<£50 cases

[Astraeus]

I thought I'd settled on the Antec 300 but, having seen it close-up, I don't like the huge mesh on the front. It still might get the nod but I have no need for the additional fan space at the front so would prefer something more aesthetically-geared.

Essentially, I require:

- costs under £50
- doesn't have any glaring LEDs or lights
- has an attractive front
- good USB connectivity on the front

Any recommendations?

 

[mjones1]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18036040

 

[Astraeus]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18036040

Thanks for the heads-up. The CM-690 seems to edge the Antec 300 on most sites on the internet but the 300 seems popular here. I might just save myself the £20 and stay with the 300. Is it quiet? And how see-through is that front mesh?

 

[McMav]

i have ordered the 300 should arrive tomorrow i will post back then

 

[McMav]

Well case has arrived and its quite nice esp for 45 quid. Loads of screws and even though its not a screwless design they give you enough thumbscrews to install your drives.
Front mesh isnt that see thru esp once you install extra fans. Please well for 45 quid I cant complain. Now to move all my bits from old generic piece of tat to this new case.

Looks very smart and not in your face like say the 900/902 gamer cases.

 

[Astraeus]

Well case has arrived and its quite nice esp for 45 quid. Loads of screws and even though its not a screwless design they give you enough thumbscrews to install your drives.
Front mesh isnt that see thru esp once you install extra fans. Please well for 45 quid I cant complain. Now to move all my bits from old generic piece of tat to this new case.

Looks very smart and not in your face like say the 900/902 gamer cases.

Thanks McMav, that's helpful. As I said, I won't be using the front for two additional fans. I might slip in a piece of plastic to make it entirely opaque.