cheap case?

Glaucus · 26 Mar 2008 at 19:00

getting a new psu and hopefully hdd on payday. A new case would be nice Not sure what I have but it's fairly big with a front door cover.

Ideally what I want is something smaller, better looking and must have usb ports on the front. No covers to hide cd players either. Prefably black/silver or comes with cd replacement fronts.

Got 2 cd drives and 4hdds

Also one that some how clips pci cards in would be a bonus and cheap as possible.
What would people reccomend.

steve258 · 26 Mar 2008 at 19:04

Akasa zen black? 2 of friends have it now and it's ace for the price.

Simple with front USB ports and optical drive cover.

No PCI slot clips though.

Glaucus · 26 Mar 2008 at 19:10

Oh didn't realise that had usb on the front. I did have my eye on that.

Any idea what the dimensions are?

mishima · 26 Mar 2008 at 19:14

I've owned one of these before and they are fairly roomy.

Dimensions: 200 x 450 x 500 (WxHxD mm)

I've just ordered myself a CM 532. I was considering getting a Zen too, but I fancied something different for another build I'm doing. CM 532 was an extra tenner but is bigger.

~What is your budget?

Glaucus · 26 Mar 2008 at 19:24

mishima said:
~What is your budget?

Not sure. probably around £40.

shaffaaf27 · 27 Mar 2008 at 16:32

pull 10 more for the CM-690 dominator

or the coolermaster 340 for £25 IICR

mishima · 27 Mar 2008 at 19:06

When I get my CoolerMaster 532 tomorrow, I'll let you know what I think of it and take a few pictures too.

Pen66 · 27 Mar 2008 at 19:28

Coolermaster Elite 330 (i think) is decent at a good price.

Glaucus · 27 Mar 2008 at 19:35

mishima said:
When I get my CoolerMaster 532 tomorrow, I'll let you know what I think of it and take a few pictures too.

that would be much appreciated. The coolermasters do look good.

Arthalen · 27 Mar 2008 at 19:46

Check out the Sharkoon Rebel cases. Own the Rebel 12 Economy and have to say for the price its excellant!

Day03 · 27 Mar 2008 at 20:18

Find an extra £10 and get the Lian-Li PC-7

naudiz · 27 Mar 2008 at 20:50

If you can get the extra cash together I would really suggest the PC7, amazing case for the price

Naud

p4radox · 27 Mar 2008 at 21:48

PC7+ for a touch more.

Always worth having an all-aluminium case with excellent cooling.

Tute · 27 Mar 2008 at 22:06

I would find the extra for the PC7, it's certainly the best case in this price segment.

mishima · 29 Mar 2008 at 09:16

As promised, here's my 532. Definately worth the money. Excellent quality - plenty of room and looks pretty sweet too

spicypixel · 29 Mar 2008 at 11:02

Have that case myself, its been flawless... so much so the PC I'm building at the moment is using the next one up, CM690.

mishima · 29 Mar 2008 at 22:12

Must say, its well worth the money very pleased with it. Never had a Coolermaster case before!

Ceryndrion · 29 Mar 2008 at 22:35

hmm, back in the day, I had a black widow, and I knew now, when I built my current system, it had to be coolermaster, and the cm690, just drew me... and really, I am not disappointed