£50ish case focused on cooling?

[Robcook]

hi,
I'm upgrading my computer have all the parts I wont to order just need a decent case.

I am looking at the Coolermaster CM-690 II Lite Dominator Case but have seen a few bad reviews for it and wondered if anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks, Rob.

 

[stulid]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-004-LN&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1447

 

[Robcook]

Thanks, i'll have a look at some reviews on that. It looks quite nice and with 2 top fans could be good enough for my needs

Anyone else got some ideas?

 

[jeckulz]

Thanks, i'll have a look at some reviews on that. It looks quite nice and with 2 top fans could be good enough for my needs

Anyone else got some ideas?

I needent remind you (because I hope you actually read the reviews on this case).
But lancool are in essence Lian-li on a strict budget.
No aluminium and cheaper plastic.
But for build quality, function and design, you arent gonna do better for less than £60 IMO.

 

[Robcook]

Yeh I have read a few reviews now. I don't doubt its quality at all. Its just I need to know its going to be good for cooling. With the PSU at the bottom, space for 2 top 140mm fans it looks good but I haven't been able to find any reviews that say temperatures.

Edit:

Don't worry I found it with the mounting kits and fans its way over my budget that's the only problem

 

[stulid]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-XG&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=1572

review http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/04/14/xigmatek-utgard-case-review/1

 

[Robcook]

Thanks for your help, Rechecking budget to see if I can get a few more £ out of it.

I'm really liking that first case, haven't looked at the second yet.

Thanks, Rob.

 

[stulid]

http://www.lancoolpc.com/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=14&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=62&g=q

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Lancool/Dragonlord_K58/

http://www.overclockersonline.net/reviews/50003331/

http://www.testseek.com/labs/reviews/review-of-lancool-dragonlord-pc-k58-case/?p=2863

 

[Robcook]

you have really done well on persuading me on the lancool's

I think iv decided to go for the Lancool Dragon-Lord PC-K62 at 80ish
A good case should last me years and years I hope

is there something better in that price range for cooling?

 

[glenimp617]

hi,
I'm upgrading my computer have all the parts I wont to order just need a decent case.

I am looking at the Coolermaster CM-690 II Lite Dominator Case but have seen a few bad reviews for it and wondered if anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks, Rob.

Can you link to these reviews please as I was considering this case for a friend. Thanks

 

[Freelanc3r]

What about an antec 300?

Surely 2 front 120mm intake fans, 2 120mm back and top exhaust fans, and potentially a 120mm fan on the sidepanel is enough for cooling?

However it only comes stock with the exhaust fans

 

[stulid]

another- http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-221-CM&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=29

review- http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/09/27/cooler-master-haf-912-plus-review/1

 

[manic111]

Go with the Lancool, exceptional case

 

[Robcook]

Thanks for everyone's help.

I'm between the antec 902 and Lancool k62 for me its a hard decision there both good cases.

I think the Lancool is edging it as it will be my first build and its easier to work with (tool less) and it seems to be the better built case means, should mean i can keep it for longer . The only thing keeping the antec 902 in my mind is its probable marginally better on cooling and that is my main target (of course it has to look good as well).

My only worry with the Lancool is the fans. The fans are focused on not being loud which I don't really care about, I guess I could always replace them down the line.
I'm not keen on the antec 300, its a great case just not for me.