Antec 1200 time for upgrade. Which one now?

JoshB · 30 Sep 2012 at 17:54

Hi,

I've got Antec 1200 and it is time for upgrading case. I know it is realy good case, but am kinda annoyed with dust problem and cables dont realy fit properly behind the case. Also not a fan anymore of 240mm top fan

Hardware to go into it :

Sabertooth Z77
H100 (Gentle Typhoons)
Corsair 650W TX
MSI 660Ti Power edition SLI
Crucial M4
Vertex 4

I might want to add sum lights etc so it would be good if case has side window or sumthing. Top fan is not essential.

Thanks in advance.

smilertoo · 30 Sep 2012 at 23:02

I've been looking at replacing my antec1200 as well, but my only concern is cooling and quietness, I'd rather not have a window to aid with that.

[TW]Sponge · 1 Oct 2012 at 00:31

650D would be my choice. Matches your needs perfectly.

Apem · 1 Oct 2012 at 01:33

TBH any case would be a improvment on the 1200 its cooling is not that great and the fans are noisey.

The 650D would be a great choice.

doyll · 1 Oct 2012 at 05:23

Fractal Design Define R4 or if you need bigger Define XL

james_2k · 1 Oct 2012 at 11:42

i went from an antec 900 to a 600t. i preferred the styling to the 650.

the 650 does have room for push pull in the roof rad though, which the 600t doesnt. but not a big deal. (it looks way better imo)

Parabellum · 2 Oct 2012 at 08:53

I wanted an Antec 1200 for my build but opted for the cooler master HAF X at the last minute with customized fans + fan controller and the air flow through tne case is amazing. Really low cpu/gpu/mobo temps in games :cool:

and the cable management is amazing.

Apem · 2 Oct 2012 at 14:52

Parabellum said:
I wanted an Antec 1200 for my build but opted for the cooler master HAF X at the last minute with customized fans + fan controller and the air flow through tne case is amazing. Really low cpu/gpu/mobo temps in games and the cable management is amazing.

Good choice went from the 1200 I had to the HAF 932 when it first came out and what a improvment it was much quiter and cooler.

smilertoo · 3 Oct 2012 at 02:42

I was always under the impression the a1200 was a reasonably cool/quiet case.

Apem · 3 Oct 2012 at 12:14

god no its not m8

smilertoo · 3 Oct 2012 at 15:49

Is the 650D as big as the a1200? I have a noctua cpu cooler that comes to within mm of the side window.
That corsair 600t looks very fancy.

BrianB · 3 Oct 2012 at 16:05

doyll said:
Fractal Design Define R4 or if you need bigger Define XL

This. They should be available with side windows soon also, and if you don't want to wait, it will be available separate.

I personally don't like Corsair's cases for what they cost, I think they are far too pricey for what you get. Just my opinion though, the 650D look's nice but I wouldn't expect it to be as quiet as an R4. You can get the R4 with some lovely fans for less.

Almost all non budget cases now can fit coolers like the D14.

smilertoo · 3 Oct 2012 at 18:38

The Corsair 550D seems to get good reviews, comes packed with sound proof foam, and avoids all the ugly windows and flashing LEDs.