandtech for its performance.
Ivon:
SSD is a luxury item, you should only get one if you have money to burn (literally)
-by that I mean if you could burn the money and still be fine. Then spend it...don't spend what you can't afford :)
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I never recommend 'Build and Forget' (BaF). But then again I make my money with my computer. So I can't afford to send it ALL in for repair/replacement.
I know of no company that would allow you to say send back the monitor of your BaF. You would need to send back the entire unit that was purchased: K&M, Monitor, CPU (aka case)
Whereas, with a DIY, if a video card goes back you can make a quick run to the electronic store (ie Best Buy). And pick up an emergency card while you either send the damaged one back or order a replacement.
Saras:
--- Quote from: kitamesume on January 09, 2013, 07:08:15 AM ---yes but considering you can "get" an equally decent case for "less" why would you push for one which is twice or even trice as pricy?
edit: think - what can you build with a $1000 budget if the person keeps pushing for a $300 case and wants at least an i5-K with an SSD and a GTX670 no less?
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In most cases, sound isolation, better materials, weight, size.
You offer him to the nearest drug dealer and tell him to imagine a powerful gaming rig while high.
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