Antec SLK3000B Black vs CM Centurion 5 Blue/black

The Running Man · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:07

Hi all, im looking for some advise on my next case upgrade (currently using an Endura Enlight from like 1960's or something lol!)

and have spotted these 2 cases Antec SLK3000B Black & CM Centurion 5. i want a quiet case for my new room (bedroom) i also want half decent cooling provisions (a64 [email protected] etc) im slightly more taken with the look of the CM, but the antec is more readily available, and cheaper?

does anyone have one of these and have any feedback on them?

Noni · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:38

The coolermaster is nice, good cooling (but 80mm in front) also a reliable case. Looks nice too.

The antec is a nice case too, has about the same degree of cooling but is much quieter.

Basically-

Antec- For quietness

CM- For looks

I would go for the Antec TBH.

Sandmaster500 · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:45

Other options are the coolermaster centurion 530 or 532 (have one and have build a PC in the Antecs and personally i think it looks a lot better)

Other option is a nice lia li (if you like the looks) as the PC-7 PLUS can be had for around £55 which is a bargin (if i were buying a case again i would be getting one.

^ all have 120mm fans front and back so will be quite and are very good value for money.

Hope that helps

Yewen · 22 Mar 2006 at 22:44

The antec will be noiser than a 532 centurion.

Go with one of Sandmaster500's suggestions, all of them are top cases for the money, especially the PC7.

The Running Man · 23 Mar 2006 at 10:02

cost also comes into play, i have looked at the li lian and it would effectively cost me £65 shipped. i can get the antec for like £29 in my hand tomorrow kind of thing.

mm and im not as keen on the new CM Centurion as i am on the older styling.. gah decision

Yewen · 23 Mar 2006 at 11:48

You can get the Lian Li for £56 to your door.

If you like the Antec, then it is the case for you

MikeTimbers · 23 Mar 2006 at 12:09

I just built for a friend using an Antec SLK3700BQE and it's a great case to work with and very quiet but the door is tacky plastic

The Running Man · 23 Mar 2006 at 15:47

great feedback guys, cheers.

is it possible to take the door off if its flimsy? i have never had a case with door ebfore? what does it look like without? mine just has the open opticals + random holes hither and thither in the front...(dust=situation)

hmm i like the black lian li, but i cant see it for 56 delivered lol!