Looking for a case...

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Pulsey

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Hello guys,

This is my first post :D

I need some help on finding a decent enough case :D

My budget is £80 i really dont wanna go any higher.

Im not really into the side window and stuff although i dont mind having one if you know what i mean! The case has to have good air flow and not be cramped!

I have an Asus P5n-E sli, Pentium d 3.2ghz, Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro and 2 7600GT

Thanks in advance

Pulsey :D
 
Might also want to check out the Antec 900:

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=3677&cat=27&page=1

It's a superb case, although again I never did get Antec's desire to add air holes to the back of the case, and the air gaps in the PCI brackets. I've taped mine up in my P180, and it improved airflow alot instead of just going straight out the back it's forced towards the top of the case. Elven has a nice view of it on display here:

http://www.overclock3d.net/forums/showthread.php?t=11226

Another good thing about this case is that when you have your AF7 Pro on, pointing towards the back of the case, it's pretty much straight out and it helps to draw the heat out fast. The huge fan on the top I'm not overly fond off, it's a little big for my taste. The case though seems very spacious for all pics I view of it and has great cooling because of the big fans in it. I would also suggest looking at an Antec P182. Just like the P180, but more spacious because you can drag all the power leads behind the motherboard tray and it really opens up the case space-wise. You can get the P182 for around £80.00 these days too, so right on the budget mark.
 
I hate choosing a case, it will be the thing people judge your PC the most that don't know what they are talking about. I have to agree with kemp and the Lian-Li though, you can't go wrong with them.
 
Tbh, I thought of he antec 900 too, but ive been reading that lots of people have cable management probs :D

I kinda want my case to be quite clear :D

Thanks for the reply though!
 
name='Pulsey' said:
Been looking at the P182 what do you guys think?
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If seems to be just like the P180, but a later revision which you can drag the power cables around the back of the motherboard tray which is great for cable management. I'd just watch out in case you get a large graphics card like a 2900 XT or a 8800 GTS/GTX as you will probably have to remove the middle hard drive bay due to the size of the graphics card.
 
Extra vote for the Antec 900... Great case.. I've got the same mobo and hs&fan your buying so from that point of view I can say there is no problems with size issues..

Anyway yeah... Looks good too ;)
 
Well a very big thanks to everyone!

I will be buying the ANTEC 900! (Bungral sealed the deal with his post :D)

Again thank you very much!

Bungral have u got a southbridge fan on ur mobo? Coz from what i hear it gets toasty!

Thanks :D
 
name='Pulsey' said:
Well a very big thanks to everyone!

I will be buying the ANTEC 900! (Bungral sealed the deal with his post :D)

Again thank you very much!

Bungral have u got a southbridge fan on ur mobo? Coz from what i hear it gets toasty!

Thanks :D
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Nope nothing on the southbridge... Thought about it but it would have made two of my cables messy as I would have had to go over whatever I put there. I've got a northbridge cooler though as that does get very toasty. With the AC Freezer Pro 7 and a 8800GTS the Thermalright HR-05 fits ok. If your gonna buy one of them i'd suggest fitting it before your HS&Fan though. Much easier.
 
If you're worried about the south bridge, I'd recommend seeing how stable it is without any cooling, then if it is unstable, buy yourself something.
 
Bungral is there any chance of piccie of ur mobo atm? Id be very happy if i could see how you have set it up now! As i have seen ur rig piccies it wasnt complete :D
 
name='Pulsey' said:
Bungral is there any chance of piccie of ur mobo atm? Id be very happy if i could see how you have set it up now! As i have seen ur rig piccies it wasnt complete :D
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My rig piccies are crap :D

I've been trying to grab an hour or so to get it all sorted.. I'm defo planning on updating and now you've requested I'll try and get some sorted tonight k.

Will post back here when its done.
 
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